SLED DOG SPORTS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO

SSASO & MacGregor Point Park

 

SLED DOG SPORTS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO & MACGREGOR POINT PARK

are proud to offer an unique, exciting fall event to, engage, educate and entertain the community: MacGregor Point Dryland Sled Dog Derby !

 

During the event there will be several opportunities to learn about sled dog history and the evolution of the sport in Canada, along with information on how to get started and where to get help and mentorship.

During the race demonstrations each race team must compete in the same class, with the same dogs both Saturday and Sunday. Time is accumulative to determine winners. The derby includes multiple dry-land sled dog races:

1 Canicross (dog running)
1 & 2 Bikejoring (dog bike)
1 & 2 Dog Scooter
4 Dog Rig
Kid and Mutt

 

 We welcome everyone to come out and enjoy the fun and fast paced world of Dryland sled dog racing !!!

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Please remember to leave your pets at home!

 

 

SLED DOG SPORTS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO EVENT MISSION:

(SSASO) is a not for profit sled dog association dedicated to education and preservation of sled dogs and physical literacy through harness actives for both humans and K-9’s . We also focus on the history and evolution of the working sled dog and provide information and support for people interested in gets started in the sport.

Our mission is to educate, entertain and make the general public aware of the wide range of benefits when you become active with your dog in harness sports, such as increased bonding and healthy living through increased physical fitness and proper nutrition.

Our top goals are always safety for the dog, musher's and spectators. To education in a way that is fun and memorable to public. A race is very hands on and the public is encouraged to meet dog teams and talk to musher's.

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