Rules For All North Country Musher
Events
All race
participants are expected to
understand and follow the Race
Rules:
* NO whips, muzzles or full choke
chains will be permitted.
* Sleds and other equipment must be
in safe working order.
* Sleds must have a sled bag capable
of carrying a dog.
* Drivers will be required to carry
fire starter and a knife on their
person.
* Drivers must have an operating
headlamp in their sled bag or on
their person.
* Drivers must wear an Orange or
other Brightly colored jacket or
vest at all times while racing
Notice
to all drivers: All dogs
participating in this event must
have a current certificate of rabies
inoculation signed by a licensed
veterinarian. Dogs must also be
current on Distemper. Proof of
inoculation, original or Photostat
copies, certificates or letter
signed by a licensed veterinarian on
his business stationary must be
available for presented to the race
secretary.
In
addition we expect that you:
* Treat
everyone at the race site and on the
trail with respect (race officials,
trail help, other racers,
spectator’s etc.). No verbal abuse
will be tolerated.
* Use good judgment in accessing
your (or family members)
capabilities when choosing the
number of dogs to race. Draw on the
experience of fellow mushers or the
race officials if you have
questions.
* You are wholly responsible for the
conduct of your dogs, your own
conduct as well as those of the
people who are traveling with you or
handling for you.
* Park in the same spot and clean up
all waste at your truck (food,
straw, poop, etc.) and any you may
generate at the race site. Be
prepared to take home your waste or
deposit it at the race site if a
receptacle is provided.
* No tampering with another’s dogs,
dog’s food or equipment. When
feeding on the trail, clean up
uneaten food.
The NCM
and it's co-sponsor(s) believe
sportsmanship and “good ethics” in
the race area and on the trail are
paramount to the success of
multi-use trails. Failure to follow
rules set up by sanctioning
organizations may result in
disqualification and/or expulsion
from participation at future events.
