Colorado Disc Dogs - Thornton 2008


		May 17th, 2008
		Thornton, CO - Thornton Rec Center Fields - 8:00am



	The Colorado Disc Dogs are excited to host, as their season opener, the Skyhoundz Western Open Qualifier, on Saturday, May 17, 2008 in Thornton Colorado. The Skyhoundz competition will be the main event at this year's Thorntonfest, an annual festival that typically draws a large family audience of more than 38,000 each year. This year's festival will feature arts and crafts, business and non-profit exhibitors, a custom car show, carnival rides, a great selection of food and entertainment and much more! Thorntonfest and the competition are both held at the Multipurpose Fields at 108th Avenue & Colorado Blvd. For a complete list of activities visit the Thortonfest website. To accommodate the public participants, the Colorado Disc Dog club members, and the National teams all vying for an invitation to the World Championships, the following divisions are being offered: Freestyle/Combined - Skyhoundz Expert - $10 entry fee - Skyhoundz Micro Dog - $10 entry fee - Skyhoundz Master Senior Dog - CDD Open Freestyle - $10 entry fee Pairs Freestyle - Skyhoundz Expert - $10 entry fee - Skyhoundz Micro Dog - $10 entry fee - Skyhoundz Master Senior Dog Distance Accuracy - Skyhoundz Expert - $10 entry fee - Skyhoundz Micro Dog - $10 entry fee - Skyhoundz Master Senior Dog - CDD Intermediate D/A - no entry fee - CDD Novice D/A - no entry fee The competition will begin at 8:00am, with registration starting at 7:30am. The preliminary rounds of all the divisions and classes will be run simultaneously on two fields, with the secondary rounds slated to begin before noon. There will be a registration fee of $10.00 per entry for the Expert and Micro Dog classes, as both these classes qualify for a chance to attend the World Finals. All other classes are free of charge. Additional information: Hotel Accommodations: Super 8 Motel 120th and I-25 12055 Melody Dr, Denver, CO 80234 (303) 451-7200 Mention you're with the Colorado Disc Dog event. Before and after events: Friday, 05/16/07 - "The Painting of the Fields" Join us at the fields about 3:30pm and lend a hand setting up and marking the fields. This is also a perfect opportunity to get your tents set up in a prime location (yes, there IS overnight security provided by the city). Once the fields are marked, we will run the Time Trial Division for any interested parties. Skyhoundz Plaques will be rewarded. The Colorado Disc Dogs would like to thank our supporters – The Community Pet Hospital for the Prize Packages, Fastback Discs supplied to all competitors, and in case of emergency an onsite veterinarian. The City of Thornton for the generator, ice, field paint, field use, tables, chairs. Skyhoundz for the Hyperflite Discs, registration materials, banners, plaques and T- shirts for Qualifying competitors Colorado Disc Dogs Chris Sexton Marie Earle Darrel Earle

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