Ages – dogs and drivers:
The age of the athlete is taken from the age the athlete will be on 31st December 2026. This age will be the athlete’s age for that full season.
The age of a dog will be 18 months old for all ‘competing’ classes from the first day of the race.

Registration open times:
Friday 23 Jan: 15:00 – 19:00
Saturday 24 Jan: 06:30 – 07:30

Competitor Meetings:
There will be a video briefing available for viewing prior to the weekend

Racing Start times:
Saturday: 08.00
Sunday: 08:00
(subject to change)

Notes:
Please read the IFSS rules before entering this race. These can be found on the IFSS website. http://www.sleddogsport.net
Also please read the BSSF local race rules, found here – https://thebssf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/BSSF-Race-Rules.pdf

Timing will be carried out with the use of electronic chips worn on the person. The chip contains lithium batteries so please make sure your dog does not chew or swallow them. They are your responsibility over the weekend and there is a £100 charge should they be lost.

Competitors can come as go as they please throughout the day.

Course inspection:
Course inspection on foot or bicycle is allowed on Friday from 12:00 and Saturday morning before the competitors meeting. Dogs can be walked on the course but not canicrossed

Marshals:
During the race series you may be called upon to Marshal, Marshal lists will be circulated in the race pack issued prior to the event. If you cannot fulfil your appointment, it is your responsibility to find someone to stand in on your behalf

Stakeout/campsite:
Loose dogs are not allowed on the campsite or stakeout at any time. Please keep all dogs on leads.
Shock collars or electrified hound gardens are strictly forbidden.

Holes must be filled in

Generators, can be used during the designated hours but must sit on a spill mat, failure will result in you being asked to not use and remove the generator from the forest floor. This is a Forestry rule and we were reprimanded for this last year.

Catering:
The onsite café Yr Orsaf. Pembrey Country Park Cafe/Restaurant will be open 10am to 6pm both days.

RNB:
RNB means Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Canadian Eskimo Dog, Greenland Dog or Samoyed. All RNB dogs must have the appropriate Kennel Club registration paperwork which you must bring to registration as evidence.

Vaccinations:
No further vaccinations are required for a domestic BSSF race other than basic inoculations

Borrowed Dogs:
If you are borrowing dogs, you must have written consent from the owner.

Insurance:
You must hold adequate insurance to race and evidence of this must be brought to registration as you may be asked for proof.

Dog Welfare:
Officers of the Council will be patrolling over the weekend to assess dog welfare, if you are asked to open your van to assess dog living conditions please comply. Failure to do so will result in you being asked to leave site.

Selection Process:
Details of the qualification and selection process for the British Team can be found on our website. For qualification and selection purposes where a class doesn’t exist, amalgamation of results may be applicable.

Please remember to download and complete the additional forms required as part of the entry process and bring these to registration.

Competitor Waiver & Guardian consent form (for Juniors) – Are now digital and signed at checkout.

Chip List (one for each class entered and for all non-competing dogs) – https://thebssf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/ifss_chipping_list.xlsx

Recreational, non-timed canicross, scooter, bikejor or rig (max 6 dogs per team) Saturday only if time permits. Enter on the day.