The Island Summer Celebrity Sports Invitational

60 Minutes: Barter Split: 7 Minutes Local / 7 Minutes National

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These exciting, multi-disciplinary sports events take place at exotic locations around the world. Featuring world-famous celebrities from television, movies and sports, the television specials offer viewers a look at celebrities outside their comfort zones, participating in a wide variety of sporting events. A key component of the events is a charity fundraiser featuring live and silent auctions and well-known performers in special concerts.

Window: June 15, 2009 – August 9, 2009

 

This event will take place at a luxurious five-star beach resort, located in Jamaica. Celebrities such as Robin Williams, Matt Dillon, Marcia Gay Harden, Harry Hamlin, Joely Fisher, Giancarlo Esposito, Billy Baldwin and Chynna Phillips, Joe Pantoliano, Ian Ziering, Christie Brinkley, Robert Loggia and Jane Seymour will test their skills in:

Nicolette Sheridan on a ship
Nicolette Sheridan

  • Wave Runner Races – High speed obstacle course with some of the fastest personal watercraft ridden by teams of celebrities
  • Beach Volleyball – Tournament starring pro volleyball players and celebrities in a friendly competition
  • Scavenger Hunt – Armed with a list of clues, celebrities will scour the island for the its unique treasures
  • Kayak Races – Celebrities in teams and individually will test their paddling skills at maneuveringCelebrity Volleyball kayaks through a slalom course
  • Golf 4-Ball Scramble – Featuring celebrities and sports figures, this golf event will take place on what used to be a coconut plantation. The competition heats up as stars compete for bragging rights.

Prominent stars will be lending their support to a wonderful charity. Featured in previous celebrity sports invitationals are Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones, Jean Claude Van Dam, Glenn Close, Dan Aykroyd, Farrah Faucett, Meg Ryan, Treat Williams and Michelle Phillips. These star-studded events include musical performances by Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt, Reba McEntire, Lyle Lovett, and Jackson Browne, just to name a few.

 

 

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