2020 Double Banger

About

Canterbury Sled Dog Club will be holding our premier sanctioned 2 day race event at Chaney’s Forest, over the weekend of Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of August 2020.

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Classes Offered

Sanctioned

  • Rig (6, 4, 3 & 2 Dog) $18

  • One Dog Scooter $12

  • Two Dog Scooter $12

Unsanctioned

  • One Dog Bikejoring $8

  • One Dog Veterans* $8

  • One Dog Canicross $8

  • Juniors (Beginners & Advanced) Free

* Dog age 8 years + and not competing in any other class.

Entry Form

Please use our online entry form to enter this event. Note that entries close at Midnight Sunday 19th July.

If you require any assistance get in touch with the race secretary at entries@canterburyleddogclub.co.nz

Online entry form: Double Banger Entry Form 2020

Or copy and paste URL: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SISHC1/_2020DoubleBanger

Timetable

Friday 31st July 2020

7:00 pm Bib draw and mushers meeting at the Belfast Pony Club, 29 Spencerville Road

Saturday 1st August 2020

6:30am Chaneys forest gate open

7:00am Chaneys forest gates locked

7:30 am Races start, race order as follows;

  • Rig Race (6,4,3 & 2 together)

  • One Dog Scooter

  • Two Dog Scooter

  • One dog Bikejoring

  • Veterans

  • Canicross

  • Juniors

12:30 pm Mushers Meeting & Day 1 Prize Giving – Belfast Pony Club, 29 Spencerville Road

Sunday 2nd August 2020

6:30 am Chaney’s Forest Gate Open
7:00 am Chaney’s Forest Gate Locked
7:30 am Races start, race order as follows;

  • Rig Race (6,4,3 & 2 together)

  • One Dog Scooter

  • Two Dog Scooter

  • One dog Bikejoring

  • Veterans

  • Canicross

  • Juniors

12:30 pm Mushers Meeting & Day 1 Prize Giving – The Peg Tavern, 899 Main North Road

Location - Please not prizegiving is at different locations Sat and Sun as mentioned above.

Bib Draw

Mushers must attend the bib draw or appoint a proxy.

Day 1 - Friday 31 July 2020 at 7:00 pm - Belfast Pony Club, 29 Spencerville rd

Day 2 - Saturday 1st August at 12:30 pm - Belfast Pony Club, 29 Spencerville rd

Forest Entry Requirements

Vehicles will be checked for the following requirements before entering the forest, please have your vehicle available for inspection at the gate.

  • Current W.O.F., Registration and R.U.C. (Vehicle and trailer)

  • Minimum third party insurance

  • Carry a first aid kit and minimum 1kg fire extinguisher

  • Non Turbo diesel vehicles must fit a spark arrestor

Other Requirements

  • Helmets are mandatory in all classes except Canicross. Any musher arriving at the start line without a helmet will not be permitted to race.

  • Dogs must be on leash or securely restrained and supervised at all times, at the race venue and at race headquarters.

  • Dogs must be at least 12 months old on the day of the race.

  • Necklines connecting double lead dogs are mandatory.

  • Do not bring any dog to the event that has been exposed to any contagious disease.

  • You may only go where directed for races, the rest of the forest is out of bounds.

  • The RGO takes the health and safety of all competitors, members and the public seriously, you must follow all procedures, policies, lawful instructions and signage relating to health and safety and take all practical steps to ensure the safety of myself and others at the race.

  • Trail distances are approximate, and may be subject to change on the day due to weather events, forest operations, or conditions on the day.

  • All rubbish and dog waste is to be removed from the forest.

  • Smoking or lighting of fires is prohibited in the forest.

Accommodation

Dog friendly accommodation is available at either Spencer Beach Holiday Park or 219 on Johns Holiday Park, please contact them directly to book.

Saturday Lunch

A spit roast lunch accompanied by salads will be provided at the Pony club prior to the prize giving

Catering in the forest

Bonjour Coffee will be on hand for the first few hours to keep you refreshed, eftpos is available but cash is recommended due to poor cell phone coverage. BBQ lunch will be available following the race.