stabbert, Author at Alaska Skijoring and Pulk Association

Beginner’s Clinic (on-snow) Sunday Feb 3

January 28, 2019 by stabbert

When: Sunday, February 3
Starting at 9:30 am.

Where: Creamer’s Field (parking area West of the Farmhouse)

Cost: $20

ASPA will be holding a second beginner’s clinic next weekend. This will be an on-snow session only. We will have experienced skijorers and dogs on-hand to work with you and your dog on passing, motivation, commands or figuring out equipment. You must have your own skis and poles and your dog should have an appropriate harness. We will have a small selection of skijor belts and dog harnesses available to borrow if you do not already have this equipment.

Sign-up: Email Molly Yazwinski (myazwinski@gmail.com) with your name, your dog’s name and preferred time-slot. We will have 30 minute sessions starting at 9:30 am and going until 11:30 am.

**If temperatures are colder than -15F at the airport at 9 am on Sunday then the clinic will be cancelled.

Fun Race Saturday December 15, ADMA

December 12, 2018 by stabbert

It’s time to kick off the 2018/2019 Skijor season with a Fun Race and Pot Luck at the Dog Mushers this coming Saturday, December 15. Race will start at 11:00AM and the Pot Luck and Fall Meeting will follow.

Where: Dog Musher’s Hall, Farmer’s Loop

When: Saturday, December 15, race day registration 10:00-10:30, race meeting AT 10:30 to 10:45, first team out at 11:00

Who: You with your one, two, or three dog team

How far: 1.0, 1.5, 3.6 and 4.8 miles

How much: $10 for members, $15 for non-members, knock off five dollars if you pre-register!

Pre-register by emailing Kathleen Boyle at kmboyle1720@gmail.com BEFORE 10 PM Friday with your name, dog names, and distance you would like to race.

We need volunteers for handler and timer positions. Volunteers please email Kathleen or Nina Ruckhaus at noruckhaus@alaska.edu.

If it is colder than -15 at the airport at 9am the race will be canceled. Please check the hotline,907-45-SKIJOR (907-457-5456) if the temps are close. Hopefully the weather cooperates.

Come out for a fun time with your pup(s) and bring a dish to share after the race!

Beginners Clinic through The Folk School Saturday November 17

November 8, 2018 by stabbert

We are partnering with The Folk School this year to present the Alaska Skijoring and Pulk Association’s Beginner’s Clinic. Come learn how to skijor with your dog this winter! Skijoring is fun for skiers of all skill levels and all breeds of dogs. We will hold a classroom session in the morning, Saturday November 17, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. If we get more snow and the trails at Creamer’s Field are usable, we will hold the on-snow session in the afternoon from 2-4 p.m. If not, the on-snow session will be postponed.

Here’s the link to register:

https://thefolkschoolfairbanks.org/events/event/skijoring-beginners-clinic/

Final race and party Sunday March 25

March 19, 2018 by stabbert

Join us for the Alaska Skijoring and Pulk Association annual spring membership meeting, pizza potluck party and fun race scheduled for Sunday, March 25th at the ADMA Mushers Hall! All ASPA volunteers for this season will be honored, celebrated and thanked! The Volunteer of the Year Award will also be presented.

Race day registration 10-10:30, race meeting 10:45, race start at 11. We’ll eat about noon with a short meeting following lunch.

The race will include distances of 1, 4, 6.2, and 8 miles depending on trail conditions and participant interest. You can run 1, 2, or 3 dog teams. The always exciting and somewhat rowdy LeMans one mile race will start at approximately 11:45 or whenever the last racer returns. Here is a link to the ADMA trail maps, if you have not skijored there before. All turns are clearly marked with the distances.http://sleddog.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ADMA-FLYER02.pdf

If you aren’t able to race, but still want to join in the fun we can always use race volunteers to help with timing and handling.
To pre-register for the Fun Race or volunteer, contact Molly Yazwinski myazwinski@gmail.com, 455-6604.

The cost is $10 for ASPA members and $15 for non-members. If you pre-register by Saturday March 24th, the cost will be $5 for ASPA members and $10 for non-members. Membership forms are available and we encourage anyone interested in skijoring to join us for the race and pizza party.

The fun race will be followed by a pizza potluck party which will begin about noon, and then by a short membership meeting. ASPA will provide the pizza and drinks. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

Hope to see you there!

Evening Race Wednesday March 14

March 9, 2018 by stabbert

Come enjoy the daylight and Spring Break at our evening fun race on Wednesday, March 14!

Where: Creamer’s Field trails, meeting and race day registration in the farmhouse
When: Wednesday March 14, race day registration 5:00-5:30 pm, meeting at 5:30, first team out at 6 pm
Who: One, two, or three dog teams

How far: .5, 1.4, 2.7, 3.6 and 5.7 mile courses
How much: $10 for members, $15 for non-members, knock off five dollars if you pre-register!

Please pre-register by emailing Nina Ruckhaus at noruckhaus@alaska.edu BEFORE 10 PM Tuesday with your name, dog names, and distance you would like to race. Preregistration makes our lives much easier on race day.

We need volunteers for handler and timer positions.

Questions, registration, and volunteers email noruckhaus@alaska.edu or Jamie at jamie.marschner@gmail.com.

If it is colder than -15 at the airport at 3 pm the race will be canceled. Please check the hotline,907-45-SKIJOR (907-457-5456) if the temps are close. But it looks warm in the forecast so please join us!

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