It
is with great pride that L’International
de traîneau à chiens de la Rivière Daaquam
will host the 2009 International Federation of Sleddog Sports
(IFSS) winter World Championships in sprint,
mid-distance, nordic skijöring and pulka categories.
The event will take place from January 16th to January 25
th for the first time in history of winter sleddog sports
in the province of Quebec, Canada.
The event will take place on the actual site of the business
enterprise Villégiature
et Pourvoirie Daaquam along the Daaquam river
located in the village St-Just-de-Bretenières, in
the touristic region of Chaudière-Appalaches. Trails
used for the competitions cover the territories of two different
counties, which are the county of Montmagny and the Etchemins,
passing through the Appalachian Regional Park. Imagine a
pure and enchant landscape, with large spaces of peat land
(traditional North American tundra relief), iced lakes and
rivers and snowy trees in the Boreal forest.
More than 400 teams
and 2500 dogs coming from 5 continents
are expected during 9 days of compétitions.
It is a total of 18 events in the sprint, mid-distance
nordic pulka and skijöring categories that will
be presented.
Purse is set at
55 000 $
(40 000$ in purse for the winners and 15 000$ as a support
for foreign participants). Medals,
produced by hand by a local artist, will be distributed to
the winners.
Activities
have been planned for everyones enjoyment. (Discover the Universe
of sleddog sports, with practical initiation, educative activities
about history of development of sleddog, Discover Canada’s
Quebec province and culture, With white fishing on iced river, snowshoeing,
cross-country ski, ice skating, Horse drawn sled rides,Traditional
agro tourism products to taste, Family activities, Shows, activities,
bouncers & games for children).
Official ceremonies
will open and close these winter World Championships including:Testimonial
dinner with local products, Official speeches, Flags parade, National
Anthem, Musical show, Fireworks (silent)
Hoping you’ll
join us during this special event. !
best regards
Max Vidal, Président
