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AAHI Rig Rondy info sheet 2014

Adopt A Husky Inc. and the Red Barn Farm Market Present

Bill Leonard Memorial Rig Rendezvous

Saturday, November 8th 2014, Red Barn Farm Market 3500 South Route 47; Woodstock, IL

Join us for a day of dog powered sports in a professional setting where safety,sportsmanship, education and fun are the priorities!

• Drivers Meeting 8:00AM Saturday. Required for all participants. Gates open 6:30AM.

• Races Start 9:00AM 2.5 mile classes will run first

• Trophies in all classes for 1st through 3rd places except Relay Race-trophy awarded to top team only

• Raffle drawings for fabulous prizes held after the last class finishes (must be present to win)

• Must be 14yrs or older to participate in wheeled classes. Kids 10-13 can run the Canicross class. Parents MUST be present for children under 18 to participate. Kid’s fun run (foot race only-no dogs) for ages 4-10yrs old. There is no charge for the kids fun run, but you must preregister. Course will be age appropriate

• Dogs may run only once per class-no sharing between teams in a class. Dog marking in all classes.

• Spectators are welcome! There will be great viewing areas of the start and finish lines and access to the trail for great picture taking opportunities. Please, leave all pets at home. Only dogs participating in the event can be at the race site.

• Event held rain or shine! Bring your rain gear if it looks like rain (or snow!).

• Some equipment available to borrow if you register by Oct 30th- indicate equipment needed on entry form

1.5 Mile Races                                                         2.5 Mile Races

Canicross Men’s 1 dog (dual starts)                                         Scooter 2 dog-minimum 1 dog (single start) Canicross Women’s 1 dog (dual starts)                                         Bikejor 2 dog (single start)                         Bikejor 1 dog (single start)                                                 Rig 4 dog-minimum 3 dogs (single start)                 Relay 1 dog Canicross, 2 dog Bikejor, 4 dog Rig (three separate drivers, 7 separate dogs required)

Standard race rules apply, with good sportsmanship and dog care the priority. This is a fun race for both begin- ners and seasoned veterans alike, focusing on gaining experience in a professional race environment. No race experience is needed and beginners are encouraged to participate, however your dogs must have experience and training in the event you are entering. Dogs must be current on vaccines, with rabies proof provided upon request.

Entry Deadline: You must have your race entry in to the Race Chairperson by Tuesday Nov 4th. You must preregister for any event. No day of race entries due to timing sheet constraints. Kid’s fun run has no entry fee, but you must prereg- ister for the kids run as well to make sure we have enough prizes for each child. Make checks payable to Adopt a Husky Inc. Mail to: Rig Rondy c/o G. Matos, 504 Lily Lane, Lakemoor, IL 60051

Trail: Wide grassy trails weaving through woods and farm fields. Gentle hills with no major climb or downhill.

Directions to race site: Found here on the Red Barn Farm website: http://www.redbarn.us/content/directions

Motel: Super 8 Woodstock, 815-337-8808 or Best Western Woodstock, 815-337-0065

Contacts: Jeff Siegel 630-531-5139 Mary Beth Kolb 847-971-9016 or email rigrondy@adoptahusky.com

Sponsored by Adopt A Husky Inc. and the Red Barn Farm Market

*Hot food and drinks available for purchase on site by the Red Barn Farm*