K9 Frisbee League Rules for Squads (Clubs with less than 8 people)

Start Building Club Spirit, Camaraderie & Fun with Your Dog

The heart of the K9 Frisbee League is all about bringing people together, building Club spirit, and having fun with your dog while competing against other Clubs around the world. Unlike traditional competitions with neutral, certified judges, the League relies on Peer Oversight—a system where Clubs judge themselves, ensuring fair play and good sportsmanship.

Why Do We Require 8 People for a Club?

The magic of the League isn’t just in the competition—it’s in the camaraderie and teamwork that come from playing together, cheering each other on, and celebrating successes. To make sure every Club maintains that spirit while keeping judging fair and consistent, we’ve found that at least 8 members are needed for strong Peer Oversight. With 8 or more people:

• There’s a healthy mix of perspectives, ensuring fair and honest scoring.
• A larger group fosters better sportsmanship and accountability.
• Most importantly, it creates a true Club experience—where players support, encourage, and push each other to improve while having a blast with their dogs!

That said, we know that some areas may not have enough players ready to form a full Club right away. That’s why we allow smaller Squads—so anyone, anywhere, can experience the fun of Toss & Fetch while working toward growing into a full Club.

Start as a Squad, Grow into a Club

A Squad is a smaller group of 4 to 7 people who want to play in the League but don’t yet have enough members for full Club status. Squads get to participate, rank, and have fun, but with a few key differences:

• Squad Teams (handler + dog) ARE included in the Weekly Worldwide Team Rankings just like everyone else.
• Squads CANNOT earn Canis Magnus Club Points—those are reserved for full Clubs.
• Squad members receive a special “Canis Felix” patch, but are not eligible for the Canis Magnus patch, which is awarded to teams that earn League Points.
• Squads are not eligible for Season Titles, since at least 8 people are needed to ensure fair Peer Oversight for major awards.

But here’s the exciting part—if your Squad grows to at least 8 members by Week 3 of a season, you’ll be upgraded to full Club status, and all your members will become eligible for Canis Magnus Club Points, the Canis Magnus patch, and Season Titles.

Squad Play Rules

• Squads must follow all League Rules, just like full Clubs.
• At least 4 handlers must be present for League play each week—if fewer than 4 show up, that week's results will be forfeited.

Why Squads Matter

The goal of allowing Squads isn’t just to get more people playing—it’s to spread the love of K9 Frisbee and help new communities build thriving Clubs. K9 Frisbee League is more than just a game; it’s an opportunity to bond with your dog, spend time with like-minded people, and become part of something bigger—a worldwide family of K9 Frisbee players who encourage, challenge, and celebrate each other.

If you’re starting as a Squad, embrace the journey. Grow your team, invite new people, and share the fun—because the real joy of Toss & Fetch isn’t just in the points, it’s in the friendships, memories, and incredible moments with your dog.

Ready to grow? Grab a disc, gather some friends, and let’s play!

The Goal: Growing Squads into Thriving Clubs

“If you build it, they will come!”

At its core, the Toss & Fetch League is about bringing people together—not just to compete, but to share the joy of playing Frisbee with their dogs. While the League relies on the honor system for scoring, the 8-person minimum for Clubs ensures a solid foundation of Peer Oversight, fairness, and friendly competition. To maintain this standard, Club Captains are vetted through personal contact or recommendation, reinforcing the League’s commitment to integrity and sportsmanship.

League Administrator Mark Vitullo understands that not everyone can immediately gather 8 people to start a full Club, which is why the League welcomes Squads as a stepping stone:

“I’ve spoken to many people who are eager to play in the League but don’t yet have 8 people to form a Club. Allowing Squads gives them a way to get started, experience the fun, and see how they rank as individual teams. While Squads don’t earn League Points or Titles, they still get to compete and be part of the worldwide Toss & Fetch community.”

And the best part? Most Squads quickly grow into full Clubs as more people discover there’s a K9 Frisbee group in their area. Once a Squad reaches 8 members by Week 3, it automatically levels up to Club status—unlocking full League benefits, including the ability to earn Titles and Canis Magnus Club Points.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you’re launching a new Club or starting as a Squad, the League is here to help you grow. If you’d like to join the fun, reach out to Mark Vitullo via Facebook or email at mark@tossandfetch.com.

Grab a disc, invite some friends, and start building your Club today!