idigadog Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 CANBERRA SLED DOG CLASSIC There’s more to this weekend than just the election. So if you are looking for something more exciting to do, something to thrill the kids, if you have them, the Canberra Sled Dog Classic Races are on both days at Kowen Forest. This is now a World Cup event. The 4 dog teams start at 7am which makes it a bleary eyed start, but if you sleep in and can’t get out until 8 or 9am you will still catch some fast and furious action. But its all done by about 10.30-ish. Stroll around the campsite to see the pups relaxing after their race and grab a bacon and egg roll from the café together with a qualified barista-made coffee. Not a morning person? Then why not come out at 5pm on Saturday and watch the 6 and 8 dog teams preparing for their night run and see them speed off into the forest under lights at 6pm. It’s fast, it’s noisy and the dogs love it! Kowen Forest is located off Sutton Rd towards the Queanbeyan end. Once through the gate (gold coin donation to ARF) it is about 5 km into the forest. The road is good and signposted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Sounds Awesome. Anyone in the area should go watch. (and take photos for me ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idigadog Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 I'm hoping we'll have a few budding photographers out there Esky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julzjc Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 ID how long would the drive be from sydney roughly do you know? I sooooooooooooooooooo want to come but OH is away to singleton for 2weeks so I may come with the kids or try get their grandparents to mind them. Whats happening on sunday? What time are the boys running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idigadog Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 Depending on where you are in Sydney it would take you anything from 2 1/2-3 hours. That would be an awfully early start for you to make it to the race before 7am Sunday morning consists of the second heat and that will probably be all over by 10.30am. Then we all pack up and go home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julzjc Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) :D No fair, I really wanted to make it to a meet. Oh well there is always next year I guess. Sniff sniff, better be plenty of photos lol. Loved the snow photos! Pups looked like they were having the time of their life in the snow. Great results too ID ;) Edited August 20, 2010 by julzjc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KumaAkita Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 ooohhh.... I'd be interested in sledding my boy. Don't think he'd be super fast, but I reckon he'd pull a heap! Can't make it this weekend, but would be interested in more info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julzjc Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Kuma jump over to the Sibe forum in the General Breed section. You will find lots of info there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KumaAkita Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 cool... *sneaks over to have a look* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idigadog Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 Kuma, you are most welcome to come out to a training session with the Canberra Sled Dog Club whenever you feel like it. There used to be an Akita called Sam who was a regular out on the trails. I think he liked the socialisation more than anything Website addy is www.canberrasleddogclub.com.au or just send me a PM if you need more info. We train every Saturday at Kowen Forest until the weather gets too warm. Cheers, Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akayla Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Right! This year I am determined to get there! Bet it would be amazing to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akayla Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Wow was an awesome morning. Everyone enjoyed themselves and it was really great to watch. Oh and I think you will soon have a new member as my 3 year old daughter is presently racing her my little ponies around the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idigadog Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 For those interested in having a look at photos from the Canberra Sleddog Classic, go to Andrew Trousdell's site at http://jirrupin.smugmug.com/Sports and click on the links Some nice shots of the Idigadog kids throughout! SW - were you out there? You should have come and said hello!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akayla Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 NIce photos! I was there with mum and my 3 year old We didnt get there till late so we were just trying to keep up with going form one end of the road to the other and chasing bubs who was chasing "her boyfriend" :D Next time we will have to get there earlier so we can go and oogle the dogs more and say hi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Great photos!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idigadog Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Next time we will have to get there earlier so we can go and oogle the dogs more and say hi Oh bummer! Did you get to see any of the racing or were you too late? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akayla Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Yep when we finally found you guys we were in time to see the 2 dog and 1 dog and then the kids on the sunday :D I have had to buy bubs the Littlest pet shop husky sled team she is rather obsessed We all really had a great time and people were very friendly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idigadog Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Ah well you probably would have seen me running around like a headless chook We had teams in every class so it was very hectic between getting them organised, chasing a 4 year old and doing the timing!!!! :D You would have seen our trailer right near the toilet block. Big arse white mother of a thing with a heap of dogs wearing purple harnesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akayla Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 You mean the huge trailer made to contain dogs was yours!!! I am so green with envy Well we were pretty much hanging around it the whole time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idigadog Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) Well there were a few of them, one was ours! Not the 5th wheeler that was near the finish chute, that belongs to a musher from Vic. This one is ours Edited September 1, 2010 by idigadog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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