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The Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club was founded in 1971 with the express purpose "to conduct sled dog races, and to promote the safe and humane racing, driving and training of sled dogs."
Announcements
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Don't forget to check out the Bulletin Board/Forum. A number of our members post there on various topics such as trail conditions.
February 1, 2010: Our club treasurer has received numerous checks which include payments for multiple fees, for example, one check for entries for Massena, Tug Hill and a club registration. While it is not mandatory, we ask that you please write a check for registration fees for each individual race and club registration. That way, if an event is cancelled, we can simply not cash the check, rather than having to deposit one large check and then issue a refund check.
February 8, 2010: Due to recent events we have increased the purse for the Tug Hill Challenge to $3500. We will be announcing the purse breakdown on the event page shortly.
Updates
February 7, 2010: Posted the Massena Dash Results. Please note that this was just a "fun run" and was not sanctioned in any way due to poor trail conditions, regardless of the best efforts of all officials and organizers. Thank you to Spencer and his crew, the Massena Chamber of Commerce and all of the sponsors!!!
February 9, 2010: Updated the Massena Dash page with information about dinner including fees, and updated the trail map. I will be updating daily as soon as I receive trail information, so please check back frequently and use the "reload" button in your browser to make sure you have the most up-to-date information.
January 28, 2010: Fixed a number of errors on the Massena Dash, Tug Hill Challenge, Mannsville Quest and West Camden Country Store Sled Dog Race pages, check pages for specifics in the "updates" section. The West Camden Country Store Sled Dog Race registration form has been posted.
January 18, 2010: The Massena Dash page is updated. See page for list of updates. The West Camden Country Store Sled Dog Race page is posted, check back for updates.
January 10, 2010: The Tug Hill Challenge page is posted.
January 9, 2010: The Mannsville Quest page is posted.
January 9, 2010: The Massena Dash page is updated with correct registration dealine, late fee and event schedule information.
January 5, 2010: The WFRA Winterfest page is posted.
January 3, 2010: The Massena Dash page is posted. Please note that I still do not have a specific event schedule for the racing events, and I do not have registration deadline information. The dates are missing for the deadline and late fee information both on this page and on the registration form. Wait a few days to register until I can post another note advising everyone that this information is final, correct and complete since I have stitched it together from multiple sources.
December 27, 2009: The New Year's Training Event page is posted. This is very late but may be useful for directions and providing updates.
October 13, 2009: Posted the 23rd Annual Tow Hill Training Session page.
October 7, 2009: Posted the Events page. These are the dates that are solid at this point, we may be adding more. Event pages coming very soon, check back for Tow Hill and Fair Hill pages.
September 12, 2009: Posted the Fall Campout page.
July 18, 2009: Updated the Summer Campout page. See the page for a list of updates.
July 4, 2009: Posted the Summer Campout page.
May 7, 2009: Updated the Spring Meeting page, see page for updates.
April 15, 2009: Posted the Spring Meeting page. Check back for updates. I do need to update you on vendors, more information about the speaker and date for return of absentee ballots. I will also update with election candidates and their statements as I get them.
March 12, 2009: Mannsville Quest results are posted here with correct distances.
March 9, 2009: Mannsville Quest results are posted here although I realized I did not note what the distances were changed to. I am currently confirming with the other race officials to make sure I post the correct distances. The Tug Hill Challenge results are posted here. Also, the West Camden Country Store Sled Dog Race is on at this point. Please check back here, I will be sure to post more details immediately as we find them out. Normally I update the website in the evenings or very early mornings.
March 1, 2009: Please see the West Camden Country Store Sled Dog Race page. This is a new event this year, and we hope to evolve and grow it into a major, quality event. This year it is more of a demo and test to get feedback, 4 dog sled teams only, with a quality groomed 3.8 mile trail. This will take place on March 14th in central NY, about 45 minutes northeast of Syracuse.
February 12, 2009: It has been clarified, to my understanding, that the purebred and sportsman skijor race for the Tug Hill Challenge will be 2.3 miles. The page has been updated to reflect this.
February 12, 2009: Nancy Molburg who will be the Trail Boss for the event, has posted here: 2009 Tug Hill Challenge. Please keep an eye on the bulletin board for further updates from her. The schedule of events on the Tug Hill Challenge page is what we had initially planned but it will be changed depending on entries, conditions, etc. Posts from Nancy will contain the best and most current information.
February 11, 2009: There is confusion about the distances and grouping for the skijor class in the Tug Hill Challenge. We are working out the details. At this point I understand that all skijor classes, including sportsman and purebred, are 4.9 miles. We will probably be grouping them with (after) the 3 dog sanctioned skijor in the schedule. I will get a final answer by this evening, please check back for the update on the schedule, including the 8 dog schedule update. Note that we may be changing, the purebred and sportsman skijor may be 2.3 miles.
February 10, 2009: I'd like to clarify that the only skijor class that will be sanctioned at the Tug Hill Challenge will be the 3 dog class. Contrary to what you may have heard, the club made the decision not incur the cost of sanctioning for 1 and 2 dog skijor classes because of the almost complete lack of interest last year. Also note that the schedule is being discussed at this point, we will likely be moving the 8 dog class to earlier in the day. Updates to the page when I get information that a decision has been made. If you're a late entry, it's not too late to register. Please at least call or e-mail as soon as possible with the registrar contact information below to let us know you're coming; it really helps us get everything entered so we can have a smooth start to Saturday.
February 8, 2009: Updated the 15th Annual Tug Hill Challenge page. We request that you use the registration forms from these pages; please make sure that you are viewing the current year's pages and forms.
January 28, 2009: Posted the 15th Annual Tug Hill Challenge and the Mannsville Quest Mini Mid-Distance pages. There will be updates to at least the Tug Hill page (addition of a "limbo" class for 4 dog teams who would like to run a shorter distance and purse amounts) so check back. We request that you use the registration forms from these pages; please make sure that you are viewing the current year's pages and forms.
January 27, 2009: Posted the Tug Hill Registration Form and the Mannsville Quest Registration Form. Please use this to register, not last year's. I will be posting the pages this week.
January 8, 2009: Updated the Pine Barrens Dry Land Run page to reflect updated race site.
December 14, 2008: Posted the Pine Barrens Dry Land Run page.
October 26, 2008: Posted Fair Hill Challenge and HERSHEYPARK Demonstration pages.
October 16, 2008: Posted 22nd Annual Tow Hill Training Session.
October 14, 2008: Posted Run Dawg Run.
August 24, 2008: The Fall Campout page has been posted. Please see this page as soon as possible and make hotel arrangements as soon as possible.
August 24, 2008: New classified ad here. Further discussion on Roy's glycerin soap here. Wannahike in Vermontville, NY, check your posting on the trading post.
August 15, 2008: There are some new topics posted on the bulletin board/forum that are interesting. See Bio Diesel Based Glycerin Soap? and 2001 F-250 diesel truck w/dogbox for sale. The new phpBB software has been in place for a while now and seems to be controlling spam registrations, so I am going to allow registration with just an e-mail confirmation as soon as I get the mail server running. For now, just register and I will activate your account. It should now be much easier to register if you want to post and take part in the discussions. Register here: The Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club - Registration.
July 29, 2008: Further clarified the directions on the 37th Annual Summer Campout information page. Corrected a couple of incorrect dates on the 2008-2009 Events page.
July 29, 2008: Updated the 2008-2009 Events page with tentative dates. Check back for updates.
June 24, 2008: Posted the 37th Annual Summer Campout information page. Check back for updates.
June 2, 2008: Updated the PSDC Club Officials page.
April 29, 2008: Updated the PSDC Spring Meeting with more official candidate information.
April 13, 2008: Updated the PSDC Spring Meeting with more official candidate information.
April 5, 2008: Updated the PSDC Spring Meeting with more official candidate information.
April 3, 2008: Posted the PSDC Spring Meeting page.
March 4, 2008: Posted the Mannsville Quest Mini-Mid Distance Race Results page.
February 21, 2008: Updated the Mannsville Quest Sled Dog Derby page, see page for details. Updates are summarized near the top of the page.
February 19, 2008: Posted the Tug Hill Challenge 2008 Results page.
February 10, 2008: Update to the 14th Annual Tug Hill Challenge, Mannsville Quest, and Mannsville Quest Sled Dog Derby pages, see pages for details. Updates are summarized near the top of the pages. Also note that the Kid & Mutt Dash Program will be available at these three races, please see the page for details and sign-up form.
January 31, 2008: Posted the Mannsville Quest Sled Dog Derby page.
January 24, 2008: Update to the 14th Annual Tug Hill Challenge page, see page for details.
January 24, 2008: Posted the Ohiopyle Winterfest Demo page. Please see the page and contact Deb Simko if you can volunteer for the event!
January 17, 2008: Posted the Mannsville Quest page.
January 17, 2008: Fixed the missing registration form for the 14th Annual Tug Hill Challenge, at this link. Please keep checking back, the Mannsville Quest, Winona Derby, OhioPyle, Nemacolin and other upcoming events should be posted this week.
January 13, 2008: Posted the 14th Annual Tug Hill Challenge and Fair Hill Challenge 2007 Results pages.
December 4, 2007: Please see the 2nd Annual Mushing USA Ski Dawg Ski Training Camp page.
November 28, 2007: Please see the HERSHEYPARK Demonstration page.
October 14, 2007: Posted the 21st Annual Tow Hill Training Session information page. Also added the Ohiopyle State Park Winterfest Demo to the Calendar of Club Events: 2007-2008 Season page.
September 18, 2007: Posted the Fair Hill Challenge information page. Sponsor information and brochure updates/additions will be coming soon.
September 8, 2007: Posted the Run Dawg Run Dryland Festival information page.
August 23, 2007: Updated the Fall Campout & General Business Meeting information page.
July 29, 2007: Posted the Fall Campout & General Business Meeting information page.
July 8, 2007: Updated the 36th Annual Summer Campout information page with directions.
June 24, 2007: Posted the 36th Annual Summer Campout information page. Check back for updates regarding directions and entry eligibility restrictions.
June 19, 2007: Updated the Club Officials page.
March 6, 2007: The PSDC By-Laws have been posted for review. As with any other page on this site, the By-Laws have been configured to print correctly if desired, requiring no manual intervention.
September 13, 2006: The Forms and Documents page has been updated with the Competitor Information Sheet and some other event specific forms. Please note that the PSDC club membership form can always be found on the Forms and Documents page.
September 6, 2006: The Kid and Mutt Dash Program page has been posted.
August 13, 2006: The PSDC Dryland Rules, adopted August 9th, 2006 by the PSDC Board have been posted. A copy of the rules in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) form are also available.
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