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Canadian athletes interested in competing at the IFSS Dryland Panamerican Championships and Masters can find the selection critera below. ​

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WE WILL BE USING THE SAME CRITERIA AS PAST YEARS:
 1. You will need a DID
2. You will need 4 races in 2 years finish in top 50% (4 in 4 yrs for rig) 
3. You will need to race at a minimum of ONE RO sanctioned event
4. You will need an RO membership or independent membership with CAHDS

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During the selection process the selection committee will consider the competitiveness level of the field: number of participants, best finish time etc…  Should 2 athletes have similar qualifications making them eligible for the same Team Canada spot, priority will be given to athletes residing within a province with a recognized Regional Organization.

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NOTE:

While IFSS World Cup events typically provide a higher level of competition and you can collect IFSS points, you DO NOT need to compete in World Cup event only. If you collect enough points you might be eligible for automatic qualifier (see details on the IFSS website: https://sleddogsport.net/library/ under “regulation”) but this is independent from the CAHDS selection process.

 

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Applications for these Championships will open soon. Watch this space!

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There will be an application deposit of $100/discipline. If you are selected for the team this $100 will be applied towards your entry fee. If your application is complete, and you are not selected, this fee will be refunded. If you are selected, and decide not to participate in the championships, the application deposit will not be refunded. This application deposit has been added to the selection applications to place value on the time of the individuals who make up the Selections Committee, by helping to ensure those applying are serious about participating.

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CLICK HERE FOR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

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Classes offered:
*Men’s & Women’s Canicross
*Men’s and Women’s Bikejor
*Men’s and Women’s 1-Dog Scooter
*2-Dog Scooter
*4-Dog Rig
*Masters
*Juniors
*RNB

The official website is:
https://ifssevents.net/

Course:
May 2-3, 2026, Mexico hosted another Dryland Event on the official course of the PanAm. The course details are as follows:

The trail is located at 2600m above sea level, it is made of dirt and grass. The width of the trail is similar to a one lane road. The trail never crosses itself. Parts of the trail are shaded.

Long Course
Distance: 4.64km
Ascent: 162m
Descent: 151m

Short Course
Distance: 3.06km
Ascent: 95m
Descent: 77m

There are on-site accommodations. The Mexican Federation has provided a list of on-site cabins which can be rented for the duration of the championships. See the complete list of cabins here → https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11UD0u3t03OlrdWdgP6J7wOP7fMkhhEr9/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117806516477764065559&rtpof=true&sd=true

These cabins are equipped with water, but do not have electricity. There is also on-site tent and RV dry camping available (No water hookups or power). There is access to water and showers on site.

IFSS has provided a comprehensive document addressing any additional questions they anticipate participants may have when it comes to deciding to attend these championships. That document can be viewed here → https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DVBeskDxZMByzXxEqpoddInaXVJ8DNFM/view?usp=sharing
 

 

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