SDAS Kirroughtrie Rallies
Sat 11th January '03
- Sun 12th Jan '03
Location Info
Kirroughtree Forest lies near Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway and is a Forestry and Land Scotland woodland known for its mountain bike trails. The forest contains extensive gravel forestry roads and woodland paths.
Terrain is moderately hilly, reflecting the Galloway Hills. Surfaces include firm forestry aggregate with natural earth and rocky sections in non-road areas.
Course Description
The start and finish areas will be clearly marked. Competitors parking areas will be sign posted. Please be considerate and allow the allocated parking for the larger teams to remain for them, which is closer to the start / finish line. The trails consist of mostly soft dirt, grass trails – a few areas are slightly stony. Dog boots should be on hand in case conditions change due to weather, however, it is likely that these will not be needed. The trail has many gentle turns; there are no steep hills, (well except for one.!) and some pleasant scenery
Directions
From A74(M)
From the motorway A74(M) take the A701 from the North or A75 from the South; continue on the A75 to Castle Douglas. On towards Creetown and continue for approx 4 mile, look for sign post for Kirroughtrie Visitors Centre and continue into centre, race signs will be posted.
This venue is within Kirroughtrie Visitors Centre. The Forest Enterprise were delighted with the success of previous years events, where it proved very popular with many of the local people visiting to see what a dog rally is really about. The organisers would ask everyone, especially those who are new to the sport, to read and understand the rally rules. They are there for everyone’s benefit and must be adhered to. To ensure we are able to use this venue again, please be vigilant and help avoid any conflicts which would be viewed unfavourably with the hosts.
SDAS
The Sled Dog Association of Scotland (SDAS) is a Scottish organisation dedicated to promoting and organising sled dog sports throughout Scotland. Founded in 1991 by Rick Miller, Neil Brown and Keron Miller, the association was the first group to establish a regular calendar of sled dog events in Scotland and helped place the country on the map within the UK mushing community.
The organisation runs a series of races and competitions each season, providing opportunities for both newcomers and experienced mushers to take part in sled dog sport. Events typically include dryland disciplines such as rig racing, scooter classes, bikejoring and canicross, with races often held over two-day formats that contribute to an overall championship series.
Through organised events, membership programmes and a volunteer committee, SDAS supports a community of sled dog enthusiasts across Scotland. The association emphasises sportsmanship, inclusivity and enjoyment of the sport while providing a structured environment for competitors at all levels to train, race and develop their teams.
In the UK sled dog landscape, SDAS functions as one of the main regional racing organisations, particularly focused on Scotland’s dryland racing scene and championship series events.
Event Completed
Start Date
Saturday 11th January '03
End Date
Sunday 12th January '03
Event Length
2 days