National Service Dogs Mantracking

 Saturday September 10 and Sunday September 11, 2011

 The event pits teams of 2 on foot against teams of 2 on horseback or with dogs.  The challenge takes place in a 500 acre woodlot with well used trails, deer paths and thick bush.

The Prey Teams on foot must cover approximately 10k.  They are given the location of the first checkpoint and must reach it to get the location of the next checkpoint. There are 5 checkpoints in total.  The team that reaches all checkpoints and returns to the start without being captured in the shortest time wins.  The Prey must decide whether to risk the open trails for a fast time but possible capture or staying hidden in the bush while moving slower and possibly getting lost.   In order to compete the Prey must fundraise minimum $300 per team.  Additional fundraising can give the team advantages in the competition.  By raising $500 the teams will get Mara’s notes and times from her trial run.  Every additional $100 raised earns the GPS position of a checkpoint.

There are 2 teams of Trackers on horseback and 1 Tracker Team with dogs in the woodlot throughout the competition.  The trackers are given time slots varying according to the number of Prey Teams on the course.  Their objective is to either capture or slow down the Prey Team and prevent them from winning.  For every $100 the Tracker Team fundraise they will get the location of a checkpoint.  By raising at least $500 to get the location of all the checkpoints they may anticipate the route the Prey will take.  
Very limited spacing, register now.

To Register, contact: lindsay@nsd.on.ca.

For more info visit their website: www.nsd.on.ca