Sassy Girl
06-10-2010, 10:09 AM
PURINA INCREDIBLE DOG CHALLENGE TO HEADLINE
OPENING WEEKEND OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR
Popular canine event to also feature return of exciting
‘Surf Dog’ competition; debut of timely “soccer dog” exhibition
WHAT: Some of the most talented dogs from the West Coast will descend upon the San Diego County Fair to participate in the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge. This premier canine sporting event features dogs competing in a variety of “Olympic style” events including dog diving, freestyle flying disc, head-to-head weave poles, Jack Russell hurdle racing and agility.
All of the exciting canine action kicks-off on Friday, June 11, 2010, with the second annual Purina Incredible Surf Dog competition at Dog Beach at the north end of Ocean Beach. Dogs of all shapes, sizes and abilities will show off their unique talents as they catch some waves and try to take home the title of “Most Incredible Surf Dog.”
Additionally, as the world turns its attention to the soccer tournament in South Africa, the San Diego Sockers professional indoor soccer team will join up with the Soccer Collies, a local team of soccer-playing dogs for a special exhibition on the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge field at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
LOCAL OPP: Local dogs have the opportunity to qualify to participate in two of the events – dog diving and freestyle flying disc. Qualifying is open to all dogs from around the San Diego area who want to try and dive for distance into a 19,000-gallon pool of water or catch a flying disc with great accuracy and speed. Top qualifiers win the chance to demonstrate their skills during the competition on June 12.
WHEN: Purina Incredible Surf Dog Competition (Ocean Beach) – Fri., June 11, 9 a.m.
Qualifying Registration for Dog Diving and Freestyle Flying Disc – Fri., June 11, 9 a.m.
Open Qualifying for Dog Diving (Del Mar Fairgrounds) – Fri., June 11, 10:30 a.m.
Open Qualifying, Freestyle Flying Disc Competition (Del Mar Fairgrounds) June 11, 11:30 a.m.
San Diego Sockers / Soccer Collies Exhibition – Fri., June 11, 2 p.m.
Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Competition (Del Mar Fairgrounds) – Sat., June 12, 11:25 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Surf competition: Dog Beach; north end of Ocean Beach, Mission Beach area, San Diego, Calif.
All other events: Del Mar Fairgrounds; 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, Calif.
ADDITIONAL: 2010 marks the 13th year of the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge, which continues to demonstrate Purina’s commitment to and passion for pets. The event has become a national sensation known for attracting world-class canine athletes in a multi-city tour that culminates each year with the nationally televised championships.
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The San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the sixth largest fair in the United States, drawing more than 1.2 million visitors each year.
Further information on the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge is available at www.petcentric.com
CONTACT: Dana Landry – Direct: (704) 409-7739; Cell: (703) 851-2278
Andy Burch – Direct: (704) 409-7736; Cell: (801) 310-8242
Schedule of Events
All events take place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds except where indicated
Friday, June 11
9 a.m. Qualifying Sign-Up and Registration
9 a.m. Incredible Surf Dog Competition (Dog Beach at Ocean Beach)
10:30 a.m. Incredible Diving Dog Qualifying
11:30 a.m. Incredible Freestyle Flying Disc Qualifying
1:30 p.m. Competitor Registration and Head Shots
2 p.m. Soccer Collies Exhibition
2:30 p.m. Competitor Meeting
3:15 p.m. Incredible Jack Russell Hurdle Racing Practice
3:45 p.m. Incredible Diving Dog Practice
4:30 p.m. Incredible Agility Practice
5:30 p.m. Incredible 30-Weave Up-and-Back Practice
6p.m. Incredible Freestyle Flying Disc Practice
Saturday, June 12
11 a.m. Agility Course Inspection
11 a.m. Diving Dog Warm-up
11:20 a.m. Agility Forerunners
11:25 a.m. National Anthem
11:30 a.m. Incredible Agility Competition
12:30 p.m. Incredible Diving Dog Competition
1:15 p.m. Incredible Jack Russell Hurdle Racing Competition
2 p.m. Soccer Collies Exhibition
2:30 p.m. Incredible 30-weave Up-and-Back Competition
3 p.m. Incredible Freestyle Flying Disc Competition
OPENING WEEKEND OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR
Popular canine event to also feature return of exciting
‘Surf Dog’ competition; debut of timely “soccer dog” exhibition
WHAT: Some of the most talented dogs from the West Coast will descend upon the San Diego County Fair to participate in the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge. This premier canine sporting event features dogs competing in a variety of “Olympic style” events including dog diving, freestyle flying disc, head-to-head weave poles, Jack Russell hurdle racing and agility.
All of the exciting canine action kicks-off on Friday, June 11, 2010, with the second annual Purina Incredible Surf Dog competition at Dog Beach at the north end of Ocean Beach. Dogs of all shapes, sizes and abilities will show off their unique talents as they catch some waves and try to take home the title of “Most Incredible Surf Dog.”
Additionally, as the world turns its attention to the soccer tournament in South Africa, the San Diego Sockers professional indoor soccer team will join up with the Soccer Collies, a local team of soccer-playing dogs for a special exhibition on the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge field at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
LOCAL OPP: Local dogs have the opportunity to qualify to participate in two of the events – dog diving and freestyle flying disc. Qualifying is open to all dogs from around the San Diego area who want to try and dive for distance into a 19,000-gallon pool of water or catch a flying disc with great accuracy and speed. Top qualifiers win the chance to demonstrate their skills during the competition on June 12.
WHEN: Purina Incredible Surf Dog Competition (Ocean Beach) – Fri., June 11, 9 a.m.
Qualifying Registration for Dog Diving and Freestyle Flying Disc – Fri., June 11, 9 a.m.
Open Qualifying for Dog Diving (Del Mar Fairgrounds) – Fri., June 11, 10:30 a.m.
Open Qualifying, Freestyle Flying Disc Competition (Del Mar Fairgrounds) June 11, 11:30 a.m.
San Diego Sockers / Soccer Collies Exhibition – Fri., June 11, 2 p.m.
Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Competition (Del Mar Fairgrounds) – Sat., June 12, 11:25 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Surf competition: Dog Beach; north end of Ocean Beach, Mission Beach area, San Diego, Calif.
All other events: Del Mar Fairgrounds; 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, Calif.
ADDITIONAL: 2010 marks the 13th year of the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge, which continues to demonstrate Purina’s commitment to and passion for pets. The event has become a national sensation known for attracting world-class canine athletes in a multi-city tour that culminates each year with the nationally televised championships.
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The San Diego County Fair is the largest annual event in San Diego County and the sixth largest fair in the United States, drawing more than 1.2 million visitors each year.
Further information on the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge is available at www.petcentric.com
CONTACT: Dana Landry – Direct: (704) 409-7739; Cell: (703) 851-2278
Andy Burch – Direct: (704) 409-7736; Cell: (801) 310-8242
Schedule of Events
All events take place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds except where indicated
Friday, June 11
9 a.m. Qualifying Sign-Up and Registration
9 a.m. Incredible Surf Dog Competition (Dog Beach at Ocean Beach)
10:30 a.m. Incredible Diving Dog Qualifying
11:30 a.m. Incredible Freestyle Flying Disc Qualifying
1:30 p.m. Competitor Registration and Head Shots
2 p.m. Soccer Collies Exhibition
2:30 p.m. Competitor Meeting
3:15 p.m. Incredible Jack Russell Hurdle Racing Practice
3:45 p.m. Incredible Diving Dog Practice
4:30 p.m. Incredible Agility Practice
5:30 p.m. Incredible 30-Weave Up-and-Back Practice
6p.m. Incredible Freestyle Flying Disc Practice
Saturday, June 12
11 a.m. Agility Course Inspection
11 a.m. Diving Dog Warm-up
11:20 a.m. Agility Forerunners
11:25 a.m. National Anthem
11:30 a.m. Incredible Agility Competition
12:30 p.m. Incredible Diving Dog Competition
1:15 p.m. Incredible Jack Russell Hurdle Racing Competition
2 p.m. Soccer Collies Exhibition
2:30 p.m. Incredible 30-weave Up-and-Back Competition
3 p.m. Incredible Freestyle Flying Disc Competition