2008
"AN APPROVED IDITAROD QUALIFIER"
2008 Cantwell Classic 200 Mile Race Rules
The Cantwell Classic is a sled dog race for cash and prizes from Cantwell, Alaska to Maclaren River Lodge, Alaska and back with a stop at Big Su.
1. 
The race begins at Cantwell, Alaska on Friday, January 11th, 2008.
The race begins at Cantwell, Alaska on Friday, January 11th, 2008. 2. Entry fees will be accepted by the Committee beginning November 1st, 2007. Entry fee is $250 through December 15th. After December 15th, the fee is $300.
Entry fees will be accepted by the Committee beginning November 1st, 2007. Entry fee is $250 through December 15th. After December 15th, the fee is $300.3. Teams will start at two-minute intervals
Teams will start at two-minute intervals 4. Racers must sign in with the official checker at Maclaren River Lodge checkpoint and at the Big Su checkpoint.
Racers must sign in with the official checker at Maclaren River Lodge checkpoint and at the Big Su checkpoint. 5. Racers must follow the marked and/or broken race trail. Leaving the marked and/or broken trail for the purpose of gaining a competitive advantage over other racers is not allowed.
Racers must follow the marked and/or broken race trail. Leaving the marked and/or broken trail for the purpose of gaining a competitive advantage over other racers is not allowed. 6. A team finishes the race when the nose of any dog in the team crosses the finish line in Cantwell.
A team finishes the race when the nose of any dog in the team crosses the finish line in Cantwell. 7. Each racer must be present at the racers meeting and the drawing for positions on Thursday January 10th, 2008 at 7:00P.M. Race start will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 11th. Racers must also attend the banquet that follows the race, and the post-race racers meeting on Sunday, January 13th.
Each racer must be present at the racers meeting and the drawing for positions on Thursday January 10th, 2008 at 7:00P.M. Race start will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 11th. Racers must also attend the banquet that follows the race, and the post-race racers meeting on Sunday, January 13th. 8. Racers should provide handlers to keep their teams under control at the starting point.
Racers should provide handlers to keep their teams under control at the starting point. 9. Racers must wear or display any bib or banner provided by the committee.
Racers must wear or display any bib or banner provided by the committee. 10. Racers must begin the race with no more than 12 dogs and no fewer than 7 dogs and complete the race with no fewer than 6 dogs. At no time may a team travel with less than 6 dogs in harness and attached to the gangline. No dogs are to be added to a team after leaving the starting line. All dogs will either be attached to the gangline or hauled humanely in the sled (no loose leaders).
Racers must begin the race with no more than 12 dogs and no fewer than 7 dogs and complete the race with no fewer than 6 dogs. At no time may a team travel with less than 6 dogs in harness and attached to the gangline. No dogs are to be added to a team after leaving the starting line. All dogs will either be attached to the gangline or hauled humanely in the sled (no loose leaders). 11. All dogs may be subject to a veterinary check at any time prior to, during, or after the race. Dogs not fit to begin or continue the race may be removed from the race at the discretion of the Race Veterinarian. The Race Veterinarian may also require a racer to delay his team at a checkpoint if the veterinarian believes dogs in the team require additional rest. No injectable, oral or topical drugs which may suppress the signs of illness or injury to the dogs may be carried or used by the musher. These drugs include but are not limited to:
All dogs may be subject to a veterinary check at any time prior to, during, or after the race. Dogs not fit to begin or continue the race may be removed from the race at the discretion of the Race Veterinarian. The Race Veterinarian may also require a racer to delay his team at a checkpoint if the veterinarian believes dogs in the team require additional rest. No injectable, oral or topical drugs which may suppress the signs of illness or injury to the dogs may be carried or used by the musher. These drugs include but are not limited to: a. analgesics (pain relievers), prescriptive or OTC
b. anti-inflammatory drugs including corticosteroids, salicylates (aspirin), and DMSO. The exception will be use of corticosteroids for use in topical foot ointments.
c. nervous system stimulants (caffeine, pseudofed, etc.)
d. cough suppressants
e. diuretics
f. muscle relaxants
g. antihistamines
h. diet pills
It is the intent of this rule that no drugs or other artificial means be used to drive a dog beyond its natural ability. If in the opinion of a race veterinarian, it is necessary to use one of these drugs for the dog's well-being, that dog will be dropped from the race.
Each racer must show proof that all of the dogs on the team have been vaccinated for Distemper/Parvo between the dates of January 10th, 2005 and January 5th, 2008. All dogs on the team must also have a current rabies certificate. This must be provided to the race veterinarian or his/her assistant when the race packet is picked up.
12. Unsafe or inhumane treatment of dogs is not permitted. Whips may not be carried.
Unsafe or inhumane treatment of dogs is not permitted. Whips may not be carried. 13. Racers may drop any number of dogs from their teams during the race as long as six dogs remain in harness and attached to the gangline. Dogs may be dropped at the Big Su checkpoint (either direction) or at Maclaren River Lodge. Racers wishing to transport their own dropped dogs are encouraged to do so, but must notify the Head Veterinarian of their intentions. Racers may not sign in at a checkpoint unless all their dogs in their team which left the previous checkpoint are present. Dropped dogs may not be put back in the team. Each dog dropped through the committee must have a cable neck line attached to its collar. The drop lines must be no longer than 14 inches and capable of snapping at one end. A team will be fined $100 for every dog dropped without a cable. Every dog dropped must also be left with two pounds of food. The Committee will provide transportation to Cantwell for all dropped dogs. Racers must make arrangements for pick-up and care of dogs returned to Cantwell. The Committee accepts no legal responsibility for dropped dogs. Dogs not removed from the holding area in
Cantwell within 24 hours of their return are subject to a handling fee of $25 per day which must be paid before the dogs are released. Dogs left more than 3 days become property of the Committee.
14. Food drops must be delivered to the Race Committee in Cantwell by 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 10th. The Race Committee will provide 1 bale of straw per team at Maclaren River Lodge and the Big Su checkpoint at no charge to the Racers. Racers must make their own arrangements for the return of any equipment left at the checkpoint. Checkpoint volunteers and the Race Committee are not responsible for returning gear or food left in the checkpoint by racers.
Food drops must be delivered to the Race Committee in Cantwell by 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 10th. The Race Committee will provide 1 bale of straw per team at Maclaren River Lodge and the Big Su checkpoint at no charge to the Racers. Racers must make their own arrangements for the return of any equipment left at the checkpoint. Checkpoint volunteers and the Race Committee are not responsible for returning gear or food left in the checkpoint by racers. 15. Food drop is at Maclaren River Lodge only. Food or equipment will be stored at
Food drop is at Maclaren River Lodge only. Food or equipment will be stored at the checkpoint and transported from the checkpoint solely by the racer. Each team is allowed a maximum of one bag only - no more than 70 lbs total. Food and gear transported to checkpoints after the start of the race may only be used by racer in emergency situations. Racers may not utilize food or equipment from any other location along the trail except in an emergency situation. Use of such food or equipment in an emergency must be reported to a race official before leaving the next checkpoint. Any food or equipment used outside of the designated food drops must be hauled during the race by the dog team using it. Once a racer drops food or gear it may not be transported by another party and reused by the racer at any point during the race.
16. Racers may not accept help in the care or feeding of their dogs, or the establishment of their camps at any point along the trail, including checkpoints. Racers must obtain their dog food and water from a location designated by the Checker. All dog food and water must be carried from the designated location by the racer who will use it. Racers may leave prepared food or water at checkpoints during the race, but only at locations approved by a race official or checker. Racers may accept hospitality at a location where such hospitality is generally available to all racers. Hospitality includes food and beverage, sleeping quarters, wake up calls and bathroom facilities. Racers may not accept hospitality in other locations.
Racers may not accept help in the care or feeding of their dogs, or the establishment of their camps at any point along the trail, including checkpoints. Racers must obtain their dog food and water from a location designated by the Checker. All dog food and water must be carried from the designated location by the racer who will use it. Racers may leave prepared food or water at checkpoints during the race, but only at locations approved by a race official or checker. Racers may accept hospitality at a location where such hospitality is generally available to all racers. Hospitality includes food and beverage, sleeping quarters, wake up calls and bathroom facilities. Racers may not accept hospitality in other locations. 17. Prize Money: To be announced on January 13th, 2008 at Finish Banquet. Minimum guaranteed purse of $5,000.
Prize Money: To be announced on January 13th, 2008 at Finish Banquet. Minimum guaranteed purse of $5,000. 18. Motorized vehicles may not lead or pace teams unless at the direction of the race
officials. The race officials include the Race Marshall, the Race Head Veterinarian and Race Director and any race judges. All officials will be identified to the racers at the pre-race meeting.
19. Each racer must carry as required equipment, at all times, a sleeping bag, cooker,
Each racer must carry as required equipment, at all times, a sleeping bag, cooker, snowshoes, headlamp and an ax. In addition, each racer must start the race with four dog booties for each dog.
20. Each racer must execute a Release of Liability before entering the race.
Each racer must execute a Release of Liability before entering the race. 21. Racers under the age of 18 may enter the race by receiving special permission from the executive committee. Letters or personal presentation of each case must be received or heard by the race committee at the time of signup. These entrants will be notified of acceptance or rejection within 5 days of signup.
Racers under the age of 18 may enter the race by receiving special permission from the executive committee. Letters or personal presentation of each case must be received or heard by the race committee at the time of signup. These entrants will be notified of acceptance or rejection within 5 days of signup. 22. RACE START Race start begins in Cantwell, one team at a time, at two minute intervals. Potential 70 minute variation. Between mushers 1 and 35.
RACE START Race start begins in Cantwell, one team at a time, at two minute intervals. Potential 70 minute variation. Between mushers 1 and 35. 23. RACE RE-START Race will re-start at Maclaren River Lodge for the return trip beginning at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 12th, 2008. Re-start will be reverse order, two teams at a time. (i.e. Mushers 29 & 30 will leave first, mushers 1 & 2 will leave last, at two minute intervals)
RACE RE-START Race will re-start at Maclaren River Lodge for the return trip beginning at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 12th, 2008. Re-start will be reverse order, two teams at a time. (i.e. Mushers 29 & 30 will leave first, mushers 1 & 2 will leave last, at two minute intervals) 24. BIG SU CHECKPOINT On the return leg to Cantwell a one-hour mandatory stop at the Big Su checkpoint is required. Start differential from the Maclaren re-start will be made up at this time.
BIG SU CHECKPOINT On the return leg to Cantwell a one-hour mandatory stop at the Big Su checkpoint is required. Start differential from the Maclaren re-start will be made up at this time. 25. All litter must be properly disposed of at checkpoints and may not be left along the trail.
All litter must be properly disposed of at checkpoints and may not be left along the trail. 26. Any racer who becomes separated from his team may use whatever means are possible to recover his team. Should this occur, notify a race official at the next checkpoint.
Any racer who becomes separated from his team may use whatever means are possible to recover his team. Should this occur, notify a race official at the next checkpoint. 27. When any team approaches to within 50 feet of another team, the team behind has the immediate right of way upon demand. The racer ahead must stop his dogs and hold them to the best of his ability for a maximum of one minute or until the other team has passed, whichever occurs first. The passed team must remain behind at least 10 minutes before demanding the trail. The passing rule does not apply in No Mans Land, approximately 5 miles from Cantwell and marked with a sign.
When any team approaches to within 50 feet of another team, the team behind has the immediate right of way upon demand. The racer ahead must stop his dogs and hold them to the best of his ability for a maximum of one minute or until the other team has passed, whichever occurs first. The passed team must remain behind at least 10 minutes before demanding the trail. The passing rule does not apply in No Mans Land, approximately 5 miles from Cantwell and marked with a sign. 28. Racers must utilize the same sled throughout except in the case of a broken sled. No sleds may be shipped prior to the race to any of the checkpoints along the trail. In the event of a broken sled, a racer may use whatever means possible to obtain a replacement sled and continue the race. The broken sled must be made available to race officials for examination.
Racers must utilize the same sled throughout except in the case of a broken sled. No sleds may be shipped prior to the race to any of the checkpoints along the trail. In the event of a broken sled, a racer may use whatever means possible to obtain a replacement sled and continue the race. The broken sled must be made available to race officials for examination. 29. Racers must conduct themselves in a sportsman-like manner. Discussions about these rules or other aspects of the race must be conducted with race officials at an appropriate time and place. At all race functions, conduct detrimental to the Cantwell Classic Race Committee, its sponsors or its volunteers is subject to penalty.
Racers must conduct themselves in a sportsman-like manner. Discussions about these rules or other aspects of the race must be conducted with race officials at an appropriate time and place. At all race functions, conduct detrimental to the Cantwell Classic Race Committee, its sponsors or its volunteers is subject to penalty. 30. Any observed violations of the Race Rules must be reported to a Race Official within 2 hours of the time that the racer registering the protest crossed the finish line. The decision of the race officials (i.e., Race Marshal, Head Veterinarian and Race Director) shall be final.
Any observed violations of the Race Rules must be reported to a Race Official within 2 hours of the time that the racer registering the protest crossed the finish line. The decision of the race officials (i.e., Race Marshal, Head Veterinarian and Race Director) shall be final. 31. Racers must return race bibs or sled banners to the committee prior to receiving any prize.
Racers must return race bibs or sled banners to the committee prior to receiving any prize. 32. Rule violations subject the violator to the following range of penalties:
Rule violations subject the violator to the following range of penalties:1. Warning (oral or written);
2. Censure (public or private);
3. Monetary;
4. Time delay;
5. Disqualification;
6. Ineligibility for future races.
Penalties 1 through 5 may be administered by Race Marshal/race judges. The Head Veterinarian shall be consulted on all matters concerning dog care. Penalty 6 may be administered by the Race Committee.
The Cantwell Classic Race Committee urges each entrant in this years race to fully prepare themselves and their team for possible hazardous trail conditions. Interior Alaska is subject to high winds, low temperatures, and severe snowstorms during the month of January. Racers might also expect temperatures as high as 40 degrees with rain. Arctic style cold weather gear is recommended, including a heavy duty sleeping bag with an outer bag or tarp to break the wind. A set of rain gear is also recommended. Daylight can be expected from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Part of the trail will be in lightly traveled areas and racers who lose the trail must be prepared for survival in such an emergency situation. The trail will be extensively marked and the progress of racers will be closely monitored. However, weather may prevent a racer from being helped in the event he is lost. Please plan accordingly. If you have questions about these rules or other aspects of the race contact the Race Committee at 768-2700 in Denali or at Box
125, Cantwell, Alaska 99729.
JR. CANTWELL CLASSIC
2008 RACE RULES
1. COMMON START/LATE START
For elapsed time purposes the race will be a common start event. Each musher’s elapsed time between the starting line and the halfway point and back to the start/finish line will be calculated using 10 a.m. on January 12th, 2008, as the starting time. Any musher who cannot leave the starting line in order of the draw, will be started after the leaving time of the last musher, leaving at two (2) minute intervals. Any team that cannot leave the starting line within thirty (30) minutes of the last team’s departure will be disqualified. It is the musher’s responsibility to be at the starting line at the appointed time.
If the musher is unable to leave at least one (1) minute before the next musher’s start time, that musher must wait until two (2) minutes after all mushers have started in the order of their draw.
All mushers must be present one (1) hour before the race start. All sleds must be checked one half (1/2) hour before the race start. Failure to comply will result in starting late.
(Common start event means that although teams will leave the starting line at two (2) minute intervals, each team’s official starting time will be regarded as 10 a.m.)
2. COMPETITIVENESS
The race marshal shall have the authority to withdraw a team that is out of the competition and is no longer making a valid effort to compete, i.e., camping on the return trip. 3 ONE (1) HOUR STOP
One mandatory one hour stop (unless otherwise changed by the race officials) will be required at the Brushkanna Campground halfway point. The time begins upon arrival at Brushkanna. The starting time differential will be compensated for during each team’s mandatory layover. Every musher must personally sign in at the checkpoint before going on. A musher is not officially checked in until he/she has accounted for all required gear. Any musher not reaching the layover point within three(3) hours after the first musher arrives at the layover point will not be permitted to finish the race. (Race marshal and chief veterinarian in a joint decision may change this time)
(It is the musher’s responsibility to comply with all parts of all rules. It is the musher’s responsibility to have a watch to keep track of elapsed time and be at the start and re-start at the appropriate time. The musher’s time begins at the designated time and continues whether he/she is on the trail or not. If a musher loses a required article of gear between checkpoints, he/she cannot sign in at the next checkpoint until he/she has acquired a replacement for the lost item.)
4. AGE
All drivers must be a minimum of fourteen (14) and a maximum of seventeen (17) years the day the race begins.
PROOF OF AGE MUST BE IN THE FORM OF A COPY OF A BIRTH CERTIFICATE. (Photo copy will do.) THIS PROOF OF AGE WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE MUSHER’S PACKET.
5. DOG MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM
Mushers must start the race with no less than seven (7) dogs and no more than eight(8) dogs and must finish the race with no less than six (6) dogs and they must be running on the tow line. There must be at leas six (6) dogs running on the tow line at all times during the race. 6 HARNESSES AND GANGLINE
The neck and breast panel of all harnesses must be padded. No chain or cable may be used in collars, tug line or necklines. Six (6) square inches of reflector tape must be visible on each harness. If a dog coat is used over the harness, six (6) square inches of reflector tape must be visible on the dog coat.
(You may run cable down the main towline, but any place else is PROHIBITED.)
7. ONE MUSHER PER TEAM AND SUBSTITUTES
Only one musher will be permitted per team and that musher must complete the race with that team only. If the signed up musher should become ill, a replacement may be substituted only before the mushers’ meeting and with Cantwell Classic board approval. And upon request for a substitution, all necessary paperwork must be handed in. 8. SWITCHING OF DOGS
Switching of dogs between mushers will not be permitted after the teams have officially completed the veterinary check.
9. TEAMS TIED TOGETHER.
Switching of dogs between mushers will not be permitted after the teams have officially completed the veterinary check.
10. TREATMENT OF DOGS
There will be no cruel inhumane or inappropriate treatment of dogs. Decisions of the race veterinarians, acting in conjunction with the race marshal shall be final.
11. TAMPERING.
No musher may, without permission, tamper with another musher’s dogs, food, or gear.
(Dog food left behind and dog food from scratched and disqualified mushers becomes the property of the Cantwell Classic and will be used at the discretion of the race marshal.)
12. OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE
No musher may receive outside assistance between checkpoints unless an emergency is declared by the race marshal, or so ruled. This includes verbal assistance or any two way communications.
(The intent of this rule is that a musher receives NO OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF EMERGENCY.)
13. MOTORIZED VEHICLES
In NO case will a musher accept assistance from any type of motorized vehicle for himself/herself or his/her team, except to recover a lost team.
14. FIRE ARMS
NO fire arms of any type may be carried by the musher on his/her person in his/her sled or gear. NO pyrotechnics (i.e. roman candles) may be carried.
15. TYING OF A MUSHER TO THE SLED
NO tying of the musher to his/her sled in any manner.
16. MANDATORY GEAR
Every musher must have in his/her possession at all times the following items:
a. proper cold weather sleeping bag;
b. proper cold weather clothes and boots;
c. ax, head to weigh a minimum of 1 3/4 pounds, handle to be at least 22” long;
d. one pair of snow shoes with bindings, each shoe to be at least 28” long and 9” wide;(no collapsible snowshoes allowed)
e. one head lamp and an alternate battery powered light;
f. eight (8) booties for each dog either in the sled or in use and in the sled;
g. some type of restraint to hold a dog(s) in the sled basket securely;
h. matches or a lighter to start a fire
i. two (2) drop cables or chains (minimum 16” long with snaps at each end or a loop on one end and snap on the other), minus cable left with dropped dogs;
j. dog food cooker (must be acceptable to race marshal.)
k. pair of spare socks
l. rain gear
m. three (3) pair gloves
n. five (5) cans heat
In the event of accidental or unavoidable loss along the trail, the musher will be allowed to replace the missing item(s) at the next checkpoint BEFORE CHECKING IN.)
17. MANDATORY FOOD
No musher may leave a checkpoint without the following items in addition to the items named in Rule 16:
a. One day’s food for each dog with a minimum of two (2) pounds per dog;
b. One day’s food ration for each musher; (this must be whatever you would eat in a twenty-four (24) hour period. It must be nutritious food, not just candy and so called junk food.)
c. Emergency rations of 3,000 calories.
(The dog food and emergency ration must be on the sled at the time of arrival at the start, half-way point and finish line, unless the night is spent on the trail other than the layover point. Mandatory human food may be eaten on the trail.)
18. USE OF MORE THAN ONE SLED DURING THE RACE
A musher may use only one sled during the race.
19. INJURED/FATIGUED OR SICK DOGS
All injured, fatigued or sick dogs that are dropped must be dropped at a designated dog drop. Each dog dropped MUST be left with one (1) days’ food (two pounds or more.)
The Cantwell Classic will NOT supply drop chains or cables for dropped dogs. It will be the responsibility of the mushers to have the drop cable for all dropped dogs and leave one for each dropped dog in the checkpoint when a dog is dropped, which must be cable or chain at least 16” long with snaps at each end or a loop on one end and snap on the other. It will be the musher’s responsibility to provide the one (1) days’ food for the dogs. Dogs that cannot be safely handled by race officials will be the sole responsibility of the driver as to care and transportation from the drop point.
20. EXPIRED DOGS
Any dog that expires (dies) on the trail for ANY REASON must be taken to the next checkpoint. (If it is to the musher’s advantage time wise, the expired dog may be taken back to the checkpoint just passed.) A necropsy shall be performed on all expired dogs and the results reported to the Cantwell Classic board.
If a dog dies during the Jr. Cantwell Classic, the musher will automatically be disqualified unless race officials conclude how or why the dog died and/or it is their opinion that the death was not the fault of the musher.
21. DEMAND FOR FOOD AND SHELTER
DEMAND FOR FOOD AND SHELTER A musher may not make any demands for food or shelter along the trail.
22. PACING
PACING Pacing will not be permitted in any way, be it by motorized or non- motorized means.
23. CARE AND FEEDING OF DOGS
CARE AND FEEDING OF DOGS All care and feeding of dogs between checkpoints will be done by the mushers ONLY. Only mushers may assist one another between checkpoints. Additionally, no planned help or a prearranged buddy system at the checkpoint or any time throughout the race is allowed. Incidental help at the checkpoints may be given by RACE OFFICIALS AND CHECKERS. At non-checkpoints, a musher may accept hospitality for himself/herself only.
No force feeding or watering will be allowed.
(It is the intent of this rule that the musher take care of his/her own needs and his/her own dogs’ needs and his/her own gear.)
24. HAULING DOGS
A musher may not allow any of his dogs to be hauled by another team. A mushers’ dogs hauled in his own sled must be hauled in a humane fashion.
25. UNMANAGEABLE TEAM
Outside assistance will be allowed only if a team is unmanageable. (Whether a team is unmanageable will be ruled upon by the race marshal in each separate instance.)
26. LOOSE LEADERS
There will be no loose leaders and all other dogs will be in the team or in the sled.
(All dogs will be fastened in the team or properly secured in the sled.)
27. LOST TEAM
In the case of a lost team, the team will not be disqualified if the driver regains control of the team, provided that the team and driver complete the entire race trail and comply with the rules including checkpoint requirements. All teams must follow the trail as marked.
28. SPORTSMANSHIP
All mushers will conduct themselves in a civil and sportsmanlike manner, at all times, before, during and after the racing event so long as it might reflect on the Jr. Cantwell Classic race.
(The race depends on the assistance of volunteers who help out through their own generosity. A musher’s conduct is a direct reflection on the Cantwell Classic and the public reputation of the event. Abusive treatment of officials and/or fellow mushers will not be tolerated. Mushers and volunteers are reminded that race participants are guests of the people whose land they travel on. So that those that follow are welcome, all persons connected with the race must behave with decorum. Obnoxious behavior and profanity will not be tolerated. Mushers must realize that, while they are the active participants, many others also participate as volunteers, officials, media people, and fans. It is important to the continued success of the race that ALL participants share the feeling of adventure, good competition and camaraderie that is the image of the race. Adverse comments regarding fellow mushers and others by mushers in the presence of media crews and other people will not be permitted. If you have something to say about someone, say it to him/her in private, or protest his/her actions if warranted.)
29. DRUGS AND THE DOGS
No inject able oral, or topical drugs which may suppress the signs of illness or injury to the dogs may be carried or used by the musher.
THE CANTWELL CLASSIC MAY SCREEN FOR DRUG ABUSE.
The following drugs are prohibited:
a. Analgesics (pain relievers), prescriptive or non-prescriptive;
b. Anti-inflammatory drugs including corticosteriods, anti-prostaglandins, salicylates, and DMSO. The Exception to this rule will be the use of topical corticosteroids for use in topical foot ointments.
c. Nervous system stimulants;
d. Cough suppressants;
e. Diuretics;
f. Muscle relaxants;
g. Antihistamines;
h. Diet pills.
(IT IS THE INTENT OF THIS RULE THAT NO DRUGS OR OTHER ARTIFICIAL MEANS BE USED TO DRIVE A DOG BEYOND HIS NATURAL ABILITY. A musher must have his team free of any of these prohibited drugs at the time of the vet check and during the race. If, in the view of a race veterinarian, it is necessary to use one of these drugs for the dog’s well being, that dog will be dropped from the race.
30. DRUGS AND THE MUSHERS
No Jr. musher will use tobacco, alcohol, or any other drug during the race. This means any drug not prescribed by a physician, including tobacco and alcohol.
(Any musher observed using any of these types of substances will be disqualified from the race.)
31. PASSING
When one team approaches to within fifty (50) feet of another team, the team behind shall have the immediate right of way upon demand. The musher ahead must stop his dogs and hold them to the best of his/her ability for a maximum of one
(1) minute or until the other team has passed, whichever occurs first. The passed team must remain behind at least ten (10) minutes before demanding the trail.
32. NO-MAN’S LAND
The beginning of no-man’s land will be clearly marked. On the return trip, mushers will be in no-man’s land for the last five miles until they reach the finish line. This will be clearly marked. On the race trail before no-man’s land, when a musher calls “trail,” it must be relinquished.
(No-man’s land is defined as the section of trail that does not have to be relinquished on demand. No-man’s land may be changed if the race trail is changed.)
33. FINISH
An official finish shall be determined by the nose of the first dog across the finish line.34. DISQUALIFICATION AND PENALTIES
Failure to adhere to the published rules shall result in disqualification, monetary fine, censure or time penalties. This will be the responsibility of the race marshal. A disqualified musher will FORFEIT all placements and prizes.
DATES and TIMES TO REMEMBER
Friday Jan. 11th, 1:00-5:00pm mandatory vet checks. Check in at Cantwell Lodge/Café.
Saturday Jan. 12th, 8:00am mandatory mushers meeting. Cantwell Lodge/Café. 10:00am start- Cantwell Lodge/Café trail conditions permitting.
Sunday Jan. 13th, 8:00-10:00am pancake breakfast location TBA (optional) 12:00pm mandatory post-race meeting and Banquet. Location TBA
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