# International Federation of Sleddog Sports

The International Federation of Sleddog Sports (IFSS, International Federation of Sleddog Sports) is the global governing/sanctioning body of sleddog sports (Sled dog racing). It represents 49 national sleddog sport federations and organizations that are overseen by the board and six continental directors.
There are three sleddog sport categories that IFSS covers: Dryland, Skidogs, Sleds, what are run in 2 separate World championships on Snow and off Snow (dryland). IFSS also organizes IFSS/WSA Long Distance World Championships and is involved in many non-racing activities that promote the sport, its safety, animal wealthfare.

## Events

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* IFSS On-Snow World Championships Since 1990
* IFSS European Championships (ESDRA - European Sled Dog Racing Association)
* IFSS IFSS North American Championship Since 2024
* IFSS World Cup
* IFSS Winter World Championships

## European Sled Dog Racing Association

European Sled Dog Racing Association (ESDRA) 1983 - 2019

## Medalists

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## Classes

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* Canicross Women (DCW) ca 5,1 km
* Canicross Men (DCM) ca 5,1 km
* Canicross Junior Women (DCWJ) ca 3,8 km
* Canicross Junior Men (DCMJ) ca 3,8 km
* Bikejoring Women (DBW) ca 6,1 km
* Bikejoring Men (DBM) ca 6,1 km
* Bikejoring Junior Women (DBWJ) ca 5,1 km
* Bikejoring Junior Men (DBMJ) ca 5,1 km
* Scooter one dog Women (DSW1) ca 5,1 km
* Scooter one dog Men (DSM1) ca 5,1 km
* Scooter one dog Junior (DS1J) ca 5,1 km
* Scooter 2-dog (DS2) ca 5,1 km
* 4-dog Rig (DR4) ca 5,1 km
* 4-dog Rig Junior (DR4J) ca 5,1 km
* 6-dog Rig (DR6) ca 6,8 km
* 8-dog Rig (DR8) ca 7,8 km
* RELAY (DR): Canicross, DS1, DB ca 3,8 + 5,1 + 5,1 km
European Masters
* Canicross Masters Women 40 / 50 / 60 (DCWM 40 / 50 / 60) ca 5,1 km
* Canicross Masters Men 40 / 50 / 60 (DCMM 40 / 50 / 60) ca 5,1 km
* Bikejoring Masters Women 40 / 50 / 60 (DBWM 40 / 50 / 60) ca 6,1 km
* Bikejoring Masters Men 40 / 50 / 60 (DBMM 40 / 50 / 60) ca 6,1 km
* Scooter one dog Women Masters 40 / 50 / 60 (DS1WM 40 / 50 / 60) ca 5,1 km
* Scooter one dog Men Masters 40 / 50 / 60 (DS1MM 40 / 50 / 60) ca 5,1 km

## Members

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### Nations

32 Nation in 1 August 2024:

#### Asia

* South Korea
* Mongolia

#### Oceania

* Australia
* New Zealand

#### Americas

* Argentina
* Brazil
* Canada
* Chile
* Mexico
* United States
* Colombia

#### Europe

* Austria
* Belgium
* Czech Republic
* Denmark
* Finland
* France
* Germany
* United Kingdom
* Hungary
* Italy
* Latvia
* Lithuania
* Netherlands
* Norway
* Poland
* Slovakia
* Spain
* Sweden
* Switzerland
* Estonia
* Slovenia

### Others

* ISDRA - International Sled Dog Racing Association - Honorary Member, USA
* ESDRA - European Sled Dog Racing Association - Honorary Member, France
* ISDVMA - International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association - Associate Member, USA
* P.R.I.D.E - Mush with PRIDE - Associate Member, USA
* WSA - World Sleddog Association - Associate Member, Germany
* FIDASC - Federazione Italiana Discipline Armi Sportive da Caccia - Associate Member, Italy

## Sleddog sports categories

Dryland events include:
* Canicross
* Bikejoring
* 1-2 dog scooters
* 4-6-8 dog wheel rigs
Skidog events include:
* 1-2 dog Skijoring
* Pulka
Sled classes:
* 2-4-6-8-10&unlimited sleddog sprint
* 6 and 12 sleddog middle distances
* 8 and unlimited sleddog long distances

## History

International Federation of Sleddog Sports was officially incorporated in 1992 as a way to focus the efforts of many national, local and international organizations on the goal of Olympic recognition and alignment of mushing with other mainstream sports through the General Association of International Sports Federations. IFSS is recognized by GAISF and in all countries as the world governing body of sled dog sports. 2013 saw the headquarters relocated from USA to Europe, Belgium.