West Camden Country Store Sled Dog Race

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West Camden Country Store
Westdale, NY

March 14th, 2009

1 Day Demo/Mini-Race

Event Web Site:

This is the main PSDC page for the event, but our host, Dan Christmas, also has information posted here: Christmas and Associates. (Click on "News & Events")

Event Hosted By:

Event Facilitated By:

Trail grooming provided by TC Riders Snowmobile Club.

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.

Non refundable entry fee must be paid by mail no later than March 11, 2009. On site entries will be subject to a $5.00 late charge & will be accepted until 8:00am on Saturday, March 14th, 2009

This Event Will Offer:

All-Breed (Pro) Events:

4 dog sprint sled class

Entertainment Events:

Unlimited Sprint Team Demo
Skijor Team Demo (Conditions Permitting)
Businessmens' Race (For Sponsors' Representatives)

Event Description:

One day non-sanctioned sprint race, with a number of entertainment/demo events.

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 member may join during the registration process.

Important Venue Restrictions:

As a courtesy to our host, please refrain from the use of alcohol on the property. No open containers will be allowed on the site.
No dumping or damage to property.
All dogs must be under control at all times.
Dog owners must clean up after their dogs in all areas.

Event Schedule:

Saturday, March 14, 2009:
8:00AM	Late Registration Closes
9:00AM	Drivers' Meeting
10:00AM - 11:15AM	1st Heat 4 Dog Class
11:30AM - 11:45AM	Unlimited Team Demo
1:00PM - 1:15PM	Skijor Demo
1:30PM - 2:45PM	2nd Heat 4 Dog Class
3:00PM - 3:15PM	Businessmens' Race
3:30PM - 4:00PM	Award Ceremony and Thank-Yous.

There will be a three minute interval between all competing 4 dog teams.

Sanctioning:

There will be no sanctioned classes at this event, but we will adhere to ISDRA speed racing rules for the 4 dog class.

Distances:

Race	Distance
4 dog sprint sled class	3.8 miles

Trail Description:

Figure "8" shaped trail with manned switchgate at one intersection. Two road crossings which will be manned, fenced and supplemented by public safety personnel. No head on passing. No large hills, traverses open fields and wooded logging paths. Sufficiently wide to safely pass.

A detailed map of the trail will be available very soon.

Purse Payouts and Awards:

There will be a $500 guaranteed purse for this event!

Purse information coming soon!

There will be many freebie giveaways to mushers, including:

Two Hudson Bay blankets from Woolrich
One set of Iverson snowshoes

Entry and Event Fees:

Sorry, but we cannot accept foreign currency. All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars.

The entry fee will be used to compensate the snowmobile club who will be providing the trail grooming. There will be no bib fee (please, please, please return your bibs!)

Please note all participants must be current PSDC members. Membership can be sent along with entry form.

Event	Fee
4 dog sprint sled class	$7.00 per team

Race Organizers:

Christina Gates
Address: 10288 Dayton Rd., Remsen, NY 13438-4100
Phone: (315) 831-2025
E-mail Address: christina@subzerodogs.org
Kennel: Subzero Kennels
Web Site: http://www.subzerodogs.org/
Roy Smith
Address: Lacona, NY 13083
Phone: (315) 387-6384
E-mail Address: hounds@frontiernet.net
Kennel: Adirondack Racing Kennel
Web Site: http://adirondackkennel.com/

Event Information:

Spectators are welcomed. Free admission. We hope that this first year event can grow into a quality race. Please support this event.

Businessmens' Race

The businessmens' race will be a 100 yard, three dog race offered to one representative from each sponsoring company, with cooperation from mushers in lending the team and sled would be appreciated. Please contact Christina Gates if you're willing to help.

Event Rules:

Although the event will not be sanctioned by any body, we will be following the standard ISDRA and PSDC rules.

Food:

Food will be available on site (compliments of Dan Christmas).

Facilities:

Port-a-pots on site.

Question & Answers e-mail: Christina Gates, christina@subzerdogs.org

Race Marshall: Christina Gates

Trail Boss: Roy Smith

Race Timers: John Gates, Dennis Joyce

Announcer: Heather Emanuel

Chute Judge: To be announced

Race Registrar:

Christina Gates
Address: 10288 Dayton Rd., Remsen, NY 13438-4100
Phone: (315) 831-2025
E-mail Address: christina@subzerodogs.org
Kennel: Subzero Kennels
Web Site: http://www.subzerodogs.org/

Non refundable entry fee must be paid by mail no later than March 11, 2009. On site entries will be subject to a $5.00 late charge & will be accepted until 8:00am on Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Make checks payable to the Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club or (PSDC).

On-Call Veterinarian:

To be announced.

On-Site Veterinary Technician: Christina Gates

Documents Available for Download:

Directions to the Event:

To access Google Maps for directions with the correct location preloaded, Please click here. This page will allow you to enter your starting location, and will get you directly to the race site. THIS IS THE RECOMMENDED WAY TO GET DIRECTIONS! This will enter coordinates as a DESTINATION, not an actual street address!!! You may enter YOUR street address as a starting point to get directions from your location to the start and finish line. If you choose the "satellite" view (button in the upper right corner of the map) you can see the starting line area just north of the destination, behind the West Camden Country Store and trees.

To use your GPS or electronic instruments to find the way for you enter the coordinates: 43.389314N, 75.817019W.

From the North:

Follow I-81 south to exit 38 (US-11, Sandy Creek). Turn left at US-11 and follow for 8.1 miles. Turn left at Salina St/US-11 to stay on US-11 and follow for 0.3 miles. Turn left at NY State Route 13 and follow for 20.5 miles. Event and start/finish line will be on the left, in the village of Westdale, NY behind the West Camden Country Store.

From the South:

Follow I-81 north to exit 34 (Mexico). Turn right on NY State Route 104, follow for 9.5 miles. Turn right at NY State Route 13, follow for 7.7 miles. Event and start/finish line will be on the left, in the village of Westdale, NY behind the West Camden Country Store.

From the West:

Follow I-90 east to exit 36 (I-81). Follow I-81 north to exit 34 (Mexico), for 26.4 miles. Turn right on NY State Route 104, follow for 9.5 miles. Turn right at NY State Route 13, follow for 7.7 miles. Event and start/finish line will be on the left, in the village of Westdale, NY behind the West Camden Country Store.

From the East:

Follow I-90 west to exit 31 (Utica). Merge very briefly onto North Genessee St. Turn immediately right onto Auert Ave. Follow very briefly to I-790W ramp on right. Merge onto I-790 and then keep left. I-790 continues into NY State Route 49W, follow for 13.7 miles. Take the NY State Route 49W/NY State Route 69W exit into downtown Rome, NY. Merge onto Erie Blvd/NY State Route 26/NY State Route 49/NY State Route 69, and follow for 19 miles. Turn right onto NY State Route 13 in Camden, NY. Follow for 5.1 miles. Event and start/finish line will be on the right, in the village of Westdale, NY behind the West Camden Country Store.

Hotel Listing:

Information about lodging closer to the event site coming soon.

Harris Lodging

141 Salisbury Street
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-5907
http://www.harrislodging.com

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

Double Eagle Lodge

3268 State Highway 13
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-3326 http://www.doubleeaglelodge.com/

Red Carpet Inn

3723 State Route 13
Pulaski, NY 13142
(315) 298-4717
http://www.gisco.net/redwoodmotel

Scottish Inn