Dogs Take Over San Clemente Pool For Annual Doggie Dive

SAN CLEMENTE, CA — The city of San Clemente will host its annual Doggie Dive on Saturday, Nov. 21, allowing dogs to swim at Ole Hanson Beach Club before the pool closes for winter maintenance.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon at the beach club, 105 W. Avenida Pico.

Dogs and their owners can participate in a morning of swimming and contests, including a dog costume competition at 9 a.m. and a pie-eating contest at 11:30 a.m.

According to event organizers, dogs will be allowed to swim and play with tennis balls in the pool. Owners must remain poolside because swimming is restricted to dogs.

Advance registration costs $7 per dog for San Clemente residents and $12 for nonresidents. Admission is free for people accompanying their pets.

The event will also feature prizes and goodie bags for participating dogs while supplies last.

The doggie pie-eating contest will take place on the front lawn beginning at 11:30 a.m. Participants will be divided into small, medium, large and extra-large categories.

Separate on-site preregistration is required for dogs participating in the pie-eating contest.

All dogs attending the event must be at least 6 months old and have proof of a current dog license and rabies vaccination.

Dogs must enter and leave the facility on a leash. Owners must remain present and maintain control of their pets throughout the event.

Aggressive dogs and female dogs in heat are not permitted. Owners are also responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

The event is open to dogs of different sizes and swimming abilities, although owners are responsible for determining whether their pets can safely participate.

Advance registration is encouraged. Organizers have not confirmed whether day-of registration will be available or what the walk-in fee would be.

Residents can find registration information and event updates through the Pet Project Foundation's Doggie Dive page.

For questions about the facility, contact Ole Hanson Beach Club at 949-388-2131.