Ballygar Races
|
Name of Venue |
Aughrane Forest, Ballygar, County Galway |
|
Date of Rally |
Sunday 27th November 2011 |
|
Closing date |
Entries can be submitted on day of Rally. Entries will not be accepted after 11am. |
|
Event Organiser
|
Mandy Hynes,
|
|
IrishFSS Secretary Entry Details |
Mandy Hynes Irish Federation of Sleddog Sports (IrishFSS) Ballygar Co.Galway 086 3562544 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
|
Race Fees |
Members: 10 euro for first entry and 3 euro per entry thereafter.
Non Members Must pay 25 Euro Extra for temporary Weekend Membership for insurance cover. |
|
Directions |
From Roscommon, take main Galway road, through Athleague, Mount Talbot, and straight on to Ballygar. Turn left at Fallons Pub, and follow the forest road for approx 1mile.. Event will be signposted from there. Parking available in the centre of the forest. |
|
Trail conditions |
Well packed trail throughout, loose stones and gentle downhill sections and tight bends in places. |
|
Trail distances per class |
Up to 4km for Canicross, Scooter. Up to 7.5 km for Bike and Rig. This is dependent on weather conditions which will be announced at mushers meeting. |
|
Musher’s meeting time |
11am sharp. Equipment check will follow briefing. |
|
Spectator arrival time |
08:30 am- 10.30 am cars will be allowed to enter the forest. Forest Gates will be closed at 10.30am. |
|
Race Start times
|
11.30am |
|
Redmills Championships. |
This race is one of 4/5 qualifiers for the European/World championships. This Rally will be open to Members and Non Members and will be of Open class format. |
|
Helper’s Duties |
A list will be made available at the musher’s meeting of those people required to help. The organiser will attempt to advise helpers of their duties and approximate times required by email before the weekend. |
|
Facilities |
No toilet facilities on site. Snacks and Teas/Coffees will be served. First aid will be available on site. |
|
Vet |
Paddy Maguire Midland Veterinary Clinic 0906474020 |
|
Accommodation |
Ballygar B&B situated in the Square in Ballygar. Only 1 mile from race site. 087 3265922. |
