TSAMC Events 2002-2003
All participants are welcome. If you would like to know more about this sport, please contact any of us. We appreciate and have harnesses available for those of you who may be novice in working your dog.
We need to finish our new Club Trailer and make final preparations for the season. The work will begin on the trailer first with a meeting before Lunch (Pizza on the Club). Bring your tools! If you would like an item added to the agenda, email or phone Marty and Sherri Stringfield (920-348-4093). Emails should state "agenda item" in the subject column.
Work Time: 8:00 a.m.
Meeting: 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: Noon (PIZZA)
September 29, 2002 Cranberry Festival Parade-Warrens, WI
This new event is set as a fun popular parade. TSAMC Members and their families will participate in advertising our sport, dogs and our season. The times of this event will be published as they are known. If you wish to participate with your dog(s) and family, please contact Lori Peterson (715-884-7205)
Gathering Time: Meet at the Petersons' house at 9-9:30 a.m.
Parade Start: 10:00 a.m. We're in the front of the parade.
Saturday, October 12, 2002 Midwest Musher Season Kickoff Weight Pull and Meeting-Black River Falls, WI
On Saturday, October 12th, TSAMC will hold its annual meeting, potluck and weight pull. Our event will be held at the Walmart Store in Black River Falls, WI. All participants are welcome. If you would like more information, please contact Lori Peterson (715-884-7205) or Helen Schultz (608-588-2565).
Pull start time: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Handlers Meeting: 9:30 a.m.
Start: 11:00 a.m.
Novice Cost: $5 Regular Cost: $10
Sunday, October 13, 2002 Hudson Iron Dog Booth-Hudson, WI
This is a new get together for the group. We are promoting our events and our sport at the Hudson Iron Dog Event. All information is forthcoming. If you wish to participate, please contact Rhonda Schrader (715-381-1460)
Start: 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, November 2, 2002 Northwoods Haul, St. Germain, WI
This is a new event (so there are no season points for this pull) and sure to be a tremendous amount of fun for all who attend. The address is: 1279 Halberstadt Road, St. Germain, WI (715-479-5778 or 800-563-4340). Accommodations are discussed on the directions. We know that if you need further information before it is posted, please contact Mike and Madelaine Friddle at (715) 479-6396.
Pull start time: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Handlers Meeting: 9:30 a.m.
Start: 11:00 a.m.
Novice Cost: $5 Regular Cost: $10
Saturday, December
7, 2002
Hobbit Haul Weight Pull-Tisch Mills, WI 
This sixth annual event is in honor of a great sleddog Champion named Hobbit. As with all our dogs, we miss them when they are gone so we have several events honoring those we have lost. If you should like to join us for this event, please contact Dean and Melissa Martin (920-784-1260).
Pull start time: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Handlers Meeting: 9:30 a.m.
Start: 11:00 a.m.
Novice Cost: $5 Regular Cost: $10
December 14, 2002 Rudolph, WI Weight Pulling Event
NO SEASON POINTS FOR THIS EVENT.
This will be the first and annual event held in conjunction with Rudolph's Country Christmas in Rudolph, WI. This weigh pull will be held at the Rudolph Elementary School and is promised to be a fun filled day including live reindeer, a pancake breakfast (8-11), a chili feed, ice sculptors, craft sale and games for the children. The prizes will be dog food with a grand prize of a malamute leather checkbook cover. If you need further information, please contact Sarah and Paul Thuot (608-592-7338).
Pull weigh in: 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Start: 11:00 a.m.
December 26, 2002 to January 1, 2003 Winter Rendezvous Sledding Event Brule River Classics Resort, Brule, WI
You do not need to be a member to attend this
event. Everyone is welcome, even new people who do not know anyone. Bring
your dogs or don't bring your dogs, but the object of the event is to have
FUN! After all the stress of the Holiday's we deserve a break to hang out
with other dog fanciers and have a relaxing time.
BRULE RIVER CLASSICS RESORT-- Brule, WI (about 45 minutes from Bayfield on lake Superior)
TSAMC has one huge cabin (cedar) rented that sleeps 12 people with a big
social area. The resort does not allow dogs or smokers in the big
cabin so dogs must stay in vehicles and trailers. The cabins are
moderns with electric and water/bath, etc. and a full kitchen. First come
first served for the beds, but we are more than willing to pack people in
on the floors so bring bedding.
The trail info on Brule is as follows from
the DNR: They have miles of trails that they mow
every few years for hunters that are not open to snowmobiles. They
thought it would be OK for us to use a snowmobile on these hunter trails
for a one time thing to pack the snow down for dog sledding. We can also
use these trails for snowshoeing and skijoring and hiking. There are
plenty of designated snowmobile trails nearby.
We hope you can make it and plan on ringing in the New Year with all your
dog friends and have a howling good time. If you have any other questions,
please call Kelly Pruka at
763-689-9875 or Rhonda Schrader at
715-381-1460. The Brule River Classics Resort's number is 715-372-8153.
The reservations are under the Pruka name.
WHEN: From Dec. 26th through Jan. 1st. (you can show up any time during that time period)
WHERE: Brule River
Classics Resort, Brule, WI (on the Brule River close to Lake Superior)
COST: Between
$20-$30 per night per person depending on how many people show.
WHY: To have fun with other fellow dog enthusiasts and enjoy the outdoors with or without dogs. Novice and experienced mushers are planning on attending and even people without dogs.
THINGS TO DO: Dog sledding, snowshoeing, skijoring, hiking, snowmobiling. Enjoying the outdoors.
FOOD PLANS: Will be coordinated and great. Please talk or email Kelly for more details.
Saturday, January 4, 2003 Ode to Champions Weight Pull-PetsMart West, Madison, WI
This fourth annual event is in conjunction with the PetsMart Corporation. It is a pull that is in honor of all the Champion Pullers that have come before, therefore, it continually brings several great pullers as participants. As always, novice dogs and handlers are very welcome. For information, please contact Sarah and Paul Thuot (608-592-7338).
Pull start time: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Handlers Meeting: 9:30 a.m.
Start: 11:00 a.m.
Novice Cost: $5 Regular Cost: $10
Saturday, January 11, 2003 Sarge's Tug Weight Pull-KP Classics, Big Bend, WI
Another event dedicated to a great dog, TSAMC is hosting a weight pull. If you would like to know more about this annual event, please contact Steve and Roxanne Beauchamp or Kathy (262-662-4444).
Pull start time: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Handlers Meeting: 9:30 a.m.
Start: 11:00 a.m.
Novice Cost: $5 Regular Cost: $10
Saturday, February 1, 2003 National Championship Weight Pull and Fun Run- Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin Dells, WI
A $3000 purse attracts many of the finest participants around. Both weight pull and fun run will be on the same day with prizes for all winners. We are proud of Christmas Mountain and their continued support of this event. For answers to questions, please contact Marty and Sherri Stringfield (920-348-4093), Helen and John Schultz (608-588-2565) for the weight pull and Fred Baird (608-253-7933) for the fun run.
Weigh in time: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Handlers Meeting: 10:00 a.m.
Novice pull start time: 10:00 a.m.
Regular pull start time:11:00 a.m.
Novice Cost: $10 Regular Cost: $15
Race registration: 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Drivers Meeting: 9:15 a.m.
Race start: 9:30 a.m.
Friday, February 7, 2003 Hot Air Balloon Parade-Hudson, WI
This will be a first for TSAMC to promote our event through another event's parade. Given the time of year, we are looking forward to showing off our dogs and our sport to the countless spectators at this parade. To participate in this parade, please contact Rhonda Schrader (715-381-1460).
DIRECTIONS
Parade Start: TO BE DETERMINED
Saturday, February 8, 2003 Hudson Haul Weight Pull-Badlands SnoPark, Hudson, WI
Otherwise known as "The Annual Mudfest" from last year's warm temperatures, we're invited everyone to participate in this year's event. Even though it was very warm last year, the course was great and the fun was very hard to miss. For information on the weight pull, please contact Rhonda Schrader (715-381-1460) or Kelly Pruka (763-689-9875).
Children's Mini-Mush
This year, TSAMC is hosting a Mini-Mush for those children interested in participating on a smaller level. The Mini-Mush will follow the weight pull and promises to fun for all.
Pull start time: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Handlers Meeting: 9:30 a.m.
Start: 11:00 a.m.
Novice Cost: $5 Regular Cost: $10
Sunday, February 9, 2003 Hudson Haul Fun Race and Skijoring Race- Hudson, WI
All details will be determined shortly but this addition to the Hudson Haul will be located at the top of the Badlands SnoPark in Hudson, WI. The course will be flat and approximately 4 miles. There will plenty of room to run! For information on this event, please contact Mark or Kelly Pruka (763-689-9875).
Race Registration: 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Race Start: 10:00 a.m.
Skijoring Registration: approximately 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Race Start: 2:00 p.m.
Starts are dependent upon number of entries.
Saturday, February 15, 2003 North Woods Championship Weight Pull-Klondike Days, Eagle River, WI
With trophies and a purse, this annual event, in conjunction with Eagle River's Klondike Days, provides a perfect example of what this sport is all about. This event is open to any participants and will attract spectators in the thousands. For information on this open event, please contact Marty and Sherri Stringfield (920-348-4093).
Weigh in time: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Handlers Meeting: 10:00 a.m.
Novice Pull starts: 10:00 a.m.
Regular Pull starts: 11:00 a.m.
Novice Cost: $10 Regular Cost: $15
Sunday, February 16, 2003 North Woods Invitational Weight Pull-Klondike Days, Eagle River, WI
Also with trophies and a purse, this event is only available to those dogs who have been consistent pullers with our prior events. Those who are in the top Season Point Totals are invited to participate. With those caliber of dogs and handlers, it's an exciting event to watch. For information, please contact Marty and Sherri Stringfield (920-348-4093).
This invitation requires no weigh-in. Classes will be determined where the dog has received the most points during the season.
Pull start time: 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 8, 2003 Iarortuck Fun Finale Weight Pull-Tisch Mills, WI
As with all good things, our season must end but this is one great way to end it. In any weather conditions, this pull is consistently wonderful for handlers and dogs alike. For information, please contact Dean and Melissa Martin (920-784-1260) or Julie Popp (920-776-1564).
Pull start time: 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Handlers Meeting: 9:30 a.m.
Start: 11:00 a.m.
Novice Cost: $5 Regular Cost: $10