Got a 4 legged friend who you think is gold medal material. Good at hurdles, catching, Rhythmic Gymnastics or licking their balls. Then give them a run at the RSPCA Dog Olympics.
To be held at RSPCA Weston Creek dog training fields on Sunday 3 Aug from 1.30 – 3.30
Events include:
100 meter hurdles – Owner runs beside the dog as the dog hurdles the jumps.
Shot Put – The dog that can catch a Good O on the full at the greatest distance from its owner.
Synchronised Swimming – Musical chairs with a partner. When music stops, owner to instruct dog to sit and stay. Partner holds the lead while owner races to find a chair. If dog breaks stay, owner must relinquish chair and put dog back into a sit stay.
Water Polo – The dog who can get the most balls out of a clam shell pool within 30 seconds.
ParaOlympics – A challenge for dogs that can respond to just a verbal cue and just a visual cue to sit and drop.
Rhythmic Gymnastics – Dogs and owners have 30 seconds to impress the judges with a dance or trick routine.
Walking Event – A short walking race where the owner and dog must walk together at the same pace ie. loose lead walking.
Marathon – A running event where owner runs beside dog. Dog has to navigate 3 agility obstacles as part of the course (bridge, heart break hill, entering the Olympic stadium through the tunnel).
See below for the full form (as its not on their website yet):
RSPCA ACT Dog Olympics – 3 August 2008 – 1.30-3.30pm
Registration Form
Entry is Free (which also includes free RSPCA membership)
Your details Full Name: …………………….……………………………………
Email Address: ………………………………………………………………..Age: (if under 18yrs) ………
Address: ……………………………………………………………………Postcode: ….……………………
Phone: (h) ………………………….. (w) …………………………. (m) ……………………………………
Dog’s details Dog’s Name: …………………………………………………………
Breed: …………………………………………………………… Age: …………………
Form must be returned by 22 July 08
Event selection
We will endeavour to enrol you in all the events you select, however as each event has a limited number of places, and depending on their popularity we may not be able to do so. We will ensure that you are enrolled in at least two events, as well as the Opening Ceremony. Therefore please select the events you would like to participate in and rate them in order of preference from 1-8.
Note: All events are conducted with the dog on lead.
I wish to participate in the Opening Ceremony parade (please tick) ?
A parade through the Olympic Village and past the VIP box.
100 meter hurdles
Owner runs beside the dog as the dog hurdles the jumps. ……………
Shot Put
The dog that can catch a Good O on the full at the greatest distance from its owner. ……………
Synchronised Swimming
Musical chairs with a partner. When music stops, owner to instruct dog to sit and stay. ……………
Partner holds the lead while owner races to find a chair. If dog breaks stay, owner must relinquish chair and put dog back into a sit stay.
Water Polo
The dog who can get the most balls out of a clam shell pool within 30 seconds. ……………
ParaOlympics
A challenge for dogs that can respond to just a verbal cue and just a visual cue to sit ……………
and drop.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Dogs and owners have 30 seconds to impress the judges with a dance or trick routine. ……………
Walking Event
A short walking race where the owner and dog must walk together at the same pace ie. ……………
loose lead walking.
Marathon ……………
A running event where owner runs beside dog. Dog has to navigate 3 agility obstacles as part of the course (bridge, heart break hill, entering the Olympic stadium through the tunnel).
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