Cariboo Challenge 2008 Saturday in 108 Mile
January 17, 2008
The Cariboo Challenge 2008 Jack Gawthorn Memorial Sled Dog Race starts
Saturday at the Hills Health Ranch at 108 Mile House.
Local sled dog racers Bruce and Marla Young will be competing against
some of the best sled dog teams in the world. CRD chair Jon Wolbers and
Mayor Scott Nelson.
Wolbers and Nelson will be competing in the Mayors Challenge against Mayors from Wells, Quesnel, 100 Mile House, and Clinton.
The mayors and Wolbers have been raising money for the event and the
money raised will be donated to the SPCA. The Mayors Race begins at noon
on Saturday.
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14th Annual
JACK GAWTHORN MEMORIAL SLED DOG RACE
January 8th & 9th, 2005
Plans are underway for the 14th annual Jack Gawthorn Memorial dog sled
on the second weekend of January, 8th and 9th, 2005.
The race will take place on the excellent trail system at The Hills,
located in the 108 Mile Ranch, BC. This year we will be running a 4 dog
(4 miles), 6 dog, 6 dog purebred (6 miles) and a 10 dog (10 miles), 12
dog (20 miles) class. Skijoring, a kids race and a weight pull will
also be part of the weekend.
Entry Deadline: January 1, 2005
Mushers Meeting: January 7, 2005 at the Hills (7 PM)
Bid Draw: January 7, 2005 at the Hills (8:45 PM)
Banquet: Saturday, January 8 at The Hills tickets $25 adults / $12
children / under 5 free
*$6000 min. purse.
*All races are single start
*Cash prizes will be given out to 7th place
*Kids race on Saturday
*weight pull competition on Saturday
*Silent Auction
*Mushers Banquet with door prizes
ACCOMMODATIONS: Please ask for the mushers rate when making the
reservations
The Hills Ranch 250 - 791-5225 - ask for special mushers rate
Ramada Inn - 100 Mile House - $69 plus tax - up to 4 - includes cont.
breakfast - 1-877-395-2777
100 Mile Motel & RV Park - 250-395-2234 toll free: 1-877-466-6835Ask about the special 'Musher's rates"
The Visitor Information Centre for more accommodations: 250-395-5353
For more information please contact
Laurie Niedermayer 250-593-4008 sibes@telus.net
Irvin Wiens 250-395-4948 ihwiens@telus.net
Entry Form:
14th Annual Jack Gawthorn Memorial Dog Sled Race
January 8 & 9, 2005
The Hills Guest Ranch
Entry Deadline: January 1, 2005
CLASS CANADIAN FEE FEE TOTALS
4 dog $40.00
6 dog $45.00
6 dog purebred $45.00
10 dog $50.00
12 dog $55.00
Skijoring $35.00
Kids Race Free
Weight Pull Free
Make checks payable to: Jack Gawthorn Memorial
phone/fax or email your entries to:
Laurie Niedermayer - Box 147, Bridge Lake, BC, V0K 1E0
phone 250-593-4008 sibes@telus.net
TEAM OWNER:
TEAM DRIVER:
MAILING ADDRESS:
PHONE / FAX:
E-MAIL:
ENCLOSED AMOUNT:
AGREEMENT: I agree to be responsible for my conduct of my dogs and dog
handlers and agree to accept the decision of race officials as final. I
shall not hold sponsors, officials, Jack Gawthorn Memorial Race
Committee, The Hills nor any other persons involved with this race
liable for any injury or damage to myself, my dogs or my equipment. I
understand and agree to run under ISDRA sanctioning rules and guidelines.