International sled dogs race Balto Sügiskross 2015 is Baltic Cup III event and IFSS World Cup 2015-2016 Accredited Event.
Organiser: Sled Dogs Club Baltosport
IFSS Race Marshal: Agné Dovidé (Lithuania)
Race Judge: Ülle Aaslav-Kaasik (Estonia)
Balto Sügiskross 2015 is held according to IFSS race rules and Baltic Cup 2015 regulations.
DATE AND LOCATION
10-11 of October 2015 in Estonia
Adress Palivere hiking trails, Pikajalamägi, Palivere, Lääne-Nigula parish, Läänemaa county, Estonia. From Risti-Haapsalu road before Palivere you see the sign “Palivere liikumisrajad”. Google maps
GPS coordinates: 58°58’4”N 23°54’28”E
If you are lost call to +372 52 95 156 (Sergei) or +372 56 484 171 (Jaanus).
TIME SCHEDULE
On Saturday
10:00 – 11:45 Registrations, veterinary & equipment check (don’t be late!)
12:00 Race opening, track instruction
13:00 – 15:07 Starts I
15:37 – 15:48 Kids starts I
18:00 Mushers’ dinner at race site in a tent
On Sunday
10:00-12: … Starts II
13:00 – 13: … Kids starts II
15:30 awarding ceremony (time may change + – 30 min)
TRACK
The lenght of the track is 4,25km in all classes except in the kids´ canicross which is 800 metres long. The track is best described as a forest trail with slight ascents and descents.
Photos of the track: Palivere liikumisrajad
Video of the track: video on Youtube
Its the same place and track than last year’s Balto Sügiskross 2014 / Baltic Cup II event
RACE CLASSES AND COMPETITORS AGES
Rigs
DR4 and DR6
Elite from 16yrs.
Scooters
DS1 Juniors 14-18yrs., Elite from 19yrs.
DS2 Elite from 16yrs.
Bikejoring
DBW and DBM
Juniors 16-20yrs.*, Elite 19*-39yrs., Veterans from 40yrs.
Canicross
DCW and DCM
Juniors 16-20yrs.*, Elite 19*-39yrs., Veterans from 40yrs.
* A 19 or 20 year-old competitor may choose to run in the Elite class. That decision will apply to bikejoring and canicross classes.
Kids’ Canicross
DCK1 Boys and girls 6-9 yrs old.
DCK2 Boys and girls 10-13 yrs old.
RACE CATEGORIES
1. Open class
All dogs excluded from the nordic breed category.
2. FCI registered nordic breed dogs:
RNB1: siberian huskies
RNB2: alaskan malamutes, greenland dogs and samoyeds
The Nordic breed category will be awarded separately in each race class under the following terms:
1. At least 5 nordic breed entries in one class. This term does not apply to the canicross classes.
2. In Dog Scooter and rig classes (DS1, DS2 and DR4, DR6) the nordic breed category is divided into RNB1 and RNB2 subcategories under the condition that they each have at least 5 entries in RNB1-category and RNB2-category.
DEMANDS FOR DOGS
All competing dogs must be healthy, vaccinated and microchipped. In bikejoring and dog scooter classes the dogs must be at least 18 months old. In dog rig and canicross classes the dogs must be at least 12 months old. In kids´ canicross the dogs must be at least 5 months old. All dogs racing in nordic breed category must have a FCI registrated pedigree, otherwise they have to compete in open class. A dog can take part once in main class and once in a kids´ canicross class. Switching the dogs during the competition is not allowed. It is mandatory to present the dog´s veterinary passport at the on-site veterinary check.
DEMANDS FOR COMPETITION EQUIPMENT
All competition equipment must be in accordance with the IFSS race rules.
MUSHERS’ DINNER
Dinner is free for competitors! Extra ticket 10€ per person.
Mushers’ dinner takes place at race site in a tent, dinner starts 18:00.
Musher’s and their friends who are signed up for a dinner have an option to get their meal in a box on Sunday lunch. Please inform us on Saturday morning at registration tent.
ACCOMMODATION INFO & BOOKINGS
Willem Madise Villa (ca 6km from race area) – pricelist in english ; http://greenhome.ee
Kiige turismitalu (ca 17km) – http://www.kiigetalu.eu/avaleht/
Kullamaa puhkekeskus (ca 23km) – http://www.kupuke.ee
Rehe turismitalu (ca 23km) – http://www.reheturismitalu.ee
Paepealse turismitalu (ca 25km) – http://www.paepealse.ee
Vilkla koolitalu (ca 25km) – http://koolitalu.ee
Tooraku turismitalu (ca 31km) – http://tooraku.ee
Topu puhkekeskus (ca 35km) – http://topu.ee
Roosta puhkeküla (ca 37km) – http://roosta.ee
NB! It is possible to camp in the competition area free of charge!
The camping area has 2 latrines, 2 campfire places with benches and the possibility to use electricity. http://paliverekeskus.eu
REGISTRATION FEES
21.08-13.09 adults and veterans 30€ / juniors 20€ / kids 10€
14.09-30.09 adults and veterans 40€ / juniors 30€ / kids 15€
01-06.10 adults and veterans 50€ / juniors 40€ / kids 20€
Competitor´s second start – 10€ of the registration fee.
Registration fee includes bottle of water, lunch and dinner on Saturday evening.
Online registration: fill the form
Your registration is confirmed successfully after we have received registration fee via bank transfer on Kelgukoerte Klubi Baltosport account. No cash payments on race day! IBAN: EE94 2200 2210 5480 3650 / Swift (BIC): HABAEE2X / Bank name: SWEDBANK AS / Bank adress: Liivalaia 8, 15040 Tallinn.
Dear mushers from Russia! If you need an cultural visa request please send us fallowing data:
1. Name and surname (latin and RUS letters)
2. Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
2. Passport number
3. Dates of passport issued/valid
to our e-mail: info@baltosport.ee
AWARDS
All competitors that finish the race receive a diploma, the first three from each class receive a cup and special prizes from various sponsors. If there are at least 5 veterans or juniors in the bikejoring, one dog scooter and canicross class they will be awarded separately from adults.
RACE SPONSORS
Rapla White House (registration, sound solutions, time measurement) http://raplawh.ee
Mariini Foto & Disain (graphic design) http://mariin.ee
Dr.STERN dog food (dog food sposor) http://doktorstern.ee
BRASA (dog food sponsor) http://kuivtoit.ee
Sookriimud (special prizes) http://sookriimud.ee
Kennel Hellerkantri & Huskypark Sled Dogs (special prizes) http://kelgukoerad.ee
Kennel Myrgel’s (special prizes) http://myrgels.blogspot.com
Kennel Hendra (special prizes) http://kennelhendra.org
Käeväe Käsitöögaraaž (special prizes) https://facebook.com/kaevae
ADVERTISING AND SELLING AT RACE AREA
Advertising and selling products at race area is free for race sponsors. Others 45 € (2 days).
RACE ADVERTISE
BALTO SÜGISKROSS 2015 ORGANIZERS TEAM
Mariin Kaljula, Helle Kaljula, Jaanus Kaljula, Margus Veer, Marit Kuus, Aigar Kuus, Liane Lubi, Sergei Koppel, Ülle Aaslav-Kaasik
VOLUNTEERS AT RACE SITE
Birgit Soo, Berit Pähn, Susanne Roosileht, Margus Harak
CONTACTS
Helle Kaljula +372 5569 2272 (EST, FIN)
Jaanus Kaljula +372 56 484 171 (EST & RUS)
E-mail: info@baltosport.ee *
Website: https://baltosport.ee
Facebook event: Balto Sügiskross 2015
* Please send e-mails only in english (or estonian).
CHANGES
The competition organiser reserves the right to make some changes if necessary.
Changes in the competition info are written in light orange.