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Treibball Equipment Resources
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Like many dog sports Treibball has specialized equipment requirements. Look here for ideas of where to purchase or how to build your own.
This page is not intended to be an exhaustive list, but a starting point. We are always interested in learning new sources for things or different approaches to constructing your own props for practice or video titling. So if you find a good resource for equipment or a different way to built something, please share on the Facebook Members page or with a a member of the NATE Training committee and we'll try to update this page as well!
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Height Class |
Ball Size |
Allowable Size Range |
Ball ½ Circumference |
Mini |
25 cm |
18 cm-30 cm (7” – 11.5”) |
28 cm - 47 cm (11” – 18”) |
X-Small |
35 cm |
30 cm-40 cm (11.5” – 15.75”) |
47 cm - 63 cm (18” – 24.75”) |
Small |
45 cm |
40 cm-50 cm (15.75” – 19.75”) |
63 cm - 78.5 cm (24.75” – 31”) |
Medium |
55 cm |
50 cm - 60 cm (19.75” – 23.5”) |
78.5 - 94 cm (31” – 37”) |
Large |
65 cm |
60cm -70cm (23.5” – 27.5”) |
94 cm- 110 cm (37” – 43”) |
X-Large |
75 cm |
70 cm - 80 cm (27.5” – 31.5”) |
110 cm – 126 cm (43” – 49.5”) |
The use of Stablizer Rings are described in Chapter 5, Section 19 of the NATE Handbook.
Rings are optional but definitely aid in quick ball placement, ball stability on uneven surfaces and defense against movement on windy days.
Tubing or hose are specified as the preferred material for the rings. Section 19 in the handbook provides detailed size and construction information utilizing tubing and a short length of wooden dowel or smaller tubing. It includes a chart listing the optimum tube diameter and final ring size based on height class and the corresponding ball size.
For practice settings the membership has been creative in sourcing their stabilizers utilizing such things as varied as floral rings, needlepoint hoops and Frisbees!
Suggested Stabilizer Size by Height Class
Height Class |
Ball Size (cm) |
Tubing Outer |
Tubing Length (in) |
Approximate Ring |
Mini |
25 |
0.5 |
20 |
6.25 |
XS, SM |
35, 45 |
0.5-1.0 |
24 |
7.5 |
Sm, Med |
45, 55 |
0.5-1.0 |
31 |
10 |
Med, Lg |
55, 65 |
0.5-1.0 |
38 |
12 |
Lg, XLg |
65, 75 |
0.75-1.0 |
44 |
14 |
The Goal requirements are described in Chapter 5, Section 8 of the NATE Handbook.
Key criteria include that the walls of the Goal must be able withstand dogs playing balls off of them and the Goal line must be visible but not obstruct balls entering the goal.
Goal Walls:
The Goal must have 3 "sturdy" walls minimally 3 ft. tall and 15 ft long by 5 ft deep. An existing fence may be used as the back wall. The exterior of the side walls may be reinforced with sandbags. "Feet" on the corners and ends will aid in securing. The Fencing set up must prevent balls from going behind the goal area.
Common materials for constructing the Goal are:Below are some examples of Goals from our Membership. Thank you for Sharing:
from: Indy Treibball Club Match: Lattice Goal sides with expanding fence and sandbags to stabilize. White tape and cord for goal line and handler box. Low cones marking corners of handler box.
from: Christy Renee Note multi sections for back for portability.
from: Amanda Fleischsmith Note the "feet" for stability.
Goal Line: The Goal Line is the fourth side of the Goal, open to the handler area. The best material to mark the Goal line is very dependent on the location of the playing field. Tape may be highly visible on indoor astro-turf but completely "lost" on a grass field. Here are some frequently used goal markers:
Goal Bumper to hold balls: An easy way to help keep the balls from rolling back out of the goal is to get some pool noodles, and string them on a cord, then stretch across the middle (not the front!) of the goal. Be sure to weight or tie down the cord ends to keep the noodle line relatively straight to prevent a tripping hazard. An example is shown below from the late Sandi Pensinger at "Living With Dogs".
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