Street Event Rules
- Contestants must have read through the waiver statement and signed the release.
- Pre-registration is mandatory for all horse events.
- Contestants must wear goggles and a helmet (cycling or ski racing helmet is sufficient)
- Contestants may enter only one (1) Horse Event per day.
- Contestants may sign up only for events for which they are the designated age.
- Contestants must have a Winter Carnival Button - available at the Winter Sports Club Offices, participating downtown merchants, and the Chamber Visitor Center
- Shovel Race contestants must provide their own shovel.
- Shovel Race contestants must wear a protective helmet.
For questions or more information, contact sswsc@sswsc.org or 970-879-0695.
Saturday, February 8
9:00-9:35 a.m. - SkiJoring, 6-9 years
9:35-10:10 a.m. - SkiJoring, 10-14 years
10:10-10:45 a.m. - Street Slalom, 10-14 years
10:45-10:55 a.m. - 3-legged Race (50yd), 5-8 years
10:55-11:05 a.m. - 3-legged Race (75yd), 9-11 years
11:05-11:15 a.m. - 25yd Dash, 3-5 years
11:15-11:25 a.m. - 50yd Dash, 6-8 years
11:25-11:35 a.m. - 75yd Dash, 9-11 years
11:35-12:05 p.m. - Donkey Jump, 6-9 years
12:05-12:10 p.m. - Shovel Race, 18+
Sunday, February 9
9:00-9:35 a.m. - Street Slalom, 6-9 years
9:35-9:45 a.m. - 25yd Dog Dash, 0-5 years
9:45-9:55 a.m. - 25yd Dad Dash, 0-5 years
9:55-10:30 a.m. - Donkey Jump, 10-14 years
10:30-10:35 a.m. - Shovel Race, 18+
11 a.m. - Diamond Hitch Parade begins *Events that require advance registration. Start Times are approximate.
Horse Events
Waivers must be signed by participants or their guardian the day of the event at the start line.
Ski Joring
(Ages 6 - 9 and 10 - 14): Contestant with skis will race a flat course down the street while being pulled by a horse. Fastest time wins.
Street Slalom
(Ages 6 - 9 and 10 - 14): Contestant with skis will ski a slalom course through a series of cones while being pulled by a horse down the street. Fastest time wins. Anyone missing a cone or falling during performance will be disqualified.
Donkey Jump
(Ages 6 - 9 and 10 - 14): Contestant will attempt to jump off a 2-foot ramp while being pulled on skis by a horse down main street. Longest distance while maintaining a standing position wins.
Shovel Race
(Ages 18 and over): Contestants will situate themselves in a shovel of any type and while being pulled by a horse, will race a flat course down the street. Fastest time wins. Anyone falling off the shovel during performance will be disqualified.
Non-Horse Events
Waivers must be signed by participants or their guardian the day of the event at the start line.
25 Yard Dog and Dad Dash
(Ages 5 and under) Children 5 years old and younger compete against one another while being pulled in a sled or toboggan (no metal runners allowed) by the family dog. All dogs must be leashed and led by the parent/dog owner during the dash. Following the dog competition will be the Dad Dash with Dad on all fours pulling the child. First one over the finish line wins.
3-Legged Race
(Ages 5 - 8 and 9-11) Two people on skis tie legs together (ties provided) and race to finish line. The first pair over the finish line wins.
25, 50, and 75 Yard Dashes
25 Yard Dash for ages 3-5 years, 50 Yard Dash for 6-8 years and 75 Yard Dash for 9-11 years all on skis.
Volunteer
Be on the snow and get the best view of all the action by volunteering at the Winter Carnival Street Events. Volunteers will receive a free breakfast burrito from Lil' House after morning setup. Contact Jess Feinerman 970-819-3763 to sign up.
