The Sled Dog Shield 2026
Schedule
Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 am to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 am
UTC+10:00Location
Kowen State Forest | Canberra, CT
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Race Marshal: Diane Baker
Race Veterinarian: Derek Keeper
Trail Boss: Sam Patrikka
Race Co-ordinator: Sammy Hartwig
Head Timekeepers: Geordi Maclean & Sam Patrikka
Sledding Committee: Sam Patrikka, Angela Patrikka, Sammy Hartwig, Geordi Maclean, Aaron Coventry, Sophia Dalidakis, Heather Kite, Margaret Arcus, Tyller Arcus & Kym Balcomb
Racing will be conducted under the AFSS rules and policies.
Classes:
8 & 6 Dog Open
4 & 3 Dog Open
2 Dog Open & Bikejoring (combined)
1 Dog Open
2 Dog Touring & 2 Dog Veterans
1 Dog Touring, 1 Dog Veterans & Juniors
Canicross - Mens & Womens
Bantam Class
Pee Wees
*Class order subject to change depending on entry numbers.
Heat 2 will be reverse order start.
Race pack and bib collection is on Friday from 4pm to 6pm.
There will be a compulsory drivers meeting at 6am both days.
Racing will begin at 7am on Saturday and Sunday.
*Subject to weather conditions.
Golden Roast Catering will be providing dinner on Saturday night at 5.30pm. Pre-order only.
Raffle drawing and auction to follow.
Vaccination requirement is C3 and recommended is C5. This is compulsory for all dogs at the event.
** Dogs with a medical exemption must provide a letter from a veterinarian.
Camping is available from Wednesday the 10th of June.
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Kowen State Forest, Canberra,ACT,AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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