Sled Sprint

The Weight Pull Sports-Sled Sprint is without a doubt one of the most exciting and attention grabbing dog
sports the AAPBA offers. Strength and determination plays a big role in this event. Quite simply the dog who can
pull a sled equal to their body weight the fastest for a distance of 60 feet is the winner. Dogs are divided into
height classes to even the playing field. Dogs must have choke chain applied and pull harness on their dog when
approaching the Sled Sprint area. This electrifying event promotes the speed and vigor of a dog which has won
the enthusiasm and attention of strict competitors as well as entry level weight pullers. Who has the fastest most
powerful dog? Welcome to the Sled Sprint!

Here is a brief run down of the order of events.
Your dogs name is called. Approach the sled sprint area and wait till judge or assistant gives you the "ok" to
enter the track and approach the starting line. Connect your dog and harness to the sled. Begin the 60ft sprint.
Judge will write down time. You have the option of running your dog twice.

Sled Sprint Equipment
The Sleds and Weight.
All sled sprint pulls are conducted on a 60ft track made of either natural terrain or Astroturf. Sleds are welded
steel and can withstand 300 lbs. of weight. Weight is usually made up of round plates of pre weighted steel or
concrete. The time a dog finishes 60ft pulling their body weight is clocked by a stopwatch.

Sled Sprint Officials
Sled Sprint Judge - stands on the side of the track and marks the time of finish. The judge reinforces safety and
rules; the judge's decision is final.
Sled Sprint Steward - helps the judge keep score and may also help hold the sled in place before dog runs while
also braking and pulling back weight to starting line and loading weight for new weight of dog.

The Sled Sprint rules are designed for fairness in competition and for the safety of the dog
and its owners. These rules must be followed to avoid disqualification.
1. No Smoking in, on or around Sled Sprint area.
2. All dogs will be weighed and placed in their classes before judge gives the
event safety briefing.
3. All dogs must wear a choke chain collar at all times.
4. All dogs must be 5 feet apart at all times.
5. Bait must first be approved by Sled Sprint Judge before use.
6. No Females in heat in or around sled sprint area.
7. The dog must run 60 feet for a qualified sled sprint pull.
8. Dog can run with leash but it must hang loosely.
9. Incase of a tie there will be a run off.
10. Choke chain and leash will be on your dog before connecting and after disconnecting from sled. If dog
competes without choke chain you must inform or ask judge before removal.
11. Time will start as soon as dog starts pulling, or owner gives command.
12. Judge can start, re-start or stop competition anytime.
13. Dog cannot touch bait or you.
14. Judges option to skip or disqualify competitors if not ready for event.
15. Challenging calls, arguing, profanity, disruptive behavior and any form of dog
abuse results in an immediate disqualification.
16. The use of live bait, dead animal flesh or food is strictly prohibited.
17. Disqualification if dog relieves itself on track.
18. Disqualification if dog bites owner, judge or anyone else.
19. Awards and results are presented at the completion of event.
20. All rules and decisions are final, No refunds available.

AAPBA Sled Sprint Classes
The AAPBA Sanctioned Sled Sprint Event runs males and females against each other and separated by degree of champion.

AAPBA Sled Sprint Points and Championship
An award will be given for first, second and third place in each class. Points will be awarded to the first thru fifth place in each Champion class as stated
below.

Points
*First place = ten points
*Second place = six points
*Third place =four points
Fourth place = three points
Fifth place = two points
*Dogs receive award
Best Time in Show receives trophy and earns 5 points
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AAPBA Sled Sprint Championship Titles
Once a dog earns its Championship Title in the Sled Sprint it will always compete against Champions in their same height class (listed above). All dogs that
have not earned championship are considered Rookies.

0-49 points is a Rookie

50 points earns Sled Sprint Certified Championship (SSCC)

100 points earns Sled Sprint Elite Championship (SSEC)

150 points earns Sled Sprint Master Championship (SSMC)

200 points earns Sled Sprint Ultimate Championship (SSUC)

250 points earns Sled Sprint Superior Championship (SSSC)

300 points earns Sled Sprint Premier Championship (SSPC)