Our program recognizes Flyball Dogs around the world for their talent, by combining all points earned anytime your dog runs in a sanctioned flyball event.

To participate, simply meet the requirements of the program which is outlined below.

Affinity Award System 

Combine all points earned from any flyball Sanctioning Organization worldwide with your U-FLI points and earn Exciting New Titles!

Qualifications for the Titles:

• Including your U-FLI points, earn a minimum of 20,000 combined points from any flyball sanctioning organization worldwide, to be a recipient of the Affinity Award System
  • For example - your dog has 48,855 points in BFA (British Flyball Association) and 2,430 points in U-FLI for a total of 51,285 you would qualify for the Affinity Star award
• Register as a member of the Affinity Award System (online)
  • A one-time introductory fee of $25.00 for each registered participant (not per dog) if registered by December 31, 2019
• Submit your completed Affinity Award Form, summarizing all sanctioned flyball organization earned points to affinity@u-fli.com
• Applications for the program will be accepted beginning July 15, 2019
• Run in a minimum of 2 U-FLI tournaments, over 2 separate weekends, over the course of 1 year (beginning January 1, 2019)
  • Participants and dogs registered with U-FLI prior to January 1, 2019 are exempt from the 2 U-FLI tournaments, over 2 separate weekends, over the course of 1 year requirement
• Titles will be issued beginning January 2020, and quarterly thereafter
• Please note that our current U-FLI award and title system will remain the same and is in no way affected by the Affinity Award System

• Awards Available
  • All awards will be issued beginning January 2020, and quarterly thereafter
  • Certificates will be issued and mailed at no charge to the participant
  • Optional pins for each title may be ordered separately and paid for by the participant at $5.00 each per title
  • Optional plaques for each level may be ordered separately and paid for by the participant

Plaque cost:  $50.00 each, per title, includes priority mail shipping

Additional shipping charges may apply for items shipped outside of the USA

FAQ's

If I belong to another flyball organization, do I have to have a U-FLI participant number ? YES

How do I get a U-FLI participant number?

Visit www.u-fli.com and go to Register

How much does it cost for a U-FLI participant number?

It is FREE!

What if I already have a U-FLI participant number and do not play flyball in other organizations?

You are eligible to apply for this title as long as your dog has earned enough points.

How much does it cost to get one affinity award or how about 3 awards?

It is a ONE TIME FEE of $25 per participant to include all of your dogs.

If I have 300,000 points, can I apply for all of the titles?

YES, you will receive a FREE certificate for each title you are eligible to apply for per dog.

If I want a plaque and a pin, how much will it cost?

There is an added fee per pin of $5.00 and per plaque of $50.00 per title.

If I have 150,000 points, can I get one title now and apply for past ones at a later date?

YES, you can apply for new titles at any time.

When can I start???

July 15, 2019 and any time after you join U-FLI!

Do I still get my U-FLI plaques and awards if I apply for the Affinity titles?

YES and will always continue to get those U-FLI plaques and awards as long as you continue to enjoy playing FLYBALL with us!

How many points does my dog earn when running on a U-FLI team?

Teams times                                                     Points earned

19.999 seconds & under                                30 points per heat

20 seconds up to 24.999 seconds                   25 points per heat

25 seconds up to 29.999 seconds                   15 points per heat

30 seconds up to 35.000 seconds                   10 points per heat

More questions please contact affinity@u-fli.com

Click on the link below to download a copy of the program.