2nd Annual West Camden Country Store Sled Dog Race

at
West Camden Country Store
Westdale, NY

March 6th and 7th, 2010

Two Day Non-Sanctioned Sprint Sled Dog Race

$3000 Guaranteed Purse

Event Updates:

January 16, 2010: This is a preliminary posting just to get the information up that we have. There may be changes prior to the race, keep checking back if you're interested. I'll post changes here in the update section.

January 20, 2010: Updated sponsors, facilities.

January 28, 2010: Added sponsor and registration form.

March 3, 2010: Changed schedule, changed distances, added sponsors, updated purse amount, added information about the dinner and directions to the hayloft pub. Purse breakdown coming soon.

Event Web Site:

This is the main PSDC page for the event, but our host, Dan Christmas, has information posted here: West Camden Country Store Sled Dog Race. His poster is here. This is a West Camden Country Store event, with assistance with some race functions from the Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club. This is a fun end of the year, non sanctioned race.

Event Sponsored By:

West Camden Country Store

Address: 11166 NY State Rte 13, Westdale, NY 13483
Phone: (315) 245-5070
Web Site: http://www.westcamdencountrystore.com/Index.html
E-mail: info@camdencountrystore.com

KJR Contracting Co., Inc.

Address: 10646 Wolcott Hill Rd, Camden, NY 13316
Phone: (315) 245-2499
Web Site: http://www.kjrcontracting.com/

K&S Lumber Co., Inc.

Address: Camden Mcconnellsville Rd., Camden, NY 13316
Phone: (315) 245-0255

J.D. Plumley Land Surveying

Address: 63 Main St., Camden, NY 13316
Phone: (315) 245-3355

Mad River Realty Professionals

Address: 63 Main street, Camden NY 13316
Phone: (315) 245-0000
Web Site: http://www.madriverrealty.com/
E-mail: mriverre@twcny.rr.com

International Wire Group Inc.

Address: 12 Masonic Avenue, Camden, NY 13316-1202
Phone: (315) 245-3800
Web Site: http://www.internationalwiregroup.com/

McDonald's of Camden

Address: 76 Oswego Street, Camden, NY 13316-1043
Phone: (315) 245-1771
Web Site: http://www.mcdonalds.com/

Event Hosted and Presented By:

Some Event Functions Facilitated By:

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.

Deadline for mail in registration is Wednesday, March 3rd. A late fee of $10.00 will be charged for any entries received after that date. On site registration will be accepted on Saturday, March 6th until 8:00 AM. Closure of registration at this time will be strictly adhered to, no entries or class changes will be accepted after this time.

This Event Will Offer:

  • All-Breed (Pro) Events:
    • 6 dog sprint sled class
    • 4 dog sprint sled class
  • Purebred Events:
    • 6 dog sprint sled class
    • 4 dog sprint sled class
  • Sportsman Events:
    • 6 dog sprint sled class
    • 4 dog sprint sled class

Event Description:

This is a two day non-ISDRA sanctioned sprint race.

Entry Eligibility Restrictions, Limitations and Requirements:

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:

As a courtesy to the 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.

All dog owners should have appropriate vaccination and licensing information available on site for all dogs on the premises in case a spot check is conducted by either dog control or the county health department.

Dog owners must clean up after their dogs in all areas and remove all animal waste with them when leaving the property.

Event Schedule:

Saturday, March 6, 2010:
8:00AMOn-site registration closes
9:00AMDrivers' Meeting
10:00AM6 dog sprint sled class
12:00PM - 12:45PMLunch
1:00PM4 dog sprint sled class

Sunday, March 7, 2010:
9:00AMDrivers' Meeting
10:00AM6 dog sprint sled class
12:00PM - 12:45PMLunch
1:00PM4 dog sprint sled class

A five minute break will occur between groups in grouped classes. There will be one minute intervals between teams in the same group unless trail / weather conditions warrant otherwise for dog and musher safety.

Sanctioning:

This event will not be sanctioned by any organization.

Distances:

RaceDistance
4 dog sprint sled class4.9 miles
6 dog sprint sled class4.9 miles

Trail Description:

The trail covers fields with rolling hills. There are no sharp turns or steep hills. There will be one manned road crossing.

Purse Payouts and Awards:

There will be a $3000 guaranteed purse for this event. 70% of the purse will be allocated to pro classes and 30% to pure bred classes. Please check back for the purse breakdown.

Purse payout and will be presented to the top 4 competitors in pro and pure bred classes. In addition trophies for the top 3 pro competitors and ribbons for the top 3 pure bred competitors will also be presented. The top 3 sports man competitors will receive ribbons.

Entry and Event Fees:

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

EventFee
6 dog pro sled$35.00
6 dog purebred sled$30.00
6 dog sportsman sled$20.00
4 dog pro sled$30.00
4 dog purebred sled$25.00
4 dog sportsman sled$20.00

Race Organizers:

Event Information:

Spectators are welcomed. Free admission. We hope you'll support this event.

Venue Policy:

Musher parking will be across the street from the West Camden Country Store (the same side of the street as the start and finish lines). This will reduce the number of road crossings and give us a larger musher parking lot. Musher parking will be clearly labeled at the event.

Photographer:

There will be professional photographer on site.

Event Rules:

There will be no sanctioned classes at this event, but we will adhere to ISDRA and PSDC speed racing rules for all classes. Extra copies of ISDRA sprint racing rules will be available to those wanting them for reference. Although passing rules will be reviewed at the Saturday drivers meeting, drivers are individually responsible for knowledge of these rules.

Food:

Both breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase on site both on Saturday and Sunday.

Dinner:

Currently a "Meet the Mushers" dinner is planned at the Hayloft Pub. This event will be open to mushers and the public as well.

Hayloft Pub
Owners: Mark & Denise Hannon
Address: 410 County Route 39, Redfield, NY 13421
Phone: (315) 599-7669
E-mail Address: hayloftpub@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.tughillhayloft.com/

Directions from the race site to the Hayloft Pub are shown below in the "Directions" section.

Facilities:

Port-a-pots on site.

Question & Answers e-mail: Roy Smith, hounds@frontiernet.net

Race Marshall: Christina Gates

Trail Boss: Roy Smith

Race Timers: John Gates

Announcer: Heather Emanuel

Chute Judge: Nancy Aubrey

Race Registrar:

Nancy Aubrey
Address: 14 Gold Street, Norwich, NY 13815-1512
Phone: (607) 334-6889
E-mail Address: Nancy.Aubrey@pennsleddogclub.com
Kennel: Snow Storm Wolf Kennel

Deadline for mail in registration is Wednesday, March 3rd. A late fee of $10.00 will be charged for any entries received after that date. On site registration will be accepted on Saturday, March 6th until 8:00 AM. Closure of registration at this time will be strictly adhered to, no entries or class changes will be accepted after this time.

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.

Directions from the Event to the Hayloft Pub (Musher's Dinner):

If you have a GPS navigation system, enter the following coordinates for the Hayloft Pub: 43.495363N, 75.795085W

The Google Maps directions are available here: Google Map Directions.

I will post turn by turn directions here later today.

Hotel Listing:

Information about lodging closer to the event site coming soon. In the meantime, here is a list of hotels we use for Tug Hill events. These are about ½ hour - 45 minutes away.

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.