The Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club, Inc.

2002-2003 Schedule of Events

Updated 3/15/2003

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The following schedule of events for the 2002-2003 season was discussed at the 2002 Spring General meeting.   Items with the  tag indicate some or all classes are ISDRA sanctioned.  Items with the  tag indicate weight pulls that are IWPA sanctioned.  Unless otherwise noted, all non sanctioned races and weight pulls will use ISDRA rules.  A complete race packet will be available in late fall from Nancy Molburg, arctics@aol.com   Entry blanks and Competitor Information sheets can be found on the Club Forms page.

2002 PSDC Summer Camp Out
The 31st Annual Summer Camp-Out will be Aug 9-11 at the Deer Run Appalachian Campground. The campground is near the town of Mt. Holly Springs, PA, which is south of Carlisle, PA.  The featured speaker will be distance musher and sleddog trainer, Jamie Nelson, of Togo, MN.  Chuck Weiss will also give a presentation and slide show about his experiences as a sleddog tour operator.  John Gilkey of PA Urban Search & Rescue will give a demo with their dogs that are specially trained to find people in disaster areas.   Drag Races and a  Junior Musher Workshop will also be held.  Organizer is Carolyn Brandt, rcpms@aol.com.  Click here for schedule, more details and registration form. 

Directions
Deer Run Campground
111 Sheet Iron Roof Road
Gardners, PA
717-486-8168

From the PA Turnpike:Take exit 226 off the turnpike.  Pick up I-81 and go south to Exit 47 at Carlisle.   Take Route 34 South and follow about 4 miles through Mt. Holly Springs.  Pick up Route 94 South and follow 2 miles.  Turn left onto Sheet Iron Roof Road.  The campground is at the end of the road.

From I-81:
Take Exit 47 (Carlisle).  Go South on Route 34 and follow about 4 miles through Mt. Holly Springs.  Pick up Route 94 South and follow 2 miles.  Turn left onto Sheet Iron Roof Road.  The campground is at the end of the road.
From Route 15 (Folks coming from the South):
Take the York Springs Exit off Route 15.  Pick up Route 94 and follow about 6 miles north.  Turn right onto Sheet Iron Roof Road.  The campground is at the end of the road.    

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2002 PSDC Fall Meeting & Training Session
Click here for details.

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The 15th Annual Tow Hill Training Session
This training weekend will be held Nov 15-18 .  Rain/Snow/Excessive Heat dates is Nov 29.  We do not cancel for intermittent rain, only floods.  Reservations will be taken starting September 1, 2002.   Click here for more information. 

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Carpenter Park Challenge Fun Race

Drivers' Meeting @ 8 am
First Class to start @ 9 am

White Clay Creek State Park Web Site:  http://www.destateparks.com/wccsp/wccsp.htm

Directions
Walter S. Carpenter, Jr.  State Park
Newark, DE  19711

From the Northeast:
Take  I-95 South of Wilmington, Delaware.  Take Route 273 West to Newark.  You will go through downtown Newark.  Once you're on Main Street, look for signs for 896 North.  Make a right onto 896 North.  You'll go through town and into a residential / suburban area.  Approximately 1 mile north of Newark, you'll see a large sign on the right hand side for Walter S. Carpenter, Jr. State Park.   Make a right into the entrance.  Parking attendents will direct you.

From Lancaster or Northwest:
Take Route 30 East through Lancaster.  Pick up 896 South.  Proceed to the Delaware state line.  Once you cross the state line, be on the look out for signs for Walter S. Carpenter Jr. State Park.  You are very close when you come to Hopkins Road.  Take the first left after Hopkins Road into the main entrance for the state park.  Parking attendents will direct you.

From the South:
Take I-95 North.  Just before the Delaware state line, exit onto Route 279 North.  Take Route 279 to downtown Newark, Delaware.  Make a right onto Route 896 North.  You'll go through town and into a residential / suburban area.   Approximately 1 mile north of Newark, you'll see a large sign on the right hand side for Walter S. Carpenter, Jr. State Park.  Make a right into the entrance.   Parking attendents will direct you.

Accomodations

Comfort Inn (no pets) Routes 896 & I-95 Newark, DE 302-368-8715

Econo Lodge (pets allowed) Routes 279 & I-95 (Elkton Road) Elkton, MD 410-392-5010

Howard Johnsons (pets allowed) Routes 896 & I-95 Newark, DE 302-368-8521

Elkton Lodge (no pets) Routes 279 & I-95 (Elkton Road) Elkton, MD  410-398-9400

Knights Inn (pets allowed with charge per dog) Routes 279 & I-95 (Elkton Road) Elkton, MD  410-392-6680

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High Point Race
This race has been previously held by the NJSDC and will be held jointly between the PSDC and NJSDC this year on January 11 & 12.  Alternate date will be February 1 & 2.   The race is held at High Point State Park near Sussex, NJ.  The race will be ISDRA sanctioned.    The classes for this race will be 4, 6, 8, Ski Joring, 4 & 6 dog Sportsman, 3 dog Junior, and Pee Wee.    Drivers' meeting is at 8:30 am.  Race Organizer  - Kathy Murarik, murarik@optonline.net - 973-663-2164.  This information can also be found at www.njsdc.com

Directions

Race site is located four miles from Port Jervis, NJ.

From Route 84, Take Exit 1.  At the bottom of the ramp, turn left and follow Route 23 South.  You will go up a steep mountain.  Look for entrance to High Point State Park on right side of highway.   Follow signs to parking area. 

From South Jersey:
Take NJ Turnpike to Exit 10 (Route 287 Exit).  Take Route 287 North to Route 80 West to Exit 34B (Route 15 North, Jefferson, Sparta).   Continue on Route 15 North through Lafayette.  At Route 565, turn right.   (Ideal Farms on right.)  You will come to a light where Route 565 bears to the right.  DO NOT GO RIGHT.  You continue straight, the road changes to Route 639, go through the light and will pass Sussex Airport on your right.  At the next light, go left onto Route 23 North.   Go about 9 miles, past the High Point State Park Office on the left and the Cross Country Ski Center on the right.  Continue traveling down the mountain and look for entrance to Park on left.  Follow signs to race site.

Accommodations

Comfort Inn Greenville Turnpike & Route 23 Port Jervis, NY 1-845-856-6611 or 1-800-228-5150 Special rate of $59 per night for those attending race.  You MUST say that you are with the race when making your reservation.   4 miles from race site.

High Point Country Inn 1238 Route 23 North Colesville, NJ   1-973-702-1860 2 miles from race site.  Small motel, quaint, but more expensive than Comfort Inn.  Small breakfast included.  Pets allowed.  $90 per night.  This is a Bed & Breakfast.  Parking directly out from room.

Black Thorn Inn 431 Route 206 Montague, NJ   1-973-293-7241 11.5 miles from race site.  $55 per room.  Parking directly out from room.

 

Purse Breakdown

8 dog	6 dog	4 dog	Skijoring
$110	$105	$100	$45
$80	$75	$70	$40
$60	$55	$50	$35
$40	$40	$35	$30
XXX	XXX	$30	XXX
TOTALS
$290	$275	$285	$155

 

First place winner of each skijor class (1 dog, 2 dog, 3 dog) will receive $50 sponsored by Arctic Star Dog Sleds.

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Tug Hill Challenge & Weight Pull
This race and weight pull will be held on January 25 & 26 at Winona State Forest, Lorraine, NY.  The classes for this race will be 4, 6, 8, Pro Ski Joring, 4 & 6 dog Sportsman, Sportsman Skijoring, 2 dog Junior, and Pee Wee.  The IWPA Sanctioned Weight Pull will be a two day pull.  Purse yet to be determined.  Race Organizers- JoLynn Stressing, portraitsbyjolyn@aol.com, & Gerald Chamberlain ggc09@yahoo.com.  Race registrar - LuWanna Krause, LuWannaK@aol.com  Weight Pull Organizer -  Regina Caldwell, abenakimals@aol.com

Trail Description
Park Roads, wooded trails, and rolling hills in beautiful, snowy Winona State Forest.   Mostly looped trails for a minimum of head on passing.

Order of events & Distances
8 Dog Pro: 8 miles
6 Dog pro: 6 miles
*Pro Skijoring: 4 miles
4 Dog pro: 4 miles
6 dog sportsman: 5 miles
4 dog sportsman: 3 miles
*Sportsman Skijoring: 1.7 miles
2 dog Jr.: 1.7 miles
Pee Wee: 100 yd dash.

 * Skijorers Please Note:
Pro skijoring can consist of 1, 2, or 3 dog skijor team and will go 4.4 miles. Sportsman skijoring can consist of 1, 2 or 3 dog skijor team and will go 1.7 miles.

Tug Hill I Purse
 $1650 plus many fabulous prizes listed below*

Prizes include gift items donated by Mary Anne Posh & Purina in all sports classes 1st-4th, Jr. classes 1st-4th, and first place in all pro classes.  Entering the race will automatically enter you in our prize raffle.   Our fabulous list of prizes includes:

#1)  Chatmac Cheetah Dog sled donated by James Caloway, authorized dealer & repair center.
#2)  Ventilated Sled Bag w/snow hook holder donated by Doug McNeil of Chatmac Sleds
#3  Collection of three limited edition husky prints donated by Jo Lynn of Portraits by Jo Lynn
#4)  20lb tub of Annamaet Impact donated by Rob Downey of Annamaet Pet Foods
#5)  2.4k of Annamaet Glycocharge donated by Rob Downey of Annamaet Pet Foods and other prize items.
#6) 37.5lb Purina Pro Plan Dog Food donated by Mary Anne & Rich Posh
#7) 37.5lb Purina Pro Plan Dog Food donated by Mary Anne & Rich Posh
#8) 50lb Joy Dog food donated by Thomas' Feed Store in Adams, NY

Purse Breakdown
Place     8 dog class     6 dog class     4 dog class     Skijoring
1st              $165                 $90                    $80            *$50 ea. 1st 3dog, 2dog, & 1dog
2nd            $115                 $70                    $65              $35
3rd               $70                  $55                   $45              $27
4th               $27                  $35                   $35              $15
5th               $18                  $27                   $27              $12
6th               $10                  $18                   $18              $5
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Totals         $405                $295                 $270            $244
*Ski Jor class winner's purse donated by Arctic Star Dog Sleds

Tug Hill Challenge Fees
ISDRA Sanctioned Classes           PSDC Members             Associates & NonMembers
8 Dog Class                                       $32.00                                            $42.00
6 Dog Class                                       $32.00                                            $42.00
4 Dog Class                                       $32.00                                            $42.00
Ski joring Class                                $30.00                                            $40.00
2 Dog Junior                                      $15.00                                            $15.00

Non Sanctioned Classes                PSDC Members            Associates &Non Members
6 Dog Sportsman                             $20.00                                             $30.00
4 Dog Sportsman                             $20.00                                             $30.00
PeeWee Class                                   FREE                                               FREE

Note: All above include a $5 charge for trail grooming and a $5 bib deposit fee. The bib deposit fee will be returned at the end of the race.

Weight Pull Info
IWPA Sanctioned Weight Pull.  Two one-day pulls.  1st Dog $15; each additional dog $10.  Fees apply each day.  Novice pull on Saturday only.  
Saturday weigh-in at 9am, start time 11 am.
Sunday weigh-in at 8 am, start time 9:30 am.
Registration the day of the pull with Regina Caldwell.  No pre-entries.
Note:  Non PSDC members can join the day of the pull for a $12 PSDC membership fee.  Non IWPA members can either join the day of the pull for IWPA membership or pay a $5.00 /handler membership fee.

2003 Weight Pull Purse Info
1st:  $12
2nd:  $7
3rd:  $4

Officials:
Race Marshall - Mark Broughton
Trail Boss - Nancy Molburg
Trail help Coordinator - Gerald Chamberlain
Timers - Dennis Joyce, Len Haring, Diane James,
Dog Marker - James Caloway
Shoot Judge - Nick Hanno
Inspection Judge - Kyle Clark
Weight Pull - Regina Caldwell
Veterinarian on call- Kristen Anderson DVM 315-785-8000

Accommodations

Brenda's Motel County Route 48 Altmar, NY  www.brendasmotel.com 315-298-2268 1-888-298-5054 Clean modern rooms, 3 bedroom house, furnished, 2 baths, 2 winterized RV's 12'x35'  Mushers can train on snowmobile trails right out the door!	Double Eagle Lodge Route 13 Pulaski, NY  315-298-3326	Portly Angler Lodge Route 13 Pulaski, NY 315-298-4773	Red Wood Motel Route 13 Pulaski, NY  315-298-4717
Crossroads Inns & Cabins 4760 County Route 17 Redfield, NY  13437 315-599-4042 15 miles east of Pulaski	New Skinner Creek Cottages nightly and weekend rates 315-465-7031

 

Directions
The Winona State Forest is approximately 1 hour north of Syracuse, NY.  From I-81, Take Exit 39, Mannsville.  Go East at the Stop Sign.  Go straight through intersection at U.S. 11 on to County Route 90.  Follow County Route 90 signs.  Take the next right, next left, next right.  Race signs will be up Friday before the race at the intersections.

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Pack Forest Race & Weight Pull
This race will be held February 8 & 9 with no alternate date at the Pack Forest in Warrensburg, NY. The classes for this race will be:   ISDRA Sanctioned 4, 6, 8, and Unlimited, ISDRA Sanctioned Ski Jor, Sportsman, Junior, and Pee Wee.  Weight Pull is ISDRA Sanctioned.   Purse to be determined.  Organizers - Mike & Bev Donovan, 38 Bentley Road, Kingsbury, NY 12839.  Registrar - Mike Donavan, 38 Bentley Road, Kingsbury NY 12839.  E-mail mdon675183@aol.com  The weight pull organizer is Missy Kehler, PO Box 37, Port Clinton, PA 19549 or e-mail AlaskanDreamMals@aol.com

Directions
Take I-87 to exit 23.  Go left off the exit if coming from Albany.  Go right off the exit if coming from Canada.  Go north on Route 9 through village of Warrensburg.  Go past the intersection of Route 9 and Route 28.  The entrance to Pack Forest is on the left.

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Tug Hill Challenge II
This race will be held on Sunday, March 2 at Winona State Forest, Lorraine, NY.  This is a one day ISDRA sanctioned race.  The classes for this race will be 4, 6, Ski Joring, 4 & 6 dog Sportsman, and Junior.    Race Organizers- JoLynn Stressing, portraitsbyjolyn@aol.com, & Gerald Chamberlain, ggc09@yahoo.com.  

On Saturday, March 1, there will be an open training day with a barbecue lunch at 1 pm.  You must preorder the barbecue.  See below for more details.  

Saturday, March 1
Open training @ ccc camp
Chicken Barbecue 1pm (must preorder)
Help set up fencing and signs for the following day race

Barbecue: $8.50 Adult/$4 children under 12
Menu includes Outdoor barbecued chicken, mac salad, tossed salad, baked beans, scalloped potatoes, rolls &drinks.  
Must order thru Jo Lynn at 315-598-4152 or portraitsbyjolyn@aol.com by the Tuesday before March 1.

YOU MAY ENTER THE RACE ON SATURDAY AT THE BARBECUE!

Sunday March 2: 
1 day ISDRA race
Classes:  6 &4 &skijor PRO, 6 &4 &skijor sportsman, JRS

POSITIONS NEEDING TO BE FILLED: trail boss, Ast timer, snowmobile assistance!

ENTRY FEE= BRING A PRIZE AND PICK A PRIZE IN ORDER OF WINNING!

Registrar:  Darlys McDonough, rdmcdogs@aol.com

See information on Tug Hill Challenge above for directions and accommodations. 

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PSDC Spring Meeting
The PSDC Spring meeting & banquet will be held on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, 2003, at Genetti's Best Western in Hazleton, PA.  This is in the Poconos.  Guest speakers will be Martin Buser, 4 time Iditarod Winner, and Dr. Al Townsend, Iditarod Vet.  Also on the schedule are  PSDC General Membership Meeting, Silent Auction, and the Saturday Evening Awards Banquet.  More details and reservation forms will be in the March PSDC newsletter and posted on this site as soon as info is received. 

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