08/19/2026
It’s about time I formally introduce myself!
Hi! I’m Ali, and to the team I am known as the captain behind the scenes. I first played TnF with South Nanaimo with my boyfriend’s dog Fisher. After 1 season, I decided I wanted to try and start a team in Port Alberni so I didn’t have to commute so far. With the help of friends, the south Nanaimo team, and a finding some people in town, Alberni Valley Toss N Fetch was born.
The last 4 seasons have been nothing short of a dream come true. A local dog sport safe for ALL dogs and welcoming to all people. My own dog, Danny, is very reactive, so it was important to me to foster a community that could create a safe place for him, and all other dogs that struggle in busy environments, to play the game.
The players that joined are nothing less than amazing. These people are kind, generous & always welcoming to new players. They truly have made my dreams come true.
It is with both heartache and gratitude that I leave this team for the next 6 months. I’m heading off to school in Cranbrook. I am so proud of the people who have stepped up to take on my role while I am away, and I am grateful the seasons will still run for the dogs who benefit so much from this weekly play day.
I will be back in March! But for now, I hand over the team to bowie_the_redtriaussie & Turbo + Lyra + Christie 🤍 These will be our first co-captains, and I have no doubt they will do an amazing job 🫶🏻