Europameisterschaft

Wer sich zur IFSS Europameisterschaft anmelden will, nimmt bitte mit dem Sekretariat vom LHSA Kontakt auf: austria@canicross.at.

Date: 17. – 20. November 2016

Location: Thetford Forest, Norfolk, England (Post code and exact location to follow)

Technical organizer:  BSSF – British Sleddog Sports Federation

 

GENERAL:

1. Use of private motor vehicles on the trails is not allowed.
2. From Friday on, participants may inspect the trail only on foot or bicycle. No dogs will be allowed on the trail during inspections or for hygienic walks!
3. Entries for IFSS members is via the national IFSS member federations only, using the official entry forms. Entry for Nordic breed teams from clubs not represented in IFSS but member of WSA is possible via WSA. Entry for teams from countries not represented in IFSS is possible individually via wildcards and using the official entry forms.
4. Microchip identification for the dogs is mandatory. All dogs must be listed on the chipping form (one form per driver and per class). All dogs must have a valid anti-rabies vaccination.
5. It is strictly forbidden to let dogs run loose at the event site including stake-out and parking areas, for the entire weekend of the event. Refusal to respect this requirement may lead to disqualification.
6. CATEGORIES AND DISTANCES PER HEAT:
   • Cani-cross Women elite (DCW) 5km +/-
   • Cani-cross Men elite (DCM) 5km +/-
   • Cani-cross Women junior (DCWJ) 5km +/-
   • Cani-cross Men junior (DCMJ) 5km +/-
   • Cani-cross Women veteran (DCWV) 5km +/-
   • Cani-cross Men veteran (DCMV) 5km +/-
   • One-Dog Bike Women elite (DBW) 7km +/-
   • One-Dog Bike Women elite Nordic Breed (DBWNB) 7km +/-
   • One-Dog Bike Men elite (DBM) 7km +/-
   • One-Dog Bike Men elite Nordic Breed (DBMNB) 7km +/-
   • One-Dog Bike Women junior (DBWJ) 7km +/-
   • One-Dog Bike Women junior Nordic Br (DBWJNB) 7km +/-
   • One-Dog Bike Men junior (DBMJ) 7km +/-
   • One-Dog Bike Men junior Nordic Br (DBMJNB) 7km +/-
   • One-Dog Bike Women veteran (DBWV) 7km +/-
   • One-Dog Bike Women veteran (DBWV NB) 7km +/-
   • One-Dog Bike Men veteran (DBMV) 7km +/-
   • One-Dog Bike Men veteran (DBWV) 7km +/-
   • One-Dog Scooter junior (DS1J) 6km +/-
   • Two-Dog Scooter elite (DS 1-2) 6km +/-
   • Two-Dog Scooter elite Nordic Breed (DS 1- 2NB) 6km +/-
   • Four-Dog team elite (DR4) 7km +/-
   • Four-Dog team elite Nordic Breed (DR4NB) 7km +/-
   • Four-Dog team junior (DR4J) 7km +/-
   • Four-Dog team junior Nordic Breed (DR4JNB) 7km +/-
   • Six-Dog team (DR6)  elite  7km +/-
   • Six-Dog team Nordic Breed (DR6NB) 7km +/-
   • Eight-Dog team (DR8) elite 8km +/-
   • Eight-Dog team Nordic Breed (DR8NB) 8km +/-
   • Relay (DCR) Mixed Cani-cross, Bike, Scooter 1 3km + 5km + 5km +/-

    

   REGISTRATION:                                              

   Registration only through the national IFSS members. The registration of qualified drivers, name and DID number, shall be by the IFSS Europe no later than October 31st, 2016 on the official entry form 

   Quotas:

   Quotas of athletes will be 3 per class, per nation.

   Further places maybe be offered at a later date once the level of fulfilment of quotas by nations is known.

   Juniors:

   AGE RULES for DRYLAND

7. Classes and age in Dryland competition 2016 – 2017

For participants under the age of 18 years an IFSS Guardian Form must also be submitted.

 

DID Numbers:

IFSS DID numbers are required for participation and should be available through your national federation.

 

Team Leaders:

All participating nations shall appoint one team leader.

The team leaders shall be noted on the entry forms. Team leaders shall be present at the team leader meetings. In view of their liaison task between the race organizer and their team members. They should speak English.

 

PARTICIPATION FEE:

• €75 entry for elite or veterans official dinner included
• €40 entry for juniors official dinner included
• €80 relay team

 

INFORMATION AND ROOM RESERVATIONS, MEALS AND ACCOMMODATIONS

• Saturday night Competitors Banquet included in entry fee.
• Extra tickets can be purchased at the cost of €10 per ticket beforehand or £10 at the event.
• The list of various alternatives will be available through the dedicated website www.ifss-champs-gb.eu
• Information if the EC will be held may be obtained via the IFSS internet homepage: www.sleddogsport.net.

 

Travel to the UK from Europe and Vaccinations requirements:

Please visit the offical event website for further details.

 

EVENT PROGRAMME:

Provisional Schedule of Events and Classes.

Running order subject to change

 

Tuesday 15^th November

• Course inspections by officials.

Wednesday 16^th November TBC

• 12.00 stake out opens for travelling teams possible course opens for inspection.
• Vet Check commences (if required ).

Thursday 17^th November

• 10.00: Race office opens – team leaders please report immediately upon your arrival.
• 10.00 Start of veterinary check of dogs at the stake out area.
• 13.00 approx First mandatory team leader meeting c/o
• Bibs and startinglists handed out
• 14.00 Trail viewing  (Team leaders only)
• 19.00 Opening ceremony

 

Friday 18^th November

• 08.30 Heat 1 for the following classes:
  Bikejor Men Elite
  Bikejor Men Elite Nordic Breed (NB)
  Bikejor Women Elite
  Bikejor Men Elite NB
  Bikejor Men Veteran
  Bikejor Men Veteran NB
  Bikejor Women Veteran
  Bikejor Women Veteran NB
  Canicross Men Elite
  Canicross Women Elite
  Canicross Men Veteran
  Canicross Women Veteran
  Bikejor Men Jnr
  Bikejor Men Jnr NB
  Bikejor Women Jnr
  Bikejor Women Jnr NB
  Canicross Men Jnr
  Canicross Women Jnr
• 17.00 Team Leader Meeting Including for Junior classes
• Medal ceremonies during evening.
• Team leader meeting for Rigs and Scooters.

 

Saturday 19^th November

• 08.30 am Heat 1
  Rig 8 dog Elite
  Rig 8 dog Elite NB
  Rig 6 dog Elite
  Rig 6 dog Elite NB
  Rig 4 dog Elite
  Rig 4 dog Elite NB
  Rig 4 dog Jnr
  Rig 4 dog Jnr NB
  Scooter Two dog Elite
  Scooter Two dog Elite NB
  Scooter One dog Junior
  Scooter One dog Junior NB

• Heat 2
  Bikejor Men Elite
  Bikejor Men Elite NB
  Bikejor Women Elite
  Bikejor Men Elite NB
  Bikejor Men Veteran
  Bikejor Men Veteran NB
  Bikejor Women Veteran
  Bikejor Women Veteran NB
  Canicross Men Elite
  Canicross Women Elite
  Canicross Men Veteran
  Canicross Women Veteran
  Bikejor Men Jnr
  Bikejor Men Jnr NB
  Bikejor Women Jnr
  Bikejor Women Jnr NB
  Canicross Men Jnr
  Canicross Women Jnr

• 17.30: Mandatory team leader meeting, results of the first day, last entry DCR

• 19:00 Evening Mushers Banquet

 

Sunday 19^th November

• 08.00 Team Leader Meeting for Relay Hand in Names for DCR
• 08.30 Heat 2
  Rig 8 dog Elite
  Rig 8 dog Elite NB
  Rig 6 dog Elite
  Rig 6 dog Elite NB
  Rig 4 dog Elite
  Rig 4 dog Elite NB
  Rig 4 dog Jnr
  Rig 4 dog Jnr NB
  Scooter Two dog Elite
  Scooter Two dog Elite NB
  Scooter Two dog Junior
  Scooter Two dog Junior NB
  DCR – Relay (mixed canicross / scooter / bike)
• Medal ceremonies
• Closing ceremonies

Race officials:

• Race Marshal:   Rüdiger Bartel – Germany
• Chief Judge Johan Hendriks
• Race Judges: Kurt Radschan and Girts Eldmis

Race regulations: IFSS race rules;
please consult the IFSS website.  www.sleddogsport.net

Doping tests for drivers and dogs may be performed.

The following regulations and lists of forbidden substances will apply:

• IFSS Anti-Doping Regulations (Humans)
• IFSS Anti-Doping Regulations (Dogs)
• WADA Prohibited list for humans and IFSS Prohibited list for dogs

All dogs participating shall be identified by micro chip before their arrival at the race site and shall be listed on the chipping form.

It is strictly forbidden to let dogs run loose at the stake out- & parking area during the event.

Animal Welfare:

Participants shall meet the applicable requirements as per the IFSS Sled Dog Care Guidelines and the recommendations.