Hi All,
I am really embracing the opportunity provided by VT.
My spirits are definitely higher!!
I am new to course building, I have utter respect for course builders and tracking track layers.
I know at trials I have seen course maps with the coordinates pre-printed on them.
Is it possible that future VT maps will be available with the coordinates provided?
Thanks for consideration of my inquiry,
Allison
To add a bit to what Marge said, Coordinates work great in other venues AKC and USDAA, but in NADAC things are quite different in course building. I've done course building in every venue it seems.
Learn to pace your courses. Generally obstacle to obstacle is 21 feet. If not, it's indicated on the course map. Don't try to figure out that it looks 15 feer on the map, if it is 15 feet, it will say it on the map. You can either cut a length of rope to 21 feet, or you can learn to pace the distance. You can figure out what your pace is by practicing along side of the weave poles which are the exact distance you are looking for! As you're setting the course look at the course from every angle, are things set up in the right "line"
VT's are a great opportunity for the dogs and handlers alike to practice on Real NADAC courses!
Many members of our club would never have had the push/courage to even compete if they hadn't had some initial success in the VT process.
You'll become much more appreciative of how much work goes into course building as you set more courses.
Actually right now, doing some VT's is helping keep some of us (relatively) sane! Best of luck on your VT's