The Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club, Inc.,
Winter Park & Fraser Valley Chamber
and Grand Park
Present the 6th Annual
Grand Park Dog Days of Winter Sled Dog Race
February 14-15, 2015 – Minimum Purse $2,500
Sponsored by: The Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club, the Winter Park & Fraser Valley
Chamber of Commerce and Grand Park
ISDRA Sanctioned 4, and 6 Dog Sprint, 4 and 6 Dog Purebred Sprint, 3 Dog Juniors Class and
1 Dog and 2 Dog Skijor. Non-Sanctioned 3 Dog Skijor and 3-4 Dog Sportsman’s class.
Location: Two miles north of downtown Winter Park, Co on Highway 40 at Grand Park by the Winter Park Recreation Center
and Shell Gas and convenience store.
Starting Order: Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 am, 6-dog class followed by 2-dog skijor after a short pause; 11:00am, 4-dog class
followed by 1-dog skijor after a short pause; 3-dog skijor, 3-dog junior and 1-4 dog Sportsman classes to be determined. All
starts 1-minute interval. (Start times are approximate depending on number of entries in each class)
Drivers Meeting: 8:15 am at Race Site
Skijor clinic: On Saturday at approximately at 1:30, near starting chute. Limited equipment will be available to borrow, or
equipment can be rented or purchased at Mountain Dawg Outfitters, Hwy 40, Fraser, CO; ph. (970) 726-8451
Important information:
● No phone entries – Entries close at noon Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Entries received after this time will be placed at the
end of the start order as they are received. Absolutely no entries will be accepted later than one half hour before the Saturday
morning drivers meeting.
● Dog marking of all Sanctioned Classes will be at the finish line of each class on Saturday.
● Purebred numbers (American Kennel Club or Canadian Kennel Club) must be submitted with the entry form. Entries with out
documentation will be drawn in the mixed breed class.
● 1 dog skijor will be run on the 4-mile trail, the 2 dog skijor will be run on the 6-mile trail, and the 3 dog skijor will be run on a
modified 6-8-mile trail.
● Scheduling of the events will prevent a single driver from racing in the 1 dog skijor and 4 dog sled, or the 2 dog skijor and 6
dog sled classes. Do not enter both skijor and sled classes of the same distance.
● For lodging and event information, visit http://playwinterpark.chambermaster.com/events/calendar/ and look for Grand Park
Dog Days of Winter.
Check www.rmsdc.com for updates.
Race Options and Information:
ISDRA seeding will be used to determine starting order for Saturday in all sanctioned classes. NO WHIPS ALLOWED – A snow hook and
regulation dog bag (ventilated) are mandatory in all sled classes. All race participants under age 18 will be required to wear an appropriate
safety helmet. The RMSDC recommends that the helmet be DOT, ANSI, or Snellcertified. A Race Veterinarian will be on call. Please contact
race officials for information if a need occurs. Race Officials may handle dogs at any time. Parking by class in designated areas is required by
the Race Giving Organization. All teams must be in the staging area 2 minutes prior to the start in all classes.
The Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club, Inc. will not be held responsible for errors in seeding caused by the use of ISDRA’s Raceworks program.
This program, it’s seeding and membership updates are controlled entirely by ISDRA and neither RMSDC, Inc. nor its Race Secretary have
any control over its seeding and draw functions. If you have questions about the seeding for this race, contact ISDRA.
The Purse money distribution will be based on the number of racers and entry fees per class as a percentage of the total purse amount.
No entry fees will be refunded unless the race is canceled.
Grand Park Dog Days of Winter Sled Dog Race
February 14-15, 2015
ONE TEAM PER FORM - All entrants must be members of RMSDC (with the exception of the Sportsman class)
Drivers Name ____________________________________________________________________ ISDRA # ____________
Address ___________________________________________ City ________________________ State ______ Zip _______
Phone # _________________________ Email address________________________________________________________
Cell Phone # ________________________________ Class entered ______________________________________________
Be sure to check http://www.rmsdc.com for last minute race updates.
Registered breed teams must submit AKC/Canadian KC numbers with entry or be drawn as an all breed team.
ISDRA rule, no exceptions.
Make checks payable to RMSDC
Mail entry to:
Sam Christman, RMSDC Race Secretary
2518 Irving Street
Denver, CO 80211
For information call:
Janet Saxon – 303-507-5656
Class
3 Dog Junior
1 Dog Skijor
2 Dog Skijor
3 Dog Skijor (non-sanctioned)
4 Dog
4 Dog registered breed
6 Dog
6 Dog registered breed
1-4 Dog Sportsman (non-sanctioned)
Entry fees:
$25
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$30
(Membership not required)
Membership fee for non-members
$20/individual, $30/family
Membership fee (if needed)
Signed application must accompany entry.
Total
$20 or $30
I (print name) ___________________________________, hereby apply to participate in the Grand Park Dog Days of Winter Sled Dog Race, organized by The
Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club, Inc. and sanctioned by the International Sled Dog Racing Association, Inc.
I acknowledge that there are risks of injury to persons or possible damage to equipment while participating in a sled dog race. I further acknowledge that I am
participating in this race at my own risk. I understand that The Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club. Inc. and ISDRA are corporations formed to advance the sport of
sled dog racing, and that their efforts directly benefit me.
In consideration of my being permitted to participate in this race, on behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns and personal representatives, I hereby waive, release and
forever discharge The Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club, Inc., ISDRA any organizations or individuals involved in organizing and/or sponsoring this race, any
municipalities or other public entities, and all of their employees, agents, officers, directors, attorneys, members, sponsors, promoters and affiliates whosoever
from any and all liability, claim, loss, cost or expense for personal injury, death or property damage arising from or attributable in any way to any action or
omission to act of any such person or organization in the sanctioning, organizing or execution of this sled dog event, or my participation therein, even though that
liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities mentioned above, including but not limited to travel to or from or
parking at the sled dog event.
Knowing the above risks of sled dog racing, I nevertheless hereby agree to assume those risks and to release, discharge and hold harmless all of the persons or
entities mentioned above who (through negligence, carelessness or otherwise) might be liable to me or my heirs or assigns, for any and all damages for death,
personal injury or property damage of any kind. The risks which I assume are all of those involved in participation in a sled dog event, including, but not limited
to, those relating to trail conditions, weather conditions, passing of teams, contact between dogs and mushers on different teams or the same team, starting and
finishing the race, sanctioning and officiating the race, spectator presence at the race, announcing and timing of the race, travel to and from and parking at the
race, and all other natural and manmade conditions of any kind whatsoever pertaining to or occurring at this event.
I further attest that my dogs are in good health, have received all vaccinations required by state law, and are physically prepared for this event. I will be
solely responsible for the conduct and safety of my dogs and handlers.
Driver’s Signature (Parent or Guardian if driver is under 18) ____________________________________________________
Team Owner’s Signature (if different than driver) _____________________________________________________________
Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club, Inc. – Membership Application
Send to: RMSDC, c/o Carolyn Doss, P.O. Box 841, Conifer, CO 80433
Regular (voting) and Associate (non-voting) and Club memberships are available. Membership dues: Regular / Individual - $20;
Regular Family - $30; Associate (non-musher or non-skijorer) - $18; Club - $50
Membership runs from June 1st through May31st of the following year. There are no partial year memberships. Make checks
payable to Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club, Inc. (RMSDC, Inc.) – (Please indicate purpose and membership type on check, Thank
you)
Name(s): __________________________________________________________________________ Date: ________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________ State/Province: ____________________ Country: ____________ Zip: ____________
Home Phone: ______________________________________ Work Phone: __________________________________________
Cell Phone: ________________________________________ Email Address: _________________________________________
Signature (Parent or Guardian if under 18): ____________________________________________________________________
Purpose: New Member ______ Renewal ______
Membership Type: Regular Individual ______ Regular Family ______ Club Member ______ Associate ______
In what areas can you help the RMSDC (Check all areas that apply):
Races ______ Newsletter ______ Fund Raising ______ Junior/Kids ______ Events ______ Secretarial Duties ______
Fun Runs ______ Programs/Education ______ Summer/Fall Activities ______ Grooming (access to a snow mobile) ______
Timing ______ Photography/Video ______ Trail Steward ______ Public Address Announcing ______