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Ultimate Boarder Slides into Town
March 17-24
Ultimate Boarder is the world’s only triathlon that challenges the best crossover amateur and professional athletes from surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding. Fifty athletes compete for their share of the $150,000 prize purse, the largest in event history, with $100,000 going to the champion.
The fifth annual triathlon kicks off on Saturday, March 17 with the snowboarding competition, returning to Bear Mountain, Calif., for the first time since 2009. The action continues on to Seaside Reef in Cardiff from March 19-23 for the surfing portion and finally finishes with skateboarding March 24 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, where this year’s Ultimate Boarder Champion will be crowned. The event concludes with a live concert finale that evening.
Having awarded $300,000 in cash and prizes to date and now presenting the largest purse in history, Ultimate Boarder continues to raise the bar in search of the best crossover athlete in surf, skate, and snow. The event runs in an open format for solo entrants who are selected to compete in all three categories and, unlike any other boardsport competition, the individual with the lowest cumulative ranking (1st place = 1 point, etc.) across the three disciplines wins first place.
The title of Ultimate Boarder has become highly sought-after and the series has grown to become a well-respected entity within the action sports world. The event is open to the public. While the series takes place entirely in Southern California, fans all over the country and world is able to watch as broadcast and live streaming negotiations are currently taking place. For event details, photos and videos, please visit www.ultimateboarder.com.
8th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance
April 1, Sunday, 9am - 3pm
The 8th Annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance returns to La Jolla Cove to showcase fine collector automobiles on April 1, Sunday, from 9am to 3pm. Spectators traveling from far and wide can view their favorite classic cars, Italian and British cars, woodies, 50s classics, American muscle cars, and the automobiles of Carroll Shelby. Keith Martin returns as the emcee to present awards recognizing winners in a variety of categories, including cars on the Saturday Motor Tour, Concours specialty classes, and special awards such as the “Keith Martin Award,” the “Director’s Choice Award” and more. Two events precede the Concours itself, on Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31. On Friday, guests are treated to a book signing and on Saturday there is a guided motor tour of San Diego.
Ever since it was first produced by the La Jolla Historical Society, the Concours continues to grow. The steering committee recently voted unanimously to change the name from the La Jolla Motor Car Classic to the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance for the 2012 show, to extend it into a weekend destination event. Says Mike Dorvillier, Chair of the Concours committee, “We continue to expand our show to attract the best cars around and open the event to more of the community. We’ve outgrown our old name, yet we’re still a show for and by our ‘car guys’ – we’ll be honoring restorers again this year.”
The event takes place at Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla. Tickets to the Sunday show are $35-$40. Registration for car exhibitors is $100. To purchase tickets, obtain exhibitor registration, or for more information, call (619) 233-5008 or visit www.lajollaconcours.com.
67th Annual Del Mar National Horse Show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
April 19- May 6
Now in in its 67th year, the Del Mar National Horse Show is set to run Thursday, April 19 through Sunday, May 6 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Arena. The Del Mar National Horse Show continues to be among the most respected, distinguished and popular equestrian events on the West Coast. Consisting of three distinctly different equestrian disciplines — Western, Dressage, and Hunter/Jumper — the Del Mar National represents the best in competitive opportunities for serious and world-class equestrians and is unrivaled in its entertainment appeal for everyone.
Each week of competition features its own signature Saturday Night Event: During Western Week, running April 19 through 22, the “Night of the Horse,” promises evenings full of action, celebrities, color and top-notch entertainment. A variety of equestrian disciplines will demonstrate the theme of the evening, “Why We Love Horses.” The Mistress of Ceremonies, Bo Derek, actress and talented horsewoman, will bring dazzle and glamour to an already star-studded evening.
Dressage Week, April 26 through April 29, includes qualifying competitions for the USEF National Grand Prix Championships/Olympic Selection Trials; the FEI North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships; Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF National Pony Rider, Junior, Young Rider and Brentina Cup Championships; Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Program and USEF National Developing Horse Dressage Championship -- Prix St Georges Division.
You needn’t be an expert in the sport to be astonished and awed by the “Evening of Musical Freestyles” dressage competition on Saturday night. Olympic and World Champion pairs demonstrate the artistry, athleticism and awe-inspiring collaboration between horse and rider to the delight of your eyes and ears!
Hunter/Jumper Week, May 1 through May 6, features the $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar, which caps off the three weeks during an evening filled with exciting speed, agility and nail-biting competition! Some of the best riders and horses in the nation will have you on the edge of your seat as they negotiate a difficult course of jumps exceeding five feet in height and width.
Tickets are $18 and can be purchased through www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling (858) 792-4252. For more information visit www.delmarnational.com.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad’s 60th Annual Golf Tournament
March 26, Monday, 12:30–6:30pm
The spectacular Aviara Golf Club is the setting for this year’s Boys & Girls Clubs Annual Golf Tournament. The day’s events include silent and live auctions, on-course specialty spirits from local restaurants, microbreweries and wineries. The Golf Classic will be played in a scramble format with contests including Hole-in-One, Putting Contest, Longest Drive, Beat The Pro, and Inside the Circle as well as a silent auction, complimentary on-course spirits, lunch, and a happy hour awards banquet. Registration begins at 11am and Shotgun Start is at 12:30pm.
TaylorMade Golf Company joins the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad as presenting sponsor for the twelfth year in a row, and this year’s theme, “Clubs for a Brighter Future,” celebrates the collaboration between the two local Carlsbad organizations. The Aviara Golf Club is located at 7447 Batiquitos Drive, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 729-0207 or visit www.bgccarslabad.org.
Ironman 70.3 California Comes to Oceanside
March 31, Saturday
Once again, Ironman 70.3 comes to Oceanside, California. One of more than 50 events in the Ironman 70.3 global series, Ironman 70.3 California leads athletes along a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run. It takes place in the city of Oceanside, on the United States Marine Corps Base of Camp Pendleton and throughout the surrounding area.
Athletes enjoy a swim in the calm, protected waters of Oceanside Harbor, a one-loop bike through the San Clemente State Park area and the challenging inland hills of Camp Pendleton and a flat two-loop run through the coastal neighborhoods of Oceanside. This is considered one of the most scenic courses in Ironman racing. Ironman 70.3 California offers a $50,000 professional prize purse and serves as an official qualifier, offering 30 slots, for the Ironman World Championship 70.3, which will place on September 9 in Lake Las Vegas, Nevada.
General entry to participate is sold out already, but spectators will be lining up to catch a view of these great athletes as they compete. For more information about the Ironman 70.3 California, please visit the official website at www.ironmancalifornia.com.
La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club Hosts International Tennis Federation’s Senior World Championships
February 6-19, March 1-4
The La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, one of California’s most treasured beach front resorts for more than 75 years, announces a major international tennis event. The International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) Senior World Team and Individual Championships take place at six different sites in San Diego County, including the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, Morgan Run Club and Resort, San Diego Tennis and Racquet Club, La Costa Resort and Spa, Barnes Tennis Center, and Balboa Tennis Club, from February 6 to 19. From 32 countries, approximately 1,000 of the best men and women senior tennis players in the world, ranging in age from 35 to 55, compete for the world title in their respective age categories. Tournament admission at the Club is free and open to the public; however, there is a nominal fee for on-site parking.
It is more than a decade since the ITF World Senior Championships were played in the United States. The Club’s long history of staging outstanding tennis events enabled it to partner with the United States Tennis Association and the San Diego Sports Commission to submit a successful bid.
On February 6-11, the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club plays host to The Fred Perry Cup for Men 50 and Over and The Margaret Court Cup for Women 45 and Over. February 12-19 features championships in Men’s 50 and 55 Singles and Doubles; Women’s 45 Singles and Doubles; 45 and Over Mixed Doubles. And from March 1 through March 4, on the heels of the ITF Championships, the Club hosts the 123rd Annual Pacific Coast Men’s Doubles Championship, highlighting many of the best NCAA Men’s college teams from around the country.
For more information about these events visit www.LJBTC.com.
LPGA Kia Classic at La Costa Resort
March 19-25
If you are looking for some great golf, the LPGA’s Kia Classic will be played once again at the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad. The inaugural event was held at La Costa in 2010, but had to move for one year due to the resort’s $50 million golf course renovation in 2011. The tournament, which features a 144-player field, is from March 19-25.
“We are excited to return to the newly-renovated La Costa Resort and Spa for the third edition of the Kia Classic,” tournament director Dennis Baggett said. “The Southern California region, and San Diego in particular, has been a longtime supporter of the LPGA Tour, and we look forward to bringing the world’s best female golfers back.”
Due to a $50 million renovation project that has taken place at La Costa over the past year, the 2011 Kia Classic was moved to Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms in the City of Industry, Calif. After a year in the Los Angeles area, the Kia Classic is back at La Costa, and will feature the world’s best female golfers battling for a $1.7 million purse. Tournament week will feature a qualifier, practice rounds Monday and Tuesday, a Wednesday pro-am and four competitive rounds from Thursday-Sunday.
La Costa Resort and Spa, home to one of golf’s iconic venues, has renamed its two 18-hole layouts – the Champions Course and Legends Course. The new Champions Course, the former North Course, has undergone a complete restoration. It is now paired with the Legends Course, formerly the South Course, on which four holes have been renovated.
Current LPGA Tour rookie Hee Kyung Seo won the inaugural Kia Classic at La Costa as a sponsor exemption in 2010. In 2011, the Kia Classic was the stage for another breakout win as Germany’s Sandra Gal became a Rolex First Time Winner with her thrilling one-shot victory over eight-time LPGA Tour winner Jiyai Shin at Industry Hills Golf Club.
Tickets are available at www.kiaclassic.com.
Valentine’s “Puppy Love” 5k Run/1 Mile Walk
February 12, Sunday, 8am-noon
A little bit of “Puppy Love” can go a long way to help make this year your healthiest and happiest year ever. Grab a leash and your running shoes for the third annual Puppy Love 5k Run and 1 Mile walk, benefiting Helen Woodward Animal Center, on February 12. This year there are two separate courses for runners and walkers (and their four-legged friends) along scenic Highway 101 in Solana Beach. The event, sponsored by Iams and Roadrunner Sports, also features the Wagging Wellness Village, with vendors, food, prizes and activities.
“This is such a fun event. It’s not often that people can run or walk a race with their four-legged friends,” said Nedra Abramson, Special Events and Sponsorship Manager for the Center. “Whether you’re a longtime runner, starting a fitness program as a New Year’s resolution, or you just enjoy taking a morning walk with your dog, you will have a blast at this event. And it’s all for a good cause. Proceeds benefit the programs of Helen Woodward Animal Center.”
Celebrity Grand Marshalls include Raoul Martinez from FOX 5 San Diego leading the Run and Surf Dog Ricochet leading the Walk. The race begins at 8am on the corner of Via de la Valle and Highway 101 in Solana Beach, and the festivities last until noon. After the race, runners, walkers and spectators can take part in the Furry Valentine Canine Costume Contest as well as Doga Yoga, canine agility with San Diego Pet Training, and mini classes from Pure Barre La Costa. Dog lovers looking for the “right person” for them and their dog to love this Valentine’s Day can also participate in “meet your furry match,” a fun match-up sponsored by It’s Just Lunch.
The race entry is $35 for both runners and walkers and all proceeds from the event support the pets and programs of Helen Woodward Animal Center. For more information or to register, visit www.animalcenter.org, www.puppyloverun.kintera.org or call (858) 756-4117.
Inaugural Cardiff Kook Run 5K and 10K
February 5
The Cardiff Kook Run is the idea of Steve Lebherz and Seth Brewer, two locals who have been running the same Cardiff route for fifteen years. They always said, “Everybody should see this!” Now everybody can. Locals, kids, adults, serious runners and kooks alike are invited to run– for life, for community and for a really fun time.
There will be a Kook costume contest, a post-race breakfast sponsored by Seaside Market, and race finishers will receive a Cardiff Kook medal and a Cardiff Kook long sleeve t-shirt.
According to Lebherz and Brewer, the tradition of changing the Cardiff Kook statue’s clothes has gained local and national attention. So, it seems only natural to add a costume contest to the Cardiff Kook Run.
You can register online for the 5K: $30 or 10K: $40. Their website address is www.cardiffkookrun.com.
Lakers Schedule
February
2/3 @ Denver 7:30pm
2/4 @ Utah 6pm
2/6 @ Philadelphia 4pm
2/9 @ Boston 5pm
2/10 @ New York 5pm
2/12 @ Toronto 10am
2/14 vs. Atlanta 7:30pm
2/17 vs. Phoenix 7:30pm
2/19 @ Phoenix 7:30pm
2/20 vs. Portland 7:30pm
2/22 @ Dallas 6:30pm
2/23 @ Oklahoma City 6:30pm
2/29 vs. Minnesota 7:30pm
March
3/2 vs. Sacramento 7:30pm
3/5 vs. Miami 12:30pm
3/6 @ Detroit 4:30pm
3/7 @ Washington 4pm
3/9 @ Minnesota 5pm
3/11 vs. Boston 12:30pm
3/14 @ New Orleans 5pm
3/16 vs. Minnesota 7:30pm
3/18 vs. Utath 6:30pm
3/20 @ Houston 5pm
3/21 @ Dallas 6:30pm
3/23 vs. Portland 7:30pm
3/25 vs. Memphis 7:30pm
3/27 @ Golden State 7:30pm
3/29 vs. Oklahoma City 7:30pm
3/31 vs. New Orleans 12:30pm
Clippers Schedule
February
2/1 @ Utah 7:30pm
2/2 vs. Denver 7:30pm
2/4 @ Washington 4pm
2/6 @ Orlando 4pm
2/8 @ Cleveland 4pm
2/10 @ Philadelphia 4pm
2/11 @ Charlotte 4pm
2/13 @ Dallas 5:30pm
2/15 vs. Washington 7:30pm
2/16 @ Portland 7:30pm
2/18 vs. San Antonio 12:30pm
2/20 @ Golden State 7:30pm
2/22 vs. Denver 7:30pm
2/28 vs. Minnesota 7:30pm
March
3/1 @ Sacramento 7pm
3/2 @ Phoenix 7:30pm
3/4 @ Houston 4pm
3/5 @ Minnesota 5pm
3/7 @ New Jersey 5pm
3/9 @ San Antonio 5:30pm
3/11 vs. Golden State 6:30pm
3/12 vs. Boston 7:30pm
3/14 vs. Atlanta 7:30pm
3/15 vs. Phoenix 7:30pm
3/17 vs. Houston 12:30pm
3/18 vs. Detroit 12:30pm
3/20 @ Indiana 4pm
3/21 @ Oklahoma City 5pm
3/22 @ New Orleans 5pm
3/24 vs. Memphis 12pm
3/26 vs. New Orleans 7:30pm
3/28 vs. Phoenix 7:30pm
3/30 vs. Portland 7:30pm
3/31 vs. Utah 7:30pm
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