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  • March 28 — Friday Night at the Forest! Meet at 7:50 at the Assiniboine Forest parking lot at the corner of Grant and Chalfont. Kick sleds recommended. Headlamps and collar lights are the dress code. Watch the road conditions on Friday. *
  • March 30 — Group run at Birds Hill Park’s group use area 1 trail. Faster teams at 10 am, group run at 11 am. Kick sleds recommended. Watch the snow depth, as it may be possible to skijor. *
    * Watch for cancellation emails!
  • April 20 — Earth Day Celebration. Bikejor/Scooter/Canicross event. Details TBA.
  • April 27 Fast and Furry, a 5- and 10-km fun run and walk, hosted by the Manitoba Marathon at Assiniboine Park. Snow Motion will have an information table.
  • When approaching another team, call out to gain the handler’s attention. “Trail, on your right/left!”
  • Slow your dog(s), or come to a stop. Use a ‘suitcase hold’ to better control your dog(s).
  • Wait until the team ahead indicates they are ready to be passed.
  • When passing, skijorers must shorten the gangline.
  • Kick sledders may need to step off the sled, and guide your dog(s) on-by. Do not let go of your team. 
  • After the pass is complete, keep your dog(s) moving forward. If you have to, pull them on-by.
  • If the other team catches up to you, negotiate a running order, and remember: keep your distance!

Kick Sleds to Club Members

The club has two T7 Esla kick sleds which are rented to club members (only) in 2-week blocks, with turn-over on Sundays at club events. Dates in bold are booked.

SLED ONESLED TWO
Dec. 22 to Jan. 5 – Catherine K.Dec. 22 to Jan. 5 – Kelsey W.
Jan. 12 to 26 – Anne K.Jan. 12 to 26
Jan. 26 to Feb. 9Jan. 26 to Feb. 9 –
Feb. 9 to 23 –Feb. 9 to 23 –
Feb. 23 to March 9 –Feb. 23 to March 9 –
March 2 to 16 – AngelaMarch 2 to 16 – Leanne