Hounds Hang 20 for Charity!



Saturday, June 16, 2012
Dunes Park/Beach
700 Seacoast Drive
Imperial Beach, CA 91932





See Spot surf at the Loews Dog Surfing Competition – the nation’s original surfing competition for man’s best friend. Each year, dozens of canines from across the U.S. hang 10 (errr, 20) for a great cause.

This popular competition is an extension of Loews Hotels’ award-winning Loews Loves Pets program and has become a hugely successful fundraiser for non-profit organizations.

Schedule:
10 to 10:30 a.m. Practice sessions by San Diego’s premier surfing school, Coronado Surfing Academy, for registered surf dog competitors

11 a.m. Event Begins
Heat 1: Small Surf Dogs (40 pounds and under)
Heat 2: Large Surf Dogs (41 pounds and over)
Heat 3: Tandem Surfing
Heat 4: Ultimate Champion Round (first place winner of Heats 1, 2 and 3)
Heat 5: Celebrity Dogs

1 or 2 p.m. Awards Ceremony

Judging Process:
Each dog/team has 10 minutes to catch their top two waves, and is scored on confidence level, length of ride and overall ability to “grip it and rip it.” The Coronado Surfing Academy can provide surf boards and assistance during the competition.

Prizes:
Ultimate Champion Round
New this year, the winner of the Ultimate Champion Round will become the 2012 “poster dog” for Loews Hotels! The star treatment includes a professional photo shoot and lunch. The featured photos will be showcased on Loews Hotels’ official website as well as the 2013 Loews Surf Dog Competition website, t-shirts and fliers!

Heats 1, 2 and 3
Our surfing champions of Heats 1, 2 and 3 will score a ton of great prizes, including the ultimate pet vacation at Loews Coronado Bay Resort … and endless bragging rights.

Competition Fees:
$50 for Divisions One or Two, $55 for Division Three. Fees also include a competition medal and a great goody bag filled with treats. All proceeds benefit the resort’s non-profit partner. General admission is free.

Registration:
Please click here to register online.

Directions & Parking Information
Please click here for more information.

Hotel Accommodations:
From June 15-17, the pet-friendly Loews Coronado Bay Resort is pleased to offer a special “Surf Dog” guestroom rate starting at $169 per night (based on availability). Plus, as part of Loews Hotels’ Loews Loves Pets program, dogs receive a complimentary pet placemat, food and water bowls, dog tags, treats and scoop bags. For reservations, please call 619-424-4000 or 800-23-LOEWS and mention “Surf Dog.”

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Aileen Babayan at 619-424-4474 or ababayan@loewshotels.com for more information.

Media Contact:
For high-resolution photos, event b-roll or additional information, please contact Anne Stephany at 619-424-4416 or astephany@loewshotels.com

About Loews Hotels’ Good Neighbor Policy:
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Loews Hotels’ Good Neighbor Policy, the hospitality industry’s first comprehensive community outreach program, which addresses issues ranging from hunger relief and literacy to green practices and the arts. Loews Hotels’ commitment to good corporate citizenship is so strong and deep that with each year the Good Neighbor Policy has evolved and grown. To celebrate this 20 year milestone the company is making a pledge to improve public education, partnering with DonorsChoose.org, a web-based charity supporting public schools in need. For more information on Loews Hotels’ Good Neighbor Policy, please click here.