Sherwood Pines, Nottinghamshire
Clipstone Forest (South Side)
14th – 15th January 2017
Entries Close: 31st December 2016
Mushers’ Meeting: 08.30 am near the Start
Rig Inspection: From 08.30 am near the Start
Start Times: Saturday 9.30 am / Sunday 9.00 am
Classes: B, C, C.2*, E, E.2*, D, D.2 and Juniors
(*C2 or E2 depending upon numbers, please support your entry with a
quick phone call to aid our decision. We could do both again!)
Distance: All Classes – 3 to 3.5 miles approx. (to be finalised nearer the date)
Draw: Sat – by receipt of entry / Sun – seeded
Award Ceremony: Near to the Finish as soon as possible following the final heat
Race Organisers: Keith Givens and Sue Thompson

Junior Entries to: Kirsty Price

Veterinary Contact: See notice board on site
Nearest Hospital A&E at Kings Mill Hospital, Mansfield Rd (A38),
Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4JL. Tel: 01623 672214
Amenities: Catering facilities & the usual toilet block
Trails: Standard Forestry Commission surfaces. We will be using the south side of the forest (training site, for those that know it) again this year.
Accommodation: The Dukeries Lodge, Edwinstowe – 01623 822553
Friars Lodge Guest House, Edwinstowe – 01623 823405
The Black Swan, Edwinstowe – 016223 822598
Overnight Camping: No camping in the forest, ring Organiser nearer the event for details
Directions: The event site lies 1 mile from the A614. From the A1 South, exit at Newark-on-Trent take A46 then A617 for Mansfield, turn right at roundabout A614 Doncaster, after 3 miles just after steel rail bridge turn left (opposite turn for Eakring). Site will be sign posted from here. Form A1 North, exit at roundabout with A57 & A614, take A614 for 10 miles approx, turn right (opposite turn for Eakring). Site will be sign posted from here. From M1 North, exit at junction 29 take A617 for Mansfield, continue A617 through Mansfield towards Newark, turn left at roundabout A614 Doncaster, after 3 miles just after steel rail bridge turn left (opposite turn for Eakring). Site will be sign posted from here. From M1 South, exit at junction 28, take A38 for Mansfield, then A617 for Newark, follow underlined directions above.
Volunteers are welcome for all activities – don’t be shy !!

The Aviemore Sled Dog Rally, Glenmore
28th – 29th January 2017
Entries Close: 1st December 2016

Sponsored by Royal Canin
Mushers’ Meeting: 6.00 pm, Friday, 27th January – ALL MUST ATTEND
Rig Inspection: 8.15 am to 10.00 am and 12 noon to 12.30 pm
Start Times: Juniors 8.30am; A class 9.15am
Classes: A, B, C, C.2, E, E.2, D, D.2, Juniors 1 and 2
Distance: A class – 7.05 miles / B, C, C.2, D, D.2, E and
E.2 classes – 4 miles approx / Juniors to be advised
Draw: Sat – random draw / Sun – seeded
Award Ceremony: Hilton Coylumbridge, Sunday 29th January
Race Organisers: Mark & Tracey Squires and Hugh & Judy Wakker

Junior Race: Dean & Dawn Aslett
Entries to: Mark & Tracey Squires

Veterinary Contact: Andrew Rafferty Vets Tel: 01479 872252 (on site Sat and Sun)
Local Doctor: Aviemore Surgery Tel: 01479 810326
Amenities: Catering Unit and Toilet Facilities on site
Trails: The trail is a designated cross-country ski course and is clearly defined. The Start lies just over the wooden bridge from the car park and runs parallel to the ski road for a short distance before entering the forest. The first part of the trail is quite demanding, but then runs along the lochside to the Finish without great problem. Note: Without snow, the trail can be tough on dogs’ feet and care should be taken at all times, even when training.
Accommodation: Tourist Information – 01479 810930
Directions: Take the B970 from Aviemore. After approx 7 miles Loch Morlich will be on your right. Heronsfield Car Park is past the Loch on the right. OS sheet 36 ref 97 09. Nearest Postcode – PH22 1QU
PLEASE NOTE: Competitors may not enter more than one team per class or in subsequent classes, ie not A and B, B and C, C and C.2, E and E.2, E.2 and D or D and D.2.
** IMPORTANT Aviemore Brochures will only be available to download via the website. Should you not be able to download one yourself or get a friend to do so for you, then please contact one of the organisers who may be able to help.
** Entries will ONLY be accepted on the official AVIEMORE ENTRY FORM
See the Aviemore Brochure for full Rally Diary. For more information please view the Aviemore Rally Section on our website: http://siberianhuskyclub.org.uk – also follow us on FACEBOOK