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Fun & Games at Quake-On-The-Lake July 19-20

Volleyball Tournament, Sandcastle Building Contest, 1st Annual Classic Car Show & Beach Pong Bring Added Fun to 15th Annual Quake-On-The-Lake Inboard Hydroplane Summer Nationals

“More things to see and do at this year’s annual event on Pontiac Lake”


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Waterford Township, MI. July 14, 2014---The 15th Annual Quake-On-The-Lake Inboard hydroplane summer nationals on Pontiac Lake in Waterford/ White Lake Townships will be an “interactive” experience which will give people an opportunity to participate in a variety of events.

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The Biggest Beach Party in Oakland County will feature a volleyball tournament, which will be divided into divisions A and B. The team entry feel is $140.00 and includes admission to the event, for players ONLY; tournament t-shirt and cash prizes for the top finishers. 

Register here: @[NjQyMTgzOTU5MjA4MTA3Omh0dHBcYS8vaWRpZ3ZiYWxsLm5ldC90b3VybmFtZW50cy5odG1sOjo=:idigvball.net/tournaments.html]

Check in is at 9am with play starting at 10am SHARP. There will be a single round-robin pool play with single elimination playoffs. The number of playoff teams and the length of the games will be determined by time availability. No alcoholic beverages are allowed to be brought in, since those items will be available for purchase. However coolers containing snacks, water, gatorade and soda are permitted.

The sand-castle building contest is open to families, teams of co-workers, friends or just choose a group when you arrive at the park. There will be hourly contests between the hours of 11am-4pm. Top winners from each hour will compete for the championship from 4pm-5pm.

The Flaming Pistons will host the 1st Annual Classic Car Show. Registration is from 1am-noon on Saturday, July 19. Judges will select winners in 3 categories: original, modified and hot rod. Judging begins at 1pm and awards will be presented at 3pm.

The important thing to remember is that net proceeds from Quake-On-The-Lake benefit the Rainbow Connection, a 501(c)3 charity founded by Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson in the early 1980’s that grants wishes to children with life-threatening and terminal illnesses. Over the years, the event has raised more than $100,000 for Rainbow and other charities.


Hours for Quake-On-The Lake are Friday, July 18 from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m.; Saturday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket prices: adults--$10; kids(5-12)--$5 and children 4 years old and younger will be admitted free of charge.

Quake-On-The-Lake is located at the Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area at M-59 and Highland/Williams Lake Roads, at the end of the Oakland County International Airport runway.

Event sponsors include:  Fox 2 News Detroit, DTE, Miller Lite, Corona, Corona Lite, Mikes Hard Lemonade,  Molson Canadian, Leinenkugel Summer Shandy,  Twisted Tea, Norm's Raggedy Ass IPA, Copa Wines, Towne Club, Faygo, Nestle, Great Lakes Chips, Gordon Food Service, Royce Richards, Suburban Ford of Waterford, Ferndale Electric, General RV, Republic Services/Allied Waste of Michigan, Alternative Automotive Technologies, Joe Lunghamer Chevrolet/Buick/GMC, Szott Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge, STI, Oakland County, White Lake Township, Waterford Township, Oakland County Parks and Recreation, The Oakland Press, Skiers Pier, Heather's Happy Hour, Quality Inn of Auburn Hills and Genisys Credit Union.

Visit our website at www.QuakeOntheLake.org for updates and additional information.

For media inquiries only contact Bob Dustman at bob.dustman@gmail.com or (248) 568-2925.

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