CANTERBURY SLED DOG CLUB
Double Banger 2026
15th and 16th August 2026
Sanctioning Applied For
Chaney's Forest, Christchurch
The Canterbury Sled Dog Club is proud to announce the Double Banger 2026 dryland race weekend.
Featuring a double-sanctioned NZFSS event, with thanks to Trail Blazers Sled Dog Club and NZFSS for providing Sanctioning
Entry cut off Midnight Monday 3rd August 2026
LOCATION
Chaney's Forest
Spencerville Road, Christchurch
CLASSES
*Veterans classes are run together. Junior classes must be run on either a Rig or Scooter.
Distances are Approximate and subject to change.
SCHEDULE
Friday 14th August
5:00pm Remote bib draw (attendance optional) Location: TBA. Please contact us if attending.
Saturday 15th August
6:30am Chaney's Forest Gate Open and optional Trail Viewing
6:30am Vehicle Check - Those without CSDC vehicle permits will be issued permits from this time onwards
7.00am Chaney's Forest Gate Locked, please collect bibs and musher packs before the mushers meeting
7.10am Mushers meeting
7:45am Races start, race order as follows; (times approx)
7:45am Rig Race (6, 4, 3 and 2 dog) †
8:35am Single Dog Scooter
9:15am Two Dog Scooter
09:55am Single Dog Bikejor
10:30am Veteran Scooter, Veteran Bikejor †
11:00am Juniors Advanced §
11:20am Caniwaddle
11:45am Junior Beginner §
12 Noon Prize Giving, lunch, bib draw for day 2 racing. Location: Belfast Pony Club, 29 Spencerville Road
† run consecutively
§ may run immediately following or at the same time as another class if Junior Musher/Parent is not entered in Veterans/Caniwaddle
Sunday 16th August
6:30am Chaney's Forest Gate Open and Vehicle Check
7.00am Chaney's Forest Gate Locked
7:30am Races start, race order as follows; (times approx)
7:30am Rig Race (6, 4, 3 and 2 dog) †
8:20am Single Dog Scooter
9:00am Two Dog Scooter
9:40am Single Dog BikeJor
10:15am Canicross
10:45am Veteran Scooter, Veteran Bikejor †
11:15am Junior Advanced §
11:35am Junior Beginner §
12 Noon Day 2 Prize Giving. Location: The Peg Tavern, 899 Main North Road, Belfast.
† run consecutively
§ may run immediately following or at the same time as another class if Junior Musher/Parent is not entered in Veterans
SPECIAL RACE CONDITIONS
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Neck lines all dogs are required to be fastened by a neck line, with the exception of single lead dogs.
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Effective Lights (Headlight and taillight) are mandatory for Rig races
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Changes to your class or musher must be submitted by Sunday 9th August, any changes after this date will ONLY be accepted with just cause and are at the discretion of the Race Secretary and Race Marshall.
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Changes to your dogs must be submitted by Sunday 9th August, any changes after this date will ONLY be accepted with just cause and are at the discretion of the Race Secretary and Race Marshall. The RGO must be aware of your dog changes. You maybe required to move down a class if dropping a dog.
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Changes MUST be submitted via email to entries@canterburysleddogclub.co.nz changes via text, social media or phone calls will not be accepted.
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Early exit from the forest is not usually possible, exceptions maybe granted in very special cases where it doesn't effect the running of the event and must be requested from the Race Secretary prior.
JUST CAUSE REQUESTS MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE APPLICABLE BIB DRAW UNLESS THERE ARE EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. CLASS CHANGES ARE NOT POSSIBLE AFTER THE BIB DRAW.
TO AVOID DISAPOINTMENT PLEASE CHECK YOUR CONFIRMATION CLEARLY, LATE CHANGES MAYBE DECLINED.
ENTRY
Entry cut off Midnight Monday 3rd August
Late entries Midnight Sunday 9th August
Late entries will incur a $15 fee
Club membership forms are available here
RAFFLE
Raffle tickets are available throughout the weekend
Thank you to our generous sponsors





PRESTONS
CLUB MERCHANDISE
Vehicle Bumper Stickers
76 x 279mm
Weather resistant
$6 each
Available to order on your entry form up until 3rd August

BIB DRAW & MUSHERS MEETING
The Bib Draw for Day 1 will be a remote bib draw, bibs need to be collected along with musher packs on Saturday morning before the race. These will be located on the table under the marquee.
Bib draw for Day 2 will be conducted at the compulsory mushers meeting
Day 1 Remote bib draw - musher attendance optional
Day 2 Saturday 15th August 2026 after racing is completed
ACCOMODATION
We recommend trying Spencer Beach Holiday Park, they are pet friendly by arrangement and only a few minutes from the forest, contact them directly.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Rig Team Size
Due to rule changes coming into effect during 2024, the maximum and minimum rig team sizes are now:
Dog Age
All dogs must be:
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12 months or older to compete in rig and scooter races.
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18 months or older to compete in bikejor and canicross races.
Musher Age
Mushers must be:
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16 years or older to compete in bikejor
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11 years or older to compete in canicross (unless an exemption has been requested)



