Iditarod

First you have to fill out the forms...

(Well, really first you have to have a team & all the equipment, know how to mush, and have some sort of monetary support but then.... you have to fill out the forms.)

From the website:



2012 Rules & Forms for Mushers

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The Iditarod Trail International Sled Dog Race shall be a race for dog mushers meeting the entry qualifications as set forth by the Board of Directors of the Iditarod Trail Committee, Inc.

Recognizing the aptitude and experience necessary and the varying degrees of monetary support and residence locations of mushers, with due regard to the safety of mushers, the humane care and treatment of dogs and the orderly conduct of the race, the Trail Committee shall encourage and maintain the philosophy that the race be constructed to permit as many qualified mushers as possible who wish to enter and contest the Race to do so.

The object of the race is to determine which musher and dogs can cover the race in the shortest time under their own power and without aid of others. That is determined by the nose of the first dog to cross the finish line. To that end, the Iditarod Trail Committee has established these rules and policies to govern the race.

Download Iditarod Rules (PDF)

  

FORMS REQUIRED AT TIME OF ENTRY

Many of the musher forms are dated. Dates are listed with the materials. Be sure to get your paperwork into the office well ahead of deadlines. Be sure to check this page often for new forms and information that you will need to know. The forms on this list are required at the time of payment of entry fee in order to be considered an entrant.

• Race Application Form (PDF)
  Must be completely filled out and signed to be valid.
• Musher Release Form (PDF)
• Anchorage Housing Form (PDF)
  Must be completed and returned even if you have your own housing arrangements in Anchorage.
• Nome Housing Form (PDF)
  Must be completed and returned even if you have your own housing arrangements in Nome. 

SPONSORS, BANQUET & MEMBERSHIP FORMS (REQUIRED)

• Sponsor Forms (PDF)
  Print as many as you need and turn in as often as you need to. For inclusion in the Race Guide, we must have your sponsors turned in by December 15, 2011.
• Membership Form (PDF)
  Should be turned in as soon as possible to be sure your membership is updated.
• Banquet Ticket Forms (PDF)
  Mushers get the first two tickets for free and priority for reservations until January 1, 2012, but to get your tickets you must submit this form. 

PAPERWORK REGARDING DOG CARE & DROPPED DOGS (REQUIRED)

• Dog Care Agreement (PDF)
  Must be turned in prior to food drop.
• Local Contact (PDF)
  Both must be filled out by two different contacts. Due prior to food drop.
• Veterinarian Letter (PDF)
  This needs to be signed by the veterinarian that does the pre-race veterinary checkup. Due by date of Official Pre-Race Veterinary Check.
• Individual Dog Vet Check Form (PDF)
  Due by date of Official Pre-Race Veterinary Check. There are 20 copies needed.
• Dog Microchip Identification Sheet (PDF)
• Questionnaire (PDF)
  We frequently get asked if mushers need booties or meat etc. This questionnaire puts you on the lists for your needs. Please return as soon as possible as we are already getting asked about mushers needing booties. 

REQUIRED PAPERWORK (ESPECIALLY FOR MUSHERS)

• Musher Assessment Form (PDF)
  Related to the performance of a musher in an approved qualifying race.
• Rookie Reference Letter (PDF)
  All rookies must provide a reference sheet from an Iditarod musher who is familiar with the rookie.

Can you believe all the writing it will take to fill out every one of these forms?

More to come.

Love,
Buddy