Dog Powered Sports Association of the Yukon

It was a perfect day for some fun with our furry friends!

1) We would like to thank everyone, who supported our Poker Run Fundraiser on Sunday! With your help DPSAY was able to raise $500 for the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter!

Thank you to our sponsors donating great prizes and all participants (visitors and locals!), who walked or ran the beautiful 1-mile course with or without a dog at the Takhini Hot Pools.

Thank you also to Robert Siefke, a faithful DPSAY member and volunteer, to host the event and marking the colorful trail for us, once again!

The lucky winners of the Poker Run are:
1. $200 gift certificate – All Paws Veterinary Clinic – Syvanna Schmidt
2. $200 gift certificate – Air North – Carol Foster
3. ($130) Latigo Leather Leash and Collar – Advanced K9 – Jens Lippold
4. $100 gift certificate – The Feedstore – Girault Ombeline
5. ($80) Midi Pullers & Flyber Frisbee – Canine & Company – Christina Reeves

We also like to thank our “BBQ” sponsors, who helped feed hungry participants after the event:

Muktuk Adventures,
The Real Canadian Superstore
Save on Foods

2) Many people and dogs stayed for the Hot Hound #4 race, to either watch or participate.
The Canicross – category saw its highest numbers of participants this season! Find RESULTS below.

Thank you again Robert for marking the trails and hosting the event!

Thank you to our Race Sponsors:
Takhini Hot Pools
Winterlong Brewing
Aurora Booties

The DPSAY board is currently working on the fall/winter season schedule. So stay tuned for more fun events!

Please let us know, if you would like to host a Twister race. We always love to explore new trails. Or let us know, your ideas or what else you would like to see happening.

And of course we always welcome helping hands!!!

DPSAY

 

Results Hot Hound Race

1 Mile Bike
1 Adam Robinson   5:50
2 Armin Johnson   7:54
3 Lisa Kozakewich   8:22
4 Syvanna Schmidt  8:49
5 Jessica Gillard   13:26

2 Mile Bike
1 Alex Rochat  10:13
2 Adam Robinson   10:32
3 Armin Johnson   10:44
4 Nadele Flynn   12:44
5 Heather Robb   12:46

1 Mile Canicross
1 Kyle Lavore  8:39
2 Adam Robinson   8:55
3 Abel Semoussa and Gwenael Sinquin  9:00
5 Brad Robinson   9:07
6 Berenike Ziemert   9:59
7 Claudia Beer     11:30
8 Ombeline Girault     12:06
9 Eugenie Champeval   13:52
10 Shari Heal   14:57
11 Syvanna Schmidt   15:23