CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS CALENDAR
2016 – 2017
Event Date
Entries Close
November 5 & 6
November 26 & 27
December 3 & 4
January 14 & 15
March 4
Thruxton
New Forest
Wareham
Ringwood
Moors Valley
October 24
November 14
November 21
January 3
February 20
May 26-29 (TBC)
Fun Weekend
April (TBC)
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© BSA October 2016 iss1
Secretary
Welcome to New & Old Mushers of BSA 
As times change so do other thing’s and so we welcome that our rallies will allow “Open” dogs to
compete. To ensure that only suitable “Open” dogs take part, they will need to comply with BSA – “Fit
For Function” stipulations which are as follows:
FIT FOR FUNCTION
Sleddog Open Competition
All dogs must comply with the following to ensure basic Sleddog welfare needs are met. Should an
individual dog or a team come to the Start Line where an Official believes there is doubt, it will be
instructed to withdraw immediately without recourse.
1. Dogs must be in good physical condition, have previously trained in harness, and be of sound
temperament for the sport. AGGRESSION WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
2. Dogs must be a minimum of 18” (measured from the ground to top of shoulder).
3. Dogs must be a minimum of 12 months of age to compete.
4. Dogs must not be short-nosed, eg. Boxer, etc. Types.
5. Dogs must not have gaping eye rims, eg. Bloodhound etc. Type, not have excessive skin round the eyes,
eg. Chow, etc. Types, not have bulging eyes, eg. Pug, etc. Types.
6. Dogs must not be of giant breed size, eg. Newfoundland, etc. Types.
7. Dogs must wear appropriate harnesses and collars.
8. Drivers MUST attend the Mushers Meeting to be eligible to compete, their competition bib/s only being
distributed at this meeting.
***
Please note that anyone entering any of the BSA events, you are acknowledging that you accept BSA
policies and have read and agree to abide by BSA Competition Rules, and Stipulations within this
Brochure. Please make sure if you are entering a Night Rally that you have adequate lighting on the
rig, bike or scooter and also a head torch to be worn. (No glass lenses) Please don’t forget that at ALL
rallies all mushers must wear a helmet except canicross. All Mushers must have their own insurance
cover.
Please take the time to care for your dogs & equipment !! If we feel that dog care/welfare or
equipment is in unsatisfactory condition then we will refuse you to run and maybe future entries.
Also please make sure that the lines used correspond with the amount of dogs that you are running.
Eg – do NOT use a 6 dog line for a 4 dog team. We will also refuse you to run if you continue to turn
up after the musher meeting and rig scrutineer. When you have come through the finish... please
continue to your vehicle to water your dog/s do not stand waiting to see next competitor in or
chatting in general.
***
BSA Membership
Membership consists of the Event Organisers themselves. The Membership invites competitors to its
Events on a seasonal basis via their Schedules and the mushers are not required to hold membership
themselves, nor do they need to pay an enrolment fee.
Zara Wooliscroft & Chris Leyland
Matt & Clare Eames
***
***
Championship
All BSA Rally’s are in the Championship and Points will be awarded to competitors when finished,
Points are allocated for each day.
At The end of the Season the championship awards will be awarded at the fun weekend for the Overall
Champion & Reserve Champion.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
21
6th
18
7th
15
8th
12
9th
10
10th
Every team finishing after 10th will get 1 point
8
6
4
2
1
To be in the points for the Championship there has to be more than one team in the class that runs
that weekend.
***
Trophies will not be kept by the organisers after any event, so must be claimed by the winner on the
day or by someone on your behalf.
***
As some of the classes didn’t get much support we have decided to remove these classes so please
make sure you check that the class is on and enter the right one.
We will reinstate any class if we can get sufficient entries to put that class back on.
We have also combined the male & female canicross class as the girls whipped those boys
Last year, so it will be a unisex class.
We are also keeping for this season the Junior canicross, the minimum age of the child to take part is6 years old and must be capable of doing the millage in a reasonable time, they MUST be
accompanied by an ADULT unless the child is 12 and over around the trail.
NB = Nordic Breed – mainly for KC reg Siberian Huskies, BSA reg dog
F = Freight breeds – Malamutes, Greenland, CED, Samoyeds
= Open Dogs – Crossbreeds, none KC reg dogs
4-6 dogs
DR6NB
*
3-4 dogs
DR4NB
DR4
DR4F
2-3 dogs
DR3NB
1-2 dogs *
DR2NB
DR2
DR2F
DRJ2
DS2
1 dog
DRJ1
DB
DCM/W
DCJ
1 -2 dogs * All teams must be 2 dogs with the exception of freight dogs, Scooter & Juniors .
***
"SOUTH COAST SLEDDOGS" - presents the…
THRUXTON RALLY
Night & A Day CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th November 2016
An BSA Affiliated Event
Sponsorship
LOCATION:
Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit, Nr Andover, SP11 8PW
CLASSES:
DR6NB, DR4NB, DR3NB, DR2NB
DR4, DR2
DR4F, DR2F
DS2, DB, DCM/W
ENTRIES CLOSE:
Monday 24th October 2016 (1st class postmark)
DATE OF DRAW:
Monday 31st October 2016 (No class changes thereafter)
VENUE OPENS:
2.00pm on Sat - 7.00am on Sun
RIG INSPECTIONS:
From 3.00pm – 4.00pm, Bibs on rigs please.
MUSHER'S MEETING: From 4.15pm
COMPETITION START: Sat - Not Before 5.00pm, Sun - 9.00am.
ENTRIES & FEES TO:
“South Coast Sleddogs" Zara Wooliscroft & Chris Leyland
10 Hazlemere Drive
St Leonards
Ringwood
Hants
BH24 2NB
Tel: 01425 477243 / 07970 270299
Email: [email protected]
ENTRY FEES:
Cheques/Postal Orders made payable to-
"South Coast Sleddogs"
Thruxton Rally
Welcome everyone to the event and looking forward to seeing you all there. Due to the
time of the year we are putting on a night rally with a day rally so if temps get the better
of us we all get to run at least once 
Camping is available on site in the field, with a charge of £3.00 per vehicle. Space
yourselves out as plenty of room in the field and please fill in all dog digging holes,
please pick up all dog mess as no other dog event takes place here and we would like to
keep the venue. Sorry that we are not holding classes for Juniors or a Recreational class
at this event as we cannot shorten the course. Please remember no NEW mushers for the
night race.
TRAIL
Mainly grass, some hard packed soil, aggregate and hardcore.
Some downhill, some uphills, one 15yd steep uphill. Lots of
flat. We have this trail to ourselves with no public access.
MARSHALS
Marshalling by – YOU  we need you to tick the box on the
entry form for help with marshalling or the event won’t go
ahead!
CLASS ORDER
TO BE CONFIRMED
DR6NB, DR4, DR4NB, DR3NB
DR4F, DR2, DR2NB, DR2F
DB, DS2, DCM/W
FACILITIES
SatSun - The onsite Cafe will be open about 9am
Toilets on site.
3 - 0 miles
3 - 0 miles
3 - 0 miles
ACCOMMODATION:
www.travelodge.co.uk
www.premiertravelinn.com
DIRECTIONSThruxton Motor Racing Circuit is situated 5 miles west of Andover on
the A303.
Follow brown tourist signs to “Thruxton Circuit” NOT Thruxton
Village. Parking is in the large field to the left of the Circuit entrance
road.
"Hampshire Sled dog Racing" - presents the…
NEW FOREST
2 Day CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th November 2016
An BSA Affiliated Event
Sponsorship
LOCATION:
B3055 Standing Hat, Nr Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hants
(close to junction with A337) SO42 7ZB
CLASSES:
DR6NB, DR4NB, DR3NB, DR2NB,
DR4, DR2,
DR4F, DR2F,
DB, DS2, DCM/W,
DRJ2, DRJ1, DCJ, R
ENTRIES CLOSE:
Monday 14th November 2016 (1st class postmark)
DATE OF DRAW:
Monday 21st November 2016 (No class changes thereafter)
VENUE OPENS:
7.00am on Sat/Sun
RIG INSPECTIONS:
From 7.30am- 8.30am, Bibs on rigs please.
MUSHER'S MEETING: From 8.00am, Junior Musher's Meeting follows on.
COMPETITION START: 9.00am
ENTRIES & FEES TO: Hampshire Sled Dog Racing – Matt Eames
8 Foxcott Grove
Havant
Hants
PO9 5BX
Tel: Mob: 07925 090 263
Email: [email protected]
ENTRY FEES:
Cheques/Postal Orders made payable to-
"Hampshire Sled Dog Racing"
New Forest
This is a 2 day event & Please note that teams Do Not have priority over grazing
livestock (pigs, cattle & ponies) horse riders or walkers, and that this venue has been
secured only on the condition that no attention is drawn to members of the public via the
media. There is No overnight Camping at this venue of the Forest.
Would like to say a huge Thank you to Royal Canin for the sponsorship at this event.
If anyone would like to volunteer to help with any of Snubbing, Timings, etc. A spare an
hour or two in any way, please indicate with entry form. Timing is not as daunting as it
sounds and you will always be with someone who knows what they are doing  plus you
get to keep dry 
Have a Safe and Pleasant Journey
… Matt & Clare
TRAIL
FC drained gravel. The start and finish are flat and are close
together. Both trails windy & fast, the 3.4 has a gradual gentle
up & downhill (20ft) at halfway, the 2.0m trail is virtually flat.
Dog boots at your discretion.
NOTE- The Junior class is 2 miles, parents should ensure that
children & dogs should be fully capable of completing it.
MARSHALS
Marshalling by - Spearhead Support Unit
CLASS ORDER TO
BE CONFIRMED
DR6NB, DR4NB, DR4, DR3NB, DR4F,
DR2, DR2NB, DR2F, DB, DS2, DCM/W
DRJ2, DRJ1, DCJ, R
FACILITIES
On site catering unit – New Forest Catering
Mobile Toilets on site -
3.4 miles
3.4 miles
2.0 miles
ACCOMMODATION:
www.travelodge.co.uk
http://newforest-online.co.uk/default.asp
www.premiertravelinn.com
New Forest Tourist Information Centre, Lyndurst. Tel: 023 8028 2269
DIRECTIONS
From the North, East & West: M27 J1/A31, towards Cadnam (Lyndurst). At Cadnam roundabout turn
right to A337 Lyndhurst. Follow one-way system in Lyndhurst, staying on A337 towards Brockenhurst.
At Approx 2.7m turn left onto B3055 towards Beaulieu. ***
From The South: A337 from Brockenhurst. At approx half a mile turn right onto B3055 towards
Beaulieu. ***
*** At 0.2m bear left onto long straight gravel track and through the barrier gate. 15mph. Please close
this gate behind you to afford us privacy car parking. Please park on the left hand side as part of our
permit, it is ESSENTIAL that you allow through access at all times. BSA road signs will be posted.
(closest post code to venue – SO42 7ZB)
"SOUTH COAST SLEDDOGS" - presents the…
WAREHAM FOREST
2 Day CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th December 2016
An BSA Affiliated Event
Sponsorship
LOCATION:
Sugar Hill, Wareham, Dorset BH20 7NZ
CLASSES:
DR6NB, DR4NB, DR3NB, DR2NB,
DR4, DR2,
DR4F, DR2F,
DB, DS2, DCM/W,
DRJ2, DRJ1, DCJ, R
ENTRIES CLOSE:
Monday 21st November 2016 (1st class postmark)
DATE OF DRAW:
Monday 28th November 2016 (No class changes thereafter)
VENUE OPENS:
7.00am on Sat/Sun
RIG INSPECTIONS:
From 7.30am - 8.30am, Bibs on rigs please.
MUSHER'S MEETING: From 8.00am, Junior Musher's Meeting follows on.
COMPETITION START: 9.00am
ENTRIES & FEES TO:
“South Coast Sleddogs" Zara Wooliscroft & Chris Leyland
10 Hazlemere Drive,
St Leonards,
Ringwood,
Hants BH24 2NB
Tel: 01425 477243 / 07970 270299
Email: [email protected]
ENTRY FEES:
Cheques/Postal Orders made payable to-
"South Coast Sleddogs"
Wareham Forest
Welcome and looking forward to the New Year, we are holding a 2-day event. The trails
are lovely if you’ve not been you are missing out! (lol) If anyone would like to volunteer
to help with any of Snubbing, Timings, etc. A spare an hour or two in any way, please
indicate with entry form. Timing is not as daunting as it sounds and you will always be
with someone who knows what they are doing  plus you get to keep dry 
Would like to say a huge Thank you to Royal Canin for the sponsorship at this event.
Have a Safe and Pleasant Journey and Happy New Year to you ALL... Zara & Chris
TRAIL
Hard packed forestry trails with grass, peat and sand sections,
with a nice selection of turns. Yes we have a few hills but what
goes up has to come back down  some say it’s a hard trail.
Dog boots at your discretion.
MARSHALS
Marshalling by - Raynet
CLASS ORDER &
DISTANCES
DR6NB, DR4NB, DR4, DR3NB, DR4F,
DR2, DR2NB, DR2F, DB, DS2, DCM/W
DRJ2, DRJ1, DCJ, R
FACILITIES
On site catering unit - New Forest Catering
Mobile Toilets on site –
3 - 4 miles
3 - 4 miles
2 - 0 miles
ACCOMMODATION:
www.travelodge.co.uk
www.premiertravelinn.com
www.theoldgranarybandb.co.uk
www.luckfordleisure.co.uk
www.birchwoodtouristpark.co.uk/
www.warehamforest.co.uk
www.rowlandswait.co.uk
www.spurwing.info
DIRECTIONSFrom the West - A35 past Dorchester to Bere Regis***
From the North - A350 past Blandford Forum on A31 to Bere Regis***
From the East - A31 past Wimborne Minster to Bere Regis***
*** At the first Bere Regis roundabout (where the A31 & A35 meet) take/stay
on A35 to immediate second Bere Regis roundabout. Turn left, staying on
A35 (Poole & Bournemouth) for approx 1 mile. Be alert to take next right,
signed Wareham. "BSA" road signs will be posted from Wareham turnoff.
"Hampshire Sled dog Racing" - presents the…
RINGWOOD FOREST
2 Day CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th January 2017
An BSA Affiliated Event
Sponsorship
LOCATION:
Ringwood Forest North, Nr Ringwood, Hants BH24 3QE
CLASSES:
DR6NB, DR4NB, DR3NB, DR2NB,
DR4, DR2,
DR4F, DR2F,
DB, DS2, DCM/W,
DRJ2, DRJ1, DCJ, R
ENTRIES CLOSE:
Tuesday 3rd January 2017 (1st class postmark)
DATE OF DRAW:
Monday 9th January 2017 (No class changes thereafter)
VENUE OPENS:
7.00am on Sat/Sun
RIG INSPECTIONS:
From 7.30am - 8.30am, Bibs on rigs please.
MUSHER'S MEETING: From 8.00am, Junior Musher's Meeting follows on.
COMPETITION START: 9.00am
ENTRIES & FEES TO:
Hampshire Sled Dog Racing – Matt Eames
8 Foxcott Grove
Havant
Hants
PO9 5BX
Tel: Mob: 07925 090 263
Email: [email protected]
ENTRY FEES:
Cheques/Postal Orders made payable to-
"Hampshire Sled Dog Racing"
Ringwood Forest
Unfortunately The Forest Commission DO NOT allow anyone to stay/camp in the forest
or to park up on the private road into the venue, as there are various houses/homes along
there, so please keep noise and speed to a minimum. If anyone would like to volunteer to
help with any of Snubbing, Timings, etc. A spare an hour or two in any way, please
indicate with entry form. Timing is not as daunting as it sounds and you will always be
with someone who knows what they are doing  plus you get to keep dry 
Would like to say a huge Thank you to Royal Canin for the sponsorship at this event.
Have a Safe and Pleasant Journey ... Matt & Clare
TRAIL
Hard packed forestry trails with some grass and sand sections,
with a selection of turns. Yes we have a few hills but what goes
down has to come back up lol  Dog boots at your discretion.
MARSHALS
Marshalling by - Raynet
CLASS ORDER &
DISTANCES
DR6NB, DR4NB, DR4, DR3NB, DR4F,
DR2, DR2NB, DR2F, DB, DS2, DCM/W
DRJ2, DR1, DCJ, R
FACILITIES
On site catering unit - New Forest Catering
Mobile Toilets on site –
ACCOMMODATION:
www.travelodge.co.uk
www.premiertravelinn.com
DIRECTIONSA31 dual carriageway, just west of Ringwood.
Take B3081 to Verwood.
At 0.8 mile, turn right towards Alderholt.
At 2.1 miles, turn left onto gravel track.
0.8 mile, park on the left of the track allowing through access.
"BSA" road signs will be posted from B3081.
The post code is the closest to the venue.
3 - 4 miles
3 - 4 miles
2 - 0 miles
"SOUTH COAST SLEDDOGS" - presents the…
MOORS VALLEY
1 NIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday 4th March 2017
An BSA Affiliated Event
Sponsorship
LOCATION:
Moors Valley Country Park, Ashley Heath,
Dorset. BH24 2ET
CLASSES:
DR6NB, DR4NB, DR3NB, DR2NB,
DR4, DR2,
DR4F, DR2F,
DB, DS2, DCM/W,
ENTRIES CLOSE:
Monday 20th February 2017 (1st class postmark)
DATE OF DRAW:
Monday 27th February 2017 (No class changes thereafter)
VENUE OPENS:
2.30pm on Sat NOT before
RIG INSPECTIONS:
From 3.30pm - Bibs on rigs please.
MUSHER'S MEETING: From 4.30pm in the ‘Visitors’ Centre next to car park.
COMPETITION START: 5.30pm or when darkness falls
ENTRIES & FEES TO:
“South Coast Sleddogs" Zara Wooliscroft & Chris Leyland
10 Hazlemere Drive,
St Leonards,
Ringwood,
Hants BH24 2NB
Tel: 01425 477243 / 07970 270299
Email: [email protected]
ENTRY FEES:
Cheques/Postal Orders made payable to-
"South Coast Sleddogs"
Moors Valley By Night
Welcome, this is a one NIGHT stage rally so no NEW mushers and we are limited to
entries due to vacating the venue so get your entries in early. Sorry for no classes for
Juniors or an R class. It is absolutely essential that you clear up after your dogs and
yourselves at this venue and take it back home, as we will be based in a children’s play
area. This trail is lovely and this is the only time used for Sleddogs so let’s keep it  If
anyone would like to volunteer to help with any of Snubbing, Timings, etc. A spare an
hour or two in any way, please indicate with entry form. Timing is not as daunting as it
sounds and you will always be with someone who knows what they are doing  plus you
get to keep dry 
Would like to say a huge Thank you to Royal Canin for the sponsorship at this event.
Have a Safe and Pleasant Journey... Zara & Chris
TRAIL
Hard packed forestry trails with grass, peat and sand sections,
with a nice selection of turns. All turns will be well signed, for
reading in the dark but you must have lights & head torch. Dog
boots at your discretion.
MARSHALS
Marshalling by - Spearhead Support Unit
CLASS ORDER
TO BE CONFIRMED
DR6NB, DR4, DR4NB, DR3NB, DR4F
DR2, DR2NB, DR2F
DB, DS2, DCM/W
FACILITIES
On site Restaurant open till late in the Visitors centre
Please order food before running.
Toilets on site –
3.3 miles
3.3 miles
3.3 miles
ACCOMMODATION:
www.travelodge.co.uk
http://newforest-online.co.uk/default.asp
www.premiertravelinn.com
New Forest Tourist Information Centre, Lyndurst. Tel: 023 8028 2269
DIRECTIONSA31 west of Ringwood. Leave A31 dual carriageway at A338 Bournemouth (Ashley
Heath/Three Legged Cross/Horton) Exit to immediate roundabout above the dual carriageway.
(Do not go to Bournemouth) Follow road for 1.5 miles passing shops on the left and continue
on. Turn right into Moors Valley Country Park, follow the road to the right and Not the golf
course. Pick up the one way system to the car park we do have allocated free parking so please
observed the BSA car park signs.
Please Note .. that the car park surface is gravel and does not lend itself to staking out dogs.
Ps if you happen to miss the turning off A31 stay on A31 and take a right turn at roundabout by
Little Chef into Woolsbridge road, go to end and turn left onto the Horton road passing the
shops on the left and continue with above.
BSA COMPETITION RULES
Definitions
EVENT:
RACE:
HEAT:
RACE AREA:
A meeting of contestants for the purpose of competing, which may involve several classes.
A competition in a specified class and may be comprised of one or more heats.
A completion of the race trail once.
All designated parking areas, spectator areas, start/finish chutes, officiating areas and the trail
areas.
DRIVER:
A person who drives a dog team entered in a race, including canicross.
RIG/SLED:
An unmotorised vehicle that a team tows.
SCOOTER:
An unmotorised vehicle that a team tows.
BIKE:
An unmotorised vehicle that a team tows, with assisted pedal power from the driver.
COMMITTEE:
Persons elected for the purpose of hearings.
AFFILIATE/ASSOCIATE:
Host society whose organisers declare BSA Membership.
I. ENTRY RULES
a)
ELIGIBILITY
1.
Entries
1.1
1.2
2.
Drivers
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
3.
Dogs
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
4.
An entry for a race shall be submitted prior to the start of the race, subject to entry deadlines as determined
by BSA or Affiliate/Associate.
BSA or Affiliate/Associate may reject any entry for just cause.
Drivers must be 16 years of age or over on the first day of the Event excepting special classes where limits
will be defined.
The driver starting a team in the first heat of a race shall drive that team throughout the race.
A change in driver can only be made as the result of illness or injury to the authorised entrant and must
have the approval of the Event Organisers.
Any driver disqualified in any heat of, or at any point in, the race is not eligible to compete in the
remainder of the race.
Drivers entering an Affiliate/Associate event requiring that society's membership are deemed to abide by
such membership rules.
Driver cannot enter a night rally if it will be their first event with BSA.
The maximum number of dogs for the Drivers first event with BSA is 2.
The Event Organisers may disallow entry of any team or dog for just cause.
Any team or dog coming to the starting line which, in the opinion of the Event Organisers, is unfit or
incapable of safely completing the trail, shall be disqualified.
Any team or dog not starting the first heat of a race shall not be eligible to compete in the remainder of the
race.
Any team or dog disqualified in any heat of, or at any point in, the race is not eligible to compete in the
remainder of the race.
Dogs participating in a race must be at least 12 months of age. If we have doubt of age of dog you must
produce valid documents to vouch.
If you drop a dog on day 1 you cannot add in different dog on day 2. Nor can you add a dog into the team
on second day if it didn’t run on the first day in that team.
If you happen to have a injured dog out on the trail and you can put that dog in the rig bag and safely bring
it through the finish line, that is ok, but you cannot leave a dog tied to a tree or leave it with a marshal, you
will be disqualified. The marshals are there for radio assistance and will get help to you as quickly as
possible, you will be disqualified if you have outside help. (please take into account which is more
important dogs health or points!!)
Size of Teams
Class descriptions:
Suffix meaning- no suffix = Open Class / NB = Registered Nordic Breed / F = Freight
Eg- DR6, DR6NB, DR6F.
DR8 - dryland rig 8 dogs (min 5) ( The class Maximum of dogs running is the class title eg. DR3 = Max 3 Min 2)
DR6 - dryland rig 6 dogs (min 4)
DR4 - dryland rig 4 dogs (min 3)
DR3 - dryland rig 3 dogs (min 2)
DR2 - dryland rig 2 dogs (min 2) (1 dog freight only)
DRJ2 - dryland rig 2 dogs (Juniors aged 10 – 15)
J2 Class is a timed competition with Competition Rules as per adult classes (no assistance). J2 entrants
must have competed in at least one previous event – (DRJ1)
DRJ1 - dryland rig 1 dog (Juniors aged 8 – 15 untimed)
J1 Class is untimed with sensible adult assistance permitted throughout, observing Competition Rules, and
from a timed interval start.
DS1 - Scooter 1 dog
DS2 - Scooter 2 dogs - (min 1)
DB - Bikejor 1 dog
DCM - Canicross men 1 dog
DCW - Canicross women 1 dog
DCM/W – Canicross unisex 1 dog
DCJ – Canicross junior aged (6 – 15) 1 dog
R Class - 2-4 dogs, 1 dog freight permitted (recreational and untimed) between 1 and 2 miles. (enter on the day)
4.1
4.2
5.
Disease
5.1
5.2
5.3
After the first heat and each ensuing heat, a driver may voluntarily reduce the size of the team, subject to
class minimums. You cannot add into the team a different dog on day 2 that didn’t run with that team on
day 1.
The Event Organisers may reduce the size of any team that they determine is too large for the designated
driver.
No dog or equipment shall be brought from a kennel where distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus,
Kennel cough or other contagious disease exists.
Should an Event Veterinarian diagnose any dog present in the race area to have a contagious disease, that
team shall be disqualified and shall immediately leave the race area.
Every dog participating in a race should be protected against disease.
6.
Identification
In a race of more than one heat, each dog may be marked for identification prior to the start of the first heat
of the race.
b)
MEDICATION ADMINISTERED TO DOGS
7.
Prohibited Drugs
7.1
If a dog is suspected of being under the influence of any prohibited medication, the Event Organisers reserve
the right to have the dog examined and tested by qualified personnel and, if positive, the driver, owner and
team will suffer automatic disqualification, plus any further penalty deemed appropriate.
7.2
Prohibited drugs are: analgesics - prescriptive and non-prescripted; anti-inflammatory drugs - including but
not limited to:
steroids, anti-prostaglandins, salicylates, non-steroids; central nervous system stimulants; cough suppressants;
sedatives/anaesthetics; diuretics; anabolic steroids; muscle relaxants; injectable anti-colenergics; and antihistamines.
7.3
If an owner or driver refuses to allow a sample to be collected in his presence from a dog, that team shall
be disqualified from the Event and any further penalty served as deemed appropriate.
c)
EQUIPMENT
8.
Inspection
8.1
All drivers and rigs/sleds/bikes/scooters shall be available for inspection by the appointed scrutineer at the time
set by the Event Organisers. Drivers and rigs/sleds/bikes/scooters may be required for further inspection after
each heat or race, at the request of the Event Organisers.
8.2
The appointed scrutineer will base the inspection on safety and equipment integrity. In the event of
dispute, the Event Organisers' decision is final.
8.3
Each driver should ensure the safety and fit of harness and collar prior to the Event. These may be subject
to scrutiny during the pre-heat check.
9.
Rigs
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
Must not be fitted with any device to assist propulsion.
Must have three or four wheels and be free standing.
Must have an adequate braking system. Rear wheels must lock and remain locked when brakes are applied
by driver, standing in the normal driving position and with motive power provided by either pushing or
pulling of the rig by the scrutineer and/or assistants.
Must be equipped with a manual steering mechanism capable of operation by the driver from the normal driving
position.
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
10. Sleds
10.1
10.2
11. Bikes
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
12. Scooter
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
12.7
13. Drivers
13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4
13.5
Must not exceed 60" in overall width.
May be fitted with a brushbow capable of withstanding collision forces.
Tugline must be attached to rig in such fashion as not to invite interference with rotating parts.
Must be equipped with a snubline.
A sled must be capable of adequately carrying a driver and a dog.
A sled must be equipped with an adequate brake, brushbow, snowhook and snubline.
Must have 2 wheels
Must not be fitted with any device to assist propulsion, other than the pedals.
Must have an adequate braking system. Rear wheels must lock and remain locked when brakes are applied
by driver, and pulling of the bike by the scrutineer and/or assistants.
Tugline must be attached to bike in such fashion as not to invite interference with rotating parts.
Must be fitted with a bike jor arm suitable for the tugline to go through.
Must have 2 wheels
Must not be fitted with any device to assist propulsion.
Must have an adequate braking system. Rear wheels must lock and remain locked when brakes are applied
by driver, and pulling of the scooter by the scrutineer and/or assistants.
Must have a platform suitable for an adult to stand on.
Shall have two wheels only with a minimum wheel diameter of 41cm (16 inches)
Tugline must be attached to scooter in such fashion as not to invite interference with rotating parts.
Must be fitted with a scooter arm suitable for the tugline to go through.
Spiked or metal studded footwear is prohibited.
Helmets MUST be worn on drivers head and must have useable chin strap. (canicrosses exempt)
Protective event clothing, equipment and food may be deemed necessary in severe weather.
Drivers for canicross must wear suitable belt to attach the dog too.
Drivers must wear their competitor number on their person and must be visibly seen by all out on the trail,
especially at the finish, so please stand up .. (no bib number on after leaving the start shoot =
disqualification)
14. Lines, Dog Bags and Boots
14.1
All dogs shall be harnessed in single or double file. No Fan Hitch allowed.
14.2
All dogs shall be fastened to the tugline by a neckline and tailline with the exception of the leaders who shall be
harnessed in the team by a tailline and run with a neckline (Unless in single lead.)
14.3
All lines and hooks should be free of excess wear and may be subject to scrutiny during the pre-heat check.
14.4
Shock absorbers, when utilised, must be fitted with an adequate safety line.
14.5
A dog bag, capable of safely restraining a struggling dog and if necessary covering an injured dog, it is
NOT required for any of the classes but will be down to the driver if they feel that they need to use it.
14.6
Dog boots may be worn.
14.7
Neck lines should be no longer than – 14 inches
15. Other Equipment
15.1
Muzzles are prohibited.
15.2
Collars that can be hooked as full chokes shall be prohibited.
15.3
Whips are forbidden.
15.4
A racing number for each driver shall be provided by BSA or Affiliate/Associate. The driver shall display
this number on His/her person throughout the race. (no bib number on after leaving the start shoot =
disqualification)
II. START - FINISH RULES
16) DRAWING
16.1
The starting positions for the first heat of a race shall be determined by a drawing held prior to the race by
the Event Organisers.
16.2
The order of drawing shall not be changed, either by addition or substitution.
16.3
The drawing may, at the option of the Event Organisers, be modified to accommodate rig/sled loans.
17) STARTING
17.1
17.2
The first day's starting positions shall be determined by the draw with Number 1 starting first, Number 2
starting second, etc.
The second day's starting positions shall be determined by the first day's times, with the fastest teams
starting first, the second fastest teams starting second, etc.
18) STARTING POINT AND TIME
18.1
The front wheel of the rig/scooter/bike shall determine the starting point of the team.
18.2
The brushbow of the sled shall determine the starting point of the team.
18.3
The waist of a canicrosser shall determine the starting point of the team.
18.4
Trail time for all teams shall begin at the originally scheduled time of departure.
18.5
A team that fails to be in the starting position at its scheduled starting time shall be declared a late starting
team.
18.6
A late-starting team shall not be allowed to start until after the last team entered in its class has started, and
after the prescribed starting interval.
18.7
A late-starting team shall not interfere with any other team getting ready on the start line, if this happens
the late team will be disqualified.
18.8
If more than one team is declared late, those teams shall start in their originally scheduled starting order.
18.9
If a team is late to the starting line for its second scheduled time of departure for any one heat, that team
shall be disqualified.
18.10
A team not clearing the starting position within 30 seconds of it's scheduled starting time must retire and
await instructions from Event Organisers.
18.11
A team not clearing the starting chute (minimum 100 ft.) within 90 seconds of its scheduled starting time
will be disqualified.
19) FINISH
19.1
19.2
19.3
19.4
19.5
19.6
19.7
A team shall have finished the heat when the front wheel of the rig/scooter/bike crosses the finish line.
If a sled is being used the brushbow of the sled shall be the finishing point when it crosses the finish line.
The waist of a canicrosser shall determine the finishing point when the driver crosses the finish line.
If a loose team crosses the finish line ahead of its driver, that team shall have finished when the driver
reaches the finish line.
The driver must finish with the same amount of dogs, No dropped dogs, No added dogs next day.
No driver/Helper/Spectator to loiter in the finish area.
Driver must clear the finish shoot as soon as possible, (no checking time or waiting to see how close the
other team is)
III. TRAIL RULES
20) FOLLOWING THE TRAIL
20.1
A team and driver shall run the full course as established by the Event Organisers.
20.2
If a team leaves the trail, the driver shall return the team to the point at which they left the trail.
20.3
The trail shall be followed as marked:
20.4
"Right turn" shall be indicated by a red marker on the right side of the trail, before turn.
20.5
"Left turn" shall be indicated by a red marker on the left side of the trail, before turn.
20.6
"Straight ahead" shall be indicated by blue markers.
20.7
"Caution" shall be indicated by a yellow marker, before hazard.
20.8
The end of the "Starting Chute" shall be indicated by markers on both sides of the trail.
20.9
A marker shall be placed within one-half mile of the finish line to indicate the "No Right of Way" zone.
21) DRIVING A TEAM
21.1.
Any driver accepting a ride during the race on any vehicle other than what the driver started with shall be
disqualified.
21.2
A driver shall not interfere with a competing team.
21.3
Carrying a passenger at any time during the race shall be prohibited unless:
21.4
Called for in the conditions of the race.
21.5
Giving a ride to a driver in an emergency situation.
22) ASSISTANCE ON THE TRAIL
22.1
All teams may receive similar assistance of any type from officials stationed at designated points along the
trail as authorised by the Event Organisers.
22.2
Handler or spectator assistance shall be limited to holding the rig/sled/bike/scooter except in the case of a
loose team, or a team so unmanageable as to create a clear and present danger to themselves, other teams or
persons.
22.3
If a driver is present in a non-emergency situation, help is limited to holding the rig/sled/bike/scooter
22.4
If the driver is not present, the team may be stopped and held until the driver or a race official claims the
team.
22.5
No one shall assist a team by willfully pacing it other than the team driver, who must maintain constant control
of his team.
23) LOOSE TEAMS AND DOGS
23.1
A loose team or dog shall not delay or interfere with another team.
23.2
A loose team or dog may resume the trail without penalty provided the team/dog has completed the entire
trail and the driver has received only authorised outside assistance.
23.3
Authorised outside assistance is limited to holding a loose team or dog, once it has been stopped.
23.4
Any person(s) may (and is encouraged to) stop and hold a loose team or dog.
24) RIGHT OF WAY
24.1
In the "No Right of Way" (NO ROW) zone, no team shall have the right of way over a finishing team.
25) PASSING
25.1
When one team intends to pass another, the passing team driver must request the right of way by hailing
(commonly "TRAIL") when the lead dog(s) come(s) within 50 ft. of the driver in front.
25.2
The overtaking must be done in a safe place and not on a corner or where the trail is only wide enough for
one rig or sled.
25.3
The overtaken team shall make way for the passing team by moving to one side of the trail (prefer to the
left) and by slowing or, in the event of interference, stopping if requested by the overtaking team driver.
25.4
Once a team has been passed, that team shall not repass until:
25.5
No less than one minute or one-half mile.
25.6
Or lesser intervals whenever both drivers are in agreement.
25.7
If the passing team becomes tangled as a result of the pass, that team's driver may require the overtaken
team driver to stop for no longer than one-half minute.
25.8
A driver coming upon two or more teams stopped together may pass all such teams. The stopped drivers
shall make every effort to clear the trail for the moving team(s).
25.9
Teams following each other shall maintain an interval of not less than one team length, except when
passing or in the "No Right of Way" zone.
25.10
Once a team has passed you, if you stay behind that team please refrain from shouting out commands.
25.11
If the above on passing is not aheard too and evidence from marshals or video comes to light,
disqualification may happen.
IV. CONDUCT
26) RESPONSIBILITY AND SPORTSMANSHIP
26.1
All drivers shall be responsible for the conduct of their dogs, their helpers and themselves whenever in the
race area.
26.2
Common sense and good sportsmanship shall prevail. If the Event Organisers determine that driver,
handlers or team conduct at any time in the race area is detrimental to the sport/race, that team shall be
disqualified.
27) ABUSE OF DOGS
27.1.
Abuse of dogs, with or without an implement, shall be prohibited, except when required to break up a dog
fight.
V. RULES VIOLATION
28) REPORTS BY RACE OFFICIALS
28.1
Race officials shall report overt rule violations to the Event Organisers verbally, in person or by radio,
immediately, or directly following, the heat in which the violation occurred.
28.2
The Event Organisers shall act, at their discretion, on any overt violations witnessed and reported by race
officials.
29) REPORTS BY RACE CONTESTANTS
29.1
Drivers wishing to report an alleged violation of the Rules by another contestant shall notify the Event
Organisers immediately following the heat in which the incident occurred. Notification may be verbal.
29.2
All verbal reports shall be followed with a written report, given to the Event Organisers within one hour of
the completion of the heat in which the alleged violation occurred.
30) PROTESTS AND HEARINGS
30.1
Any driver or race official implicated in a report of an alleged violation of the rules may make a protest and
request a hearing before the Event Organisers.
30.2
Said hearing shall be granted by the Event Organisers on that day.
30.3
The Event Organisers may appoint a committee for the purpose of the hearing.
BSA COMPETITION RULES 2014 - 2017 ©
BSA 2016/17 EVENTS
INFORMATION AND STIPULATIONS
The following is to be applied to all BSA Events and is to be considered a part of their Schedules. There may be
additions/exceptions, but these will be specifically listed in individual Schedules.
1.
BSA Competition Rules apply, excepting where Schedules and Mushers' Meetings may differ.
2.
It is the drivers' obligation to read Schedules and it is compulsory for the driver to attend Mushers' Meetings.
3.
No teams are permitted to run Event trails excepting entrants during competition. It is strictly prohibited to work dogs
at the venues at any other time unless an individual permit has been granted by the landowner/manager.
4.
Do not abuse the Country Code - keep to footpaths, keep all dogs on leads, and take your litter and dogs' faeces home if
a receptacle is not provided on site.
5.
Trees are not to be used for staking-out or tethering dogs: fill in any holes they may dig before you go home. Do not
allow your dogs to foul or damage any event equipment, including bibs.
6.
It is a legal requirement that all dogs have identification tags attached to their collars whilst within areas which are open
to free access by the general public.
7.
No smoking and no open fires on Forest Enterprise land. Other venues often carry this restriction.
8.
The use of venues is a privilege, not a right. Mushers and Helpers are requested to be polite and tolerant to all other
users at all times, reporting any incidents to the Event Organisers as soon as possible. Abusive language will not be
tolerated.
9.
Owners should be aware of possible personal legal consequences should members of the public come into ‘negative’
contact with their dogs.
10. Dogs not for competition should be kept away from Start and Finish chutes, and children strictly supervised in these
areas. Please do not walk dogs on the race trails during competition.
11. Standby vet and nearest hospital will be posted on Events' Notice Boards.
12. ANY form of publicity/sponsorship and/or the selling of goods is strictly at the discretion of the Event Organisers and
must be applied for by Entry Close dates. The standard fee for the selling of goods is £10.
13. Competitors must have submitted a completed and signed entry form, accompanied by correct fee, for Entries Close
date. Class changes cannot be accepted after Date of Draw, entry fees non-returnable.
14. No dogs under 12 calendar months of age may be entered, excepting R Class whereby the minimum age is 8 calendar
months.
15. Dogs may only run once per day in a standard class, excepting an additional run in “J” classes or R Class (or a total of
two runs via once in a J Class and once in R Class). Dogs cannot be shared between J Classes, nor run more than once
in R Class.
16. Rig/sled loans can only be attempted to be accommodated draw-wise if they are not shared in the same class, and only
between classes if declared on entry forms. Drivers entering more than one race per day should declare a rig loan to
themselves. It is not possible to accommodate rig loans between J Classes. Rig/sled loans are strictly the responsibility
of the drivers concerned.
17. Drivers entering a 2-day event need only present their rigs/sleds/bike/scooter for inspection on the first day, unless also
instructed to do so on the second day by the Scrutineer/Event Organiser. Drivers entering only the second day of a 2day event must present their rigs/sleds/bike/scooter for inspection that day, along with any first-day competitors wishing
a re-check.
18. It is highly advisable to carry a spare dog lead during competition, in the event of an emergency.
19. Class descriptions:
Suffix meaning- no suffix = Open Class,
Eg- DR6, DR6NB, DR6F.
NB = Registered Nordic Breed,
F = Freight
( The class Maximum of dogs running is the class title eg. DR3 = Max 3 Min 2)
DR8 - dryland rig 8 dogs (min 5) *
DR6 - dryland rig 6 dogs (min 4)
DR4 - dryland rig 4 dogs (min 3)
DR3 - dryland rig 3 dogs (min 2)
DR2 - dryland rig 2 dogs (min 2) (1 dog freight only)
DRJ2 - dryland rig 2 dogs (Juniors aged 10 – 15)
J2 Class is a timed competition with Competition Rules as per adult classes (no assistance).
J2 entrants must have competed in at least one previous event.
DRJ1 - dryland rig 1 dog (Juniors aged 8 – 15 untimed)
J1 Class is untimed with sensible adult assistance permitted throughout, observing
Competition Rules, and from a timed interval start.
DS1 - Scooter 1 dog
DS2 - Scooter 2 dogs - (min 1)
DB - Bikejor 1 dog
DCM - Canicross men 1 dog
DCW - Canicross women 1 dog
DCJ - Canicross Junior 1 dog
R Class - 2-4 dogs, 1 dog freight permitted (recreational and untimed) (enter on the day)
*Adult passenger permitted, Helmets must be worn by both drivers. Rig suitable for passenger and must
be checked through scrutineering.
20. Trail markers:
RED marker indicates a turn. Placed approx. 50ft in advance and on the same side as the turn.
BLUE marker indicates straight ahead. Placed either/both side/s after Start to denote ‘end of chute’; either side of trail
after a turn; before or after an intersection; at approx. ½ mile intervals on uninterrupted trails.
YELLOW/ORANGE marker indicates caution. Placed approx. 50ft in advance of the hazard.
NO ROW marker indicates ‘no right of way’ to competitors. Placed within ½ mile of Finish.
Nighttime: Reflective markers of any colour. One marker indicates a turn and is placed approx. 10ft in advance of and
on same side as turn. Two markers, one on each side of the trail, indicate straight ahead with through-passage between
(including denotation of ‘end of Start chute’). Caution markers will be distinguishable.
21. Entry fees for a 1-day event (or for one day of a 2-day event):
Adult classes- £16 per first entry; £10 per subsequent household entry.
JC, J1 & J2 Class £6 per child;
Entry fees for a 2-day event:
Adult classes- £26 per first entry; £14 per subsequent household entry.
JC, J1 & J2 Class £10 per child.
[R Class: £3 per entry per day, payable on the day/s.]
22. Awards/trophies will be presented as soon as possible after the conclusion of the last competitive class. Results posted
prior to prize giving are deemed provisional.
23. R Class entries are taken on the day and strictly on completion of an official Declaration Form and payment of the cash
fee. Adult mushers only, to have previously competed in at least two competitions. Untimed; interval start controlled
by official Starter; bib required.
24. Finishing teams must slow down when clearing the chute, proceeding to their vehicles no faster than a trot - handlerassisted if necessary. Penalties may be imposed on offenders.
1st offence verbal warning and written letter.
2nd offence one minute time penalty.
3rd offence disqualification.
25. The Event Organiser's decision on all matters is final.
26. ALL dogs must be on a lead or stake out at all times.
27. Please check the helpers list, if you are down to help please make sure you turn up or send in a replacement to do your
slot. If you continue to not show up to help, penalties maybe imposed on offenders.
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