SLED DOGS

In 1988 a group of enthusiastic volunteers assembled to work as the Ladies’ Technical Course Crew for Olympic Winter Games in Calgary. High winds and higher temperatures created huge challenges for the entire Organizing Committee and consequently crews worked around the clock to get races off. The Course Crew determined that they were being worked like “dogs”.

The analogy morphed into that of a Siberian Husky; a breed known for its loyalty, intelligence, speed, endurance and its preference for the outdoors - also its ability to work hard and haul a lot of stuff. The Sled Dogs were born and quickly defined themselves by their work ethic and their ability to enjoy the festivities and when necessary, create them.

The essence of a Sled Dog is captured in our brand. First and foremost he has a sparkle in his eye, a little bit of an attitude, confident, that “relish in the face of adversity” kind of a look. He is ready for the task at hand with his belt, drill and shovel at the ready as well a frosty beverage for the end of the day.

Today The Sled Dogs are recognized throughout ski racing circles as the volunteers corps of the Lake Louise Winterstart World Cup who come together to ensure the Men’s and Ladies’ races go off without a hitch.

Being a Sled Dog is no ordinary volunteer job - work hard, play hard is the credo. The friendships, the laughs and the experience make it all worth while.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

30 Days until Racer 1

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Winter has arrived and snowmaking is underway at Lake Louise. Checkout the webcam at www.skilouise.com to see how things are progressing; as you can see Fallaway and the top of Gunbarrel are starting to fill in.

Upcoming events and information for your attention this last Wednesday of October:

BANFF SKI SWAP

The Banff Alpine Racers and Bow Valley Quikies host part two of their annual Ski Swap this Saturday at Mount Norquay in Banff.

This is your last chance to find great deals on “new” boards for the race track. Retailers from across Southern Alberta will again be on-site with new and demo product at blowout prices as well as race and rec’ gear from all walks of the ski community. It is a great place to pick-up race skis at a cheap price.

For those with gear to sell, consignment takes place Friday evening and Saturday morning. Skis, boots, helmets, poles, clothes and other winter sport equipment are welcome. $1 is charged for each item consigned. The Clubs retain 20% of the sale price, which you set, and you keep the rest.


Mount Norquay Day Lodge

Sale: October 30th, 2 pm to 9 pm

*** Early Bird Sale: 1 pm to 2 pm ***

Consignment: Friday 5 to 9; Saturday 9 to Noon

*** Early Bird tickets are available for sale Saturday morning during Consignment. Tickets are limited to 100 at cost of $10 per person and allow you in the door 1 hour before the sale opens to the public.

THE DOG HOUSE

So far - awesome! That said The Dog House at Camp Canada still needs support. The “Dog’s Best Friend” program, an effort to take care (feed and wine) of ourselves, has sponsorship spots available. Please contact Craig via thesleddogs@telus.net to help your fellow Sled Dogs!



Who: Anyone – why not you?
What: Be a “Dog’s Best Friend”
Where: Camp Canada
When: 6pm nightly
Why: For the love of a Dog!
How: $100 per evening



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Johnny Ford, Sue and Tara: they have some help, but need more!

PAW PRINTS

The 2010 version has been delayed at the “editors” thus the 2009 edition of Paw Prints will be sent to all new volunteers in the next 24 hours. Of note are the changes to pages 12 and 13 - Event Schedules:

● November 13/14: 1st Day for Volunteers, Build Weekend/ FIS Snow Control
● November 20: Build Weekend – THE BIG ONE!
● November 24: 1st Men’s Training Run
● November 27/28: Men’s Downhill/Men’s Super-G and Ladies’ Crossover
● November 30: 1st Ladies’ Training Run
● December 3/4: 1st and 2nd Ladies’ Downhill Races
● December 5 : Ladies’ Super-G and NorAm Crossover

BUILD WEEKENDS

The Sled Dogs are responsible for the Men's, Ladies’ and NorAm events at Lake Louise which run concurrently until mid-December; this includes building, maintaining and tearing down the race hill. Building the course is no small task – your help is needed. Many hands truly make less work!

All local crew, those within driving distance including the likes of Calgary, Edmonton, Kimberly etc, are asked to help out on at least one of the November 13/14 or 20/21 weekends with the preference being the latter.

As the website is now closed to changes please contact Craig, Mike or Julie to arrange participation if you have not already committed to help out.

DUSTIN - given 'er!
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