2013 IFSS Winter World Championships

GOOD DEAL ON LODGING! Hurry - these won't last

We are excited to partner with the Hampton Inn & Suites in Fairbanks. As part of their sponsorship of the IFSS Winter World Championship, they have offered us Hotel Room Gift Certificates. The money from the sale of these will support NPEDC’s efforts to host this exciting once-in-a lifetime global event as well as show support to our sponsor- the Hampton Inn and Suites. Are you going to be in Fairbanks for any event between now and the end of the year? The Hampton Inn & Suites, sponsor of North Pole Economic Development Corporation and the IFSS Winter World Championships, is a very clean and modern hotel with exceptional spacious rooms and suites. ... Read More ...

IFSS International Federation of Sleddog Sports

IFSS IFSS held the first World Championships (WCh) in Saint Moritz, Switzerland in 1990 with classes in only Nome Sprint (10-Dog, 8-Dog, and 6-Dog) and Nordic Pulka for men and women. One hundred thirteen competitors arrived in the starting chutes to mark the momentous occasion. As the world of sled dog sports changed, IFSS also added classes and styles to the World Championships to diversify and become more inclusive of the worldwide trends and developments. Mid-Distance events were first included in the 2001 World Championships, taking place in Marquette (Michigan) USA. ... Read More ...

North Pole, Alaska

IFSS There is no place like Alaska and no better place to be in late Febuary and March then right here in the Interior of our magnificent state. Whether you are here to race your dog team on the trails that have been noted as some of the best in the world, skijor on the training trails of champions, or supporting and cheering on your favorite athlete, we are anxious to welcome you to North Pole, Alaska. Our hope is this….that you can’t wait to arrive here, can’t wait to compete, and that when the competition is over, new friends have been made, that you can’t wait to come back! We truly hope you will experience a “once in a lifetime experience” and give us an opportunity to show you why North Pole is the place “where the spirit of Christmas live year round!” ... Read More ...

IFSS Race Rules

We are pleased to announce that IFSS has adopted significant changes to their anti-doping policies. For information please click here. The new race rules and race procedures are also now available. The changes from the previous edition are printed in blue. In order to simplify the reading of those who are only interested in the rules concerning certain classes, theRead the Rest…

North Pole Hosts IFSS World Championships

North Pole Economic Development Corporation (NPEDC) is pleased to announce North Pole, Alaska has been selected by the International Federation of Sleddog Sports (IFSS) to host the 2013 Winter World Championships (WCh). The decision was announced in Oslo, Norway at the IFSS General Assembly on Friday, June 8th. This prestigious international event brings together scores of the top mushers andRead the Rest…

We look forward to the challenge of hosting a phenomenal event in Alaska’s Interior. There is a reason we are the ‘Dog Mushing Capital of the World’ and we’re excited to share our love of the sport with competitors from around the world. - Buzz Otis, North Pole Economic Development Corporation