Grand Prix de France de Canicross de la Centrale Canine

We regret to announce the cancellation of this weekend's French Grand Prix Canicross event.

In view of the windy weather forecasts announced this weekend, a municipal decree this Friday morning prohibits us from accessing Cibeins park.

The entire CASE team is sorry for this announcement. :-(

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The long-awaited TIMETABLE :

(exact entry times will be communicated at the end of registration)

Friday

- from 4 p.m.: Reconnaissance without dog

- 4 p.m. -7 p.m.: Reception of motorhomes

SATURDAY

- 7:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m.: Reception of competitors, delivery of bibs, veterinary check, equipment check, recognition without dogs, reception of motorhomes

- 9:30 a.m. Briefing (without dog)

- 10:00 a.m. Cani MTB + Canitrottinette

- 11:00 a.m. Canicross Adult + Junior

- 12:00 Canicross Cadet

- 12:45 p.m. Canicross Benjamin

- 12:50 p.m. Canicross Chick

Lunch break

- 2:30 p.m. Canimarch

- Canimarche awards ceremony

Sunday :

- 8 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Reception of competitors, delivery of bibs, veterinary check, equipment check

- 9 a.m. Briefing (without dog)

- 9:30 a.m. Cani MTB + Canitrottinette

- 10:45 a.m. Canicross Adult + Junior

- 12:00 Friendship drink

Lunch break

- 2:00 p.m. Canicross Cadet

- 2:30 p.m. Canicross Benjamin

- 2:40 p.m. Canicross Chick

- 3:15 p.m. Canibaby (=> REGISTRATION ON SITE ALL WEEKEND)

- 3:45 p.m. Prize giving

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EXTENSION OF REGISTRATIONS: 10/30/2023

=> Added a race on 1 day only on Sunday!!!! (for all those who can't come all 2 days but still come and run on our great site!)

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Welcome everyone,

The entire CASE (Sainte-Euphémie Agility Club) and CNEAC GT Canicross team is happy to welcome you for the 2023 French Grand Prix at the Centrale Canine.

The GPF Canicross is open to everyone, licensed or not, experienced or beginners, adults or children.

Come and take part in 2 days of racing in a natural environment between woods, meadows, pond and small river.

Small climbs, descents, false flats, good straight lines, narrow paths, (and mud?), there will be something for everyone!

Place and date :

The race location will be held at:

Cibeins Estate

01600 MISERIEUX

Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 November 2023

Possibility of coming by motorhome, please let us know when registering.

The race takes place within the grounds of an agricultural high school, which provides us with its facilities (parking lots, toilets, showers, courtyard, etc.), and the races in a natural environment preserved for biodiversity and a place for walks.

Thank you all for respecting the premises, and especially for dog droppings.

Registrations:

Registrations are made only on the Canicompet website and will only be taken into account once payment has been paid.

Online payment required.

Closing date for registrations: 10/30/2023

In the event of withdrawal after the end of registration, reimbursement will only take place upon presentation of a medical or veterinary certificate.

Licenses:

The races are open to all canicross federations.

CNEAC licensees who have not taken the canicross activity on their license can also participate by presenting a medical certificate for the practice of racing under 1 year old, and will be counted in the GPF SCC ranking.

Day license possible for non-licensees of any federation

Race directors:

Joël Broch and Guy Delepau

Provisional program and distances of the routes:

Friday

Reconnaissance without dog on Friday late afternoon

Arrival by motorhome possible between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

SATURDAY

- Reception of competitors, delivery of bibs, veterinary check, recognition without a dog

- Briefing

- Cani VTT (start 1 by 1): 3.4 km

- Cani Trottinette (start 1 by 1): 3.4 km

- Canicross Adult (start 2 by 2): 3.4 km

- Canicross Junior - 15 to 17 years old - (start 2 by 2): 3.4 km

- Canicross Cadet - 13 to 14 years old - (start 1 by 1): 3 km

- Canicross Benjamin - 10 to 12 years old - (start 1 by 1): 1.9 km

- Canicross Poussin - 7 to 9 years old - (start 1 by 1): 1.2 km

- Canimarche (mass start): 3.4 km

Reconnaissance without dog on Saturday late afternoon

Sunday

- Reception of competitors, recognition without dog

- Briefing

- Cani mountain bike (start 1 by 1): 5 km

- Cani Trottinette (start 1 by 1): 5 km

- Adult Canicross (start 2 by 2): 5 km

- Canicross Junior - 15 to 17 years old - (start 2 by 2): 5 km

- Canicross Cadet - 13 to 14 years old - (start 1 by 1): 3 km

- Canicross Benjamin - 10 to 12 years old - (start 1 by 1): 2 km

- Canicross Poussin - 7 to 9 years old - (start 1 by 1): 1 km

- Canibaby (departure 1 by 1 or in groups depending on number): 250 m REGISTRATION ON SITE

- Awards

Race times will be communicated later depending on the number of registered participants.

Race conditions and ranking

- Saturday departures will be in the order of the bibs which will be communicated to you.

- Sunday departures will be according to the Saturday classification.

THANK YOU for respecting the order and the call of competitors. If you miss your start, you won't leave until the end.

Timing by chip attached to the competitor and not to the dog's harness to avoid any injury.

The final ranking will be based on the total number of races over the 2 days (excluding canimarche over 1 day), with a general ranking and a ranking of CNEAC licensees.

Thus, only CNEAC licensees can claim the title of GPF Champion.

Rules of the races:

The race follows the CNEAC canicross regulations available under the following link:

http://activites-canines.com/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2019/03/REGLEMENT-canicross-2022-03-06.pdf

as well as the 2023 RTS established by the FFSLC available on the following site

https://ffslc.fr/technical-and-safety-rules/

For any questions regarding equipment, the age of dogs or competitors, etc., please refer to these regulations.

For any specific questions, please contact us.

Restoration

A great team of volunteers will be on site both days to offer you a refreshment bar and hot fast food for lunch.

There are several stands from our partners on site, take advantage of them!