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.

Mush Up Results 2010 

Dash In the Dark results 2010

Grabine classic results 2010

Sled dog shield results2009

2009 Point Score Results

For Pre-2010 Race Results, click here.

2010 Entry Forms

Sled Dog Shield Entry Form

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 Race Rules Here

Further Information

Please contact the following sledding sub-committee members for any further information.

Murray McGregor	(02) 4571 1742
Ivan Douglas	(02) 9824 7759
Stewart Bain	(02) 4777 4997
David Turner	(02) 4889 4048
Mark Knowles	(02) 4572 3729