An aquatic race assembly system and method of conducting canine races, which includes two lanes, separated by a partition and a platform with a start line, a predetermined distance from one end of the platform. The platform is positioned proximate to a body of water or a pool. A sensor is placed in each lane, to automatically monitor the dog's position at the start and sending a signal to the control system, which determines whether there was a false start. When a dog bites and pools the lure places at a set distance on the other end of the pool, the lure is disconnected from the control system, causing a signal with the timing information to be sent and processed.
