Mannsville Quest
at
C.C.C. Camp
Winona State Forest
Lorraine, NY
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
One Day Mini Mid-Distance Race
Race Results:
The event has been completed. The race results can be found here.
Event Updates:
February 10, 2008: Note that there will be a professional photographer on site, and there will be a dumpster on site for garbage and dog waste, so you don't have to haul all of that stuff home! Donations are welcome to help pay for the dumpster.
Sponsored By:
Clubs:
- Chesapeake Siberian Husky Club
- Garden State Siberian Husky Club
- Greater Washington Siberian Husky Club
- Seneca Siberian Husky Club
- Siberian Husky Club of Delaware Valley
- Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club
Individuals:
- Laura Anderson and Romil Limson
- Rich and Liz Stanaitis
- Roland and Carolan Appleton
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.
Registration deadline is February 20th, 2008.
This Event Will Offer:
- 4 dog mini mid-distance race
- 6 dog mini mid-distance race
- 2 dog purebred AKC pulka event
Entry Eligibility Restrictions, Limitations and Requirements:
The race is only for Nordic Pure Breeds which are:
- Siberians
- Alaskan Malamutes
- Samoyeds
All dogs must be AKC registered to include ILP through the AKC and any kennel club that is recognized by the AKC such as Canadian Kennel Club or United Kingdom Kennel Club. Papers will be checked prior to the race.
As per the Summer 2006 Board meeting it is a new PSDC policy that all participants of PSDC racing events are required to be current PSDC members. Participants who are not current PSDC member may join during the registration process.
Important Venue Restrictions:
Please do not consume alcohol on NY state land or during PSDC event.
No dumping or damage to property is allowed on NY state land.
Event Schedule:
| Saturday, February 24, 2007: | |
|---|---|
| 8:30AM | Driver meeting MUST ATTEND |
| 9:00AM | First class starts - Pulka |
| ½ hour after prior event completes | 4 dog event |
| 1 hour after prior event completes | 6 dog event |
Sanctioning:
This event will not be sanctioned.
Distances:
| Race | Distance |
|---|---|
| 4 dog race | 10 miles |
| 6 dog race | 15.5 miles |
| 2 dog pulka event | 10 miles |
Trail Description:
The trail is a loop race with with a 20% possibility of head on passing in the 6 dog, but it is not a closed loop, meaning you will need Gee/Haw leaders. Parts of the trails are wide dirt roads and other parts are trails through the woods, some of the trails will be well packed and others might not have been groomed since the last snow fall. There are areas where the hills are steep both up and down but also trails that are flat and wide. In most places an "on by" pass is doable as most trails can handle side by side teams. The trails will be marked with color plates and if you have missed a turn or gone down another trail you will see a colored pie plate signifying you missed a turn or are on the wrong trail. You will also have a map with you that will show you the trails. It is actually quite easy as far as navigating and trail markings, but challenging to be on the sled.
This is not a "cakewalk course" even though we are starting out north on Bargy Road South. The four dog teams will go approximately 10 miles and the six dog teams will go approximately 15.5 miles.
There will be a 4 to 5 (non stop) check points, bib number verification, and crossing guards where needed.
The four dog and two dog pulka trail route will be:
Start Chute will be South of CCC Camp on Bargy Road to Tail Trail South to Hessel Road East to Alices Alley South to Teds Turn West to Bargy Road North to Hessel Road West to Franks Fancy South to Winona Way West to Hessel Road North/Hessel Road East to Franks Fancy North to Bargy Road North to Finish Line.
The six dog trail route will be:
Start Chute will be South of CCC Camp on Bargy Road to Tail Trail South to Hessel Road East to Alices Alley South to Teds Turn West to Bargy Road North to Hessel Road West to Franks Fancy South to Winona Way West to Hessel Road North/Hessel Road East to Franks Fancy North to Bargy Road South (Possible 20% head on pass approximately 1.5 miles, wide cart road) to Dog Leg North East to Dog Leg Extention East to Alices Alley North to Hessel Road West to Tail Trail North to Bargy Road North to Finish Line.
We are running on some of the best trails in the world so check out becoming a member of the Winona Forest Recreation Association (WFRA) and help support the trail system!
You can find maps of Winona Forest, NY at http://www.winonaforest.com/, there are also links to these maps in the "Documents Available for Download" section near the bottom of this page.
Purse Payouts and Awards:
Purse amount an breakdown to be announced.
The 2 dog pulka class will compete for a trophy only.
Each class will also receive trophies/plaques for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Each class will also receive a Red Lantern Award and one overall award for Sportsmanship will also be given. First place in each class will receive free entrance for 2009 race to defend their title, also the winner of the "Red Lantern" will be given free entrance to 2009 race.
Entry and Event Fees:
Sorry, but we cannot accept foreign currency. All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars.
| Race | Fee |
|---|---|
| 4 dog race | $40.00 |
| 6 dog race | $60.00 |
| 2 dog pulka event | $30.00 |
Included with the entry fee will be dinner at the awards ceremony the evening of the 23rd a buffet style dinner with either ham, turkey or roast beef including potatos, vegetables, rolls and butter, coffee, tea, soda and desert. There will be a donation bar that will have beer, wine and mixed drinks. The dinner will take place at the Mannsville Fire House at approximately 5:30 PM; additional dinner tickets can be purchased for $15.00 per person (adult) children 15 and under are ½ price, please let the registrar know of extra meals needed. All are invited to the awards dinner regardless of whether you have competed or not. Please make sure you do register and sign up for any extra meals needed so we can have an (almost) accurate count. The dinner is informal so from the race/dog yard to the table will be fine.
The entry fee also includes single membership to the Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club and grooming fees.
The first three places in each class will receive trophies along with the money. There will be a "red lantern" in each class.
Note entry fee for the Mannsville Quest does not include the Sprint Races entry fee for Sunday's ISDRA sanctioned race at the same site (Mannsville Quest Sled Dog Derby).
Race Organizer:
Carolan Appleton
Address: 101 Grist Mill Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342
E-mail Address: knegakennel@comcast.net
Event Information:
The trail selection will incorporate dogs' stamina, drivers' abilities and how you work and train together as a team.
Photographer:
There will be professional photographer on site.
Event Rules:
Rules for the Mannsville Quest will follow the format of ISDRA, including trail passing, sled and equipment inspections. There will be checkpoints along the way to help prevent wrong turns because of the interconnecting trail system at the site. These will not be a stop and sign, only a numbers verification by the checker and musher, i.e. the musher will call his number to the official checker, official checker will call the number back to the musher. Once all teams are in and the check points are verified the timers' official posting will stand. The dog yard will be at parking area #4 the Winona State Forest CCC camp.
Protests and race related concerns that happened on the trail should be brought to the race marshal's attention within 15 minutes of finishing the race in a civil manner. Serious complaints will be required in writing after the problem is brought to the race marshal's attention. The race marshal will determine if the complaint should be written up and his judgement is final.
One check point will require drivers to sign their initials on the roster.
Dogs don't have to wear booties, just have a set available for each dog.
Equipment Checked and Carried:
- Sled bag capable of holding 1 dog. Note requirement for 100 square inches (10" x 10") of mesh for ventilation has been dropped.
- Brake system on sled.
- Snow hook
- Brush bow
- 1 set of booties for each dog
- 1 additional tug line (or leash)
- 1 additional neck line
Dumpster:
There will be a dumpster on site for garbage and dog waste, so you don't have to haul all of that stuff home! Donations are welcome to help pay for the dumpster.
Question & Answers e-mail: Carolan Appleton, knegakennel@comcast.netRace Marshall: Mark Broughton
Trail Boss: Rich Stanaitis
Race Timers: Dennis Joyce and John Gates
Race Registrar:
Nancy Aubrey
Address: 14 Gold Street, Norwich, NY 13815-1512
Phone: (607) 334-6889
E-mail Address: snowwolf53@roadrunner.com
Registration deadline is February 20th, 2008.
Make checks payable to the Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club or (PSDC).
On-Call Veterinarian:
Kirstin Anderson
Phone Number: (315) 785-8000
Pager Number: (315) 779-6310
On-Site Veterinary Technician:
Christina Gates
Documents Available for Download:
Directions to the Event:
From I-81, take exit 39 (Mannsville), go east at the stop sign, go straight through intersection at US Route 11 onto County Route 90. Follow County Route 90 signs (& race signs). C.C.C. camp will be on your left.
Directions are also available from the WFRA Website, at http://www.winonaforest.com/directions.html.
To use your GPS or electronic instruments to find the way for you enter the coordinates: 43.712718N, 75.970423W
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