General Information:

Welcome to the Running by the River Flyball Tournament 2003.   We have a record number of teams signed up this year...105 over the two day period.   We are running in two rings and are trying to accommodate everyone's desire to get in enough racing in the amount of daylight that we have available to us, however your cooperation and understanding is appreciated!

For those of you who are not camping at Lindy's and have not filled out the non-camper's form, please fill out the form available on-line at our website so you can get into the site without being charged and mail or email to me.   Once you get to the site, you will get a two-day pass that will get you into the park.   There is an admission charge for those who are not competing or volunteering so be forewarned...

Friday, Oct. 3, 2003
You may set up canopies after 4:00 p.m., look for your club's assigned area
We will have early bird check-in 5-8 p.m.
Gates at Lindy's will stay open until 11:00 pm---after that...you cannot get in, so please plan to arrive before then. 
IF YOU HAVE CAR PROBLEMS AND/OR AN EMERGENCY COMES UP, PLEASE CONTACT ME ON MY CELL PHONE: (559) 289-7210.   The gate will close on Saturday evening at 9:00 p.m., so please plan to be back to your campsites if you happen to leave the premises.

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003
Hospitality opens- as soon as the donuts get here!-please join us for Peet's Coffee and donuts down by the basketball courts
Check-in/Measuring: 6:45 a.m.
Box check: 7:15 a.m.
Captain's meeting: 7:30 a.m.
The Star Spangled Banner: 7:40 a.m.
Racing begins: 7:45 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003
Hospitality opens-see Sat.
Check-in/Measuring: 7:00 a.m.
Box check: 7:30 a.m.
Captain's meeting: 7:45 a.m.
America the Beautiful: 7:55 a.m.
Racing begins: 8:00 a.m.

Food:
Saturday and Sunday lunch: we will have San Joaquin Catering available for breakfast and/or lunch items ranging from $2.95-$3.95 for breakfast burritos, hamburgers, hotdogs and a variety of sandwiches, chips and snack items as well as sodas, gatorade, etc.
Saturday Dinner: dinner tickets purchased ahead of time will be in your goody buckets Saturday morning. I do have a few extra dinners, if you would like to order additional dinners, please see me.   Door prizes just for showing up---put your first name and club name on the back of your ticket.
Lindy's General Store , there are a variety of items available at the general store if you forget something

Vendors
Simply Awesome Creations - Signs of all types, engraving, crate tags, pet I.D. tags, license plate frames, Key and leash tags, vehicle window decals & magnets, great gift items.
Jesco Embroidery - Jesco Embroidery specialized in personalization of numerous items for you and your 4 legged friends. Please place your orders on Saturday, most items will be ready for you on Sunday.
Moe Toys - Liz will be here with all her standard Moe toys...stop by for the latest in dog toys and people items too!

Rescue Organizations  -  Madera Rescue Group will be with us as well as Valley Animal Center.   Each organization will bring out some dogs who need homes.
Raffle - If its one thing everyone likes, it's a good raffle!   This year promises to be a memorable one with some really terrific items.   All proceeds from this year's raffle will benefit the Central CA SPCA.

Dave Standeford Sportsmanship Award  -  Our annual sportsmanship award for the spirit of flyball that Dave represented to our club is back by popular demand.   Forms will be available in your goody buckets and award will be at Sunday's award ceremony.


Flyball Play of the Day  -  Both days-submit your flyball play of the day and win a prize-forms available in goody buckets, will be awarded at each awards ceremony.


Volunteers -
If you are available and would like to volunteer to do some line/box judging, we could always use the help, please contact me.
If there is anything we can do to make your tournament experience go smoothly, please don't hesitate to bring it to my attention.   If you have any questions or concerns, let me know.   My email address is cabin16@attitude.com, my home phone number is (559) 434-5318 and my cell phone is (559) 289-7210.    I will be out at the site from Thursday morning on through the weekend.


Thank you---Bark in the Park is looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Carla Aguirre
Tournament Director/2003