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SHCNSW hosts a variety of dog sledding events between May and September each year, at locations such as Belanglo State Forest, Wingello State Forst and Grabine Lakeside Resort. The premier event is The Sled Dog Shield held in July, and pointscore competition events are held throughout the season.
We start the season with "Mush Up", and conclude it with "Mush Down" and at all events, 1 and 2 dog classes pull 2-wheeled scooters, while 3 or more dogs pull various types of 3 and 4 wheeled rigs.
The club also runs a free Introduction to Sledding Day in April or May, just before Mush Up. Come along to this event to see what dog sledding is all about and give it a go with your own dog on the day!
Please check the calendar below for full details of the 2010 events.
Introduction to Sledding Manual
Download this introductory guide to the sport of dog sledding! Topics covered include:
- Equipment needed
- Calendar of events
- History of seld dog racing
- Mushing commands
- Getting started in mushing
- FAQ about sled dogs
- All about harnesses and towlines
- Mushing with pride: feeding, watering, housing
- Bloat - the mother of all emergencies
- Mushing equipment suppliers
Click here to download the
2010 Intro to Sledding Manual
Printed copies are available for purchase from the club for $5.
Email enquiries@shcnsw.org.au for more information.
2009 Point Score Results
For Pre-2011 Race Results, click here.
2012 Entry Forms (coming soon)
The Sled Dog Shield
Mush Down
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Race Rules Here
Calendar of Events for 2012
See above for entry forms for the events below.
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Event
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Venue
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Saturday
28th April 2012
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- plus -
new season Mush Up
(including Novice Musher class)
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Saturday
19th May 2012
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Dash in the dark
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Saturday & Sunday
23rd & 24th June 2012
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SHCNSW Classic
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Saturday & Sunday
14th & 15th July 2012
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Saturday & Sunday
28th & 29th July 2012
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New Event Distance race
for all classes
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1st September 2012
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Mushdown
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Wingello State Forest
(click for directions)
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Further Information
Please contact the following sledding sub-committee members for any further information.
| Trent Haymen |
0414 508 265 |
| Peter Rose |
0422 183126 |
| Robert Kite |
0403 963726 |
| David Turner |
(02) 4889 4048 |
| Chris Proctor |
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