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 

IFSS Executive board has appointed new members to the Animal Health and Welfare Committee:

Animal Health and Welfare Committee now consist of:

Sergio Maffi, Italy

Jorge Luque Garrido, Spain

Anette Johansson, Sweden

Aurelie Delattre, France/Sweden/USA

Chairperson to be announced shortly.

General Assembly documents

Additional documents including Minutes from General Assembly has been uploaded to the Member login on website. 

Sincerely

Helen Lundberg

IFSS President

Result of AA sent out June 10, 2024

Dear all,

The Action Alert regarding 2024-2026 Race Rules submitted by IFSS Race Judge and Race Regulation Committee has been approved by the IFSS members.

This means that IFSS will remove the rules 80.2.5 and similar rules 81.2.5 and 82.2.3.2 "Handlebar systems designed to be used or adapted to be used under the height of the steering stem shall not be permitted." from IFSS Race Rules 2024-2026.

Sincerely

Ninni Hjortvall

VP Sport

I am very pleased to announce that Zuzana Orság is the new chairperson of Athletes Commission.

The members of the Athletes Commission have appointed Zuzana to chair.

Welcome to the IFSS Council Zuzana!

Zuzana’s contact info to be found on the IFSS website under Council members.

Sincerely

Helen Lundberg

IFSS President

Update World Championships and World Masters, On-Snow 2025 Norway – new date

IFSS Council voted in favor of the request from NHF Norwegian Sleddog Federation to move the date of 2025 WCh/WM On-Snow with four (4) days to 09.02.25 - 15.02.25.

Official statement from NHF Norwegian Sleddog Federation:

The rationale is:

- Economy and environment.

- A change of dates for the event will contribute to World Championship 2025 having reduced expenses and thus a more solid economy by being able to coordinate some practical arrangements and various facilities and arenas with events that take place immediately after the World Championship 2025. This will also give the event a boost in terms of environmental considerations and sustainability.

- The snow conditions will be somewhat safer.

- The accommodation capacity at Røros is better during this period, which will be important both for participants and the public.

Sincerely

Helen Lundberg

IFSS President