Little Apple Splash on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 308

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Kitty Pursley discussing the Little Apple Splash dock diving competition and its significance in the community.

We talk with Little Apple Splash organizer Kitty Pursley about the dock diving competition returning to Blue Earth Plaza and why it is one of the most fun free events to watch in Manhattan. We break down how the sport works, what makes this year special, and how local partners help bring a national-level canine competition to town. • what Little Apple Splash is and why it is family friendly • how Big Air, Extreme Vertical, and Speed Retrieve work • the scale of the setup, fr...

People in this episode

Host: Dave Lewis

Guest: Kitty Pursley

Topics covered

• dock diving
• community events
• family-friendly activities
• canine competitions
• local partnerships

Keywords

• Little Apple Splash
• dock diving
• Blue Earth Plaza
• family friendly
• canine competition

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Blue Earth Plaza, Manhattan

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