CONTACT:

Carol Zahorsky
Public Relations for Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau
360.446.3645
carol-at-zahorskypr.com

OR

Una Boyle
Executive Director
Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau
800.451.2542
una@funbeach.com

LONG BEACH PENINSULA, Wash. – June 9, 2009 – 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
• 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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