CROSSBELTS 2 Stage Rally (Salisbury Plain), opposite F Range between Bulford Camp and Tidworth Garrison, Wiltshire (Same location as the Fun/Training Weekend) By Kind Permission of the Ministry of Defence Championship points awarded for this event
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THE DETAILS
EVENT DATE: Saturday 30th January 2016 (Day Stage) & Sunday 31st January 2016 (Day Stage)
ENTRY CLOSING DATE: Monday 25th January 2016
ENTRY FEES: See Entry Form which is available to download from http://www.amwa/org.uk
ORGANISERS: Steve Whitfield 07763 329022 [email protected] John Binding 07734 855914 [email protected] Kevin Aiston 07500 907648 [email protected]
ENTRIES TO: Steve Whitfield,5 Maple Way, Durrington, Salisbury, Wilts, SP4 8RJ
(Cheques and postal orders payable to: The Alaskan Malamute Working Association (In full). Payment can also be made by PayPal)
The nearest Postcodes from either direction are, for the centre of Bulford (Marlborough Road) is SP4 9JB. The postcode for Bulford Road by Tidworth Oval in Tidworth SP9 7SE.
VENUE OPENS: Saturday 30th January 2016 – 06:00hrs Sunday 31st January 2016 – 06:00hrs
RIG INSPECTION: Saturday 30th January 2016 - From 07:00hrs near the start line Sunday 31st January 2016 – From 07:00hrs (for those competing on Sunday only)
Entrants are only required to get their rig inspected once before their first run.
MUSHER’S MEETING: Saturday 30th January 2016 – 08:00hrs Sunday 31st January 2016 – 08:00hrs (for those competing on Sunday only)
START TIME: Saturday 30th January 2016 – 08:30hrs Sunday 31st January 2016 – 08:30hrs
STARTING ORDER: Random Draw (Saturday) Seeded (Sunday)
CLASSES:
All competing dogs must be 12 months old or over to compete at an AMWA event!
M1 = 1 Dog Alaskan Malamute M2 = 2 Dog Alaskan Malamutes MS = 3 + Dog Alaskan Malamute ASFDC = 2-4 Mixed Sled Dog i.e. Alaskan Malamute/Siberian Husky, Samoyed, CED, Greenland (Minimum 1 freighting breed) ES = 2 Dog Siberian Husky DS = 2-3 Dog Siberian Husky CS = 3-4 Dog Siberian Husky BS = 4-6 Dog Siberian Husky DV= Veteran (2/4 Dog with an average age of 7 – Any Sled dog combination)
S1 = Scooter 1 dog only J1 Junior 12 - 18 years (1 dog only) J2 Junior 8 - 11 years (1 dog only)
CLASS RUNNING ORDER(Both days): MS, M2, M1, ASFDC, BS, CS, DS, ES, DV,S1, J1, J2.
THE COURSE: This is an exciting new rally which utilises part of the training trail which will be familiar to those who attend the annual Fun/Training weekend. Subject to the weather conditions the trail distance for classes MS, M2, M1, ASFDC, BS, CS, DS and ES will be approx. 3.2 miles. DV, S1, J1 and J2 will be approx. 1.2 miles. Both can be shortened if required.
The start will be at the Fun/Training Weekend normal finish down to the stone track. Turning right onto the track (Past the bottom of the camp site), around the bend and then another right into a wood. The dogs will love the trail through the woods which exits onto a lane with high sided hedges on either side. A few more turns and there could be a few muddy bits and you start working your way back towards part of the training trail. Turning left onto the training trail (So going in reverse) and following along heading towards the edge of Shipton Bellinger. This brings you unto the “Tunnel”. Back into open space and heading back toward familiar ground for some continuing to the finish.
Most of the trail will be grass with some parts that are compacted mud or stone. Booting is discretionary.
Camping is permitted on the main camp site. A small charge of 5.00 for Saturday night will be payable.
Facilites:
Catering will be provided by A Salt N Battered
A Portable toilet will be provided
NOTES:
VET CARE/FIRST AID and LOCAL HOSPITAL: This will be displayed on the event notice board.
VETS
STONEHENGE VETERINARY HOSPITAL SP4 8DP. Tel:01980 654404/654410, for out of hours service you may need to go to the Salisbury Practice VETSNOW on 01722 238079 Post Code SP1 3UH. Ask event staff for help.
MEDICAL
SALISBURY NHS. Post code SP2 8BJ Tel No 01722 336262
DON’T FORGET YOU NEED TO PROVIDE YOUR OWN WATER
RUBBISH: We have the use of this area on the understanding that there is no trace of our presence on the day after the trek. This means that you must clear up after your dogs, fill in any holes dug and remove all litter. Thank You!
VOLUNTEERS: Events cannot be run without assistance. Please volunteer. There is a space on the entry form to indicate your preference. We will be requiring marshals for checkpoints, snubbing to help start teams, and general assistance.
Please Be Careful
Please remember that the Cross Belts site is a Military Training Area and that we have to abide by their rules and laws which are all to do with safety. When out walking do not pick anything up off the ground, you will come across various types of ordinance IT MAY NOT HAVE FIRED correctly and go off in your hands. The ranges should be open over the weekend but this could change, so if you see any RED FLAGS flying DO NOT go passed the flag line.
SELLING OF GOODS at the Event Site will not be permitted without prior approval of the Organisers.
DIRECTIONS:
The exit off of the Range Road (Tidworth Road) is opposite F Range. AMWA Signs will be posted.
From the West: Follow the A303 past the Countess Services roundabout (Amesbury). Continue past the first exit to Bulford (As if going to Carter Barracks). Start to climb the hill (Staying in the L/H lane), past the speed camera. Take the slip road on the left where there is a military sign (Red writing) Bulford Camp 1, Tidworth Garrison 5. Follow Amesbury Road into Bulford Camp. Continue through the camp and Amesbury Road becomes Tidworth Road. Continue past the Ranges until you pick up the AMWA signs. The turning off of Tidworth Road is opposite F Range.
From the East: Follow the A303 to Exit A338 (Salisbury Road). Take slip road and follow to roundabout. Take the first exit (Under the A303) and follow A338 towards Shipton Bellinger. Continue into Tidworth Garrison. At traffic lights (Tidworth Oval sports ground on L/H/S) turn left signed Bulford Camp. Follow Lahore Road for approx. 200metres then turn left signed Tidworth Oval and Bulford Garrison. Continue past Tidworth Oval (On L/H/S) out of the Garrison. Stay on Bulford Road past the Garrison Golf Course. Bulford Road becomes Tidworth Road. Continue straight on until you pick up the AMWA signs. The turning off of Tidworth Road is opposite F Range.
From the South: A338 from Salisbury and follow to Shipton Bellinger. Continue into Tidworth Garrison. At traffic lights (Tidworth Oval sports ground on L/H/S) turn left signed Bulford Camp. Follow Lahore Road for approx. 200metres then turn left signed Tidworth Oval and Bulford Garrison. Continue past Tidworth Oval (On L/H/S) out of the Garrison. Stay on Bulford Road past the Garrison Golf Course. Bulford Road becomes Tidworth Road. Continue straight on until you pick up the AMWA signs. The turning off of Tidworth Road is opposite F Range.
From the North: M4 Junction 15, exit and take A346 to Marlborough. Continue A346 to Burbage. At roundabout continue straight on. The A346 becomes the A338. Follow A338 to Collingbourne Ducis. Turn right and continue on A338 into Tidworth Garrison. A338 (Pennings Road), continue past Esso Petrol Station and straight on over both roundabouts. After approx. 50 metres Turn Right onto Meerut Road (Signed Tidworth Oval and Bulford Garrison). IF YOU MISS THIS TURNING CONTINUE STRAIGHT ON TO TRAFFIC LIGHTS BY LIDL AND TURN RIGHT. Meerut Road becomes Bulford Road. Continue past Tidworth Oval (On L/H/S) out of the Garrison. Stay on Bulford Road past the Garrison Golf Course. Bulford Road becomes Tidworth Road. Continue straight on until you pick up the AMWA signs. The turning off of Tidworth Road is opposite F Range