"2006"
It's "Whoa" for the Empire.
Planning and hosting a race is a huge commitment.
It's been a wonderful ride with each of you along
the Empire trail, and we thank you for
your dedication to the event - fifteen races
have happened since 1988!
Our scrapbook overflows with memories!
There just aren't enough people willing to
make it happen again.
15TH ANNUAL
Empire
Sled Dog Races
2005
JANUARY
22nd &
23rd
SPONSORS ON THIS YEAR'S EMPIRE TEAM
(AS OF 01/24/2005)
2005 TEAM LEADER
RECREATIONAL RACE SPONSOR
American Ed-Co
BIB
SPONSOR
Screen Graphics
SPONSOR TEAM
Community Credit Union
Dahlberg Light & Power
Etienne's Resort
Flamang’s
Oil and Gas
H & L Industries
Hidden Greens North
Holden Insurance
Lagae Cosgrove Contractors
Mertz-Rookey Insurance
Agency
Mr. Biffy
National Bank of Commerce
Northwoods Shopper
NutriSource Dog Food
Polar Gas
Prevost’s Bar and Restaurant
Solon Springs Civic Club
Solon Springs Dairy Queen
Solon Springs Mercantile
St. Croix Inn
Superior Water, Light &
Power Co.
Swanson's Motel & Campground
Ten Squared Racing
The Little Gift House
Wester's Building and
Construction
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
2005
Sled
Dog
Race
2004
Sled
Dog
Race
2002
Sled
Dog
Race
2000 Sled
Dog Race
THIS YEARS RACE INFORMATION:
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 36 miles each day.
The race will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday and will feature two-dog and a four-dog
class on a 3 1/2 mile trail. Trophy Awards. Bring proof of
vaccinations for vet check. Driver's meeting at 12:30 p.m. Registration
Fee $10. Pre-registration encouraged.
Entry fees are $80 for the six-dog and $100 for the eight-dog class.
Additional $25 fee will be charged for registrations postmarked during week before the race.
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:
Full Refund - Two weeks before race/Half Refund - one week
before race. Reschedule date to
come
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.
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.
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:
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.
(
) = miles from Solon Springs
Telephone
715 Area Code
SOLON SPRINGS
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)
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EMPIRE ENTRY FORM
2005
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_____SIX-DOG CLASS ($80.00 Entry Fee)
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________Eight Dog Class ($100 Entry Fee) |
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RECREATIONAL CLASS ($10.00
Fee) ___TWO DOG ___FOUR DOG |
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Specify parking needs: RV_________
Truck________ Trailer_____ |
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Team Owner_______________________ |
Team Driver_________________________ |
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Address___________________________ |
Address__________________________ |
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City_______________ State_______ Zip____ |
City__________ State_______ Zip_______ |
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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
No race day
registration
Print
out page 8 for mailing form
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View My Guestbook
Sign My Guestbook
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
11/14/05 07:21 PM
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09/21/06
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