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No-fee puppy and senior events and pizza party
will kick off the games on June 19, from 4 to 7PM
Long Beach Peninsula, WA - 06/09/09 - Doggie Olympia Games, a fun and friendly competition for dogs of all ages, shapes, breeds and ability levels, welcomes participants and spectators to the Long Beach Peninsula, on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
Well-behaved, leashed dogs, and their owners are invited to compete for gold, silver, and bronze paw-shaped medals in 12 events ranging from Dunking for Dogs -- hot dogs that is -- to the Luciano Pavarotti Commemorative Sing Off. The Games take place at the Bolstad beach approach in Long Beach, a dog and family-friendly beach destination, from 1 to 5PM. Other events will include the following:
What No Ducks? Ball Toss
Nadia Comaneci Agility
Rip Van Winkle Sleep Off
Filla Fuller Brush Shedding
Babe Ruth Obedience Baseball
Peanut Butter Lick
Frisbee Throw
Who’s Your Daddy, and
Doggie Dash
In addition, a Lewis & Clark Seaman Award will be presented to the dog who traveled the farthest for the competition.
Fun for participants and onlookers alike, there will be information booths, a raffle, and a dog and companion photo opportunity. Kicking off the festivities will be a Pre-Registration Pizza Party on Friday, June 19, from 4 to 7PM, at the Lighthouse Oceanfront Resort, 12417 Pacific Highway, Long Beach. At the party, qualifying dogs can participate in two special free events – a Puppy Dash for youngsters 4 and 5 months old and a Senior Sleep Off for dogs 10 years of age and older.
Registration is at the pizza party or at the event. To ensure a spot in any competition, pre-registration is strongly encouraged, as the Doggie Olympic Games are limited to 125 participating canines. Registration fee is $10 per event or $40 for five or more events.
Registration materials and event details can be found at www.funbeach.com/events/doggieolympics/index.html.
Downtown Long Beach offers great places to shop, play, and grab a bit to eat, while other communities on the Peninsula – Seaview, Ilwaco, Ocean Park, Nahcotta, and Oysterville – also invite discovery. For destination information, please contact the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau at 1-800-451-2542 or access the Peninsula’s web site at www.funbeach.com.
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Contact:
Carol Zahorsky
Public Relations for the Long Beach Peninsula
360.446.3645
carol@zahorskypr.com
or
Una Boyle
Executive Director
Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau
1.800.451.2542
una@funbeach.com
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