NATE UPDATE

Sandy White and Harriett Weatherford share the honor of receiving NATE's 100th title. Thanks to you both and all members for growing the sport of Treibball! Keep on pushing!

For the first time NATE sponsored a booth at the APDT conference this year, which was held in Portland, Oregon, Oct. 30 to Nov. 2.

NATE Trainer, and newest Board Member, Eric Sanford, volunteered his time not only to man the booth and educate other trainers about the sport, but performed a Treibball demonstration with his trusty side kick Jet-Fly I.  

Eric found that NATE's presence at the conference was a big success and attending trainers were excited to see Treibball being represented there.

NATE’s main Mission Statement is …“to promote worldwide participation of the sport of Treibball and educate the public about training and competition for the sport.”

If any other members or trainers would like more information on how they can help promote NATE and Treibball, please contact info@nationaltreibball.com.

 A Special Thanks to Eric, Jet and his crew of volunteers , as well as the entire NATE Board for volunteering their time to make this event come together and a huge success!

Congratulations

to the recent NATE Titling Teams

Alyssa Borek and Lia from Washington (Novice Balls N Order).

Harriett Weatherford and Morgan from Illinois (Novice Balls N Order).

Harriett Weatherford and Riley from Illinois (Novice Standard and Novice Balls N Order).

Sandy White and Ally from Indiana (Intermediate Balls N Order).

The NATE Election is now complete.

We are pleased to announce the 2020 NATE Board members are:
Carolyn Bigley (middle of 2 year term)
Susan Brogan (middle of 2 year term)
Kelly Ernewein-Stilson (middle of 2 year term)
Monica Pielage (middle of 2 year term)
Chris Roeder (reelected)
Eric Sanford (newly elected)

They will determine the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer for the year at the 2020 January Board meeting.

Thank you to everyone willing to be nominated for the Board and donate their time serving on the Board.

A special Thank You to Marcia Barkley and Alyssa Borek for all their hard work on this years's Nominating Committee.

Susan Brogan
Nominating Committee Chairperson

Congratulations

to the recent NATE Titling Teams

Chris and Mickey from Indiana (Novice through Master Balls N Order, Outstanding Master Standard and Outstanding Master Balls N Order)

Lisa and Logan from Washington (Novice Standard)

Sandy with Splash and Ally from Indiana ( Novice Balls N Order)

Alyssa and Lia from Washington (Intermediate Standard)

Pam and Lexi from California (Novice Balls N Order)

NATE ANNOUNCES THE REVISION OF THE SKILL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

The Skill Certification Program is an excellent way for NATE members to assess their progress as they train for the Standard and Balls N Order titling games. We have revised the program to align with the 2019 Rules Handbook, clarify the directions, and simplify the process for handlers and evaluators.

Our website has been updated and expanded to cover all the changes including video samples of each level and skill. Check it out! https://www.nationaltreibball.com/Skills-Certification-Prog…

For those already using the program we have a one-page Summary of Changes you can access from the Skill Certification Program page. These changes will not impact Skill Certifications already earned. If you are in the middle of the program, you will be able to continue from your current position. There is no need to repeat any level.

Members: Save the date for a Clubhouse Chat 4 pm PST / 7 pm EST Wednesday, October 23rd where we will review the improvements and help you integrate skills tests into your training.

Treibball Week a huge success!! Congratulations to:
Margaret Colvin, our T-Shirt winner
Marcia Hodes, the winner of a new ball
Kerrie Piper, Bloopers Winner

Sunday - Treibball Challenges 

Monday - Post Your Bloopers 

Tuesday - Training Tips Q & A on Facebook

Wednesday - Clubhouse Chat - New Balls N Order Game  4pm PST/ 7pm EST

Thursday - Clubhouse Chat - New Standard Rules  4pm PST/ 7pm EST

Friday - Video Titling Q & A on Facebook

Saturday - Photo and Bloopers Contests and Challenge Winners Announced

Treibball Hot Spots

Since Video Titling began in late 2016 we have had 61 titles awarded in all areas of the country. NATE celebrates below our passionate trainers and how hard they have worked to grow Treibball in their areas.

In Indianapolis, Indiana at the Pawsitive Partners Dog Training Facility, Chris Roeder has shepherded her teams to 15 NATE titles. 

In Asheville, North Carolina at the A Good Dog’s Life facility, Carolyn Bigley and her teams have achieved a total of 11 titles.

In Helotes, Texas at The Pet Palms Pet Resort, Irma Bice has instructed teams who have been awarded 10 titles.

In Santa Cruz County, California at the Living With Dogs field, Sandi Pensinger has trained up teams who have been awarded a total of 10 titles.