Count Down to a Tug-of-War - Battle On the Bernard Adds “Kids Tug”

February 15, 2010

For immediate release. Please announce the following not-for-profit event:

Spring Break is a great opportunity to join the competition of The Battle On the Bernard (B.O.B.), a friendly tug of war brought to the public by West of the Brazos communities, March 27, 2010. With 900 feet of “war” rope, trophies and ribbons, a clean-up of the areas on the San Bernard River at the FM 2611 Sportsman Span/Churchill Bridge, the family-friendly event is taking shape.

Battle On the Bernard’s mascot, B.O.B. the pelican, invites everyone to investigate the fun awaiting them on the San Bernard. New this year is a tug for the youngsters - a “Kids Tug”. The children’s tug will begin at 12:15 p.m. on the west side of the river. Those participating in this event should be at the tug site by noon. The age groups for the Kids Tug are: ages 6 and under, 7-10, and 11-13. Each team will consist of no less than 6 kids and no more than 10. For rules and application forms, visit: www.battleonthebernard.com .

Adult tug teams up to 20 strong (only 12 at a time will actually be doing the 2 minute tug) should be registered (registration is free) and signed in and ready to go for the first “tug” of the day scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. So… if you are involved in any organization (school bands, football teams, cheerleaders, volunteer fire departments, police departments, service organizations, or just a group of friends who would like to pull together, B.O.B. would like to see you at the “tug” with a team. Time is ticking away, and though teams can register right up to the day of the event, early registration is appreciated! The first two teams to register will receive 12 free B.O.B. caps per team. For registration, vendor and sponsorship forms or more information, go to www.battleonthebernard.com.

If you are a non-profit group, there are limited spaces for booths at the event for no charge. There are also limited spaces for “for-profit” vendors. You may register with the Brazoria, Sweeny, or West Columbia Chambers of Commerce or Pct. 4 county office in Brazoria, or application forms are available on the Battle On the Bernard website.

In the meantime, here’s a word about Tug-of-Wars from B.O.B. President, Pat Webb:

The Battle On the Bernard is a unique event for the area providing entertainment for the whole family. The Tug of War across a river is an idea that is picking up momentum across the U.S. But as far as I know, a one of a kind event in the state of Texas. The event will offer a great opportunity for expansion and growth of community involvement and unity, while also providing tourism to the area. While still in its infant stages, the Battle On the Bernard is already proving to be a great success by bringing the West of the Brazos communities together, working on a single goal. The Tug of War, an annual event, will continue to grow in both size and popularity. This year will be yet another prime time to get in on the ground floor and establish yourself as being one of the competitors to beat in the future years. I encourage everyone to jump on the rope and try to be the team to bring home the B.O.B. Championship Trophy from the Battle On the Bernard. Join in today, sign up your team and let’s all pull together.

Get ready to show your community pride. Get out there, gather your team, flex your muscles and get ready to tug. Battle On the Bernard T-shirts are available for sale at Precinct 4 County Commissioner’s office in Brazoria, or at the Sweeny, Brazoria, or West Columbia Chambers of Commerce for $10.00. They will also be available at the event. Don’t forget to check out the website, www.battleonthebernard.com and check out the latest B.O.B., the pelican, sightings. If you see B.O.B., be sure to send in your sighting! B.O.B. is on vacation and is slowly making his way back to the San Bernard in order to officiate over the contest and award the winners of the first annual tug-of war.

For rules, team applications, vendor applications and sponsorship forms visit www.battleonthebernard.com or contact the Pct. 4 county office at 979-798-2159, Pat Webb at 979-964-4503.

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