Region 6 Upcoming Events

2023/2024 Season
September-March


Region 6 Coordinator: Jean Wilson 231-881-4094

Region 6 Encompasses
Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan

Last season, Region 6 had 18 pulls

16 pulls scheduled so far this season

 


September 2023

Region 6 Season Opener AM/PM
September 3, 2023

Petoskey, Michigan (420 N. Ellsworth Rd)

Results Posted

Sunday: Wheels
Weigh In: 8:30 AM -- 9:30 AM PullStart: 10:00 AM


Sunday: Wheels
Weigh In: 8:30 AM -- 12:30 PM Pull Start: 1:00 PM


Fees: $15 first dog, $10 ea additional, Non-Members - $20/dog Contacts: Jean Wilson, 231-881-4094 [teamnewf@gmail.com]
Prizes: Rosettes for 1st-3rd. Awards for MWP & MWPP Chief: Jean Wilson, 231-881-4094 [teamnewf@gmail.com]
Novice: Novice fee is $5 per dog. Offered in the afternoon pull Sponsors: Team Newf
Comments: There is plenty of space on site for self-contained campers. The PM pull will start 1 hr after AM pull ends but no sooner than 1:00 pm. There will be food available on site during the break between pulls. Lodging: Pet friendly lodging:
Quality Inn (231) 347-3220
Apple Tree Inn (231) 348-2900.
There is plenty of space on site for
self-contained campers.
Directions: *From I-75 take Exit 301 to County Rd C-58/Main St/Webb Rd. Turn left onto C-58 & right at the caution light (Wolverine Rd that turns into W Mitchell) Drive 15.9 miles to S Ellsworth Rd. Turn right…
*From US131 in Petoskey, take E Mitchell St. Drive 8.6 miles to S Ellsworth Rd. Turn left.
For both above, pull site is 1.5 miles on the right, just before the stop sign.
   

 


Back on the Track Again AM/PM
September 23, 2023

Grand Rapids, Michigan (4480 Hendershot NW)

Results Posted

Saturday: Wheels
Weigh In: 8:30 AM -- 9:30 AM PullStart: 10:00 AM


Saturday: Wheels
Weigh In: 8:30 AM -- 12:30 PM Pull Start: 1:00 PM


Fees: $15 first dog, $10 ea additional Contacts: Carol Gerke, 616-477-7701 [Nordicacres@aol.com]
Prizes: TBD Chief: Randolf Gerke, 616-477-7701 [Nordicacres@aol.com]
Novice:   Sponsors:  
Comments: Pull will start 1 hr after 1st pull is done.
Food will be available on site
Lodging:  
Directions:      

 


October 2023

Fall at the Farm AM/PM
October 28, 2023

Grand Rapids, Michigan (4480 Hendershot NW)

Results Posted

Saturday: Wheels
Weigh In: 8:30 AM -- 9:30 AM PullStart: 10:00 AM


Saturday: Wheels
Weigh In: 8:30 AM -- 12:30 PM Pull Start: 1:00 PM


Fees: $15 first dog, $10 ea additional Contacts: Carol Gerke, 616-477-7701 [Nordicacres@aol.com]
Prizes: TBD Chief: Randolf Gerke, 616-477-7701 [Nordicacres@aol.com]
Novice:   Sponsors:  
Comments: Pull will start 1 hr after 1st pull is done.
Food will be available on site
Lodging:  
Directions:      

 


November 2023

Turkey Trot AM/PM
November 19, 2023

Petoskey, Michigan (420 N. Ellsworth Rd)

Results Posted

Sunday: Snow
Weigh In: 8:30 AM -- 9:30 AM PullStart: 10:00 AM


Sunday: Snow
Weigh In: 8:30 AM -- 12:00 PM Pull Start: 1:00 PM


Fees: $15 first dog, $10 ea additional, Non-Members - $20/dog Contacts: Jean Wilson, 231-881-4094 [teamnewf@gmail.com]
Prizes: 1st - 3rd. Special awards for AM/PM combined MWP and MWPP Chief: Jean Wilson, 231-881-4094 [teamnewf@gmail.com]
Novice: $5/dog. Harnesses are available on site to borrow. Not eligible for points, rosettes or awards Sponsors: Team Newf
Comments: There will be a 1 hr break between pulls where food will be provided. PM pull will start 1 hour after AM pull ends but no sooner than 1:00 pm. Lodging: Pet friendly lodging:
Quality Inn (231) 347-3220
Apple Tree Inn (231) 348-2900.
There is plenty of space on site for
self-contained campers.
Directions: *From I-75 take Exit 301 to County Rd C-58/Main St/Webb Rd. Turn left onto C-58 & right at the caution light (Wolverine Rd that turns into W Mitchell) Drive 15.9 miles to S Ellsworth Rd. Turn right…
*From US131 in Petoskey, take E Mitchell St. Drive 8.6 miles to S Ellsworth Rd. Turn left.
For both above, pull site is 1.5 miles on the right, just before the stop sign.
   

 


December 2023

Come Out and Play AM/PM
December 9, 2023

Grand Rapids, Michigan (4480 Hendershot NW)



Saturday: Wheels
Weigh In: 8:30 AM -- 9:30 AM PullStart: 10:00 AM


Saturday: Wheels
Weigh In: 8:30 AM -- 12:30 PM Pull Start: 1:00 PM


Fees: $15 first dog, $10 ea additional Contacts: Carol Gerke, 616-477-7701 [Nordicacres@aol.com]
Prizes: TBD Chief: Randolf Gerke, 616-477-7701 [Nordicacres@aol.com]
Novice:   Sponsors:  
Comments: Pull will start 1 hr after 1st pull is done. Lodging:  
Directions:      

 


Region 6 New Year's Pull AM/PM
December 31, 2023

Petoskey, Michigan (420 N. Ellsworth Rd)



Sunday: Snow
Weigh In: 8:30 AM -- 9:15 AM PullStart: 9:30 AM


Sunday: Snow
Weigh In: 8:30 AM -- 11:30 PM Pull Start: 12:00 PM


Fees: $15 first dog, $10 ea additional, Non-Members - $20/dog Contacts: Jean Wilson, 231-881-4094 [teamnewf@gmail.com]
Prizes: TBD Chief: Jean Wilson, 231-881-4094 [teamnewf@gmail.com]
Novice: $5/dog. Novice can borrow harnesses if needed. Weigh-in not necessary. No points or awards Sponsors: Team Newf
Comments: There will be a 1 hr break between pulls. PM pull will start 1 hour after AM pull ends but no sooner than 1:00 pm. Lodging: Pet friendly lodging:
Quality Inn (231) 347-3220
Apple Tree Inn (231) 348-2900.
Directions: *From I-75 take Exit 301 to County Rd C-58/Main St/Webb Rd. Turn left onto C-58 & right at the caution light (Wolverine Rd that turns into W Mitchell) Drive 15.9 miles to S Ellsworth Rd. Turn right…
*From US131 in Petoskey, take E Mitchell St. Drive 8.6 miles to S Ellsworth Rd. Turn left.
For both above, pull site is 1.5 miles on the right, just before the stop sign.
   

 


January 2024

Pray for Snow AM/PM
January 27, 2024

Grand Rapids, Michigan (4480 Hendershot NW)



Saturday: Snow
Weigh In: 8:30 AM -- 9:30 AM PullStart: 10:00 AM


Saturday: Snow
Weigh In: 12:00 PM Pull Start: 1:00 PM


Fees: $15 first dog, $10 ea additional Contacts: Carol Gerke, 616-477-7701 [Nordicacres@aol.com]
Prizes: TBD Chief: Randolf Gerke, 616-477-7701 [Nordicacres@aol.com]
Novice:   Sponsors:  
Comments: 2nd pull will start 1 hr after 1st pull is done, but not before 1:00pm. Lodging:  
Directions:      

 


February 2024

Happy Place AM/PM
February 24, 2024

Baldwin, Michigan (2678 Southern Ave)



Saturday: Snow
Weigh In: 8:30 AM -- 9:30 AM PullStart: 10:00 AM


Saturday: Snow
Weigh In: 12:00 PM Pull Start: 1:00 PM


Fees: $15 first dog, $10 ea additional Contacts: Carol Gerke, 616-477-7701 [Nordicacres@aol.com]
Prizes: TBD Chief: Randolf Gerke, 616-477-7701 [Nordicacres@aol.com]
Novice:   Sponsors:  
Comments: 2nd pull will start 1 hr after 1st pull is done, but not before 1:00pm. Lodging:  
Directions:      

 


March 2024

Region 6's Season Closer AM/PM
March 31, 2024

Petoskey, Michigan (420 N Ellsworth Road)



Sunday: Snow
Weigh In: 8:30 AM -- 9:15 AM PullStart: 9:30 AM


Sunday: Snow
Weigh In: 8:30 AM -- 11:30 AM Pull Start: 12:00 PM


Fees: $15 first dog, $10 ea additional Contacts: Jean Wilson, 231-881-4094 [teamnewf@gmail.com]
Prizes: TBD Chief: Jean Wilson, 231-881-4094 [teamnewf@gmail.com]
Novice: Novice pullers can borrow harnesses if needed. Weigh-In not necessary. No points or awards. $5.00 per dog. Sponsors: Team Newf
Comments: 2nd Pull will start 1 hour after AM pull ends but no sooner than 12:00 pm. There will be a potluck between pulls. Feel free to bring a dish to pass. Pull will start 1 hr. after AM pull completes but no sooner than 12:00 pm. Lodging: Pet friendly lodging: Quality Inn (231) 347-3220 & Apple Tree Inn (231) 348-2900. There is plenty of space on site for self-contained campers.
Directions: *From I-75 take Exit 301 to County Rd C-58/Main St/Webb Rd. Turn left onto C-58 & right at the caution light (Wolverine Rd that turns into W Mitchell) Drive 15.9 miles to S Ellsworth Rd. Turn right…
*From US131 in Petoskey, take E Mitchell St. Drive 8.6 miles to S Ellsworth Rd. Turn left. For both above, pull site is 1.5 miles on the right, just before the stop sign.
   

 




updated 11/27/2023



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