Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Fesitval:Year 12

For over a decade people have been coming from near and far to participate in what could be one of the most unique events of its kind – the Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival. There is nothing out of the ordinary about any of the events that make up Pacific Crest – it’s the variety that is offered, that makes this event stand out.

Participants are greeted by live music and a race expo upon arrival in Sunriver, OR, the site of the Pacific Crest events. The first event of the weekend is the Kid’s Splash, Pedal-n-Dash, which has become a real crowd pleaser and is definitely a hit with pint-sized participants. Saturday starts off with a half marathon and marathon around the perimeter of the Sunriver community, and is followed by a half iron triathlon (1.2mi swim, 58mi bike, 13.1mi run) and endurance duathlon (58mi bike, 13.1mi run) that starts at Wickiup Reservoir in the Deschutes National Forest. Sunday is also packed with action, including a 5k and 10k run/walk, and two separate kid’s events. An Olympic-distance triathlon (1.5k swim, 28mi bike, 10k run) and duathlon (28mi bike, 10k run) are also slated for Sunday.

The half Iron triathlon is typically hailed as the “main event,” as it draws the most competitive and most geographically diverse field of any of the Pacific Crest events. A $5,000 prize purse adds some tough competition into the mix for the half iron event, with $1,000 on the line for both the top male and female.

Pacific Crest has become one of the most popular multi-sport events in the Northwest, bringing thousands of athletes and families to the popular resort community of Sunriver, nestled in the mountains of Central Oregon. This year’s event is slated for June 27-29. Additional information about the Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival can be found at www.racecenter.com/pacificcrest.

The Pacific Crest multisport events are under Special Use permit from the Deschutes National Forest. The Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival is owned and produced by AA Sports, Ltd. located in Beaverton, Ore and is sponsored by Sunriver Vacations, www.sunrivervacations.com , an elite group of vacation rental companies comprised of Mountain Resort Properties, Village Properties, Sunray Vacation Rentals and Discover Sunriver Vacation Rentals.

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USTA Senior Section Championships

More than 600 tennis players on over 100 teams are expected to participate in the 2008 USTA League Tennis Pacific Northwest Senior and Super Senior Section Championships that will be held June 26-July 1 in Sunriver, Oregon.

This year's tournament will feature the best senior tennis teams from throughout Oregon and Washington. The teams, which represent various tennis clubs and facilities, have finished at the top of their local leagues and are playing for a chance to win a United States Tennis Association Pacific Northwest (USTA/PNW) Section title. Winning teams will also advance to compete in the USTA League Tennis National Championships held in October 2008 for the Senior division and in April 2009 for the Super Senior division.

The Senior Section Championships will be held June 26-29 and features men’s and women’s teams of players who must be age 50 or over who are grouped into four different ability levels. Competition will be held on the Woodlands and Fort Rock Park tennis courts and consists of the best of three doubles matches with the outcome decided by the team that wins at least two of those matches.

In addition to the Senior event, the USTA/PNW Super Senior Section Championships will be held June 29-July 1 in Sunriver. Super Senior players must be age 60 or over and follow the same competitive format as the Senior division.

"These teams play for fun, fitness and competition," said Sheila Banks, USTA/PNW Adult/Senior Recreational Programs Director. "Our Pacific Northwest senior players truly demonstrate that tennis is the sport for a lifetime. They have earned their way here and have a chance to play for a spot in the national championships."

Established in 1980, USTA League Tennis has grown from 13,000 participants in its first year to over 585,000 players across the nation today, making it the world’s largest recreational tennis league. Chrysler is in its third year as presenting sponsor and official vehicle of the USTA League Tennis program. Sunriver Vacations, comprised of Mountain Resort Properties, Village Properties, Sunray Vacation Rentals and Discover Sunriver Vacation Rentals, is the lodging sponsor of the USTA/PNW Senior/Super Senior Section Championships. Players looking for lodging can call 800-874-7644 to be directed to a Sunriver Vacations Partner.

Team check-in for the event as well as the captains meetings and player parties will be held at Mavericks at Sunriver.

Established in 1904, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Pacific Northwest Section is one of 17 sections of the USTA. The USTA is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the United States and is a not-for-profit organization with over 730,000 members. It invests 100% of its proceeds to promote and develop the growth of tennis, from the grassroots to the professional levels. For more information on the USTA Pacific Northwest, log on to www.pnw.usta.com.

Established in 2000, Sunriver Vacations is Sunriver’s premier vacation rental resource with the combined inventory of nearly 500 homes from four of Sunriver’s long-time property managers. Sunriver Vacations is the owner of Mavericks at Sunriver and provides its guests exclusive access to this recreation and aquatic center.

For more information: Contact Blair Thompson, USTA/PNW Community Marketing Manager, toll-free at 1-877-791-1308 or (503) 520-1877, ext. 19 or email: thompson@pnw.usta.com

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Have You Heard What The People Are Saying? Mtn. Resort/Mavericks Testimonials

Have You Heard What The People Are Saying?

- "I have recently stayed in a home offered by Mountain Resort properties and had a most enjoyable experience. The staff is beyond friendly and was very helpful. Accommodations were great!"
- "You are the best Rental Agency in SunRiver-hands down!!!"

- "Mavericks is a first class facility"
- "I think every Sunriver owner that uses a rental company should use a company that is associated with the Maverick-what a great way to bring repeat rentals. If you have not had a chance to check out the Maverick you really should."
- "You all are wonderful to rent from, the response I received when I had issues was genuine and timely. Thank you so much for our stay"

- "What a great place, we will definitely be back to a Mavericks home again with Mountain Resort."

- "Mavericks is soooooo much more than just a club to work out in."
- "The Mavericks provided another winter activity for our family to do and made out trip to Sunriver even more enjoyable! I can't wait to visit it in the summer too!"
- "We will definitely be back with Mountain Resort Properties because they are one of the few companies that provide access to this terrific facility. If you're not able to use Mavericks during your stay, I would say you are definitely missing out. (Especially when the pools open)"

These are just a few of the positive comments we are hearing about Sunriver, Mavericks and Mountain Resort Properties. Please leave us your comments because we are always eager to hear how we are doing or what we can do to improve and make your next visit to Sunriver the best ever.

Contact Mountain Resort Properties for all of your Sunriver, Oregon vacation lodging needs.

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Get Outside! Outdoor Demo Show

The Get Outside, outdoor demo show returns to the Sunriver Village Mall June 20 & 21, 2008. The outdoor Demo Show brings the spirit of the Central Oregon outdoors to life. The event brings a multitude of equipment manufacturers, dealer and retailers together for a show filled with a variety of activities and demonstrations for outdoor enthusiasts throughout Sunriver & Central Oregon.

This is an event for the entire family and it will transform the Sunriver Village Mall common area into an outdoor wonderland. With a theme of sporting throughout , the following activities will be targeted to participate in the outdoor demo show.

• Climbing
• Outfitters & guides
• Biking
• Fishing
• Golf
• Rafting
• Of Road - Demo - Atv
• Tennis
• Running/Hiking
• Boating/water skiing/wave runners/kayaking/drift boats
• RV promotion

Other event Elements include Arts & crafts vendors, food & beverage, kid's fun zone, demonstrations and much, much more! Contact us for all of your lodging needs and exclusive, unlimited access to Mavericks at Sunriver.

We hope to see you there.
Mountain Resort Properties, Inc.
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Grand Opening at Mavericks!

Join us for the GRAND OPENING for Mavericks at Sunriver. Scheduled for Presidents Day weekend. There will be plenty of activities and fun for the entire family.

• Kayak/scuba demos
• Swim/surf/scale competition (free entry)
• Art/jewelry/mosaics display
• Wine & Cheese
• Nintendo Wii Demo
• Movie Night & More

Date: 2-16-08 & 2-17-08
Location: Mavericks at Sunriver

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Mt. Bachelor Ski, Board,Tubing & More!

Mt. Bachelor Free Ski Day: February 1, 2008 (with donation of 3 canned goods)

In many parts of the world "snow" is a four-letter word...but in Central Oregon it's a synonym for "fun"! Once is arrives in the nearby mountains in November, you can ski it, board it, telemark it, tube it, skate it, throw it, sled dog it, even build a cozy shelter out of it--all the way through May.

The focal point for many of these activities is a solitary mountain called Bachelor. Mt. Bachelor Ski and Summer Resort has one of the longest winter seasons for downhill skiing and snowriding in North America, as well as the #1 lift system voted by readers of Ski Magazine on multiple occasions. Groomed cross-country trails, sled-dog rides, half-pipe and a snowboard park full of rails and other challenges are also a part of Mt. Bachelor's famous ski resort.

Snowblast Tubing Park:
Located between the Ski and Sport building and the bottom of the Red Lift, experience the snow like never before! Snowblast Tubing Park, where the rubber meets the snow, is full of fun with an 800 foot ride full of rollers. Our surface lifts are built with the latest technology to pull you up the slope comfortably and quickly.

Sled Dog Rides:
Trail of Dreams is operated and owned by Jerry Scdoris and his daughter Rachael. Rachael is a world renowned athlete and had her first Iditarod finish in 2006. Riding with Jerry, Rachael and their athletic team of dogs is a unique and majestic experience. Imagine gliding over the snow, taking in the sights of Central Oregon... snow-covered Broken Top, the Three Sisters and Mt. Bachelor... from the comfort of an Iditarod Dog Sled.

For lodging, contact Mountain Resort Proerties. Remember...As a guest of Mountain Resort you receive unlimited, exclusive access to Mavericks at Sunriver(most rentals). Call or visit us online today for more details and a current list of vacation rentals!

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Mavericks New Indoor Pools & Flow Rider Open!!!

Now Open!!!

The anticipation has been building and so has Phase II of Mavericks at Sunriver.
Set to open Thanksgiving day, a little behind schedule but now, ready to go! It has definitely been worth the wait. The newly expanded indoor facilities are a must have for the Sunriver vacationer. With over 30,000 sq. ft. of indoor recreation we are creating an atmosphere of fun for the entire family, come rain or shine.

Phase II boasts 3 indoor warm water pools. The first is a kiddie pool with sprays and splashes. The second is a standard swimming pool with a 10 foot deep end. The third is the amazing Flow Rider, which a person uses a surf board/boogie board to ride the perpetual wave (great for all ages). Did we mention the oversize spa for just relaxing. For club photos including the new pool facilities (phase II) click the following link. www.mtresort.com/maverickspictures/

You definitely don't want to miss the opportunity to use this wonderful facility.

*** You can only access this exciting, family fun facility by staying with Mountain Resort Properties or one of our Sunriver Vacations lodging partners. Make sure your staying in a Mavericks home because all rentals are not the same & do not offer the same amenities.

Why Stay Anywhere Else?

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