Florida Wiener Dog Derby Inc.
North Fort Myers, Florida 33903
Phone: (239) 839-7760
Rules & Regulations...
2012 FLORIDA WIENER DOG DERBY
“Florida’s Premier Dachshund Racing Event”
Venue & Race Format
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The 3rd annual Florida Wiener Dog Derby will be held Saturday March 24, 2012 at the Lee Civic Center- Tinsley Pavilion 11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, Fl 33917
A portion of the proceeds from the event is donated to local animal welfare organizations.
Races are open only to dogs of pure dachshund breed ( No mixed breeds). The event has selected a veterinarian to validate the legitimacy of vaccine certificates, which are required for any dog participating in the event, and must specify the dachshund breed. Other events are open to any friendly breed, and will require a signed liability waiver in order to enter the event venue.
All entrants, vendors, and sponsors must sign a liability waiver.
A completed Registration Form is required for all race participants. (Each dog requires an individual Registration.) All Divisional Races (Puppy, Old School, and Adult) REQUIRE Pre-registration. Day-of registration on site is only available for the Masters Division. Advance registration is recommended for the Masters when possible.
To register, you may use the Online Registration Form on our website, or you may download and print the Registration Form and mail it to us.
Participants must agree that they have read, understand, and will adhere to all rules, regulations and requirements of the Florida Wiener Dog Derby and the event facility.
RACE STRUCTURE
The Florida Wiener Dog Derby will consist of 4 race divisions:
· Puppy - 4 months to 1- 1/2 years 11:00am to 11:30 am· Old School - 8years and up 11:30am to 12:00pm . Adult - 1 1/2 years to 8 years 12:00pm to 1:30pm . Masters - any age (4months and up) 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Winners of the Puppy, Adult, and Old School divisions will receive an award ribbon signifying the division winner. Masters division winner will receive a cash prize, a trophy, and the coveted “Wien Jacket.”
Official race course will consist of 6 racing lanes with color designation. A starting gate with a straight lift-up door will be used. The dogs will wear color bandannas or collars provided by the Race Committee for easier winner identification. The race course surface will be of a sturdy indoor - outdoor carpet.
Puppy and Old School divisions’ race lanes will be 35 feet in length. Masters and Adult divisions will race 50 feet. Race lanes will be 2 feet in width. Dogs are not required to stay in lanes. All races will have officials on the course. Races will be conducted in heats according to the number of entrants in each division. The top 2 dogs of each heat will advance to the next round. The first dog to the finish line is considered the winner.
The registration fee for all dogs is $20.00, which must be paid at time of registration.
Due to the amount of dogs racing, the event will take most of the afternoon to conduct. Please understand that you may have a considerable wait time between races for your dog. We have done as much as possible to secure a shaded area and comfort for you and your dog in order to make this as enjoyable an experience for you and your pet(s) as possible.
Mail-in forms should be sent to:
Florida Wiener Dog Derby, Inc.
1139 Lovely Lane
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
www.Floridawienerdogderby.com
239-839-7760
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LEE CIVIC CENTER
TINSLEY PAVILION
The Lee Civic Center Tinsley Pavilion
is the site of the Florida Wiener Dog Derby.
Located in North Fort Myers on Bayshore Road (State Road 78) the Lee County Civic Center is easily accesible from I-75, State Road 31, and State Road 80. The Civic Center is located 3 miles east of I-75 off exit 143. It is also directley off State Road 31, and 2 miles North of State Road 80 on State Road 31.
The Tinsley Pavilion is under roof thus allowing for Wiener Dog Racing rain or shine. The Pavilion can accomodate up to 1600 seated spectators at a time with bleacher seating.
Parking at the Lee Civic Center is easily accesible to the Tinsley Pavilion and can accomodate several thousand vehicles.
There will be a parking fee per vehicle for the event. This is a policy for all special events held at the Lee Civic Center.
"It's a Tradition"
