Lake Geneva Winterfest Human Dog Sled Competition 

Sign up now for the 2015 Lake Geneva Winterfest Human Dog Sled Races! The event fee is $45 for a team of 6 participants and 2 alternates. There will be prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers and a costume contest with prizes as well!

WHEN: Friday, February 6, 2015-Elimination Round: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (check in at 6:00 pm)
     Saturday, February 7, 2015-Championship Round: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm (check in at 11:30 am)

COURSE: The total course is approximately 175 feet, straight-away

TEAMS: *A complete team will consist of six (6) participants: Four (4) "pullers" pulling the sled, one (1) "rider" riding in the sled, and one (1) "musher" riding on the back of the sled.
*All team members must submit a signed waiver/release document to be eligible to race
•Teams are encouraged to wear a team costume (at least be in the same color)

EQUIPMENT: The Sled-will be provided and may not be altered in any way
       Harness-will be provided and rigged to the sled
       Footwear-any type is permissible, except for any type of spiked shoes

THE RULES:
-The race will be a double-elimination format.  The winning team in each race is the first "complete team" to cross the finish line, as determined by the judges.
-Only "complete teams" are eligible to race.
-The entire team must start behind the start line
-The "musher" may push-start the sled up to the start line.
-Once the sled has crossed the start line, the "musher's" feet must remain on the sled in order not to aid the sled across the finish line.
-The entire team must stay within the race lane. Any team, or part thereof, entering the opposing team's lane, may be disqualified.
-The "rider" must remian on the sled for the entire race.
-The first team to get their ENTIRE SLED past the finish line wins the race.
-Any infraction of the above rules may result in team disqualification.
-The rulings of the race officials are final.

Upon registering, a waiver will be sent to you to for completion by your whole team.