MEMBERS

Welcome to the Australian Federation of Sleddog Sports


The Australian Federation of Sleddog Sports is a collaborative between like minded Sled Dog Clubs in Australia. AFSS is about providing insurance and a simplified support framework where members have control of the strategic direction of the governing body.
Affiliated clubs are: Canberra Sled Dog Club RunningWest Sled Dog Club NSW Siberian Express All Breeds Sled Dog ClubDinner Plain Sled Dog Sprint The Canicross ClubThe Siberian Husky Club of NSW Sled Dog Racing Victoria UltraDog

2026 AFSS Executive Committee

  • President - CHRIS MACLEAN Vice President - VAUGHAN WINTHER Secretary - ADELAIDE REILLY Assistant Secretary - SAMMY HARTWIG Treasurer - GEORDI MACLEAN Social Media Co-ordinator - CATE MACNAMARA Public Officer - ANDREW GERSBACH
AFSS Affiliated Club Events for 2026
CLUB
RACE
DATE
PLACE
The Canicross Club
Middle Ridge Rise - Intro morning
11th April
Ourimbah State Forest, NSW
NSW Siberian Express
Intro to Sledding + Members Bootcamp
18th & 19th April
TBC
The Canicross Club
Manly Dam Intro/Expo
26th April
Manly Dam, NSW
The Canicross Club
Centennial Park - Intro morning
3rd May
Centennial Park, NSW
The Canicross Club
Canihike
9th May
Ourimbah State Forest, NSW
The Canicross Club
Middle Ridge Rejuvenation
10th May
Ourimbah State Forest, NSW
NSW Siberian Express
Intro to Sledding + Members Bootcamp
16th & 17th May
TBC
SHCNSW
ANKC Race
23rd May
Belanglo Forest, NSW, TBC
SHCNSW
ANKC Backpacking (WPD & WNPD
23rd & 24th May
Belanglo Forest, NSW, TBC
The Canicross Club/NSW SibeEx
Wingello Warrior
30th May
Wingello State Forest, NSW
NSW Siberian Express
Aurora Sprint
30th & 31st May
TBC
Running West
South West Quest
30th May - 1st June
TBC
The Canicross Club
Canihike
6th June
Ourimbah State Forest, NSW
The Canicross Club
Middle Ridge Ramble
7th June
Ourimbah State Forest, NSW
SHCNSW
Sled Dog Shield - 30th Anniversary
13th & 14th June
Kowen Forest, ACT
The Canicross Club
Canihike
20th June
Ourimbah State Forest, NSW
The Canicross Club
Middle Ridge Riot
21st June
Ourimbah State Forest, NSW
NSW Siberian Express
Paws for a Cause
27th & 28th June
TBC
The Canicross Club/NSW SibeEX
Wingello Whimsical Wayfarer
11th July
Wingello State Forest, NSW
SHCNSW
A Dash in the Dark
11th & 12th July
Wingello State Forest, NSW
Running West
Sled Dog Masters
11th & 12th July
TBC
NSW Siberian Express
Hypro Premium Sled Dog Sprint
18th & 19th July
TBC
The Canicross Club
Canihike
1st August
Strickland State Forest, NSW
The Canicross Club
Strickland Stinger
2nd August
Strickland State Forest, NSW
Dinner Plain Sled Dog Sprint
Sled Dog Sprint - 30th Anniversary
8th & 9th August
Dinner Plain, VIC
Canberra Sled Dog Club
Sled Dog Classic - 30th Anniversary
15th & 16th August
Kowen Forest, ACT
The Canicross Club
Canihike
22nd August
Ourimbah State Forest, NSW
The Canicross Club
Middle Ridge Redemption
23rd August
Ourimbah State Forest, NSW
UltraDog
UltraDog 50km
5th & 6th September
Kowen Forest, ACT
SHCNSW
ANKC Backpacking (WPD & WNPD)
12th September
Tumbarumba, NSW, TBC
The Canicross Club
Middle Ridge Rampage
19th September
Ourimbah State Forest, NSW
* More races will be added as dates are confirmed by our affiliated clubs
Do you have a dog that loves to pull?
Would you like to build a better bond with them?
Do you like doing a sport that the whole family can enjoy?
Contact a club near you and they will help you get started.
Email: afss.secretary@gmail.com for more information about the AFSS or if you want to find a club near you click on the affiliated club logos below to join Australia's largest sled dog community