Information on Rabies Vaccination Requirements for the World Championships in Røros 2025
November 30, 2024 Information on Rabies Vaccination Requirements for the World Championships in Røros 2025 The Norwegian Sleddog Sports Federation (NHF) have since June tried to obtain an exemption from the rabies vaccination requirement for Norwegian, Swedish and British dogs participating in the World Championship in Røros in February 2025. We now realize and understand that we must comply with the international rules established by the International Federation of Sleddog Sports (IFSS).
This means that all dogs participating in the World Championships must be vaccinated against rabies. The additional event organized by Femundløpet the F200, which is not part of the Championships, also requires vaccination against rabies for all competitors.
The rabies vaccination requirement is part of the IFSS regulations, which are designed to ensure consistent standards across all participating nations. These regulations promote equal treatment for all competitors and establish the foundation for fair competition. At the same time, they safeguard the health and welfare of all participating dogs, regardless of their origin. Uniform requirements provide organizers, participants, and support teams with confidence that health and safety standards are upheld, both before and during the event.
We understand that this may pose an additional challenge for some participants, and NHF is here to assist by providing information and guidance to ensure that all participants can meet the requirements well in advance of the event. Additional vaccination requirements will be published on the IFSS website by Monday, December 2, 2024.
We look forward to an exciting World Championships in Røros, Norway in 2025!
Sincerely
Frode Flathagen
President NHF
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Updated of Helen Lundberg 30 november 2024
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Interpretation of race rules regarding length of lines
The Race Judges and Race Regulations Committee (RJRRC) have made aware to the Council that race participants are still uncertain of the interpretation of race rules 49.3, 53.7, 79.2.3, 80.2.3 and 81.2.2.
The IFSS Council has discussed and decided that it is important to highlight that both lengths must be measured from the expanded line.
If there are any uncertainty or if any athletes got any questions regarding the length of the line in use, they need to address this prior to the event and preferably talk to the Race Marshal or chief judge for correct information.
Sincerely
Helen Lundberg
On behalf of IFSS Council
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Published of Helen Lundberg 13 september 2024
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Eligibility for transgender persons in sleddogsports
The General Assembly 2024 voted in favor to approve the following text to be included in the IFSS Race rules. This text is now also posted on IFSS website under Anti Doping/Transgender athletes. Eligibility for transgender persons in sleddogsports 1. All competing transgender athletes must have a TUE from the IFSS TUE committee. The TUE committee follows the WADA physician guideline for transgender. 2. Transgender males with a TUE are eligible to participate in all classes open to men. 3. Transgender females (who are recorded as males at birth and has gone through a puberty) have a long-lasting advantage with higher muscular strength and better endurance. Transgender females with a TUE are eligible to participate in all classes open to women except Skidog classes, Dryland canicross, Scooter one dog and bike classes. Sincerely Helen Lundberg IFSS President
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Published of Helen Lundberg 08 september 2024
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Updates to Committees and Commissions
August 17, 2024 Updates to Committees and Commissions Athletes Commission IFSS Members have voted to approve Ronald Klepadlo to represent North America in the Athletes Commission starting out August 17, 2024 and until the General Assembly in 2026. Disciplinary Committee IFSS Executive Board have appointed Knut Arne Holte, Norway to chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee. Knut Arne knows the sleddogsport well, both as an athlete himself and as a former president of the Norwegian federation. Sincerely Helen Lundberg IFSS President
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Published of Helen Lundberg 17 augusti 2024
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North American Championship and North American Masters Dryland
Vemhån July 17, 2024
I am happy to announce the first ever IFSS North American Championship and North American Masters Dryland will be organized in Minocqua Winter Park, Wisconsin, USA October 25-27 2024. This will be a great opportunity for athletes to try out and test the 2025 Dryland World Championship and World Master trails. More information will be posted on IFSS website as soon as available. Stay tuned. Sincerely Helen Lundberg IFSS President
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Published of Helen Lundberg 17 juli 2024
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