SLED
DOG RACE
WHAT: MULTI-CLASS RACE!
8-10 Dog, Thirty Mile Race-at least 6 dogs to start, finish with at least 3
6-Dog,
Thirty Mile Race-at least 5 dogs to start, finish with at least 3
4-Dog, 15 Mile Race-
at least 3 dogs to
start, finish with at least 2
1-3 Dog
15 Mile Skijor Race-must finish with at least one dog
1-3 Dog 8 Mile Skijor Race-must
finish with at
least one dog
1 Dog Dash-kid’s race, ages 5-12 years, mushers must provide own sled, dog and helmet. Waiver form available at the race site and must be signed by supervising adult before child will be allowed to race. The "dash" will start shortly after the last 8 mile skijorer has left the start chute.
Due to space constraints entries will be limited to 60 teams total!
WHEN:
Saturday-January 26, 2008 10:00 am start
WE
WILL ADHERE TO A WEDNESDAY NIGHT CANCELLATION POLICY.
WHY: In addition to
providing our fellow
mushers an outlet for their “dog-habit,” our goals are
to have FUN, encourage
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
and EDUCATE the public about the sport of
dogsledding.
FEES:
8-10 Dog, Thirty Mile-$80.00 (incl
GMDM membership)
6-Dog,
Thirty Mile-$65.00 (incl GMDM
membership)
4-Dog,
Fifteen Mile-$50.00 (incl GMDM membership)
1-3
Dog, Fifteen mile Skijor-$50.00 (incl GMDM membership)
1-3
Dog, Eight mile Skijor-$35.00 (incl GMDM membership)
1 Dog
Dash-$5.00
Pre-entry
encouraged, Entries taken after January 19, 2008 -add
$25.00.Entries taken on January 26, 2008 at the drivers meeting - add $50.00
Refunds will be made in case of cancellation only.
QUESTIONS?
Call
Ingrid
Bower at (802) 899-6705 or E-mail ibower@uvm.edu
The TRAIL: A
multitude of wide ski trails,
groomed snowmobile trails and plowed roads.
The terrain is scenic and hilly with several manned road
crossings. There will be
(1) checkpoint in the Thirty Mile race and one sign-in point
in the 15 Mile Race (no handler access). While
we provide a packed and marked trail, it is your responsibility
to handle yourself and your team in a sportsmanlike fashion.
Please prepare yourself for a wide
array of winter weather conditions
as well.
RACE
RULES
Have FUN!
Our “rules of the trail”
will be based on ISDRA
cross-country guidelines (non-sanctioned)
NO whips, muzzles or full
choke chains will be permitted.
All dogs on site must be
up to date on their rabies
vaccinations. You must provide a
certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian.
Distemper vaccinations may also be requested.
Provide a letter of kennel inoculation signed
by a licensed veterinarian, on his stationary, stating that the entire
kennel
has been inoculated. If you administer
your own vaccines-provide a current receipt.
If a driver uses nosodes or other alternative methods of
vaccination
then a letter from your veterinarian is needed, stating what has been
used.
RACE VETERINARIANS WILL BE
CHECKING YOUR
VACCINATION RECORDS AT THE DRIVER’S MEETING ON FRIDAY NIGHT!! PLEASE HAVE YOUR PAPERWORK AVAILABLE.
The Race Marshall or Race
Veterinarian may remove a dog (or
team) from the race which is deemed unfit to continue.
The only permitted drugs shall be those deemed not harmful to a racing dog, including antibiotics and anything of an antibacterial nature.
ALL dogs on race site will
be marked.
No dog may be added after the start of the race.
Dogs may not be switched between teams after
the race has started.
Starting order will be
determined by a draw at the Driver’s
Meeting on Friday night. The Race
Marshal may draw for a musher absent from the meeting (with good
reason!).
Abuse of a dog will not
be tolerated in any shape, manner or
form.
Interference by a driver
with another team is
prohibited. Mushers may assist each
other between checkpoints. Mushers may
not accept assistance from any type of motorized vehicle unless you or
your
dog’s life is in danger.
“Poling” will be
permitted when the driver is alone on the
trail. When another driver is within
sight, poling is not allowed.
Loose leaders are NOT
permitted. All dogs must be
hitched in the team or to the sled or carried in the basket.
All sick, fatigued or
injured dogs should be carried to the
nearest checkpoint for dropoff.
Checkpoint personnel will note any dropped dogs.
Drivers must sign in at
every checkpoint.
If you voluntarily
withdraw or are disqualified from the
race, you must proceed to the nearest checkpoint and make that fact
known to
the checkpoint personnel .
PASSING:
An
overtaking team has the right of
way over a preceding team. A preceding
team must make a full stop if requested to do so by the overtaking team. The overtaken team may pass after one mile or
at any time that both teams agree. Excepting the last quarter mile
before the
finish line, you must maintain an interval of at least one team’s length.
Handlers may NOT
assist a driver or team on the
trail. Handlers may only bring supplies
to the driver at the checkpoints, they are not allowed to feed/water
dogs. ONE truck per team is
allowed at the
checkpoint.
Unsportsman like conduct
will not be tolerated. Drivers are
responsible for the conduct of
their dogs and handlers.
The Race Marshal may
impose a warning/disqualification or
time penalty for an infraction of the race rules or upon the
recommendation of
the Chief Veterinarian. Decision of
the Race Marshal is final.
DOGSLEDDERS ONLY…
Sled with
functioning brake
*Reflective
tape on sled and harnesses
Snub line
& snow hook
Dog bag/sled
bag - extra collar and harness
Snowshoes
& sleeping bag
Trail map
Two sets
booties – 8 -- must return with at least
(8) booties
Axe or hand
saw (cable saws not permitted)
Functioning
headlamp
First Aid Kit
Fire
starting equipment
Knife must
be carried on you
Cable cutters
(For cable ganglines only)
1 lb. food
for driver (May be consumed on the
trail)
1 lb.
food/per dog (Must be returned to finish
line)
2 qt pan
(min) to melt snow
Photo of
your true companion
Race rules noted above apply to skijor competitors (ie. vaccinations, etc.)
Teams
must be attached via a HARNESS
(must have reflective tape) and TOW-LINE to the skier’s
belt in a
safe and secure manner, leaving the skier’s hands free of the line.
Line
length shall be a minimum of seven (7)
feet and a maximum of twelve (12) feet as measured from the skier’s
belt buckle
to the snap on the dog’s harness.
Minimum
width of the skijoring belt across the
back shall be three (3) inches.
All
dogs must be attached by a NECKLINE
unless using a single lead dog.
Tips
of the skier’s skis shall determine the
starting position of the team.
Skijorers
must slow, yield the trail and give
immediate right-of-way upon demand.
You
may not pass again for (2) minutes/half
mile or except by mutual agreement of both parties.
Excepting
the last quarter mile before the
finish line, you must maintain twenty (20) feet between your dogs and
the
skijorer in front.
The nose of
the lead
dog shall determine the finish time of the team.
In keeping
with a “mid-distance” theme, certain items
must be carried with you
Water
Extra collar
Trail map
(4) booties
One extra harness
Functioning headlamp
Firestarting equipment
Knife
Photo of your true companion
The
Friday night driver’s meeting is also mandatory in the tradition of mid-distance racing.
The following list of
local hosts will be more than willing
to accommodate you during your stay in Vermont.
Please contact them directly and
let them know you are here for the race.
Ask them specifically about their policy regarding pets in your
room.
Brass Knocker Inn - E. Craftsbury, VT (802) 586-2814
includes breakfast
Bricabode B & B - Craftsbury Common, VT (802) 586-2532
Craftsbury Inn and Restaurant - Craftsbury, VT (800) 336-2848
Whetstone Brook B & B - Craftsbury, VT (802) 586-6916
includes breakfast
Eden Mountain Lodge - Eden Mills, VT (802) 635-9070
Brick House Guests - E. Hardwick, VT (802) 472-5512
Cynthia's Victorian Inn - Hardwick, VT (802) 472-6338
Village Motel - Hardwick, VT (802) 472-5211
Somerset House B & B - Hardwick, VT (800) 838-8074
includes breakfast
Sunset Motor Inn - Morrisville, VT (800) 544-2347
Golden Maple Inn - Wolcott Village, VT (800) 639-5234
Village House Inn - Albany Village, VT (802) 755-6722
includes breakfast
Highland Lodge - Greensboro, VT (802) 533-2647
1847 B & B - Greensboro, VT (802) 533-2998
Garvin Hill Farm B & B - Greensboro, VT (802) 533-7436
Lakeview Inn - Greensboro, VT (802) 533-2291
Friday 5:30
pm, January 25 Spaghetti Dinner @ United
Church on the
Common, Craftsbury
8:00
pm
MANDATORY
Driver's Meeting
At Craftsbury Outdoor Center-Race Headquarters
Saturday 8:00
am, January 26 Bag/Equipment Check
10:00
am
Race START
(Thirty milers, then fifteen milers,
followed by Skijor)
Ongoing:
Activities for
family and spectators
Sunday 9:00
am, January 27 Awards breakfast buffet @
Outdoor Center
dining hall Adopt-A-Musher
For further
info: contact Laura Britton @
(802)586-9934,
E-mail shmoodog@wildblue.net