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Please be advised that I will perform a RJ seminar in the Dutch language in the weekend June 30-Juli 1 for all persons interested in judging at sled dog events, irrespective membership of governing bodies. Base will be the IFSS Judges Training Manual and I will stress the importance of more and more harmonized ruling and judging.

Organizer and contact person is Piet Bom, e-mail bom-bonne@home.nl.. Participants from the Netherlands and Belgium have already announced to participate.( at the moment appr. 14 persons).

It is possible to camp at the location or to book a bed and breakfast. Maximum number of participants 25. Start of the seminar June 30, 10.00 hrs.

 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE NOVEMBER BOARD MEETING

25-27 November 2011, Bromma, Sweden

On Friday the Board met with IFSS President Bengt Pontén to discuss the progress in the collaboration between ESDRA and IFSS and the creation of a possible future IFSS European “region”. The Board was informed about the steps that IFSS has taken so far in this process and a timeline for tasks to be carried out by both was established.

ESDRA is still available to help IFSS with any assistance needed to successfully bring this project into being. The final decision on the possibility of transformation of ESDRA into a regional IFSS entity will be made by the 2012 ESDRA Congress. 

EC on snow 2012: preparations are going smoothly. The Board discussed the official race staff. The Invitation has been sent.

Europacup: fewer races have been sanctioned. There are 9 dryland cup events and, so far, 14 on snow events. Applications are still being accepted for the On-snow Europacup; please contact Nils Finsrud sports@esdra.net .

EC Dryland 2012: ESDRA has received a bid from Germany and has sent out the information to the Members for an immediate email vote. Negotiations will begin with the VDSV depending on the results of the vote. Deadline for voting is December 11^th.

Finances are in good order. The Board discussed the Members who are not in good standing (who have not paid membership or other fees) and took the necessary statutory decisions in each case.

DIDs and EC registration:  The Board reminds the Members that Members must be “in good standing” to request DID’s and to register teams for Championship events. This means the Member must have no outstanding debts (membership fees or other payments) with ESDRA before registering DIDs or EC teams.

ESDRA Congress 2012:  June 15^th to 17^th 2012. The Board has booked three days as the IFSS may wish to hold the 2012 IFSS GA at the same place and time. The Board is currently examining offers for hosting. The final information will be provided with the Call for Delegates in March 2012. 

Statutory Elections: president and secretary 

Please note: applications for the On-snow Europacup are still being accepted. Please send your application files NOW to the sports director: sports@esdra.net

ESDRA – IFSS MEETING 25 NOVEMBER 2011 

On 25 November the ESDRA Board met with IFSS President Bengt Pontén to discuss the progression in collaboration between ESDRA and IFSS and the creation of a possible future IFSS “region Europe.” The Board was pleased to learn that IFSS has taken some necessary steps forward in this process. ESDRA remains available to IFSS for all assistance needed to bring the project to a successful conclusion.

The final decision on whether or not to transfer the duties of ESDRA as a regional entity, to IFSS, will be made at the 2012 ESDRA Congress. In the meantime, ESDRA is continuing as and independent sports organisation and organising the European championships 2012 and Europa Cups 2011-2011.

EC Decision 388/2010, transport of more than five dogs in Europe: The official decision of the European Commission has been published and has amended the May 6th decision on the document required to transport more than five dogs per person to extend the validity to four months.

You will find the official publications and explanations here:
Reg 388-2010 fax to CVOs
Official Decsion EU Commission 10 November 2010 Transports chiens
Offcial Announcement November 2010 EU transport of dogs

The ESDRA Board will continue to follow this issue closely and hopes to have feedback from its Members and dirvers.
 

IFSS - Rules
You are able to find the current IFSS race ruls and race procedure on ESDRA.net.
- IFSS Race Rules April 2009
- Race Procedure Approved April 2009