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Our Journey &
The History of NZFSS

Founded in 1993, the NZFSS unified sled dog racing in New Zealand, supporting both Dryland and
snow races.Today, it continues to grow the sport and preserve its legacy.

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First sled dog race held

1985

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NZFSS established in 1993
IFSS member since 1995
DogsNZ member since 1998

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13 member clubs

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1800+ dogs participating

Who We gold cycle are

The New Zealand Federation of Sled Dog Sports represents the interests of all associated clubs and provides a framework of rules to hold accredited race events.

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Our Story gold cycle

The NZFSS enables dogs and drivers to compete in accredited events under unifying rules, offering dog and driver rankings.

NZFSS National Championships have been hosted in the past by individual clubs. More recently, this major event has been organised by the NZFSS in an effort to bringing together teams from both North and South Island.

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