General information:
1. Use of private motor vehicles on the trails is not allowed.
2. Competitors may inspect the trail only on foot, bicycle or scooter, with up to two (2) dogs. Possible changes will be announced later.
3. Entries for IFSS members are accepted via the IFSS Voting National Member and the Provisional Member federations only, using the official entry form.
4. Microchip identification for the dogs is mandatory. All dogs must be listed on the chipping form (one form per competitor and per class). Only IFSS chipping forms are accepted.
5. Dogs must be 18 months of
age on 14th of October 2026 (Date of birth 14th of April 2025 or earlier).
6. According to Swedish legislation, a dog with a docked tail or cropped ears may not participate in official or unofficial dog shows, trials, competitions or tests in Sweden. If the dog´s tail has been amputated for animal welfare reasons (e.g. injury to the dog), the veterinary certification must be shown.
7. It is
strictly forbidden to use drones during the event and at the event area. Violations of this order will result in immediate disqualification from the event and removal from the event area immediately.
8. It is
strictly forbidden during this event to allow dogs to run loose at the event site, stake-out area and event parking lots. Loose dogs are only permitted within personal containment areas (fenced areas around competitor`s vehicle) in the designated stake-out area. Refusal to respect this requirement may lead to disqualification from the event.
9. Each competitor and national team are responsible for the action of his/her handlers.
10. All participating nations shall appoint one Team leader. The Team leaders shall be noted on the entry forms. Team leaders shall be present at the Team leader meetings. In view of their liaison task between the race organizer and their team members, they shall speak English.