Salmon Hills Skijor & Sled Race
at
Salmon Hills Outdoor Adventure Center
Redfield, NY
March 10th through 11th, 2007
Two Day ISDRA Sanctioned Skijor and Sprint Sled Race
Race Results:
The event has been completed. The race results can be found here.
Updates:
February 16, 2007: The purse amount is now $1300.
We are still working out the details with Salmon Hills about possibly offering a 10km skate ski race and a 3-dog skijor class. Factors affecting this decision include time constraints and finances. Please stay tuned for more updates soon. Thanks!
Registration Form:
The Registration form can be downloaded by clicking here.
Registration will close on Thursday, March 8th, 2007, at 9:00PM. A late fee of $5 per class will apply thereafter. See "Race Registrar" below for more information.
This Event Will Offer:
- Sanctioned Events:
- 1 dog skijor class
- 2 dog skijor class
- 6 dog sprint sled class
- 4 dog sprint sled class
- Junior skijor class (Saturday Only)
- Junior sprint sled class (Saturday Only)
- Purebred Events:
- 6 dog sprint sled class
- 4 dog sprint sled class
- Sportsman Events:
- 6 dog sprint sled class
- 4 dog sprint sled class
- Skijor class (Saturday Only)
- Kid and Mutt Events:
- 2 one day Kid and Mutt classes/demonstrations.
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.
As per the Summer 2006 Board meeting it is a new PSDC policy that all participants of PSDC events are required to be current PSDC members. Participants who are not current PSDC member may join during the registration process.
Order of Events:
| Thursday, March 8, 2007: | |
|---|---|
| 9:00PM | Registration Closes (Late fee of $5 per class will apply thereafter) |
| Friday, March 9, 2007: | |
|---|---|
| All Day | Trail Work Day at Salmon Hills |
People will be permitted to ski the trail after fencing has been set up. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, contact Jason Sperry (sperryjg@yahoo.com).
| Saturday, March 10, 2007: | |
|---|---|
| 8:00AM | Drivers' Meeting |
| 8:20AM | Classes Begin (15 minute break between classes): |
| 1-Dog Pro Skijor | |
| 6-Dog Sled Classes (Pro, SM, PB with no break between groups) | |
| 2-Dog Pro Skijor | |
| Sportsman Skijor | |
| Kid & Mutt Dash Demonstration | |
| 4-Dog Sled Classes (Pro, SM, PB with no break between groups) | |
| Junior Sled/Skijor | |
| 6:00PM | Dinner & Social @ Salmon Hills (tickets available through registration form) |
SPRING FORWARD YOUR CLOCKS 1 HOUR SATURDAY NIGHT!
| Sunday, March 11, 2007: | |
|---|---|
| 8:00AM | Drivers' Meeting |
| 8:20AM | Classes Begin (15 minute break between classes): |
| 1-Dog Pro Skijor | |
| 6-Dog Sled Classes (Pro, SM, PB with no break between groups) | |
| 2-Dog Pro Skijor | |
| Kid & Mutt Dash Demonstration | |
| 4-Dog Sled Classes (Pro, SM, PB with no break between groups) | |
| 12:30PM | (or 30 minutes after last class ends) Award Ceremony |
Note that there will be a 15 minute break between classes, and 4 and 6 dog sprint sled classes will NOT have a break between pro/all breed, purebred and sportsman groups.
Distances:
| Race | Distance |
|---|---|
| 1 and 2 dog skijor classes, pro group | 5.5 miles |
| 4 dog sprint sled class, pro, purebred and sportsman groups | 4.2 miles |
| 6 dog sprint sled class, pro, purebred and sportsman groups | 5.5 miles |
| Sportsman Skijor (Saturday Only) | 2.9 miles |
| Junior Sled or Skijor (Saturday Only) | 1.1 miles |
| Kid & Mutt Dash | Demonstration |
Trail Description:
The race course is hilly with challenging uphills and gradual downhills.
Purse Payouts and Awards:
There will be a $1300 guaranteed minimum purse for this event!
Purse will be paid out to Pro classes only. Sliding Scale Purse Distribution will be used.
Sanctioning:
ISDRA Sanctioning:
- 6 dog sprint sled class
- 4 dog sprint sled class
- 1 dog skijor class
- 2 dog skijor class
- 2 or 3 dog junior sprint sled class
Entry Fees:
Sorry, but we cannot accept foreign currency. All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars.
| Race | Fee |
|---|---|
| All sanctioned sanctioned classes | $28.00 |
| All purebred and sportsman classes | $22.00 |
| Junior skijor or sled | $12.00 |
| Kid and Mutt | no entry fee, Must sign up in advance, limited number of spots available. More information is available by clicking HERE. |
Anyone NOT staying in lodging at Salmon Hills must pay a trail fee of $10. All racers are responsible for taking care of this on their own. Please pay at the Salmon Hills front desk. The trail fee must be paid or you will be disqualified from the race. If you help with trail preparation you are exempt from the trail fee.
Please note all participants must be current PSDC members. Membership can be sent along with entry form.
Race Organizers:
Jason and Erin Sperry
Phone: (315) 298-6679
E-mail Address: ernernest@yahoo.com
E-mail Address: sperryjg@yahoo.com
Event Information:
Food:
Food is available from the Salmon Hills Lodge.
Saturday Evening Dinner and Social:
There will be a Dinner and Social at Salmon Hills on Saturday evening at 6:00pm. Tickets are available through registration form. Entertainment to be announced.
Question & Answers e-mail:
- Erin Sperry ernernest@yahoo.com
- Jason Sperry sperryjg@yahoo.com
Race Marshall: Christina Gates
Trail Boss: TBA
Alternate Trail Boss: Jason Sperry
Chief Race Timer: Dennis Joyce
Announcer: Heather Emanuel
Raceworks/Results: John Gates
Race Registrar:
Erin Sperry
Address: 215 Valley Road, Mexico, NY 13114
Email: ernernest@yahoo.com
Phone Number: (315) 298-6679
Make checks payable to the Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club or (PSDC).
E-mail entries are accepted.
On-Call Veterinarian:
North Country Veterinary Services
On-Site Veterinary Technician:
Christina Gates
Documents Available for Download:
Directions to the Race Site:
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