2009 Cache Valley K9 Challenge

Hotel Reservations :

The Motel 6 2002 S. Hwy 89/91 in Logan is our host hotel for the event. Call (435)787-2060 for reservations.

Download the Race Entry form here in PDF format. If you are unable to download this file, contact us at cvmushers@xmission.com with your address and we will mail you an entry form as soon as possible.

Cache Valley K9 Challenge Rules

Jan. 30 31 2009

6 dog 14 mile mid distance and 8 dog 24 mid distance race

3 mile and 1 mile sprints.

Race organizer Amy Eskelsen 435-232-6032 435-563-0645

Race Marshal Eric Gunnerson

Trail Boss Patrick Bently

Entry, Start Times, Mandatory Pre-Race Musher Meeting

6 – dog mid distance class of 14 miles per day entry fee $45.00

8 – dog mid distance class of 24 miles per day entry fee $65.00

sprints $35.00

Make Checks payable to Cache Valley Mushers.

Starting times will be pulled from a hat at the Mushers meeting 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29, 2009.

All entry fees must be paid by 7:300 p.m. Jan. 29,2009. No refunds given unless medical conditions apply.

Receipt of the entry fee will constitute the musher’s intent to enter the race and further acknowledges that the musher agrees to comply with each and every rule as stated.

Equipment

All Harnesses shall be padded around the neck and chest areas.

All dogs shall be harnessed in a single or a double file.

A sled must be drawn.

The sled must be equipped with an adequate brake, brush bow, and snow hook. It shall also include a sled bag capable of restraining a dog if necessary, covering a severely injured dog completely. Within the sled bag must be a knife, parka and appropriate gear for the weather, a trail map (given at the mushers meeting), booties for each dog either in the sled or worn.

No choke, prong or muzzles may be used on the dogs.

Dog bedding in dog boxes must be Certified.

Helmets are recommended for all racers.

Officiating

Race Marshal has final work on any issues whatever they may be.

Outside assistance

Dog Drivers must not be accompanied or paced by a snowmobile while negotiating the course.

Musher

The musher starting the race must be the musher through out the race. One musher per team. Musher must be 18 years unless accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Musher must attend musher meeting. Musher will be responsible for the conduct of their dogs, crew, and themselves when attending the meeting and race and parking area and on the trail.

Common sense and good sportsmanship shall prevail. Cruel and or inhumane treatment of any dogs or others by any musher will cause for disqualification to be deemed by race marshal and organizing committee. Use of any whips, batons, or ski poles is not permitted in this race.

Any activity deemed unacceptable by race marshal can result in disqualification.

Passing

The musher passing must call out “trail”. The overtaken team MUST give up the trail either by stopping or slowing down their team. When passing head-on team, the heading to the finish line has the right of way.

Lost Team

If the event it happens the team will not be disqualified if the musher can regain control of the team and have completed the entire trail.

Number for Identification

Some type of number must be worn on the sled for identification. #’s provided by race organization.

Dogs

6 dog class shall not have less than 4 dogs.

8 dog class shall not have less than 6 dogs.

Dogs will be marked the morning of the race so there is not switching of dogs.

Dogs must have some sort of identification, or micro chipped.

No dogs must be pushed beyond their limit.

Any inhumane treatment to any dog will result in disqualification.

No loose dogs are allowed on the trail or in parking areas.

Vet Check will be held (non-mandatory) for the teams after the mushers meeting. Vets are all volunteers. Race Marshal with advice of the vet may withdraw a dog for any reason deemed necessary.

The use of any injectable drugs/vitamins and or any drugs is prohibited. Nor oral or topical drugs that may suppress the signs of illness or injury, or that can enhance performance may be used on or in the dog. Drugs must not be present.

You must have paper work on each dog showing that all dogs entering the race have valid parvo, distemper, corona booster within the last 12 months. Rabies vaccinations must be current for current address.

Sportsmanship/Clean up

We want great sportsmanship from every musher handler in every circumstance. Also you are responsible to leave the parking areas as clean as they were when you pulled into them. This includes any garbage, food dropped, feces dropped, or straw dropped, at the Motel 6, Whittier Center, and Sinks parking lot.