BIG AIR Dog Record Could be Tested in El Campo, Texas

The Super Retriever Series on ESPN2 will be coming to El Campo, TX - October 1st and 2nd with the Big Air Dog Contest Open to the Public, Total Prize Money of $1200! Each canine contestant will run the length of a 40-foot dock and leap into a 4-foot deep, specially designed pool of water. Each of the dogs will be allowed at least two jumps during competition, with the longest one being recorded and ranked. After two qualifying rounds on Friday and Saturday, the top 12 dogs from both rounds will move on to the Big Air Finals Saturday, October 2nd at noon.

LITTLE ROCK, AR (PRWEB) September 16, 2004 -- Do you think your dog has what it takes to be a "BIG AIR" champion and win a first place prize of $500? If so, you might want to get your loyal hunting partner or even your loving lapdog out for a little leaping because your chance is coming to El Campo Friday and Saturday, October 1st and 2nd.

The Big Air contest has recently been seen on ESPNs Great Outdoor Games and is now coming to El Campo, Texas as a part of the Macks Super Retriever Series event. This crowd-pleasing spectacle, along with the retriever trial competitions will air this coming Spring on ESPN2.

Each canine contestant will run the length of a 40-foot dock and leap into a 4-foot deep, specially designed pool of water. Each of the dogs will be allowed at least two jumps during competition, with the longest one being recorded and ranked. After two qualifying rounds on Friday and Saturday, the top 12 dogs from both rounds will move on to the Big Air Finals Saturday, October 2nd at noon.

"Many different breeds of dogs will be competing in one of the most popular and entertaining canine contests around," says Shannon Nardi, Super Retriever Series executive producer. "We are expecting two intense days of competition for the audience, as well as some very talented dogs that may challenge the world record."

Big Air practice begins at 11:00 AM on Friday, with the first qualifying round starting at 2:00 PM. The competition will resume on the following day, Saturday at 9:00 AM, with only the top 25 teams advancing into the second round.

To register for the Big Air Contest simply go online and visit www.SuperRetrieverSeries.com. The entry fee for this event is only $25. Total prize money for the competition is $1200, with $500 for first place.

The Macks Super Retriever Series event will also feature some of the worlds best retriever dogs as they complete a series of timed trials in the open fields of Bay Prairie Outfitters. So grab the family, friends, and dog for a fun-filled weekend of competition and entertainment. Dont forget, the world record long jump for the Big Air Contest is 26 feet and 6 inches and is always being tested.

The quest for Americas best dog and handler team begins in El Campo, Texas (Oct. 1-15), with additional qualifiers in Loudoun County, Virginia (April 7-9) and Stuttgart, Arkansas (May 5-7). The Macks Super Retriever Series season will culminate with The Championships in Hot Springs, Arkansas, June 10-11, 2005

All Super Retriever Series events will be televised on ESPN2 beginning Sunday, April 2 at 9:30 AM EST.

Sponsors of The Macks Super Retriever Series include Macks Prairie Wings, SportDOG, Eukanuba, Ducks Unlimited, War Eagle Boats and Dokken Deadfowl Trainers

For more information visit www.SuperRetrieverSeries.com
or contact Pam Conelley (501-372-6544), Pam.Conelley@jmoutdoors.com
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