The Junior Chugiak Dog Mushers will be doing a float for the 4th of July parade in Chugiak, and the Bear Paw, July 11th. Watch for an e-mail regarding a meeting to discuss the parades at the club house sometime later on in June. We also need to clean the club house, and paint the shipping van in the parking lot sometime this summer. After the first snow,we are planning a one dog seminar. Any one who has trained a dog to run the one dog, and those interested in finding out training tips to do so are welcome to attend.
May 5th Board Meeting Results
The new CDMA board members met May 5th, 2009. Below is a general idea from the May 5 board meeting. Volunteer needs that came out of the meeting include:
- A race poster committee coordinator. The committee already has several people willing to do quite a bit but it needs a leader to ensure that the timeline stays on track.
- Someone to create a list of dog sled ride and kennel tour opportunities. More details about what info should be gathered can be provided.
- People to help do a spring cleaning on the clubhouse. Contact Jennifer (e-mail)
- A club secretary to take over by fall. Let me know if you want to know what all that entails.
Click here to read full minutes - May 2009 CDMA Board Meeting Minutes (PDF)
Give us your ides! MARCH
22, 2009 - As CDMA starts gearing up already
for next season’s races and other activities,
please take this opportunity to provide input about
potential education program topics. We will schedule
education programs as they come up, rather than on a
regular schedule during the upcoming season. We would
like your ideas about the types of things you’d
like to learn about. Please email your suggestions.
Drop us an
e-mail
Fort Richardson Trail Access
- POSTED 02/18/09
There has been a series of incidents involving musher's
non-compliance that need to be addressed immediately
or the Chugiak Dog Mushers risk loosing their trail
use privileges on Ft. Richardson. Most grievous was
an incident this weekend where a female musher "flipped
off" one of the uniformed conservation officers
and refused to stop for him on the trail. There has
also been a large number of eye-witness accounts of
kids and adults not wearing the required safety gear
and failure to use USARTRAK. Their intent is to permanently
bar the female for her actions for the remainder of
the season and they will not be giving warnings to club
members who are not in compliance with the rules they
should all be all too familiar with by now. If
you plan to run on Ft Richardson military base you must
register and carry an ID with you at all times. Please
take a moment to read the guidlines and restrictions
when training on Fort Richardson. Click
here (PDF)
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Local
feed store bumps up supplies!
Mushers Feed & Supply now has Annamaet Ultra,
Impact, Glycocharge, Endure, Momentum, some harnesses,
neck lines, Algyval, snow hooks etc...call 376-5273,
373-8545, email
Bring your frozen meat
to Mushers Feed and Supply,
They will cut or grind for it for .20 cents a pound.
Dec
28th race results: Open
Class 12 miles: 1.
Bill Kornmuller 37:252. Ed Wood 38:033. Daryl Hollingsworth
39:204. Heather Hardy 39:515. Eddie Dayton 40:366. Nathan
Sterling 40:497. Greg Sellentin 42:13 8. Shane Goosen
42:159. Gail Hoekman 42:3710. Jeff Barnhart 43:47
6 Dog Class 6 miles
1. Jennifer Probert 22:502.
Jennifer Sterling 23:483.
Bev Stevens 23:524.
Heather Hardy 24:225.
Nathan Sterling 25:386.
Eddie Duque 27:227.
Tabitha Nardini 27:448.
Rick Cavens 28:30 4
Dog Class 4 miles 1.
Kris Rasey 17:562.
Jennifer Probert 17:583.
Kim Wells 18:354.
Heather Hardy 19:595.
Rebecca Knight 20:446.
Susan Cantor 22:477.
Milissa Gnosh 28:148.
Yvette O’Connor* 40:14*One
dog in sled bag
Dec
27th Jr Race Results
by Peyton Young
1 Dog class -(1)
Susannah Dombrowski, (2) Stacy Sterling, (3) Zach Barnhart,
(4) Brandon Sterling, (5) Joseph Baron, (6) Zachary
Maruskie, (7) Nick Wasillie, (8) Ronald Dombrowski
2 Dog class- (1) Canzada Maruskie, (2) Hali
Young, (3) Peyton Young, (4) Kenzie Barnhart, (5) Rachel
Oswald 3 Dog class- (1) Andy Noble,
(2) Katie Kirsch, (3) Melissa Wasillie 5 Dog
class- (1) Yelena Carens, (2) Tilly Cantor,
(3) Alea Robinson, (4) Matilda Jacobson 7 Dog
class- (1) Morgan Summers, (2) Tori Berg -
The weather today
caused the snow to be fairly deep. The sleds were not
very fast and sometimes you would see a glimps of a
sled of the racer in front of you and you would think
that you might have to pass them and then they would
get to the fast part of the trail and never see them
on the trail again. The tempature was definatly below
0 degrees. It was a fun time any way. (That was the
first time that I have ever seen all the classes run
on 1 day!)
Junior
Race
Results - Reported
by Hali Young
Saturday, December 20th
- The Chugiak Dog trails at Beach Lake were
perfect thsi past weekend! They were nice and packed
down. It was a little foggy and not the warmest. It
was a blast anyway!
Here are the race results: 1 dog:
(1). Brandon Sterling 1:03 (2).Stacy Sterling 1:04
( 3).Zach Barnhart 1:08 (4).Zach Maruski 1:16 (5).Nick
Wassilie 1:18 (6).Ronald Dombrowski 1:30 (7). Erica
Quiett 1:42 - 2 Dog: (1).Zada Maruskie
6:43 (2).Andy Noble 6:55 (3).Tasha Quiett 7:04 (4).Kenzie
Barnhart (5).Hali Young (6). Peyton Young (7). Melissa
Wassilie (8).Joey Dombrowski - 5 Dog
(1). Morgan Summers 13:42 (2). Tilly Cantor 14:12
(3). Alea Robinson 15:27 (4). Matilda Jacobson
Weeekend Race Results - Click
here
JUNIOR/SENIOR & CHUGIAK 50/32 ALL A GO!
DECEMBER 17, 2008
Our trail groomers have reported in and we
are a GO for junior and senior sprint racing (Sat and
Sun morning) and for the Chugiak 50/32 on Sat and Sun
afternoon. This means we will need MANY volunteers this
weekend. Currently, we have Race Marshals for the races,
and one timer for all the senior races. I don't know
the status of Junior timers but I think they're OK.
That leaves us still needing sign-up/membership help,
starting line help, chute judges, trail guards, and
timers, and I know Shirley could use help in the concession
area as well. If we want to keep the concessions open
for the afternoon races we will probably need someone
to take charge of that. We also need folks to help mark
the C50 trail on Friday, and take down the markers Sunday
after the last racer. I have snow machines available
to use for that effort.
I know this is
the busy last weekend before Christmas, but please
consider volunteering for half a day at least! Please
e-mail me
so I'll have some idea of how many volunteers we have!
Weeekend Senior Race Cancelled
There will be no Senior Points races this weekend (Sunday).
Despite the new snow, the trails are still not adequate
for racing. For
information about Junior races, contact Ron at 694-6220.
2008
JR & SR CHEECHAKO RACE
The Chugiak Mushers
hosted the 2008 Cheechako race at Beach Lake Park
on Sunday, December 07, 2008. The race is traditionally
the first race of each season and is run by novice/beginning
mushers. Eight brave mushers came out to challenge
each other running 3 dogs on the 2 mile trail. At
least 4 of them claimed to have never been on a dog
sled.
Senior Cheechako Race Results:
- Gerald Kidd 6:52
- Maryann Medarya 6:58
- Nancy Stark 7:54
- Stacey Young 8:05
- Reba Nelson 8:55
- Tamara Zeller 9:15
- Meghan Swanzy9:32
- Lynn McCormick 13:20
Junior Cheechako
Race Results:
1-dog (1/4th mile)
- Nick Wassilie 1
minute 25 sec
- Zack Barnhart 2:25
2-dog (2 mile)
- Kenzie Barnhart
7:57
- Melissa Wassilie
8:19
- Cullen Nelson 9:00
- Katie Kirsch 9:28
Chugiak Sprint Musher Chosen to be on 2009 Team USA
for Daaquam Canada World Championships - Mushing
USA (MUSA), the national governing body of Sleddog sports
in the USA, announced on November 15 that Jennifer Payne-Sterling,
Chugiak High School graduate and local small business
owner has been selected to represent the United States
in sprint races at the 2009 IFSS (International Federation
of Sleddog Sports) World Championships in Daaquam, Quebec
Canada, January 16-25. For more information on Sterling’s
race record, to see the dogs and for information on
other fundraising efforts planned visit their web site
www.sundogracingkennel.com
Point
Races Postened
The Points races scheduled for Dec. 6 & 7 have been
POSTPONED. There still is not enough snow to run these
races.
Membership, Race Purses & More!
There will be a general membership meeting on Tuesday,
December 2 at 7pm at the clubhouse. We will discuss
upcoming races and race purses, among other things.
Don’t forget
to renew your membership if you want to keep receiving
CDMA email news and updates. The email list for members
will switch to this year’s membership list exclusively
by the end of the year.
Read
minutes from last meeting (PDF)
Mushing on Fort Richardson?
The 2008/2009 training season has begun. If you plan
to run on Ft Richardson military base you must register
and carry an ID with you at all times. Please take a
moment to read the guidlines and restrictions when training
on Fort Richardson. Click
here (PDF)
Delta straw has
arrived!
Now available at Mushers Feed and Supply in
Wasilla - Delta straw at $13.25 a bale, ground fish
for $2.50 for a 6-7 pound bag, frozen. Great for snacks
or to mix with daily meal. Stocking Pursuit, Momenteum,
Annamaet, Endure, Glycocharge and Impact. Ganglines,
tugs, neck lines, and picket lines. Bush orders
welcome.. Give us a call 907 376-5273
We
have heard some people are having trouble getting through,
we apologizes, don't give up, we have added an answering
machine to catch those missed calls. Tell
us what you want. This is YOUR mushing store.
Visit
our web site
Chugiak Junior Dog Mushers - Liability
Release & Membership form Click
Here (PDF)
Time
to renew your membership? Membership
forms (PDF)
General
Meeting Minutes
Chugiak Dog Mushers general meeting Tuesday, October
7, 2008 minutes - Click
Here (PDF)
The next general meeting is Tuesday,
November 4th (Election Day) at 7pm.
DOG
GONE ADDICTION
DOG GONE ADDICTION is a great stocking stuffer. Same
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View Teaser (2.5 min) at http://www.wildsoulcreations.com/
Hang onto your dog team and join three women tackling
the grueling Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race. Michelle Phillips,
a young Canadian mother; Agata Franczak a 48-year-old
Polish adventurer; and Kelley Griffin, Alaskan veteran,
test their limits racing their huskies 1000 miles through
the Yukon and into Alaska's frigid Interior.Get an insider
view and find out why they continue to race despite
seemingly insurmountable odds; treacherous icy and unmarked
trails,steep descents down mountain passes, record cold
temperatures andmental exhaustion. Feel their pain as
they question their abilities,and celebrate their triumphs
when they overcome obstacles small andlarge. The awful
realization of our insignificance and theawe-inspiring
hugeness of the Great White North are recurring themesthat
hit you in the head like a Northern wind chill. Tempered
by the beauty of her camera's eye, the struggle of thesewomen
to challenge themselves to overcome fear and fatigue
in thisvast, lonely land, Bristow captures a humanity
that never flinchesfrom the truth. This spirited and
uplifting account of what can be achieved when you face
your fears will reveal why the lesser-knownYukon Quest
is considered by many to be the toughest sled dog race
onthe planet.
."Bristow puts her viewers in the mushers boots.
Funny, touching and
visually smart, DOG GONE ADDICTION is a dog gone good
movie."
-Donna Quante Film Maker, Producer
Please see more testimonials
and DVD Reviews at http://www.wildsoulcreations.com/
DVDs include a feature length film, and 55 min of
Special Features (more on the Yukon Quest trail, the
veterinarians, the dogs, and more on each character)
Cold Hands Warm
Heart
Book or Audio CD by Jeff King
- Order
your copy today! Known
as the "winningest musher in the world"
Jeff King is one of the top endurance sled dog racers
competing today. His record includes championship
finishes in the legendary, 1100-mile Iditarod Sled
Dog Race, the 1000-mile Yukon Quest International
Sled Dog Race, and the Kuskokwim 300 Sled Dog Race,
among many others. King moved to Alaska in 1975 and
began his inspirational racing career by 1980.
These autobiographical
short stories offer a glimpse into the heart of a
champion, the rugged Alaskan lifestyle and the charismatic
world of dogs. King opens his heart and mind to reveal
an intimate view of himself and his unique life as
he shares over thirty years of experiences. He sculpts
an image of the true Alaska depicting the spirit of
adventure and self-sufficiency. From a wall tent on
the trap-line to the Iditarod trail in the heat of
competition to the tragedy at his homestead near Denali
National Park, he will carry you along in his sled
and give you the ride of a lifetime.
Donna Gates King' s
brilliant images of Alaska assist in rendering clear
understanding of the life and challenges of the north.
Iditarod Champion Joe
Runyan blends his own expertise to enhance your voyage
through the pages of Jeff King' s life.
All book and audio book
orders purchased through Husky Homestead will be autographed
by the author and feature a trading card insert Pre-order
books available by March 2008 - Audio CD available
NOW click
here
All the adventure,
none of the cold
Looking for a great place to take out of town
guest? The Bear and Raven Adventure Theater is
designed to be an interactive 60-minute total
experience. Their 30-minute movie takes you on
a journey into Alaska’s rarely seen back
country to experience the Iditarod Trail that
takes you from the modern city of Anchorage to
the villages and hamlets of a by-gone era. Revel
in the celebration of surviving one of the world’s
greatest races which teams man and dog vs. the
arctic wilderness. Not only will you see and hear
the sights and sounds of the Iditarod Trail, but
you will feel them too as snow falls from the
sky and the stars twinkle and Aurora Borealis
shimmers above you. In the few minutes before
or after the show, you can take the opportunity
to mush behind nine sleddogs, your very own dog
sled, catch an Alaskan King salmon, and admire
Alaskan scenery from a hot air balloon on our
various interactive displays. Call 277-4545 for
more information.
"COYOTE"
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Good things happen at the
Second Chance League
The Second Chance League is a group of Fairbanks
mushers focused on finding permanent homes for sled
dogs. They work with dogs exclusively from the municipal
animal shelter in Fairbanks, evaluate them, foster
them, and train them with their own dog teams. Many
of these dogs have excellent bloodlines. Their goal
is for the dogs to be successful. They strive to match
the right dog to the right owner. Please visit their
web site - click
here
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