14th Annual Tug Hill Challenge
at
C.C.C. Camp
Winona State Forest
Lorraine, NY
February 16th and 17th, 2008
(Snow Date March 1st and 2nd, 2008)
Two Day ISDRA Sanctioned Sprint Race
$1800 Guaranteed Purse
Race Results:
The event has been completed. The race results can be found here.
Event Updates:
February 10, 2008: Posted that the purse for the race is $1800.00. Also 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.
January 24, 2008: Updated event schedule section. Set times for start of each class are posted. Change to distances as well for 1, 2 and 3 dog pro skijor classes from 5.9 to 4.9.
Sponsored By:
Special thanks to Jreck Subs who will be donating food for trail help and race organizers again this year.
Also, a big thank you to Harris Lodging in Sandy Creek for their generous donation!
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.
Mushers are STRONGLY encouraged to pre-register by February 13th. There will be a $10 late fee for entries the morning of the race.
This Event Will Offer:
- Sanctioned Events:
- 8 dog sprint sled class
- 6 dog sprint sled class
- 4 dog sprint sled class
- 1 dog skijor class
- 2 dog skijor class
- 3 dog skijor class
- 2 or 3 dog junior sprint sled class
- Purebred Events:
- 8 dog sprint sled class
- 6 dog sprint sled class
- 4 dog sprint sled class
- Skijor class
- Sportsman Events:
- 6 dog sprint sled class
- 4 dog sprint sled class
- Skijor class
- Kid and Mutt Events:
- 2 one day Kid and Mutt classes.
Entry Eligibility Restrictions, Limitations and Requirements:
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 members may join during the registration process.
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.
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 16, 2008: | |
|---|---|
| 7:30AM - 8:00AM | On site Registration & Race Packet Pick Up |
| 8:00AM | Drivers' Meeting |
| 9:00AM | Race Start |
| 9:00AM | 8 Dog Sled Pro, Purebred |
| 10:00AM | 6 Dog Sled Pro, Purebred, Sportsman |
| 11:00AM | 2 Dog Skijor Pro |
| 11:30AM | Lunch Break & Kid & Mutt |
| 12:15PM | 1 Dog Skijor Pro |
| 12:45PM | 4 Dog pro, Purebred, Sportsman |
| 2:00PM | 3 Dog Skijor Pro |
| 2:30PM | Junior |
| 3:15PM | Skijor - Sportsman, Purebred |
| Sunday, February 17, 2008: | |
|---|---|
| 8:00AM | Drivers' Meeting |
| 8:30AM | Race Start |
| 8:30AM | 8 Dog Sled Pro, Purebred |
| 9:30AM | 6 Dog Sled Pro, Purebred, Sportsman |
| 10:30AM | 2 Dog Skijor Pro |
| 11:00AM | Lunch Break & Kid & Mutt |
| 11:45AM | 1 Dog Skijor Pro |
| 12:15PM | 4 Dog pro, Purebred, Sportsman |
| 1:30PM | 3 Dog Skijor Pro |
| 2:00PM | Junior |
| 2:45PM | Skijor - Sportsman, Purebred |
Note that there will be no 5 minute breaks between groups in grouped classes (e.g. pro, purebred and sportsman groups).
Sanctioning:
ISDRA Sanctioning:
- 8 dog sprint sled class
- 6 dog sprint sled class
- 4 dog sprint sled class
- 1 dog skijor class
- 2 dog skijor class
- 3 dog skijor class
- 2 or 3 dog junior sprint sled class
Distances:
| Race | Distance |
|---|---|
| 8 dog sprint sled class, pro group | 9 miles |
| 6 dog sprint sled class, pro, purebred and sportsman groups | 5.9 miles |
| 4 dog sprint sled class, pro, purebred and sportsman groups | 4.9 miles |
| 1, 2 and 3 dog skijor classes, pro group | 4.9 miles |
| Sportsman and purebred skijor (up to 2 dogs) & junior class (up to 3 dogs) | 2.3 miles |
Trail Description:
Park roads, wooded trails, and rolling hills in the beautiful, snowy Winona State Forest. There are mostly looped trails without head on passing.
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:
There will be a $1800.00 guaranteed purse for this event!
Awards will be presented to the top 3 competitors in each class.
Entry and Event Fees:
Sorry, but we cannot accept foreign currency or checks. All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars.
All entry fees include a $10.00 grooming fee for each class entered. All entry fees include a $5.00 bib deposit, which will be refunded upon request at the time the bib is returned & completed ISDRA forms are in.
Please note all participants must be current PSDC members. Membership can be sent along with entry form.
| Race | Fee |
|---|---|
| 8, 6 and 4 dog sanctioned | $37.00 |
| 1, 2 and 3 dog skijor sanctioned | $37.00 |
| 6 & 4 dog sportsman | $25.00 |
| 6 & 4 dog purebred | $30.00 |
| 1 and 2 dog skijor purebred | $30.00 |
| Juniors sanctioned | $25.00 |
| Kid and Mutt | no entry fee, but please indicate on registration form |
Race Organizers:
-
Nancy Aubrey
Address: 14 Gold Street, Norwich, NY 13825
Phone: (607) 334-6889
E-mail Address: snowwolf53@roadrunner.com
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Christina Gates
Address: 10288 Dayton Rd., Remsen, NY 13438-4100
Phone: (315) 831-2025
E-mail Address: christina@subzerodogs.org
Kennel: Subzero Kennels
Event Information:
Photographer:
There will be professional photographer on site.
Food:
There will be on-site food this year.
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: Nancy Aubrey, snowwolf53@roadrunner.comRace Marshall: Mark Broughton
Trail Boss: Nancy Molburg
Race Timers: Dennis Joyce, Len Haring, John Gates
Race Registrar:
Nancy Aubrey
Address: 14 Gold Street, Norwich, NY 13825
Phone: (607) 334-6889
E-mail Address: snowwolf53@roadrunner.com
Mushers are STRONGLY encouraged to pre-register by February 13th. There will be a $10 late fee for entries the morning of the race.
Make checks payable to the Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club or (PSDC).
Sorry, but we cannot accept foreign currency or checks. All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars.
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
Hotel Listing:
Brenda's Motel
644 County Route 48
Altmar, NY
(315) 298-2268
1-888-298-5054
http://www.brendasmotel.com
Port Lodge Motel
7351 State Highway 3
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-6876
http://www.portlodge.com
The Portly Angler Lodge
County Route 2A
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-4773
http://www.theportlyanglerlodge.com/
Double Eagle Lodge
3268 State Highway 13
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-3326
http://www.doubleeaglelodge.com/
Harris Lodging
141 Salisbury Street
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-5907
http://www.harrislodging.com