A Riverbend Winter Event
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Join us on March 7th & 8th at Red Deer's River Bend Golf and Recreation Area, Central Alberta's premier Nordic Sports Centre. Enjoy the beautiful scenery the Red Deer river valley has to offer.
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Solstice Surge @ Riverbend is pleased to be partner with AAHDS to bring you this event. If you are an AAHDS member, please check your email for a 10% Discount Code!
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Want to become an AAHDS Member? Sign up here, and receive the 10% Discount Code or click the link to the left.
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Disciplines include:
- 1-dog Skijor
- 2-dog Skijor
- 2-dog Sled
- 4-dog Sled
- Kicksled
Mushers Meeting - 0930 - **MANDATORY both days**
First Musher Leaves Start Chute - 1000 - subject to minor changes, depending upon weather conditions
***Proposed 15 minutes between classes***
1 dog ski
15 min break
2 dog ski
15 min break
2 dog sled
15 min break
4 dog sled
15 min break
dev kicksled
+++ change to short developmental loop +++
dev kicksled
15 min break
dev ski
+++ remove fencing & signage from trailways +++
-Please be prepared to pick up after your dogs & ensure your area is COMPLETELY garbage free at the end of the day.
-If possible please park in the same spot each day to promote biosecurity for each household/kennel.
-Bring your own beverages, water, snacks etc
-Bring your own lawnchair, hammock, cot etc
-DO NOT forget your helmet; they are required in all classes
-Kicksleds require a drag-mat for competition
Group dinner at Cilantro & Chive Saturday evening!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Competitive - Skijor - 1 Dog Closed
The dog must be permanently attached to the participant’s belt via a bungee line whose distance from the participant's abdomen to the base of the dog's tail must be no more than 3 meters. However, the recommended distance is 2.75 meters. Skate skis are highly recommended and the preferred equipment for skijoring, however, classic cross country skis are permitted for use in AAHDS sanctioned skijoring events. Whether you are using skate skis or classic skis, your skis must NOT have metal edges. Please note, classic skis are not permitted for use in nationally sanctioned skijoring events, nor in most other regions in Canada. Participants should strive to improve their skills and equipment over time and should always review the rules to be employed prior to registering for any event that is not sanctioned by AAHDS or is outside of the Alberta Region. Helmets are MANDITORY for all skijor participants
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CA$66.49Feb 18 - Mar 7
Competitive - Skijor - 2 Dog Closed
The dog(s) must be permanently attached to the participant’s belt via a bungee line whose distance from the participant's abdomen to the base of the dog's tail must be no more than 3 meters. However, the recommended distance is 2.75 meters. Skate skis are highly recommended and the preferred equipment for skijoring, however, classic cross country skis are permitted for use in AAHDS sanctioned skijoring events. Whether you are using skate skis or classic skis, your skis must NOT have metal edges. Please note, classic skis are not permitted for use in nationally sanctioned skijoring events, nor in most other regions in Canada. Participants should strive to improve their skills and equipment over time and should always review the rules to be employed prior to registering for any event that is not sanctioned by AAHDS or is outside of the Alberta Region. Helmets are MANDITORY for all Skijor participants. When the team is made up of two dogs, the dogs must be connected by a neckline
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CA$66.49Feb 18 - Mar 7
Competitive - Sprint Sled - 2 dog Closed
This event may be completed with 1 or 2 dogs in harness. If competing with 2 dogs, the dogs must be connected by a neckline. At a minimum, the sled must be equipped with: - a brake system attached to the sled, and - a snow anchor connected to the center line. - a curved brushbow across the front of the sled. - a dog bag for safely transporting a dog, the dog must be fully inside the bag and covered. The runners of the sled must not have metal edges. A helmet is mandatory for all participants.
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CA$66.49Feb 18 - Mar 7
Competitive - Sprint Sled - 4 Dog Closed
This event may be completed with 3 or 4 dogs in harness. Dogs must be connected by a neckline (at the center line for the wheel dogs and connected together for the leaders). At a minimum, the sled must be equipped with: - a brake system attached to the sled, and - a snow anchor connected to the center line. - a curved brushbow across the front of the sled. - a dog bag for safely transporting a dog, the dog must be fully inside the bag and covered. The runners of the sled must not have metal edges. A helmet is mandatory for all participants.
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CA$66.49Feb 18 - Mar 7
Developmental Competitive - Kicksled -1 Dog Closed
If the team consists of a single dog, the participant must ensure that their dog is fit enough to cover the distance and, if necessary, help their dog further. The Event Organizer or Event Official may refuse the departure of a 1-dog team if they consider the trail unsuitable or too difficult. The dog(s) must be permanently attached to the kicksled by a bungee line. The distance between the front of the headset and the base of the tail of the dog is at most 2.45 meters when stretched without elongation. However, the recommended distance is 2.20 meters. The kicksled MUST be equipped with a brake system or a rubber mat attached to the kicksled. The runners of the kicksled must not have metal edges . A helmet is mandatory for the driver
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CA$66.49Feb 18 - Mar 7
Developmental Competitive - Kicksled -2 Dog Closed
**2 dogs MAXIMUM ONLY** The dog(s) must be permanently attached to the kicksled by a bungee line. The distance between the front of the headset and the base of the tail of the dog is at most 2.45 meters when stretched without elongation. However, the recommended distance is 2.20 meters. The kicksled MUST be equipped with a brake system or a rubber mat attached to the kicksled. The runners of the kicksled must not have metal edges . A helmet is mandatory for the driver When the team is made up of two dogs, the dogs must be connected by a neckline, unless an exemption has been granted.
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CA$66.49Feb 18 - Mar 7
Developmental Non-Competitive - 1-Dog Skijor - Short Course Closed
This shorter course is ideal for those just starting out, younger juniors, for those starting new dogs, for dogs recovering from injury or illness, and our beloved pups who may be slowing down with age. This 1.2km trail leaves in the opposite direction of the main trail, passes behind the cabins prior to looping back towards the start finish area. We are thrilled to offer this shorter distance class so everyone has an option to participate.
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CA$45.03Feb 18 - Mar 7
Developmental Non-Competitive - 2-Dog Skijor - Short Course Closed
This shorter course is ideal for those just starting out, younger juniors, for those starting new dogs, for dogs recovering from injury or illness, and our beloved pups who may be slowing down with age. This 1.2km trail leaves in the opposite direction of the main trail, passes behind the cabins prior to looping back towards the start finish area. We are thrilled to offer this shorter distance class so everyone has an option to participate.
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CA$45.03Feb 18 - Mar 7
Developmental Non-Competitive - Sprint Sled - 2-dog - Short Course Closed
This shorter course is ideal for those just starting out, younger juniors, for those starting new dogs, for dogs recovering from injury or illness, and our beloved pups who may be slowing down with age. This 1.2km trail leaves in the opposite direction of the main trail, passes behind the cabins prior to looping back towards the start finish area. We are thrilled to offer this shorter distance class so everyone has an option to participate.
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CA$45.03Feb 18 - Mar 7
Developmental Non-Competitive - 1-Dog Kicksled - Short Course Closed
This shorter course is ideal for those just starting out, younger juniors, for those starting new dogs, for dogs recovering from injury or illness, and our beloved pups who may be slowing down with age. This 1.2km trail leaves in the opposite direction of the main trail, passes behind the cabins prior to looping back towards the start finish area. We are thrilled to offer this shorter distance class so everyone has an option to participate.
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CA$45.03Feb 18 - Mar 7
Developmental Non-Competitive - 2-Dog Kicksled - Short Course Closed
**2 dogs MAXIMUM ONLY** This shorter course is ideal for those just starting out, younger juniors, for those starting new dogs, for dogs recovering from injury or illness, and our beloved pups who may be slowing down with age. This 1.2km trail leaves in the opposite direction of the main trail, passes behind the cabins prior to looping back towards the start finish area. We are thrilled to offer this shorter distance class so everyone has an option to participate.
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CA$45.03Feb 18 - Mar 7
One Day Registration Closed
Welcome! Please complete the registration details then email us at solsticekds@gmail.com with the discipline, distance and class you will compete in and the day you will join us.
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CA$34.29Feb 18 - Mar 7
JR. Musher Closed
Welcome, Jr Musher! Please complete the registration details then email us at solsticekds@gmail.com with the discipline you will compete in! Junior Mushers age 12-17 may choose Full Course or Short Course Junior Mushers under the age of 12 may run the short course. Trail support will be positioned for junior mushers if required in the form of a chase vehicle, or a parent may accompany the junior provided the stay BEHIND the participant.
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CA$34.29Feb 18 - Mar 7
Competitive Course Map
There will not be head on passing on this loop, but there will be an intersection where the trail crosses over itself.
There will be trail help & spotters on site to help and give instruction, but the team coming up the hill WILL yield to those coming down the hill and heading toward the chalet.
Because we are using this other portion of the trail system, the "gate" to head to the timing hut/clubhouse and finish line will be open, you need to straight on bye, as depicted below to get onto the loop at the driving range.
Non-Competitive Short Loop
Short loop will depart just east of the clubhouse and take part mostly on the driving range. There will be no intersecting trail or head on passing to worry about, but there is 1 small hill - YIPEE! There will be spotters there to help if required.
This loop is 1.4kms.
**NeckLine Exemption is available if you prefer, please choose that option in your registration; note - non-necklined teams will be seeded last in the run order**
Remember this is for FUN! We love our dogs & we love this sport!
Contact information
- Event contact
- Jenn Schielke
- Phone
- 4038602101
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