Welcome Letter for “Nutts for Mutts III” Flyball Tournament

 

                                                

We are looking forward to hosting another great weekend of flyball racing with you and your teammates--see you soon!

 

Arrival Information

 

Friday, April 16th: Those who have made reservations to dry camp outside the Industry-Commerce Bldg. must arrive before 9 p.m to secure your space. Teams wishing to set up their crates on Friday can do so between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

 

Unloading/Parking : Enter through Gate #6, (see directions below) from Kings Canyon beginning at 6:00 a.m each morning. You will be able to park and unload directly outside the I.C. Bldg. The facility and parking lot will have 24 hour security and be locked by 9 p.m. each evening. If you are camping in the fairgrounds full hookup campground (which is at the south end of the fairgrounds approximately ¼ mile from our venue...) you will enter through the Chance Ave Gate #2. All camping reservations must be made direct through the fairgrounds by calling 559-650-3247. Sorry no tent camping.

 

Directions

From the South : North on 99, to Hwy 41 North, to Hwy 180 East, Kings Canyon. Look for sign that says “Fairgrounds take Cedar Ave. ” as you approach the Hwy 168 turnoff, (stay straight on Hwy 180) immediately take the Cedar Ave. exit #60B. At signal turn left (South) on Cedar. At the 3rd stoplight, turn left (East) on Kings Canyon. Continue past Chance Ave. , enter through Gate #6 just past the green barns.

 

From the North : South on 99, exit Hwy 180 East, Kings Canyon. Look for sign that says “Fairgrounds take Cedar Ave ” as you approach the Hwy 168 turnoff, (stay straight on Hwy 180) immediately take the Cedar Ave. exit #60B. At signal turn left (South) on Cedar. At the 3rd stop light, turn left (East) on Kings Canyon. Continue past Chance Ave., enter through Gate #6 just past the green barns.

From the East: Take Kings Canyon and head west. After Maple make a u turn to enter through Gate # 6 just past the green barns.

From the West: Take Ventura and head east. As you cross Cedar, Ventura becomes Kings Canyon. Continue past Chance Ave., enter through Gate #6 just past the green barns.

 

Lodging

Motel Reservations: If you haven't made your reservations go to our “ Lodging Link”   on the home page for the complete list of motels and information about reservations to camp at the fairgrounds. We do not recommend staying at Motel 6's in the Fresno Area.

 

   Meals

Lunch:   The fairgrounds has a busy line-up for our weekend so expect food vendors you can visit. Although there are several restaurants and fast food restaurants nearby, plan ahead since we do not have a lunch break in our race schedule.

 

Potluck Saturday Evening: Bring your favorite appetizer, side dish or dessert and join us at the end of an exciting day of racing and share your best brags. Mutts will provide main course meals, some side dishes, plates, utensils, cups, drinks and ice. If you would like to join the fun, please contact our tournament secretary, Arlene Davis at dogzmom1@sbcglobal.net . There will be plenty of room and plugs for crock-pots.

                                                          

 Tournament Offerings

Raffle:   Don't forget to save up for our amazing raffle held both Saturday AND Sunday. We have received over 100 fabulous donations from businesses that support our core value of responsible pet ownership. We don't have room to highlight them all, so we will give you just a quick teaser. . .

To see more fantastic businesses who have donated you can view their links on our "2010 Sponsors Page".

 

Hospitality: We will have the coffee brewing compliments of Starbucks and other goodies at the hospitality table donated from Uncle Harry's, Costco and Trader Joe's to get your morning off to a great start. Again this year we will be handing out individual Welcome bags for all participants!

NEW! - "Massage by Virgie Cordle":   This year we are pleased to offer a bit of relief from your active day at the tournament. Stop by her booth and receive a soothing tune up chair massage for just $15 for 15 minutes. She will be available for appts on Saturday ONLY between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

 

Team Photos : Rick Dodd Photography is back to offer complimentary team photos on Saturday. Stop by his table to schedule a time your team can take a break from all the action. You'll be sure to take home a CD that highlights yet another fond flyball memory!

 

Emergency Info

 

Closest 24 hour Emergency Vet

Veterinary Emergency Services

1639 N. Fresno St. , Fresno , CA 93703

Phone: (559) 486-0520

 

Emergency Hospital (People)

Fresno Community Hospital

2823 Fresno St. , Fresno , CA 93721

Phone: (559) 459-2328

 

Other Info

Starbucks

Kings Canyon/Clovis Ave

opens @ 6:00am

 

Closest Wal-Mart

5125 E Kings Canyon Rd , Fresno , 93727

Phone: (559) 252-9457

 

Tournament Contacts

Any questions please contact our tournament director, Kathy Fleming at kathy@muttsinmotion.com or at 559-349-6250. On site from Friday a.m. through Sunday p.m. is our Grounds and Equipment Chairperson, Barry Motte. His cell # is 559-281-0909.