Who We Are

K9Wave was founded in 2023 by women who love the sport of dock diving and want to see events return to the good 'ol days of having fun!

Founders:

Mary Young, Sondel Fermer, Lorraine Jurovich, and Jennifer Zimmerly-Offinga

Operators:

K9Wave Canada: Sondel Fermer - (K9WaveCanada on Facebook)
K9Wave USA: Ashton Ward - (K9Wave-USA on Facebook)

Mission

To provide a social and engaging environment, bringing together a community to celebrate each Team's (Handler, Holder, and Dog) personal achievements by building each other up for a positive atmosphere to participate in safe water games with their dogs.

Purpose

  • Promote interest in the sport of Dock Diving
  • Define industry-standard rules for K9Wave events
  • Train and approve Judges for K9Wave Events
  • Sanction safe and upstanding facilities for K9Wave events
  • Encourage National and International K9Wave events
  • Recognize Excellence in all teams at all K9Wave events

Our Games (Disciplines)

Every dock diving organization has their own names for the different games/disciplines and divisions. We have kept with the ocean/wave theme for ours...

TidalWave

TidalWave (TW), also known as the "long distance jump". Measures the dog's distance jumping from the end of the dock to where the dog's base of the tail breaks the water. Each jump will be judged by manual eye (not camera). Learn more about our TidalWave discipline

Catch-a-Wave

Catch-a-Wave (CW) is defined as a long distance jump with a suspended-bumper grab. Measures the dog's jump distance from the end of the dock to where the dog will Grab a suspended K9Wave Bumper from 2 clips above the water. Teams get 5 judged attempts, regardless of misses. Learn more about our Catch-a-Wave discipline

HighTide

HighTide (HT) is defined as a long distance jump with a suspended-bumper grab. Measures the dog's jump distance from the end of the dock to where the dog will Grab a suspended K9Wave Bumper from 2 clips above the water. Teams get 5 judged attempts, regardless of misses. Learn more about our HighTide discipline

LowTide

LowTide (LT) is a timed sprint. Measures the time, in seconds, from when the dog's back feet leave the dock to when the dog's teeth grab the suspended K9Wave Bumper. Learn more about our LowTide discipline

LowTideRAMP

LowTideRAMP (LTS) is geared toward those dogs who don't want to or can't jump from the dock. Same LowTide rules apply except that the time starts when the back feet leave the ramp. Learn more about our LowTide discipline

HydroAgility

HydroAgility, also called water agility or aqua agility. This is a low-impact canine sport and fitness activity where dogs navigate an obstacle course set up inside a swimming pool or water environment. Learn more about our HydroAgility discipline

Also check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)