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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