Stadium Goes to the Dogs in 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Kachina Kennel Club AKC Sanctioned Dog Show to Take Place April 3-5, 2009

(GLENDALE, AZ --- April 21, 2008)  Global Spectrum, managers of University of Phoenix Stadium, in conjunction with Kachina Kennel Club, announced today that the Stadium will host it’s first-ever dog show April 3-5, 2009.  The Kachina Kennel Club Dog Show, featuring over 2,000 purebreds, will include all breed conformation, junior showmanship, and obedience/rally and agility competitions.

The three-day event will be a family affair and include elements and entertainment for dog lovers of all kinds. The show will feature dog show tours, meet the breed, and educational opportunities for adults and children alike.  In addition, over 50 vendors will be showcasing products and services for dog care, grooming and more.

“Dog shows have an incredible following and the Kennel Club and stadium staff can’t wait to host this event”, stated Peter C. Sullivan, General Manager for Global Spectrum at University of Phoenix Stadium.  “We’ll have the ability to grow the event from its present location and host it in an atmosphere its patrons and participants will enjoy.”

Sponsorships for this one of a kind show are now available. Please contact Melisa Jurcan, Director of Sales, at (623) 433-7122 or via e-mail at mjurcan@universityofphoenixstadium.com. For those interested in obtaining more information regarding vendor booths, please contact the vendor chair Sam Jabbour at (602) 323-8237 or the show chair Mike Doty at (623) 566-9848 or via e-mail at KachinaKC@aol.com.

Official show times and ticket prices for the event will be announced in July 2008.

Kachina Kennel Club, an AKC member club based in Glendale, Arizona currently includes over 80 members. The club has been supporting the interest of purebred dogs for over 30 years. For information about the Kachina Kennel Club, please contact Marilyn Vinson at KachinaKC@aol.com.

University of Phoenix Stadium, a climate controlled facility located in Glendale Arizona, is owned by the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (www.az-sta.com) and managed by Global Spectrum (www.global-spectrum.com).  Global Spectrum is the fastest growing firm in the public assembly facility management field with more than 70 facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

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CONTACT:
Scott Norton                                                                                   
(623) 433-7108 (Desk)
snorton@universityofphoenixstadium.com
www.universityofphoenixstadium.com