Race Rules

Please read the CDMA race rules prior to any event - it is your responsibility to know the rules!
CDMA Dryland Race Rules Highlights
 
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY 
  • If, at the discretion of the Race Marshal, the temperature and/or humidity are detrimental to the health of the dogs, the classes not yet run shall be canceled for the day. 
  • Due to the number of variables involved, absolute cutoff temperature and humidity levels are difficult to specify.  Generally speaking, temperatures ranging from 50 degrees F/ 10 degrees c. to 60 degrees F./ 15 degrees c. or greater, at anytime prior to or during the race, should cause immediate review.
DOGS
  • Dogs may not run in more than one event on the same day
EQUIPMENT-HARNESSES and LINES  
  • All dogs shall be harnessed in single or double file.  
  • All dogs shall be fastened to the gangline by a neck line and tug line with the exception of the leader(s) who shall be harnessed in the team by a tug line and fastened to each other with a neck line.  
  • A snub line shall be carried on the rig but it shall not be used in any manner other than to tie down and hold the rig.  
  • Canicross lines shall have a shock absorber, be seven to twelve feet in length when fully extended and attach to the runners hip belt.  
  • Bikejoring and scooter lines shall have a shock absorber and be seven to twelve feet in length when fully extended from the front tire. 
  • AN APPROPRIATE AND ADEQUATE HELMET IS REQUIRED IN ALL WHEELED CLASSES.  
  •  A muzzle or any collar that can be hooked as a full choke shall be prohibited.