Salmon Hills and Thrills
at
Salmon Hills Outdoor Adventure Center
Redfield, NY
October 27th through 29th, 2006
Fall Campout, Dryland Race and Meeting
Race Results:
The event has been completed. The race results can be found here.
Post Event Information:
On Friday, October 27 PSDC members began to converge upon sunny Salmon Hills in Redfield, New York. The day began with trail set up for the weekend and then turned into a fun filled afternoon of tail waggin' training on fantastic trails! As night began to fall the board gathered in the common area and shared food with other present club members before beginning their Fall 2006 session of board meeting. The evening ended fairly early as it began to rain lightly. Unfortunately the rain did not continue to fall lightly, and winds picked up. The night in the yurt was loud and we had no idea what we would awake to. Drowsily as people dropped dogs Saturday morning we came to the realization that the once dry ground was now saturated. We began the races that day with canicross for a closer look at the trail. Unfortunately we found things to be just a bit too wet and muddy. For safety reasons the rest of the events for that day were cancelled. Yet we did have our fall membership meeting as well as our fall speaker. Rob Downey presented an excellent speech on canine nutrition impacts on performance. We followed the meeting and lecture with a wonderful dinner and costume party. The decorations were superb and everyone got to see Rich in spandex, Kevin as a wolf man and Chris as a bottle of beer. The ladies put on their own show; JoLynn and Cassandra were Victorian French ladies of the evening, Nancy was a vampire and Liz's spandex matched her husband's! As everyone turned in we hoped the best for Sunday's weather. Well, we woke to snow, sleet, rain, and hail. Everyone decided to call it a weekend and head home. Unfortunately Claudia did have an accident on her way home due to the poor weather, but she and her fuzzy children are just fine and thanks to Chris, Jess, Reggie, Liz and Rich, safely at home. Although we only got to run one heat of one event we did have fun. Thank you to Erin and Jason for you many hours of hard work, we really appreciate it. We all look forward to our next event at Salmon Hills.
Featured Guest Speaker Rob Downey:
Welcoming guest speaker Rob Downey of Annamaet Pet Food Company!
Rob will be speaking on the many aspects of sled dog nutrition.
Rob is an ISDRA medalist, winning gold medals in the 8-dog and 10-dog for the 2005-2006 season.
Only $5 to hear Rob's presentation, tickets can be purchased through the registration form.
Registration Form:
The registration form is available for download here: Registration Form. Please see the "Documents Available for Download" section near the bottom of this page or the "Forms and Documents" link on the left side of the page for any other downloadable forms or documents related to this event.
This Event Will Offer:
- 1 dog Canicross, Pro Men and Pro Women
- 1 dog Bikejor, Pro, Purebred and Sportsman race
- 2 dog Scooter (or bike with chain disengaged), Pro, Purebred and Sportsman race
- 2-4 dog Gig, Pro, Purebred and Sportsman race
- Kid and Mutt Canicross Dash
- Fall Board of Directors' Meeting
- Fall Membership Meeting
- Guest Speaker - Rob Downey of Annamaet Pet Foods
- Halloween dinner/party with possible live entertainment
- Onsite lodging/parking
- Onsite concession serving all meals
Entry Eligibility Restrictions:
Purebred teams will need to provide purebred documentation if a dog is in question. American Kennel Club and Canadian Kennel Club documents will be accepted.
Order of Events:
| Saturday, October 14, 2006: | |
|---|---|
| 9:00AM | Trail Work Day (Volunteers, please!) |
| Friday, October 27, 2006: | |
|---|---|
| 10:00am | Fence Preparation (Volunteers, please!) |
| Afternoon | Course Preview |
| 5:45pm | Board of Directors' Meeting at the Salmon Hills Lodge |
| Saturday, October 28, 2006: | |
|---|---|
| 7:00AM | Race Registration and Packet Pickup |
| Morning | Course Preview |
| 7:00AM - 8:15AM | Gig Inspection |
| 8:15AM | Drivers' Meeting |
| 8:00AM | Trail Classes Begin (Trail help volunteers, please!). There will be a 20 minute break between classes. |
| 1 dog Bikejor | |
| 2-4 dog Gig (Multiple heats, 10 minute break between heats) | |
| 2 dog Scooter | |
| 1 dog Canicross | |
| 12:00PM | Kid & Mutt Canicross Dash |
| Please see the "Kid and Mutt Canicross" section below for more information. | |
| 1:00PM | PSDC General Membership Meeting |
| 2:00PM | Guest Speaker - Rob Downey of Annamaet Pet Food Company - Presentation on Sled Dog Nutrition |
| 3:00PM | Open Training on Salmon Hills trails, ATV's are allowed |
| 6:00PM | Spaghetti Dinner & Halloween Party @ Salmon Hills Lodge. Entertainment to be announced. Tickets for dinner can be purchased through pre-registration. Please wear a Halloween costume! |
| Sunday, October 29, 2006: | |
|---|---|
| 7:00AM | Bib Pickup |
| 8:00AM | Drivers' Meeting |
| 8:15AM | Trail Classes Begin (Trail help volunteers, please!). There will be a 20 minute break between classes. |
| 1 dog Bikejor | |
| 2-4 dog Gig (Multiple heats, 10 minute break between heats) | |
| 2 dog Scooter | |
| 1 dog Canicross | |
| 12:00PM | Award Ceremony in Salmon Hills Lodge. (or 30 minutes after the last class ends) |
| Afternoon | Trails open to training after the race |
More details as announced.
Distances:
| Race | Distance |
|---|---|
| 1 dog Canicross, Pro Men and Pro Women | 1.7 miles |
| 1 dog Bikejor, Pro, Purebred and Sportsman | 1.7 miles |
| 2 dog Scooter, Pro, Purebred and Sportsman | 1.7 miles |
| 2-4 dog Gig, Pro, Purebred and Sportsman | 1.7 miles |
Trail Description:
The trail is wide and looped with no head on passing. The race course is hilly with challenging uphills and gradual downhills, running surface is mowed grass and dirt. All classes are running the 1.7 mile course.
You can find a map of the trail to be used at Salmon Hills Outdoor Adventure Center at http://www.pennsleddogclub.com/documents/2006-2007/2006_Salmon_Hills_Dryland_Map.pdf.
Proposed Payouts and Awards:
| Placement | Payout |
|---|---|
| 1st in all Pro classes | $25.00 |
| 2nd in all Pro classes | $15.00 |
| 3rd in all Pro classes | $15.00 |
Awards will be presented to the top 3 competitors in each pro class.
Sanctioning:
Sanctioning will include IFSS and ISDRA.
Entry and Event Fees:
All participants must be PSDC members. Membership dues can be paid during registration. Membership application is available here.
| Race | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Pro Classes (ISDRA Sanctioned) | $18.00 |
| All Purebred Classes | $12.00 |
| All Sportsman Classes | $12.00 |
| Kid & Mutt Canicross Dash | FREE |
| Event | Fee |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night Halloween Party & Italian Feast | $14.95 for adults, $5.00 for children under 5 |
| Saturday Afternoon Speaker - Rob Downey | $5.00 per person |
All racers who do not stay in the motel rooms or yurts at Salmon Hills will be responsible for purchasing a $10 trail pass from Salmon Hills. Anyone who is staying in the lodging at Salmon Hills does not have to purchase the trail pass. See the Onsite Loding section near the end of the page.
NO REFUNDS, PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE PENNSYLVANIA SLED DOG CLUB.
Pre-registration closes Thursday October 26 at 9pm. Late fees apply thereafter.
Please see the "Event/Race Registrar" section below for contact information.
Event Organizers:
- Erin Sperry, ernernest@yahoo.com
- Jason Sperry, sperryjg@yahoo.com
Event Information:
The race is in conjunction with The Fall Membership Meeting including guest speaker Rob Downey of Annamaet Pet Foods.
In the event that the weather or any other extenuating circumstances are not in our favor, all the other weekend activities will happen with the exception of the race being changed to a training session (assuming weather conditions are acceptable for training) Teams will be allowed on the trails as soon as it's light out (around 6am).
ATV'S are allowed for training at Salmon Hills.
Dinner and Halloween Party:
There will be a spaghetti dinner & Halloween party at the Salmon Hills Lodge. Entertainment to be announced. Tickets for dinner can be purchased through pre-registration. Please wear a Halloween costume!
Concession Stand:
Concession stand on site at Salmon Hills all weekend! Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Trail Work Days and Volunteer Information:
Saturday 10/14/06 9am start - Trail work day at Salmon Hills. Lunch will be provided. Please let Jason and Erin know if you plan to attend. You're welcome to bring dogs and train.
Friday 10/27/06 - Trail work day at Salmon Hills. Bring your own food. Jason will be out at the race site by 10am.
Volunteers for race day trail help and fence preparation Friday before the race will be appreciated.
Kid and Mutt Canicross:
Kids of any age are welcome to participate. Children must run with a small dog, puppy, or run in tandem with an adult. 100 meter dash, fun run, FREE! See the Kid & Mutt Dash page for more information.
Race Information:
We will run several heats for the gig race so that competitors can share gigs. There will be an gig inspection starting 1 hour prior to the start of the race, all gigs must be cleared in order to race. Make sure your equipment is in safe operating order prior to the event. Trails will be open to ATVs for training after the race, course preview available Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.
Canicross:
- Men and Women will be separated out for awards purposes, but all competitors will be considered pro.
- There will be a mass start for the men followed one minute later by a mass start for the women.
- If there aren't enough competitors to warrant separating the men and women, there will be one mass start for everyone.
1-Dog Bikejor & 2-Dog Scooter:
- The order will be pro, purebred and then sportsman. There will be no time break between the groups.
- For the 2-Dog Scooter event, mountain bikes with the chain disengaged are acceptable.
2-4 Dog Gig:
- The order will be pro, purebred and then sportsman. There will be multiple heats, with a 10 minute break between heats.
- See the "Race Rules" section directly below for gig inspection information.
- Multiple heats will be run, please consider sharing your gig if it becomes necessary
Race Rules:
DRIVERS MUST WEAR HELMETS AND SAFETLY GLASSES FOR ALL WHEELED CLASSES! THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!
Dryland Rules:
More details regarding PSDC dryland racing rules adopted August 9th, 2006 by the PSDC Board, are available here. PLEASE REVIEW THE NEW CLUB DRYLAND RULES BEFORE THE RACE:
More details regarding the ISDRA dryland racing rules amended September, 2006 are available here. PLEASE REVIEW THE NEW ISDRA DRYLAND RULES BEFORE THE RACE:
Gig Inspection:
Gigs will be inspected for safety. Once a gig has passed inspection, it will be given a marker (colored electrical tape) that must be clearly visible to the race officials at the start line.
- Competitors caught racing without the inspection marker on thier gig will be disqualified.
- Gigs will be inspected for proper mechanical order and brake function.
Equipment Checked and Carried:
- Helmets
- Safety Glasses
- Gigs must be cleared in order to race
Question & Answers e-mail:
- Erin Sperry, ernernest@yahoo.com
- Jason Sperry, sperryjg@yahoo.com
Race Marshall: To be announced...
Trail Boss: To be announced...
Race Timers: To be announced...
Event/Race Registrar:
Erin Sperry
Address: 215 Valley Road, Mexico, NY 13114
Email: ernernest@yahoo.com
Phone Number: (315) 298-6679
On-Call Veterinarian: To be announced, Organization will provide a Vet on call
On-Site Veterinary Technician: To be announced, including Christina Gates
Documents Available for Download:
- Registration Form
- PSDC Dryland Rules (Adobe Acrobat (PDF) form)
- ISDRA Dryland Rules (© 1997 ISDRA) (Adobe Acrobat (PDF) form)
- Trail Map
Directions:
You can click this link to visit Mapquest to get directions to the race site (site address is preloaded).
The following directions are from the Salmon Hills Outdoor Adventure Center Website, at http://www.salmonhills.com/directions.htm:
To use your GPS or electronic instruments to find the way for you enter the coordinates: N 43 33.031' & W 075 52.738', or UTM: 18T0428992 4822137
From the North: I-81 South to exit 36. Turn left onto County Route 2. Travel 13 miles east to Noble Shores Drive on right.
From the South: I-81 North to exit 36. Turn right onto Route 13 for 1 mile and turn left onto Route 2A. Go .6 of a mile and turn right onto Centerville Road. Go .2 of a mile and turn left onto Peck Road for 1.6 miles. Turn right onto County Route 2 and travel 10.7 miles to Noble Shores Drive on right.
From the East: Westbound on NYS Thruway 90. Rome exit 32, follow signs to Rome, Westbound out of Rome on Route 69. Look for large sign "Taberg-Blossvale", turn right on 285, (Main Street Tagberg). Follow County Route 285 to Village of Florence and proceed to Redfield. Road becomes County Route 27 and then County Route 17 North. Go 1/2 mile North of Redfield - turn left on County Route 2. Travel 3 miles to Noble Shores Drive on left.
Onsite Lodging:
Lodging available on site includes motel rooms, yurts and tent/RV camping. All lodging reservations are to be made directly through Salmon Hills. Please visit www.salmonhills.com, email info@salmonhills.com or call (315) 599-7008.
All reservations are to be made directly through Salmon Hills:
Salmon Hills Outdoor Adventure Center
100 Noble Shores Drive
Redfield, NY 13437
(315) 599-7008
info@salmonhills.com
http://www.salmonhills.com