Race Information

The Ohio Sled Dog Classic at Punderson State Park

The race has been cancelled




MANAGED BY THE SIBERIAN HUSKY CLUB OF GREATER CLEVELAND

This race will be a non-sanctioned event - $2000.00 Min. Purse

The Race will be held at Punderson State Park, Newbury, Ohio 30 miles East of Cleveland on State Route 87 in the heart of the Ohio Snow Belt.




Race Chairman: Joe Powell

marbol@cox.net 

440-888-9585

Race Marshall: Brian Gardner 

Chief Timer:  

Trail Manager: SHCGC Members 


Classes

4 & 6 Dog Open Classes  (4 & 6 miles)

4 & 6 All Register Siberian Classes (4 & 6 miles)

(The Registered Siberian Class constitutes a team composed of purebred Siberian Huskies as recognized by the AKC/CKC. Proof of breed must be available if  challenged) (Open class constitutes any breed of dog) Purse money will be divided by % of entries between the Open class & All Siberian Classes and will pay through 10th place. Trophies will be award to 1st - 3rd place in each class.

3 Dog Sportsman (3 Miles)

2 Dog Sportsman class (1.5 miles) is open to ALL dogs.

No prize money paid. Trophies only.


Jacket Awarded to First Place Driver of all Race Classes.



ENTRY FEES:  $6.00 per dog Open and Siberian; $5.00 per dog Sportsman. 

Entries close at 6:00 p.m. on Friday February 15th 2008.

Late entries will be taken until 8:30 a.m. Saturday at 1-1/2 times the regular entry fee (2 dog class excepted).


DRAWING:  9:00 P.M. Friday, February 15th 2008.

DRIVER’S MEETING:  9:00 A.M. Saturday, February 16th 2008

NO REFUNDS after numbers have been drawn, except in case of race cancellation due to lack of snow.


RACE Requirements:

VENTED Dog Bags, brake, snow hook required.  No whips or clackers!


NO PHONE ENTRIES ACCEPTED


Downloadable Forms:

Race Flyer

Musher’s Entry Form

Race Waiver


MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:  S.H.C.G.C.

Mail Entry Form, Waiver, and Checks TO:

Mary Groth, Race Sec

3485 Boston Mills Rd

Richfield, OH 44286

PH:  330.659.7330

Email: mgroth@alltel.net


Park Accommodations:  Punderson State Park offers a beautiful lodge (Manor House) for over night stays or many rustic cottages that can sleep 8-10 people.  Call the lodge for rates 440-564-9144 or 1-800-282-7275.  Camper hookups are also available.




TELEPHONE:  1-800-AT-A-PARK (282-27275) for rates, availability, and information.


ALTERNATE RACE DATES: Feb 16th and 17th, 2008.


ALL MUSHERS will receive a musher’s packet.


MUSHER'S Banquet: Saturday evening at Manor House contact Joann Macias for information:  (440) 243-3847


KID N MUTT Fun Run  SATURDAY ONLY! $2.00/child (100 YD DASH) Limited to the first 20 kids.