NEW ZEALAND FEDERATION OF SLED DOG SPORTS

 

RACE RULES – NODIC STYLE

AMENDED APRIL 2011

 

 

 

Based on the International Federation of Sled-Dog Sports, Race Rules dated April 2009.

 

 

DEFINITIONS

 

In this Rule where appropriate, the words “Competitor,” “Contestant,” “Driver,” etc. shall include “the competitor and/or his/her dog(s)”; and the singular shall include the plural.

Nordic Style: Included in these rules are the following disciplines:

            Skijoring

            Pulka

            Canicross

            Bikejoring

For the remaining definitions refer Speed Race Rules.

 

Note:  In case of discrepancy between Speed Race Rules and Nordic Style Rules, the Nordic Style Rules shall prevail.

 

Note:  Junior Mushers under the minimum class age require Race Marshal approval to compete in Nordic Style disciplines.

 

PART 1 – Skijoring

            See IFSS Race Rules – Chapter Three, section II.

 

PART II – Pulka

            See IFSS Race Rules – Chapter Three, section III.

 

Part III – Canicross

            See IFSS Race Rules – Chapter Four, section II.

 

Part IV – Bikejoring

            See IFSS Race Rules – Chapter Four, section III.