The true scope of our organization is to promote and strengthen the human canine bond. To provide a positive, high energy, athletic outlet that encompasses and caters to a canines natural drive to run, jump, and catch. Also to embrace the canines pack animal desire to spend active quality time with their human companions. Irv Lander a sports promoter and always animal activist co-founded Ashley Whippet Invitational along with Alex Stein. We strive to keep his memory and dreams alive and flourishing.

 

Our Past Champions
Year Owner Dog's Name
1975 Alex Stein Ashley Whippet
1976 Alex Stein Ashley Whippet
1977 Alex Stein Ashley Whippet
1978 Jim Strickler Dink
1979 Jim Strickler Dink
1980 Frank Allen Kona
1981 Bob Cox Belmond
1982 Bill Murphy Bouncin' Boo
1983 Bill Murphy Bouncin' Boo
1984 Peter Bloeme Wizard
1985 Bill Murphy Bouncin' Boo
1986 Chris Barbo Kato
1987 Jeff Gabel Casey
1988 Jeff Gabel Casey
1989 Jeff Perry Gilbert
1990 Lou McCammon Scooter
1991 Ron Ellis Maggy
1992 Lou McCammon Scooter
1993 Gary Suzuki Sam
1994 Gary Suzuki Sam
1995 Gary Suzuki Sam
1996 Pon Saradeth Owen Boy
1997 Melissa Heeter Ariel Asah
1998 Bob Evans Luke
1999 Ken Cooper Gabby
2000* Bob Evans* Nick*
2003 Bob Evans Nick
2004 Bob Evans Nick

  Ashley Whippet Hall 
    of Fame Members


Irv Lander
Alex Stein and Ashley
Eldon McIntire and Hank
Gary Suzuki and Sam
John Wade
Peter Bloeme and Wizard
Jeff Perry and Gilbert
Ed Jakubowski
Bill Murphy and Boo
Jeff Gabel and Casey
Donna Schoech
Steve Willett
Tom Wehrli
Ron Ellis and Maggie
Mark Wood and Zach
Lou McCammon and Scooter
Bill Watters
Lourdes Edlin

Notable events in the early history of Canine Frisbee disc Dogs

Alex and Ashley 
Dodger Stadium Aug. 1974
Fearless Fido Frisbee 
Fetching Fracas  Nov. 1974
(Irv, Alex, and Eldon came together with Wham-o for the first time)
College all star game 
Soldier Field Chicago 1976
100 million viewers due 
to Olympic coverage
White House performance for the Carter Family
Irv, Alex, Eldon, Ashley, and Hank
1978 Super Bowl in 
New Orleans half time show (test)
* the 2000 year was not an AWI run event but Bob Evans and Nick were placed on the Lander Cup.