ICF Bowland Trails European Championship
Fri 9th October '15
- Sun 11th Oct '15
Event Info
European Canicross and Bike-Jöring Championship The Scooter 1 dog run will also be scheduled, but only as a demonstration, Not championship.
Location Info
Bowland Trails is an established Nordic sports training centre in Fife, Scotland. It sits within farmland and woodland, with purpose-designed gravel trails created specifically for sled dog and canicross use.
The terrain is gently undulating farmland country, and surfaces are deliberately maintained aggregate, offering consistent footing.
- Undercover facilities for mushers meeting and presentation
- Catering: Facilities may be provided.
- Toilets: Will be available – please use them.
- Smoking/Vaping: If you feel the need, please do so in your vehicles.
- Staking Out: The parking area is not suitable for staking out dogs, however if you stake out your dogs – PLEASE fill in all holes.
- Camping: Available at rally site for a nominal fee.
Course Description
Bowland Trails is a young woodland which is specifically dedicated to running Huskies. The trails offer a wide variety of challenge and fun to both dogs and mushers with the odd view and a bit of wildlife thrown in.
The planned trail will be mostly grass, very hilly and hard going, depending on weather there may be a short section of hard-packed road (not hazardous to fit feet).
Directions
From Blairgowrie:
Take the A923 towards Dunkeld after approx 2 miles you will enter Kinloch. Look to the right for the small disused church, turn right & go up past the church, stay on this road until it ends at Middleton Farm steading (2miles). Follow the rally signs from this point.
ICF
International Canicross Federation (ICF) is an international governing body dedicated to the development and promotion of dog-powered sports such as canicross, bikejoring and scooter racing. The organisation works to coordinate the sport across different countries, bringing together national federations and clubs involved in competitive and recreational cani-sports.
The federation supports the growth of canicross worldwide by establishing competition frameworks, encouraging cooperation between national organisations and helping organise international events. Through its member federations and affiliated clubs, ICF promotes standards for racing, athlete participation and the welfare of dogs involved in the sport.
By providing an international structure for cani-sports, the organisation helps connect athletes, clubs and event organisers across multiple countries. Its work contributes to the continued expansion of canicross from its origins as off-season sled-dog training into a recognised global sport involving runners and their dogs.
Event Completed
Start Date
Friday 9th October '15
End Date
Sunday 11th October '15
Event Length
3 days