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Spectator Information
The Stratford Nighthawks snowmobile club and the North Country Mushers
would like to welcome you to our sled dog race and hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.
Admission to the public is free.
Feel free to visit the holding area aka parking lot and browse among the dog trucks. Take photos if you wish but please do not
approach the dogs for petting unless the owner has given you permission.
Ask the drivers and handlers questions if they are not too busy. Usually they will be glad to answer any questions that you might
have. Just remember that it takes a lot of work to get the team ready for the race and up to the starting line, so at this time drivers
may not have time to stop and talk to you.
Please, never bring a dog or cat to a sled dog race. If you have one with you leave it in your car or some place away from the race.
Remember, a driver handling several dogs cannot be responsible for the safety of your pet. Also, keep your toddlers in hand. Eager
dogs, ready to run, may leap or rear-up in anticipation, and it would be unfortunate to have an accident that was the fault of neither
dog nor child. Lines connecting the teams and chains attached to tied-out dogs can be dangerous to a child. Be careful walking
around as there are many things to trip over such as stake-out chains, harnesses and sleds.
If you are too close to the team at the starting line or as it passes you on the trail, you may distract the dogs and even cause them
to leave the trail, which could result in the disqualification of that team. Some dogs may even consider your colored ski glove a toy
and attempt to grab it on their way by. Therefore, for the safety of all involved, we simply ask that you do not hover near the
starting line or edge of the trail.
These dogs love to run, just as a house pet might like to go out on the leash or dig up the neighbor's flower garden. Although they
might look tired after a race, they are very happy animals. The only time a sled dog is unhappy is when he is not with the team.
Pick yourself a team to cheer for and let the driver know you appreciate his team's efforts. As in all sports, it always helps to know
you have someone cheering you on.
We hope you enjoy our event !
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