16th Annual Tug Hill Challenge
at
C.C.C. Camp
Winona State Forest
Lorraine, NY
February 13th and 14th, 2010
Two Day ISDRA Sanctioned Sprint Sled Dog Race
and
IWPA Sanctioned Weight Pull
$3500 Purse
Race Results:
The event has been completed. The race results can be found here.
Event Updates:
February 15, 2010: Posted results here.
February 14, 2010: Thanks to our great team of officials and to all of the drivers who entered and together made this an outstanding race.
I do have to offer an apology to offer to a few of the drivers, though. It turns out that I did have the wrong schedule of events posted. To those of you who were expecting the 8 dog class to run at the end of the day, I'm sorry. The race schedule was finalized late last week, just days before the race because there were a number of changes on WFRA's trails over the past year, and while I thought I updated it here, I had not. Since I/we were so sure that I had in fact posted it we did insist to several people that it had been posted correctly. I do apologize for that and hope it didn't ruin anything for anyone.I will have results up tomorrow, and I sent the results file to Dave Steele at ISDRA at about 7:30pm today.
I also want to mention that if you're interested in photographs from the race, please visit Siberpop Photography. We do not handle the photographs here, they were taken by, and can be obtained from Bob and Linda Crowley at Siberpop.
February 10, 2010: Please note that I still do not have a specific event schedule for the racing events, and there are a number of other details I need to verify. Wait a few days until I can post another note advising everyone that this information is final, correct and complete since I have stitched it together from multiple sources.
February 2, 2010: Updated sponsors, weight pull organizer info and added the weight pull flyer.
January 28, 2010: Corrected "limbo" fee mistake, added 8 dog purebred distance.
February 8, 2010: Due to recent events, we have increased the purse to $3500. We will be announcing the purse breakdown on this page shortly.
February 9, 2010: Please see the "Important Venue Restrictions" section below for important information about parking. We must observe these rules to comply with local law enforcement direction.. Chute judge and tentative purse breakdown have also been posted.
Event Web Site:
The web site for the event was created by the organizer, Christina Lee. If there is any conflict between information on Christina's web site and this page then her site should be considered authoritative. The event web site is linked here: Event Website
Sponsored By:
Special thanks to Jreck Subs who has donated food for trail help and race organizers each year!
Jreck Subs (Adams Location)
Address: 32 Church Street, Adams, NY 13605
Phone: (315) 232-2434
Web Site: http://www.jrecksubs.com/
Blue Seal Feeds (Watertown Location)
Address: 23175 Murrock Circle, Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 788-0032
Web Site: http://www.blueseal.com/dealer/BSF_Watertown_NY.htm
E-mail: watertownstore@blueseal.com
The Comfort Zone Bed And Breakfast
Address: 2647 State Route 13, Altmar, NY 13302
Phone: (315) 298-6597
Web Site: http://www.thecomfortzonebedandbreakfast.com/
All Pest Inc.
Address: 18383 North Harbor Rd, Adams Center, NY 13606
Phone: (315) 482-PEST
Phone: (315) 583-5051
Phone: (315) 298-4882
Phone: (315) 788-7378
Harris Lodging
Address: 141 Salisbury Street, Sandy Creek, NY 13145
Phone: (315) 387-5907
Web Site: http://www.harrislodging.com
Ponderosa (Pulaski Location)
Address: 3734 State Route 13, Pulaski, NY 13142
Phone: (315) 298-4883
Web Site: http://www.adriftwoodmotel.com/ponderosa.html
Country Pet and Farm Supply
Address: 1873 Harwood Drive, Lacona, NY 13083
Phone: (315) 387-2862
Web Site: http://desent.com/CountryPet/
Thank you to all of our sponsors. Please be sure to visit them!
Race Registration Form:
Please note that Nancy Aubrey is NOT the registrar for the weight pull event. Please contact the organizers listed for the weight pull for information regarding registration for those activities. Contact Nancy Aubrey only for registration for the race event.
The race 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 entries fee must be paid by mail no later than February 10, 2010. On site entries will be subject to a $10.00 late charge & will be accepted until 8:00am on Saturday, February 13th, 2010.
This Event Will Offer:
Race Events:
- ISDRA Sanctioned (All-Breed) Events:
- 8 dog sprint sled class
- 6 dog sprint sled class
- 4 dog sprint sled class
- 2 dog skijor class
- 1 dog skijor class
- 3 dog junior sprint sled class
- 2 dog junior sprint sled class
- 1 dog junior sprint sled class
- Purebred Events:
- 8 dog sprint sled class
- 6 dog sprint sled class
- 4 dog sprint sled class
- 1 or 2 dog skijor class
- Sportsman Events:
- 6 dog sprint sled class
- 4 dog sprint sled class
- 1 or 2 dog skijor class
- "Limbo" 4 dog sled class (Limited distance)
- Kid and Mutt Events:
- 2 one day Kid and Mutt classes (see below for specific information)
Weight Pull Events:
- IWPA Sanctioned Events:
- Sled on snow weight pull
- Novice clinic
Event Description:
Race:
Two day ISDRA sanctioned, purebred and sportsman sprint race.
Weight Pull:
Type of Pull: Sled on snow. A separate International Weight Pull Association sanctioned pull on Saturday. Novice clinic will be available after the sanctioned pull on Saturday.
The weight pull flyer is available here: IWPA Event Flyer
Entry Eligibility Restrictions, Limitations and Requirements:
Race:
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 racing events are required to be current PSDC members. Participants who are not current PSDC member may join during the registration process.
Weight Pull:
Mixed breed dogs are welcomed. Dogs must be at least one year old and not more than 12 years old.
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.
- All dogs must be under control at all time.
- Dog owners must clean up after their dogs at both the show grounds and lodging.
- No dog teams will be crossing the road in other than the designated road crossing area
- This year there will be designated parking according to classes entered
- Weight Pull Registrants will be parked behind the Green Building
- There is NO parking for ANYONE allowed on the road, NO EXCEPTIONS
- If you choose to pre-mark your parking spot on Friday and you do do so outside of the correct designated area for your class(es) then your sign will be REMOVED for you.
Race Schedule:
Note that this schedule is taken from the way the event was run last year. The Trail Boss and Race Marshall need to approve and/or modify this, so it is highly subject to change!
| Saturday, February 13, 2010: | |
|---|---|
| 7:30AM - 8:00AM | On site Registration & Race Packet Pick Up |
| 8:00AM | Late Registration Closing |
| 8:30AM | Drivers' Meeting |
| 9:30AM | 6 Dog Sled Pro, Purebred, Sportsman |
| 10:30AM | 4 Dog pro, Purebred, Sportsman |
| 11:30AM | 1 and 2 Dog Skijor Pro |
| 11:30AM | Lunch Break & Kid & Mutt |
| 1:30PM | Juniors |
| After Juniors | Skijor - Sportsman, Purebred |
| After Juniors | Limbo Class |
| 2:30PM | 8 Dog Sled Pro, Purebred |
| Sunday, February 14, 2010: | |
|---|---|
| 9:30AM | 6 Dog Sled Pro, Purebred, Sportsman |
| 10:30AM | 4 Dog pro, Purebred, Sportsman |
| 11:30AM | 1 and 2 Dog Skijor Pro |
| 11:30AM | Lunch Break & Kid & Mutt |
| 1:30PM | Juniors |
| After Juniors | Skijor - Sportsman, Purebred |
| After Juniors | Limbo Class |
| 2:30PM | 8 Dog Sled Pro, Purebred |
Note that there will be no 5 minute breaks between groups in grouped classes (e.g. pro, purebred and sportsman groups).
Weight Pull Event Schedule:
| Saturday, February 13, 2010: | |
|---|---|
| 9:00AM - 10:00AM | Weigh In |
| 10:30AM | Start Time |
| Sunday, February 14, 2010: | |
|---|---|
| 9:00AM - 10:00AM | Weigh In |
| 10:00AM | Start Time |
Sanctioning:
ISDRA Sanctioning:
- 8 dog sprint sled class
- 6 dog sprint sled class
- 4 dog sprint sled class
- 2 dog skijor class
- 1 dog skijor class
- 3 dog junior sprint sled class
- 2 dog junior sprint sled class
- 1 dog junior sprint sled class
IWPA Sanctioning:
- Sled on snow weight pull
Race Distances:
| Race | Distance |
|---|---|
| 8 dog sprint sled class, pro and purebred groups | 9 miles |
| 6 dog sprint sled class, pro, purebred and sportsman groups | 6 miles |
| 4 dog sprint sled class, pro, purebred and sportsman groups | 5 miles |
| 1 and 2 dog skijor classes, pro group | 5 miles |
| Sportsman and purebred skijor (up to 2 dogs) | 2.3 miles |
| Limbo Class | 2.3 miles |
| Junior classes (1, 2 or 3 dogs) | 2.3 miles |
Race 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:
Race:
There will be a $3500 guaranteed purse for this event!
Awards will be presented to the top 3 competitors in each class, including the "limbo" class.
The following purse breakdown is tentative and still needs to be approved by the PSDC Board of Directors but we think approval is likely:
| Total Purse | Pro Purse | Pro Purse % | Purebred Purse | Purebred Purse % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,500.00 | $2,450.00 | 70% | $1,050.00 | 30% |
| Pro (All-Breed) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dog Sled | 6 Dog Sled | 4 Dog Sled | 2 Dog Skijor | 1 Dog Skijor | |
| 1st | $294.00 | $245.00 | $196.00 | $143.33 | $132.30 |
| 2nd | $220.50 | $183.75 | $147.00 | $105.11 | $97.02 |
| 3rd | $147.00 | $122.50 | $98.00 | $70.07 | $64.68 |
| 4th | $73.50 | $61.25 | $49.00 | ||
| Total | $735.00 | $612.50 | $490.00 | $318.50 | $294.00 |
| Percentage | 30% | 25% | 20% | 13% | 12% |
| Purebred | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dog Sled | 6 Dog Sled | 4 Dog Sled | 1&2 Dog Skijor | |
| 1st | $138.60 | $117.60 | $92.40 | $80.33 |
| 2nd | $103.95 | $88.20 | $69.30 | $58.91 |
| 3rd | $69.30 | $58.80 | $46.20 | $39.27 |
| 4th | $34.65 | $29.40 | $23.10 | |
| Total | $346.50 | $294.00 | $231.00 | $178.50 |
| Percentage | 33% | 28% | 22% | 17% |
Weight Pull:
- Rosette for most weight pulled and highest body weight pulled each day
- Ribbons for 1st - 4th places
- Milk Bone award for dogs
Entry and Event Fees:
Race Fees:
Sorry, but we cannot accept foreign currency. All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars.
All entries include a $10.00 grooming fee for each class entered. The bib deposit will not be refundable.
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, 1 and 2 dog skijor sanctioned | $40.00 |
| 8, 6 and 4 dog purebred, 1 - 2 dog skijor purebred | $33.00 |
| 6 & 4 dog sportsman, 1 - 2 dog skijor sportsman | $28.00 |
| 1, 2 and 3 dog Juniors sanctioned, "Limbo" class | $26.00 |
| Kid and Mutt (1 dog and 1 kid) | $5.00 |
Weight Pull Fees:
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| IWPA members | $10.00 per dog |
| Provisional IWPA members | $20.00 per dog |
| Novice clinic | $5.00 per dog |
| PSDC members | $FREE |
Race Organizers:
-
Christina Lee
Address: 3495 French Settlement Rd, Lorraine, NY 13659
Phone: (315) 232-7623
E-mail Address: cckhuskies@yahoo.com
Kennel: Cold Creek Kennels
Web Site: http://www.freewebs.com/coldcreekkennel/
-
Nancy Aubrey
Address: 14 Gold Street, Norwich, NY 13815-1512
Phone: (607) 334-6889
E-mail Address: snowwolf53@roadrunner.com
Kennel: Snow Storm Wolf Kennel
Weight Pull Organizers:
-
Diane Geitzenauer
Address: 54 Ramseyburg Rd. Columbia, NJ 07832
Phone: (908) 475-5447
E-mail Address: sambits@juno.com
Kennel: Christmas Spirit Samoyeds
-
Dan Plosila
Phone: (518) 891-4413
Event Information:
Spectators are welcomed. Free admission.
Limbo Class:
This class shall consist of:
- People with 2 - 4 dogs that have not had a lot of training, miles, older dogs, older drivers, or are just not physically able to do 5 miles, or maybe you just want to do a recreational course.
- Teams will be running a 2.3 - 2.9mile looped trail.
- Teams will be going out after lunch and after all Junior teams have completed their heat
- Cost: $26 (same as the fee paid by the Juniors for running the same trail)
- There will be awards this year.
Weight Pull:
Weight pull held in conjunction with PSDC sled dog race.
The weight pull flyer is available here: IWPA Event Flyer
Photographer:
There will be professional photographer on site.
Event Rules:
Standard ISDRA, IWPA and PSDC rules apply.
Equipment Checked and Carried:
Helmets are strictly required for the kid and mutt event.
Kid and Mutt:
NO MORE than 10 kids per day, helmets required.
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 (Race): Christina Lee, cckhuskies@yahoo.com
Question & Answers e-mail (Weight Pull): Diane Geitzenauer, sambits@juno.com
Race Marshall: Mark Broughton
Trail Boss (Race): Nancy Molburg
Race Timers: John Gates, Dennis Joyce, Len Haring
Chute Judge: Roger McDonough
Weight Pull Judge: Steve Jackson (Phone 717-487-2941)
Race Registrar:
Please note that Nancy Aubrey is NOT the registrar for the weight pull event. Please contact the organizers listed for the weight pull for information regarding registration for those activities. Contact Nancy Aubrey only for registration for the race event.
Nancy Aubrey
Address: 14 Gold Street, Norwich, NY 13815-1512
Phone: (607) 334-6889
E-mail Address: snowwolf53@roadrunner.com
Kennel: Snow Storm Wolf Kennel
Non refundable entries fee must be paid by mail no later than February 10, 2010. On site entries will be subject to a $10.00 late charge & will be accepted until 8:00am on Saturday, February 13th, 2010.
Make checks payable to the Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club or (PSDC).
Sorry, but we cannot accept foreign currency. 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:
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 campgrounds. If you choose the "satellite" view (button in the upper right corner of the map) you can clearly see the race site at the destination.
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:
Harris Lodging
Address: 141 Salisbury Street, Sandy Creek, NY 13145
Phone: (315) 387-5907
Web Site: http://www.harrislodging.com
Brenda's Motel
Address: 644 County Route 48, Altmar, NY
Phone: (315) 298-2268
Phone: 1-888-298-5054
Web Site: http://www.brendasmotel.com
Port Lodge Motel
Address: 7351 State Highway 3, Pulaski, NY 13142
Phone: (315) 298-6876
Web Site: http://www.portlodge.com
Double Eagle Lodge
Address: 3268 State Highway 13, Pulaski, NY 13142
Phone: (315) 298-3326
Web Site: http://www.doubleeaglelodge.com/
Red Carpet Inn
Address: 3723 State Route 13, Pulaski, NY 13142
Phone: (315) 298-4717
Web Site: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g48451-d675091-Reviews-Red_Carpet_Inn_Pulaski-Pulaski_Finger_Lakes_New_York.html
Scottish Inn
Address: 3723 State Route 13, Pulaski, NY 13142
Phone: (315) 298-4717
Web Site: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g48451-d675092-Reviews-Scottish_Inns_Suites_Pulaski-Pulaski_Finger_Lakes_New_York.html
Driftwood Motel
Address: 5240 Us Route 11, Pulaski, NY 13142
Phone: (315) 298-5000
Web Site: http://www.adriftwoodmotel.com
The last three hotels are noted by the IWPA organizers to be dog friendly.