International Federation of Sleddog Sports

International Federation of Sleddog Sports
SportSleddog sports
JurisdictionInternational
AbbreviationIFSS
Founded1992
HeadquartersBelgium
PresidentSweden Helen Lundberg
CEOFrance Bernard Pépín
Official website
sleddogsport.net

The International Federation of Sleddog Sports (IFSS, International Federation of Sleddog Sports) is the global governing/sanctioning body of sleddog sports (Sled dog racing).[1] It represents 49 national sleddog sport federations and organizations that are overseen by the board and six continental directors.[citation needed]

There are three sleddog sport categories that IFSS covers: Dryland, Skidogs, Sleds, what are run in 2 separate World championships on Snow and off Snow (dryland). IFSS also organizes IFSS/WSA Long Distance World Championships and is involved in many non-racing activities that promote the sport, its safety, animal wealthfare.

Events

Source:[2]

European Sled Dog Racing Association

European Sled Dog Racing Association (ESDRA) 1983 - 2019 [5]

Medalists

Source:[6]

Classes

Source:[7]

  1. Canicross Women (DCW) ca 5,1 km
  2. Canicross Men (DCM) ca 5,1 km
  3. Canicross Junior Women (DCWJ) ca 3,8 km
  4. Canicross Junior Men (DCMJ) ca 3,8 km
  5. Bikejoring Women (DBW) ca 6,1 km
  6. Bikejoring Men (DBM) ca 6,1 km
  7. Bikejoring Junior Women (DBWJ) ca 5,1 km
  8. Bikejoring Junior Men (DBMJ) ca 5,1 km
  9. Scooter one dog Women (DSW1) ca 5,1 km
  10. Scooter one dog Men (DSM1) ca 5,1 km
  11. Scooter one dog Junior (DS1J) ca 5,1 km
  12. Scooter 2-dog (DS2) ca 5,1 km
  13. 4-dog Rig (DR4) ca 5,1 km
  14. 4-dog Rig Junior (DR4J) ca 5,1 km
  15. 6-dog Rig (DR6) ca 6,8 km
  16. 8-dog Rig (DR8) ca 7,8 km
  17. RELAY (DR): Canicross, DS1, DB ca 3,8 + 5,1 + 5,1 km

European Masters

  1. Canicross Masters Women 40 / 50 / 60 (DCWM 40 / 50 / 60) ca 5,1 km
  2. Canicross Masters Men 40 / 50 / 60 (DCMM 40 / 50 / 60) ca 5,1 km
  3. Bikejoring Masters Women 40 / 50 / 60 (DBWM 40 / 50 / 60) ca 6,1 km
  4. Bikejoring Masters Men 40 / 50 / 60 (DBMM 40 / 50 / 60) ca 6,1 km
  5. Scooter one dog Women Masters 40 / 50 / 60 (DS1WM 40 / 50 / 60) ca 5,1 km
  6. Scooter one dog Men Masters 40 / 50 / 60 (DS1MM 40 / 50 / 60) ca 5,1 km

Members

Source:[8]

Nations

32 Nation in 1 August 2024:

Asia

  1.  South Korea
  2.  Mongolia

Oceania

  1.  Australia
  2.  New Zealand

Africa

Americas

  1.  Argentina
  2.  Brazil
  3.  Canada
  4.  Chile
  5.  Mexico
  6.  United States
  7.  Colombia

Europe

  1.  Austria
  2.  Belgium
  3.  Czech Republic
  4.  Denmark
  5.  Finland
  6.  France
  7.  Germany
  8.  United Kingdom
  9.  Hungary
  10.  Italy
  11.  Latvia
  12.  Lithuania
  13.  Netherlands
  14.  Norway
  15.  Poland
  16.  Slovakia
  17.  Spain
  18.  Sweden
  19.  Switzerland
  20.  Estonia
  21.  Slovenia

Others

  1. ISDRA - International Sled Dog Racing Association - Honorary Member, USA
  2. ESDRA - European Sled Dog Racing Association - Honorary Member, France
  3. ISDVMA - International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association - Associate Member, USA
  4. P.R.I.D.E - Mush with PRIDE - Associate Member, USA
  5. WSA - World Sleddog Association - Associate Member, Germany
  6. FIDASC - Federazione Italiana Discipline Armi Sportive da Caccia - Associate Member, Italy

Sleddog sports categories

Dryland events include:

Skidog events include:

Sled classes:

History

International Federation of Sleddog Sports was officially incorporated in 1992 as a way to focus the efforts of many national, local and international organizations on the goal of Olympic recognition and alignment of mushing with other mainstream sports through the General Association of International Sports Federations. IFSS is recognized by GAISF and in all countries as the world governing body of sled dog sports. 2013 saw the headquarters relocated from USA to Europe, Belgium.[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ GAISF
  2. ^ "Competition calendar -IFSS".
  3. ^ https://sleddogsport.net/upload/document/events/IFSS%20ECh-EM%20Dryland%202024%20-%20Invitation.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  4. ^ "International Federation of Sleddog Sports".
  5. ^ "European Sled Dog Racing Association | UIA Yearbook Profile | Union of International Associations".
  6. ^ "Medalists of IFSS Championships".
  7. ^ "IFSS -Events".
  8. ^ "Member federations list -IFSS".
  9. ^ "IFSS History".