Invitation European Championships 2010
Sprint and Mid. distance Wisła-Kubalonka-Istebna Poland
5th– 7th of February 2010

General:
Use of private snow scooters (skidoos) is not allowed. Entries via the national ESDRA member federations only on the official entry forms.

Location:
Kubalonka near Wisła and Bielsko Biała city. Poland. http://maps.google.pl Start and finish are at the location Kubalonka Skistadion (Kubalonka Pass)

Categories and Distances:
Sprint (Nome Style):

• Unlimited classes (US); 23,8 km,
• 8-dog class (8S); 16 km
• 6-dog Class (6S); 12 km
• 4-dog Class (4S) modified for Olympic model, see below

Modification as per Olympic model
Day 1: “Classic” 1st heat with interval start the first day on standard trail distances 7,5 km. Day 2: Modified 2nd heat with pursuit start day two, start intervals in function of the day 1 result times. Trail distance7,5 km. The first to cross the finish line will be awarded the title of European Champion in the class. Day 3: Arena race with mass start on a short track with lap distance 2,5 km (3 laps). The first to cross the finish line will be awarded the title of European Champion in the class. Day three is a separate event.

• 4-dog Junior class (4J)

This class, reserved for juniors drivers between the age of 14 and 16 years - shall be run as a separate class according to the ESDRA Race Regulations Part II, § 1.2.1.6.2 and suite, and Regulations Part IV, § 2.10.1

Middle distance Nome Style

• Unlimited classes (UMD) 35,5 km
• 6-dog class (LMD) 35,5 km
• Middle distance Nordic Style
• Skijoring 1-2 dogs (SMD) – from 19 years 35,5 km
• Pulka 1-4 dogs (PMD) – from 19 years 35,5 km

Sprint Race Nordic Style Day 1: Skijoring one-dog classes Seniors divided into men and women (MS1/WS1), distance 16 km (MS1) 16 km (WS1). Juniors divided into men and women (MSJ/WSJ), distance 12 km, as per ESDRA Regulations Part IV, § 2.11.2.2 and § 2.11.3.2 Day 2: Combine competition in one-dog class modified for Olympic model. Arena race with mass start on a short track with multiple laps. The first to cross the finish line will be awarded the title of European Champion in the class. Seniors divided into men and women (MC1/WC1); lap distance 2,5 km (2+2 laps) Juniors divided into men and women (MCJ/WCJ); lap distance 2,5 km (2+1 laps), as per ESDRA Regulations Part IV, § 2.11.2.2 and § 2.11.3.1 Day 3: Relay; 3 x 5 km as per ESDRA Regulation Part VI.

All classes are open for a limited number of teams from countries not represented in ESDRA. Those teams will not be granted EC titles. Special awarding for registered nordic breed teams is foreseen.

Race confirmation may be obtained via the ESDRA Internet homepage: www.esdra.net.
REGISTRATION:
The registration of qualified drivers, name and DID no., shall be received by the Sport Director on the entry form (see the ESDRA Web site to download and use this form) on or before January 11th 2010:
Nils H. Finsrud
Lyngveien 27,
NO-2636 Øyer
Norway
fax: + 47 61 05 51 01, email: sports@esdra.net
with a copy to cash@esdra.net
Teams to be seeded and registered nordic breed teams shall be marked on the entry form. For contestants in junior classes an ESDRA Junior Waiver Form has to be submitted additionally.

Participation Fee: Sprint:

• unlimited class (US) 130 €
• 8 dog class (8S) 110 €
• 6 dog class (6S) 90 €
• 4 dog class (4S) (2 days) 90 €
• 4 dog class (4SS) Sprint 70 €
• 4 dog junior class (4J) 45 €
• combined men one dog (MC1) 70 €
• combined women one dog (WC1) 70 €
• combined men junior one dog (MCJ) 45 €
• combined women junior one dog (WCJ) 45 €
• skijoring men one dog (MS1) 70 €
• skijoring women (WS1) 70 €
• skijoring men one dog junior (MSJ) 45 €
• skijoring women one dog junior (WSJ) 45 €
• nordic relay competition (NRC) 105 €

Mid. Distance:

• unlimited class (UMD) 130 €
• 6 dog class (LMD) 130 €
• Nordic-style skijoring class (SMD) 1-2 dog 130 €
• Pulka class (PMD) 1-4 dogs 130 €

The participation fee shall be paid, January 11th 2010 at the latest, to the:

or  

 

According to an ESDRA Congress decision late nominations and / or payments (received after January 11th 2010) will double the participation fee!

EVENT Schedule (PROVISIONAL) THU. February 4th

1. 10.00: Race Office opens – team leaders please report at your arrival ( Kubalonka Ski Stadion)
2. 11.00: Veterinary check of dogs at the stake out area.
3. 13.00: First team leader meeting & drawing of the starting order (Judges cottage)
4. 14.00: Trail inspection (team leaders only)
5. 15.30: Mandatory team leader meeting & handout of bibs & starting lists (Judges cottage) (last chance to hand in chipping forms!)
6. 17.00: Teams meet in the center of Wisła
7. 17.30 Opening ceremony / Amphitheatre in Wisła.

March of National Teams in The Center of Wisła Speeches Presentation of Bibs

FRI. February 5th

1. 08.00: Possible team leader meeting (Judge cottage)
2. 09.00: Start, first day
3. 17.00: Mandatory team leader meeting (Judge cottage )
4. 19.00: Evening festivities in The Mountain Cottage with bonfire and mountain music group Award ceremony for day 1. (Kubalonka Pass)

SAT. FEBRUARY 6th

1. 08.00: Possible team leader meeting (Judge cottage)
2. 09.00: Start, second day
3. 17.00: Mandatory team leader meeting (Judge cottage)
Last entry for relay
4. 19.00 Dinner for all at a cost of 5 EUR/pers
5. 20.00: Musher Dinner in The Mountain Cottage with bonfire and mountain music group Award ceremony of second day (in connection with the dinner) (Kubalonka Pass)

SUN. FEBRUARY 7th

1. 08.00: Mandatory team leader meeting (last change to hand in the names for relay teams)
2. 09.00: Start, third day
3. 15.00 Children race
4. 16.30: Final award and closing ceremony (Kubalonka – start area- Ski Stadion)

Race officials:

1. Race marshal: Nils H. Finsrudc
2. Chief Judge Sprint/MD: Valery Braun
3. Chief Judge Nordic: Olle Rosén
4. Race chief vet: Izabela Szmurlo
5. Local coordinator: Anna Wodzinska
6. Trail Boss: Krzysztof Janecki

Race regulations: see IFSS race rules & ESDRA regulations Part IV http://sleddogsport.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=50
http://esdra.net/sites/rules.php

Mandatory equipment in sprint classes:

• a second snow hook for the unlimited class and the 8 dog class in sprint and MD unlimited
• an adequate braking pad (drag) as per race rule Part II. § 1.2.2.6 for all Nome style classes

The 150% time disqualification rule shall apply. Doping tests for drivers and dogs may be performed. The following list of forbidden substances will apply: WADA list for humans and IFSS doping list for dogs All dogs participating shall be identifited 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. All participating nations shall appoint one team leader for the sprint championships. 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.

Animal Welfare:
Participants shall meet the applicable requirements as per the ESDRA Sled Dog Care Guidelines (Regulations Part V) and the recommendations issued by the Animal Welfare Committee.

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