Calgary, Alberta, January 12 - AMAZING ANIMALS AT THE 2010 CALGARY BOAT & SPORTSMEN’S SHOW
You will find some amazing animals at the 2010 Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show kicking off at BMO Centre in Stampede Park, February 4 -7, 2010.
Alberta Birds of Prey Show visitors to the 2010 Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show will be able to experience first- hand a variety of rare and endangered bird species courtesy of the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre, located in Coaldale, Alberta, which is the largest facility of its kind in Canada. Handlers will be presenting a Burrowing Owl, American Kestrel, Great Horned Owl, and the extremely rare Golden Eagle. Visitors to the show will be able to take photos and closely interact with the birds on hand. the birds will be on display during all show hours.
Dock Dogs
Making its debut at the 2010 Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show is Dock Dogs! You’ve seen them on ESPN, the Outdoor Channel and ABC. These dogs really fly! Known as the “Long Jump for Dogs,” dogs and their owners compete for the title of Big Air Dog -- the dog with the longest leap off the end of the dock. Better yet, you and your water-loving pooch can compete for top dog status. Register your dog online to compete. Does your dog have what it takes to beat the current Canadian jump of 21 feet? Visit dockdogs.com for more information about this exciting sport. Online Pre-Registration Closes: February 1, 2010 at 12:00pm EST (pre-registration for a wave will close at 30 participants).
Dock Dogs Event Schedule
Thurs. Feb 4, 2010
Onsite Registration/ Practice – 1:00 p.m.
Training Seminar – 2:00 p.m.
Big Air WAVE Competition # 1 – 4:30 p.m.
Big Air WAVE Competition # 2 – 6:30 p.m.
Fri. Feb 5, 2010
Onsite Registration/ Practice – 1:00 p.m.
Speed Retrieve Competition # 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Big Air WAVE Competition # 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Big Air WAVE Competition # 4 – 6:30 p.m.
Sat. Feb 6, 2010
Onsite Registration/ Practice – 10:00 a.m.
Speed Retrieve Competition # 2 – 11:00 a.m.
Big Air WAVE Competition # 5 – 12:30 p.m.
Big Air WAVE Competition # 6 – 2:30 p.m.
Big Air WAVE Competition # 7 – 4:30 p.m.
Extreme Vertical Competition – 7:00 p.m.
Sun. Feb 7, 2010
Onsite Registration/ Practice – 10:00 a.m.
Big Air WAVE Competition # 8 – 11:30 a.m.
Speed Retrieve Competition # 3 – 1:30 p.m.
Speed Retrieve Finals – 3:00 p.m.
Big Air Finals start at 3:30 p.m. (Pro, Semi-Pro & Amateur Finals)
Elk Calling Championship
And last but not least, these aren’t amazing animals, just people who sound like them! For the first time in Western Canada, the 2010 Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Shows will be featuring a Canadian Elk Calling Championship qualifying round. Come down and listen to the sounds of nature! The Elk Calling Qualifying Round takes place at the Fishing Demonstration Pool and Hunting Stage at 1:00 pm Saturday, Feb 6th.
2010 Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show
BMO Centre Centre, Stampede Park
Thursday, February 4, 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, February 5, 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 6, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 7, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Daily Admission
Adults: $12.00
Junior: $9.00 (Ages 6 – 15)
Senior: $8.00 (Over 65)
Family Pass: $30.00 (2 Adults and 2 Juniors)
Children: FREE (Under 6 years of age and accompanied by an Adult).
For media registration, contact:
Heather Moore
Show Publicist
William Joseph Communications
T: 403.770.4900 ext. 29
F: 403.232.8996
E: h.moore@williamjoseph.ca
For more show information and to receive show updates, contact:
Laurie Paetz
Show Manager
T: 403-245-9008
C: 403-888-6583
E: paetz@sportshows.ca
The Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show presents Southern Albertans with the first opportunity to view the latest paddle boats, fishing boats, sailboats and cabin cruisers from over 75 manufacturers. At the show, visitors may browse the latest in hunting, fishing, and water sports apparel, excursions, and accessories. Complete show information is available at www.sportshows.ca.
About CNSS:
CNSS is a non-profit corporation and the largest producer of boat, fishing, sportsmen’s, ski, outdoor and motorcycle shows in Canada. Through its family of shows, the corporation raises funds to ensure that generations of young Canadians can benefit from Canada’s outdoors. Since the first show held in 1948, more than $30,000,000 has been committed to these causes.