Calendar – 2024 to 2025
November 2024
- Nov. 2 – Wheel Dogs! Saturday, 10 am at La Barriere Park. Canicross, scooter, bike run at 10 am, followed by games, and a pot luck lunch.
- Nov. 3 – Beginners’ Workshop. 1 to 3:30 pm at Canvasback Pet Supplies. See Lessons page for details.
- Nov. 10 – Training walk. 11 am, Birds Hill Park’s west beach parking lot.
- Nov. 10 – Beginners’ Workshop. 1 to 3:30 pm at Canvasback Pet Supplies. See Lessons page for details.
- Nov. 17 – Training walk. 11 am, Birds Hill Park’s west beach parking lot.
- Nov. 17 – Beginners’ Workshop. 1 to 3:30 pm at Canvasback Pet Supplies. See Lessons page for details.
- Nov. 24 – Training walk. 11 am, La Barriere Park. Meet in the main parking lot by the washroom building.
December 2024
January 2025
February 2025
- Feb. 16 – Snow Motion Classic. Details tba.
Club passing etiquette
- 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!
NB: When passing a skier or a sled dog team, please pull over to the side.
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 ONE | SLED TWO |