Eagle Cap Extreme

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Race Rules 2010 Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race Northeast Oregon 100 / 200 Mile Mid-Distance Race SECTION I ENTRY, PRE-RACE, AND EQUIPMENT A. Entry information for the Eagle Cap Extreme Sled Dog Race 1. 12-dog Mid-Distance Class 200 miles 8-dog Mid-Distance Class 100 miles 2. Receipt of the entry fee will constitute the musher's intent to enter the race and further acknowledges that the musher agrees to comply with each and every rule as stated. 3. Starting positions for the race will be determined by a drawing at the musher's meeting. Order of the drawing will be determined by receipt of the entry fee (postmarked date). 4. Eagle Cap Extreme (ECX) reserves the right to reject an entry. B. Musher 1. The musher starting at the beginning of the race shall drive the team throughout the race. 2. A musher must be 18 years of age or older. (An experienced musher of 16 or 17 years of age may apply to enter the race in writing to waive the minimum age rule. Application must include number of years of experience, references from at least two veteran long distance mushers and written consent from parent or guardian.) 3. There will be one musher per team. 4. Each musher must have their own vehicle driver/handler. C. Distance Musher's Meeting All mushers must attend the mandatory musher's meeting. Meeting time and location will be announced D. Musher Conduct 1. All mushers shall be responsible for the conduct of their dogs, crew, and themselves when in the race area or on the trail. 2. Common sense and good sportsmanship shall prevail. All mushers must use civil conduct and act in a sportsmanlike manner throughout the race. Abusive treatment of any person or animals is prohibited. Conduct yourself well enough that the next driver will be welcomed with equal hospitality. If the race marshal determines that driver, handler, or team conduct at any time in the race or on the trail is detrimental to the sport/race, that team may be disqualified. E. Dogs 1. It is the intent of this race, its officials, sponsors, and supporters, that dog care be the most important aspect of the race. 2. Minimum allowable dogs: a. Twelve (12) dog class shall consist of not more than twelve (12) dogs, with the minimum number to start being eight (8). b. Eight (8) dog class shall consist of not more than eight (8) dogs, with the minimum number to start being seven (7). c. The minimum number of dogs for both classes to finish is five (5). All five (5) must be in harness and in line. 3. These races stress dog care and we don't expect the musher to push dogs beyond their limits. 4. Cruel and inhumane treatment of dogs is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification and a letter sent to other race giving organizations, both sprint and distance. Cruel and inhumane treatment involves any action or inaction that causes preventable pain or suffering to a dog. 5. Expired dogs must be covered totally when being carried on the sled. Any dog that expires during the race for any reason must be taken to the nearest race official. A necropsy may be performed at the driver's expense. The death of a dog may result in the disqualification of a driver. 6.

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