14TH ANNUAL

Empire Sled Dog Races 2004

JANUARY 3RD & 4TH

RACE FINALS

Pictures 2004

THANKS!!!

SPONSORS ON THIS YEAR’S EMPIRE TEAM

08/31/2004

 

SPONSOR TEAM LEADER IS . . .

 

 

RECREATIONAL RACE SPONSOR IS . . .

American Ed-Co 

SPONSOR TEAM . . .

Biffy In A Jiffy
Dahlberg Light & Power

Empire Canvas Works

Etienne’s Resort

Mark Hutton Signs

Lagae Cosgrove Contractors

National Bank of Commerce
Northwoods Shopper

Nutrisource Dog Food

St. Croix Inn

Solon Springs Civic Club

Swanson’s Motel - Campgrounds

The Little Gift House

Town of Solon Springs
Tuverson’s Resort
Village of Solon Springs
Wester Building & Construction
Wheel Works Pottery

IFSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING RACE

Hosted by Solon Springs Lions Club
Empire Sled Dog Race, PO Box 61, Solon Springs, WI 54873-0061
Phone: (715) 466-4025 or (715) 378-2475

 

2004 Sled Dog Race  Day 01/03/2004

 

6 DOG   &    8 DOG     Recreational Class         

 

2002 Sled Dog Race

 

6 DOG               8 DOG         Recreational Class    

 

Pictures

 

2001 Sled Dog Race 

 

6 Dog Teams     8 Dog Teams    Recreational Class

 

Pictures

 

2000 Sled Dog Race

 

6 DOG               10 DOG

 

Pictures

 

THIS YEARS RACE INFORMATION:

EMPIRE EVENTS   "Just Posted"

"Prizes"  Empire Canvas Works in Solon is donating a blanket shirt for a lucky winner in a drawing for 6-dog and 8-dog contestants, & Nutrisource Dog Food is donating $1000 in dog food certificates to the top finishers in each class and this product is available at Solon Springs Hardware Hank.  Both of theses are wonderful donations!  Thanks

THE RACE    RECREATION CLASS   THE TIME     THE ENTRY FEE   THE RULES

 CANCELLATIONS    THE WINNERS     EMPIRE LODGING     HISTORICAL BACKGROUND    

 NEED MORE INFORMATION    OUR SUPPORTERS 

ENTRY FORM     MAP   

 

 

FULL EMPIRE  RULES FOR 2004

 

 

 

 

 

THE RACE:

    

 The race will feature two classes: six-dog and eight-dog.  Both classes will race a loop beginning and ending in Solon Springs.  This procedure will be repeated on the second day.  The six-dog class will travel approximately 24 miles each day and the eight-dog class will travel approximately 33 miles each day.

 

RECREATIONAL CLASS

   

    This race will be held on Saturday and will feature a two-dog and a four-dog class. Registrations will be accepted on race day for this Class.  The two-dog class will travel two miles and the four-dog will travel four miles.  Bring proof of vaccinations for vet check.  Registration fee $10.

 

THE TIME:

 

    The race begins at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.  A mandatory driver's meeting will be held at Race Headquarters on Saturday at 7 a.m..

 

THE ENTRY FEE:

    

    Entry fees are $80 for the six-dog and $100 for the eight-dog class.  Additional $25 fee for registrations postmarked during week before the race

 

THE RULES

 

    Complete rules will be mailed before race week. Recreation Class and 6 &  8 Dog Class All have the same immunization requirements. 

Bring proof of rabies, distemper, parvo and corona vaccination.  Adequate brake, brush bow, snow hook and/or snub line, snowshoes and bindings, tool capable of cutting cable/rope gangline, booties (1 set for each dog), first aid kit (ace bandage and pressure bandages) and sled bag. 

 

 

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION:

 

 

 

CANCELLATIONS:

 

     Full Refund -    Two weeks before race/Half Refund - one week before race.

   

If race is cancelled, the Empire race will be rescheduled for January 24th & 25th. 

 

THE WINNERS:

 

    There will be a presentation of awards in the Town Hall following the arrival of the last finisher on Sunday.  Purse pay down will be 10 places based on the number of entries in each class.  Trophy awards to top three competitors.  RECREATIONAL CLASS:   The race will be held at 2pm on Saturday and will feature one/two-dog (2Mi.) and four-dog (4mi.) classes.  Trophy Awards.  Bring proof on vaccinations for vet check.  Registration Fee $10.  Pre-registration encouraged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COME JOIN THE FUN

 

The public is invited and encouraged to visit the mushers and take part both days.  There are excellent photo opportunities along the trail.  Souvenirs and refreshments will be available.

 

 

 

 

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

 

The Empire will run near an area originally logged in the early 1900's by the Empire Logging Company of Winona, Minnesota.  This vast area west of Solon Springs is still called the "Empire" today. Sled dog racing on the Empire Trail began in 1988.

 

 

Notes:

 

MAP

 

 

 

Solon Springs is 32 miles south of Superior, WI on U.S. Hwy 53.  The Empire Sled Dog Race starts at the Solon Springs Town Garage 1/2 miles west of Hwy 53 on County Road A.

 

 

EMPIRE LODGING

 

( ) = miles from Solon Springs

Telephone 715 Area Code

 

SOLON SPRINGS
St. Croix Inn (p/w/s) 715-378-4444
Swanson's  715-378-2215
Soft Pines Resort  715-378-2725
GORDON  (8)
Old Homestead Cabins 715 376-4491
Etienne's Resort  715-376-2368
Wedge's Resort  715-376-2312
Tuverson's Resort  715-376-2331

 
WASCOTT (12) (plus 8-10)
View Point 715-466-2447
Wilderness Way  715-466-2635
Up North 715-466-4359

Kimball Lake Resort 715-466-2413

Golden Chipmunk 715-466-4095

MINONG (15)
Traveler's Inn  466-2293

EMPIRE ENTRY FORM
_____SIX-DOG CLASS ($80.00 Entry Fee) ________Eight Dog Class ($100 Entry Fee)

RECREATIONAL CLASS ($10.00 Fee) ___TWO DOG   ___FOUR DOG

Specify parking needs:  RV_________  Truck________  Trailer_____
Team Owner_______________________  Team Driver_________________________
Address___________________________ Address__________________________
City_______________ State_______ Zip____ City__________ State_______ Zip_______
Phone _____________ Phone___________

 

I will release to the sponsoring group(s), and property owners along the sled dog trails,

 

from liability for   damage or injury to drivers

 

 or teams.  I have read and understand the previous statement.         

 

Owner's Signature____________        Driver's Signature_______________

 

Make checks payable (U.S. funds only) to:

 

Empire Sled Dog Race, P.O. Box 61, Solon Springs, WI 54873-0061

 

Additional $25 fee for registrations postmarked during week before the race

 

Note: Late registration fee of an additional $25.00 will be charged after December 28, 2002.

No race day registration

 

 

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Interested mushers needing more information should write or call:

Empire Sled Dog Race

PO BOX 61

SOLON SPRINGS, WI 54873-0061

(715) 466-4025 OR 715-378-2475

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