Flyball competition data analysis

In-house data science contest from Data36.com

What is flyball?

Flyball is a fast-paced dog sport that involves teams of four dogs racing against each other in a relay-style competition. Each dog must jump over a series of hurdles, trigger a spring-loaded box to release a tennis ball, catch the ball, and then return over the hurdles to their handler. The next dog then takes its turn, and the first team to have all four dogs complete the course without errors wins the heat. The sport is known for its excitement, speed, and the agility of the participating dogs, making it a popular activity for both dogs and their owners.

Data source

Data is collected from the 2023 series of flyball competition of the Czech Flyball Club

Data science contest in five rounds

1. Data cleaning
2. Basic analyis
   • Individual dog performance and team performance
3. Detailed analysis I.
   • Analysis of the effect of course color
   • Analysis of the effect of exchange partner
4. Detailed analysis II.
   • Analysis of the effects of weather conditions
5. Presentation

Results

See the presentation