Canicross Handi'Chiens de Sorède

It is on the occasion of the 3 rd edition of Canicross organized by La Catalane Handi'Chiens that Les Loups Occitans, a club affiliated to the Federation of Canine Sports and Leisure, is committing for the second time in favor of this noble cause. by sponsoring the event.

Indeed, this Canicross, Canimarche, CaniVTT event is in line with the actions that the association La Catalane Handi'Chiens carries out throughout the year to achieve its goal: educate and hand over free dogs. 'assistance to children, adults with motor or psycho-behavioral disabilities in order to promote their autonomy (cost of training a dog: € 15,000).

This is why the volunteers of CATALANE HANDI'CHIENS and WOLVES OCCITANS are delighted to welcome you for a beautiful weekend on May 05 and 06, 2018 at the sports area of Mas del Ca accessible from the road to the Happy Valley in Sorède (66).

For the 2018 edition of the Canicross Handi'Chiens, we offer trails in the heart of nature, including a magnificent adult course with a distance of 6 km with a positive and negative difference in altitude of 230 m, all in a green setting in the heart of the Albères, mainly made up of DFCI tracks (Defense of Forests Against Fire).

A sporting event where parents and children can indulge their passion or simply discover our beautiful disciplines in a friendly spirit.

The events will count for the attribution of FSLC “Golden Dogs” points as well as for the “6-legged Transpyr” trophy .

We hope to see many of you because all the profits will go to the association LA CATALANE HANDI'CHIENS (regional branch of the association HANDI'CHIENS).

As a sign of support for the cause for which Les Loups Occitans also run all year round, an information stand will be held on site by the Génération SED association "Syndrome Ethlers Danlos" (orphan genetic disease).

Weekend program :

SATURDAY MAY 5 :

3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m .: Welcoming the competitors and handing out bibs

4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m .: veterinary control

5 p.m .: Relay of 3 (2 cross and 1 mountain bike) course 3 X 1 km so that children can participate

5.30 p.m .: Canimarche 6 km

7 p.m .: Small relay prize giving

7:30 p.m .: APERITIF offered by the organization

SUNDAY MAY 6 :

7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m .: collection of bibs + reception of runners

7:30 am to 8 am: veterinary control

8:30 am: Briefing of all runners

9h: Departure canivtt 6km

10 am: Adult canicross start (+ joëlette with Emma) 6 km

11am: Departure canibaby 100 m

11:30 am: Start canicross child 2/2 km

12h: Child canicross start 1/1 km

2 p.m .: Award ceremony

Race regulations

REFERENCE "FSLC race regulations" https://www.fslc-canicross.net/docs-et-reglements

MANDATORY MATERIAL:

1 - The leash or lanyard with shock absorber of 2 meters maximum in extension is compulsory. The measurement is made from the waist of the handler to the base of the dog's tail.

2 - The dog's harness: This traction harness must be comfortable so as not to injure the animal. It must be adapted to its morphology, namely: - Do not compress the rib cage or the trachea - Do not hinder the movement of the shoulders - All work-type harnesses and Norwegian-type harnesses are prohibited.

3 - Optionally, the runner must also wear: An abdominal belt with a minimum width of 7 cm or a crotch belt (harness type) or a short with integrated belt.

4 - In canivtt, only mountain bikes type (MTB) are accepted.

5 - Wearing a cycling helmet (standard EN 1078) and wearing gloves or mittens are compulsory.

6 - The leash or lanyard or line with shock absorber is compulsory, the total length of the line in extension will be between 1.5m minimum and 2m maximum, this length is measured directly above the front wheel, up to at the base of the dog's tail.

7 - The lanyard will be attached to the ATV at the front of the frame so as not to interfere with driving and operation of the ATV.

8 - The lanyard cannot be attached to the mountain bike by a system (MTB bar type) farther than straight from the front wheel.

9 - The lanyard may in no case be attached to the competitor.

10 - Any competitor will have to bring his equipment in conformity with the preceding paragraphs to be able to take the start.

DOGS :

1 - All dogs without distinction of breed and pedigree, at least 12 months old on the day of the canicross test and 18 months for the canivtt with the exception of first category dogs in order to respect the laws in force, are authorized to participate in these tests provided they are up to date with their vaccines. Note that since July 1, 2017, “all dogs participating in a race must be vaccinated against rabies, parvovirus, distemper and kennel cough (bordetella parainfluenza virus, canine adenovirus2). All dogs must be vaccinated within 12 months, and in all cases at least 21 days before the race in the case of primary vaccination ”.

2 - Will not be allowed to participate on the day of the event, under veterinary supervision:

Dogs that are sick, debilitated, or in incompatible physical condition

~ to discipline.

~ Pregnant or lactating bitches

~ Disabled dogs

THE CANICROSS:

1 - The Canicross takes place over a distance of 6 kilometers. This event will be timed.

2 - This discipline having as specificity the union of a single dog and a runner connected to each other in a well-defined way, simultaneously performing the same physical effort on a course laid out in advance. This discipline, open to members or not, is broken down into defined categories.

THE CANIVTT:

1 - Discipline having as specificity the union of a single dog and a cyclist, linked together in a defined way, performing together the same physical effort on a route drawn in advance.

2 - The Canivtt takes place over a distance of 6 kilometers. This event will be timed.

For safety measures, do not hesitate to warn a flagman or to contact the organization at any time in the event of an incident.

Stéphan MORENO: 06 99 02 54 41

Alice GEA: 06 75 30 88 81

Jean-Michel ERRE: 06 09 55 57 99

Françoise OLIBO: 06 76 74 83 14

STATE OF MIND OF THE ORGANIZATION:

In canicross as in canivtt , remember that your dog does not have the floor, for him the most important thing is not to finish first but to finish the race together with his team-mate.

He is determined to give everything for his partner no matter what!

Remember to manage your race well, respect yourself and your dog !!!

We can't always finish first, but finishing is a great proof of courage on the part of your dog, we can all do it but during your race, think of HIM as he thinks of you !!!!

Remember to hydrate your running companion regularly by offering him the water points present !!!

We wish you all a good race !!!