2019 Season Events

North American Division

(Last Updated 1/14/20)


December 28 & 29, 2019

Butte's Last Chance Pull

Location: Mackenzie River Pizza, 3450 Monroe Ave., Butte, MT
Contact Person: Darwin Lumbattis

OUTDOORS SNOW
Dec. 28, 2019, Saturday, 2 pulls
Dec. 29, 2019, Sunday, 1 pull

Weigh-In and Entries: 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Pull starts at: 10:00 am

Directions: Exit off I -90, E or W, Take Harrison Ave , go E on Harrison Ave for . 8 (8 tenths ) of a  mile, then left (N) on Holmes Av.e Immediately, turn left onto Monroe Ave. MRP is on the right, pull site in alley behind MRP.

Fees: $20 for the 1st dog, $15 for the 2nd dog and $10 for the 3rd dog, per event Host: RMWD of Butte America
Awards: TBD Judge:

Chris Stock; Backup/Apprenticing: Darwin Lumbattis


 


December 27, 28 & 29, 2019

Masasyu's Santa's Sleigh Pull

Location: 6251 Goff Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424

OUTDOORS
Fri, Sat & Sun, 2 pulls each day
Snow with wheels (natural) backup

Weigh-In and Entries: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Pull starts at: 9:30 am

Fees: $15 per dog, per pull Host: Masasyu's Kennels
Awards: TBD Judge:

Lori Hicks



November 29, 30, December 1, 2019

This event was cancelled!

Masasyu's Pulling with Turkeys

Location: 6251 Goff Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424

OUTDOORS
Fri, Sat & Sun, 2 pulls each day
Snow with wheels (natural) backup

Weigh-In and Entries: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Pull starts at: 9:30 am

Fees: $15 per dog, per pull Host: Masasyu's Kennels
Awards: TBD Judge:

Lori Hicks



December 7 & 8, 2019

Rudolph's Rampage

Location: B & D Creekside Activity Center, 501 Avenue B, Latrobe, PA 15650

Contact Person: Scott Brown

INDOORS
2 Rails and 2 Wheels (Artificial) each day (Sat & Sun)
Sat AM Rails; Sat PM Wheels
Sun AM Rails; Sun PM Wheels
Weigh-In: 8:00 - 9:00 am
Starting Time: 9:15 am

Fees: $20 per dog, per pull or enter same dog in all 4 pulls for $60; Novice pulls $10, each pull Host: LHWD
Awards: TBD Judge:

Scott Brown; Backup: TBD



December 7 & 8, 2019

Last Chance Qualifier

Location: 300 Pine St., LaSalle, CO 80645

Contact Person: Marlo Wacker

OUTDOORS
Saturday, 2 natural wheels pulls (AM & PM)
Weigh-In: 9:00 - 9:30 am
Starting Time: 10:00 am
Sunday, 2 rail pulls (AM & PM)
Weigh-In: 9:30 - 10:00 am
Starting Time: 10:30 am

Note: There will be a 30-60 minute break between the completion of the first pull and the start of the second pull, each day.

Fees: $10 per dog, per pull Host: Rocky Mountain Weight Pullers
Awards: TBD Judge:

Marlo Wacker; apprenticing judge: Rochelle Wacker



November 17, 2019

November Rails Pull

Location: 7697 Runon Ct., Fountain, CO 80817

Contact Person: Shea La Gatz

OUTDOORS, Rails
Sunday, AM & PM Pulls

Weigh-In and Entries: 8:00 - 9:00 am
Starting Time: 9:30 am

Fees: $20 per dog ($15 per dog, if 3 or more dogs) Host: Elm Street Legacy Dogs
Awards: TBD Judge:

Shea La Gatz, back up Shannon Faltak



November 16 & 17, 2019

Hunting for Points

Location: 6261 Hannan Road, Romulus, MI 48174

Contact Person: Kathy Summers

INDOORS, Rails
Sat & Sun each AM & PM Pulls

Weigh-In and Entries: 9:00 - 9:45 am
Starting Time: 10:00 am

Directions to Site: Google Maps, please

Fees: $10/dog Host: Currey's Sport K-9
Awards: TBD Judge:

Kathy Summers



November 15, 16 & 17, 2019

Pittsburgh Pet Expo Pull

Location: David Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburg, PA

Contact Person: Scott Brown 814 233-9983, PPAPBTA@aol.com

INDOORS, Wheels Artificial
Fri, Sat & Sun

Weigh-In and Entries: Fri (11/15) 4pm - 5pm, pull starts at 5:15 pm
Sat (11/16) 9am - 10am, pull starts at 10:15 am
Sun (11/17) 9am - 10am, pull starts at 10:15 am

Directions: From SE: 76W to exit 72B/ Liberty Bridge , take 579/279N Exit 7th ave Turn right onto William P  keep on 10th street
                  From NW/W 76S, keep left at fork onto 279S to exit 1A ( 10th st bypass) Keep left at fork 

NOTE: All participates to contact Scott, Expo fee to be waived for all competitors, 1 dog = 1 free entry  LHWD wil provide vouchers

Fees: $20 per dog OR enter same dog all 3 for $50
$10 per novice dog
Host: Laurel Highlands Working Dogs
Awards: TBD Judge:

Scott Brown & TBD



November 15 & 16, 2019

Winter Wheels

Location: Douglas County Fairgrounds - Indoor Arena, Castle Rock, CO

Contact Person: Shannon Faltak

INDOORS, Wheels Natural
Friday, one am pull
Saturday, two pulls (the 2nd pull will begin 30 minutes after the first pull is completed)

Weigh-In and Entries: Fri (11/15) 10:00 am - 11:00 am, pull starts at 11:00 am
Sat (11/16) 9am - 10am, pull starts at 10:00 am



Fees: $20 each pull, per dog Host: Elm Street Legacy Sport Dogs
Awards: TBD Judge:

Shannon Faltak & backup Shea La Gatz



November 10 & 11, 2019

Homestead at West Side Weight Pull

Location: 9568 Old Stage Road East, Remsen NY 13438

Snow and if no snow, wheels on natural
Saturday, 2 pulls; Sunday, 1 pull

Weigh-In and Entries: Sat am pull 10:00 - 11:00 am
Sun pull 10:00 - 10:30 am
Start Time: Sat 11:30 am for 1st pull, 2nd pull to start 1 hour after first pull is complete
Sun 11:00 am

***Bring your own water, drinks, snacks and meals***


Fees: $15 for the first dog, or enter the same dog for all 3 for $40; $12 for an additional dog in the same family for $30 for all 3 pulls Host: Nordic Storm Malamutes & Arctic Thunder Siberians
Awards: TBD Judge:

Michele Izzo; Backup: TBD



October 25, 26 & 27, 2019

Masasyu's Pumpkin Pull

Location: 6251 Goff Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424

OUTDOORS
Fri, Sat & Sun, 2 pulls each day
Snow with wheels (natural) backup

Weigh-In and Entries: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Pull starts at: 9:30 am

Fees: $15 per dog, per pull Host: Masasyu's Kennels
Awards: TBD Judge:

Lori Hicks



October 26 & 27, 2019

Smashing Pumpkin Pull Off

Location: B & D Creekside Activity Center, 501 Avenue B, Latrobe, PA

Contact Person: Scott Brown 814 233-9983, PPAPBTA@aol.com

INDOORS
Sat & Sun each AM, pull Rails
PM pull is wheels, artificial

Weigh-In and Entries: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Pull starts at: 9:15 am

Fees: $20 per dog OR enter same dog all 4 for $60
$10 per novice dog
Host: Laurel Highlands Working Dogs
Awards: TBD Judge:

Scott Brown & TBD



October 26 & 27, 2019

Event is Now Rescheduled

Buttes 1st Annual W3PO on Wheels

Location: BEHIND: Mackenzie River Pizza, 3450 Monroe Ave, Butte, Montana
Contact Person: Darwin Lumbattis (406 491-7445)


Sat: 2 pulls, Sun 2 pulls
Surface, SNOW with Wheels (Natural) for back up if no snow, Outdoors
Weigh-In and Entries: 9:00 am
Start time: 10:00 am

Directions: I90 to Harrison Ave exit. Go east on Harrison Ave to Homles Ave and turn left one block to Monroe Ave, turn left, and Mackenzie River Pizza is on the right.

Fees: $20 for 1st dog, $15 for second, per event. Then, $10 if entering 3 dogs Host: Rocky Mtn Working Dogs
Awards: TBD Judge:

Chris Stock, Backup/apprenticing: Darwin Lumbattis



October 12 & 13, 2019

Freddy's Birthday Pull

Location: 7697 Runon Ct., Fountain, CO 80817
Contact Person: Shea La Gatz


Sat: 2 pulls, Sun: 2 pulls
Surface: Outside, Rails
Weigh-In and Entries: 8 am to 9 am
Start time: 9:30 am

Direction to site: PPIR Exit 121

Fees: $20 per dog, per pull Host: Elm Street Legacy Sport Dogs
Awards: TBD Judge:

Shea La Gatz/ backup: Shannon Faltak



September 14 & 15, 2019

Steve Jackson's Mega Birthday Bash

Location: 9568 Old Stage Road, East, Remsen, NY 13438
Contact Person: Michele Izzo


Sat: 1 pull, Sun 1 pull
Surface, Wheels, natural Outside
Weigh-In and Entries: 10 am - 11 am, both days
Handler meeting: 11 am

Ribbons 104 place
POT LUCK lunch, both days
Dry camping available and hotels are in Utica and one in Barneveld

Fees: $10 per dog, per day Host:  
Awards: TBD Judge:

Michele Izzo, backup judges: Steve Jackson, Wendy Liester, Mark Markson



August 31, Sept 1 & 2, 2019

BEAST OF THE MID EAST, XII

Location: Pier Plaza, 10552 Even Drive, Luna Pier, MI 48157

Contact Person: Toni Yoakam

Sat AM & PM
Sun AM & PM
Mon AM only

Weigh-In and Entries: Sat 8:30 am to 9:30 am
Sun 8:30 am to 9:00 am
Mon 8:30 am to 9:00 am

Pull starts at: Sat 9:45 am
Sun & Mon 9:15 am

Surfaces: Sat Rails AM, Wheels PM (artificial)
Sun Rails AM, Wheels PM (artificial)
Mon Rails AM

Awards: 1-3 in each class in each pull, medals
4th place or lower, AND pulling at least a qualifying title leg on that surface, paw medal
MWP and MWPP each pull plaques, each pull
Weekend combine, Trophies MUST PULL ALL 5 PULLS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR TROPHIES

Directions to site: This is located at exit #6 ( Luna Pier Road exit) off interstate 75. Just 6 miles from the Ohio line. Hotels in Toledo, Ohio
and Monroe, Michigan.

Toledo, Ohio has Red Roof Inn, on Executive Parkway and another in Maumee, Ohio (Sub of Toledo).

PLEASE BRING SHADE!! AND WATER for your dogs.  Porta Potty will be on site. 

Fees: $20 per dog per pull OR enter the SAME dog in all 5 pulls $85 Host: Pier Plaza
Awards: See Notes above Judge:

Toni Yoakam &Kathy Summers



August 17 & 18, 2019

Rails of Fire II

Location: Currey's Sport K-9, 6261 Hannan Road, Romulus, MI 48174

Contact Person: Kathy Summers

Indoors, Rails

Saturday & Sunday, 2 pulls per day

Weigh-In and Entries: 8:30 - 9:30 am
Pull starts at: 10:00 am (pm to start 1 hour after am ends)

Fees: $15/dog & $10 each additional dog, per owner Host: Currey's Sport K-9
Awards: TBD Judge:

Kathy Summers
back up: Toni Yoakam



August 2, 2019

Friday Night Lights

Location: Happy Tails Training Center, 119 Bishop Street, Portland, ME 04102 (Use Red Door)

Contact Person: Danielle Cyr

Indoors, Wheels (Artificial)

Fri. PM pull only

Weigh-In and Entries: 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Pull starts at: 6:00 pm

Fees: $20 per dog Host: Dirigo Working Dogs
Awards: TBD Judge:

Danielle Cyr
back up: Sarah Todd


 


July 20 & 21, 2019

Make Weight Pull Great Again

Location: AB Canine, 215 Engle Rd., Industry, PA 15052

Contact Person: Jessica Buehner, 412 439-3202

Surface: Wheels, Artificial
INDOORS
Saturday - 2 pulls, Sunday - 2 pulls

Weigh-In and Entries: 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Pull starts at: 9:30 am

Entry fee: $20 per dog,enter all 4 pulls for $70
Additional dogs $15, enter all 4 pulls for $50
Novice dogs: $10 per dog, per pull

Directions to site: Take 376 to PA 68W (Vanport), via exit 38. Continue 6 miles. Then turn right on Engle Rd. The school is 2 miles on left.

Fees: See above Host: Steel City Weight Pullers
Awards: TBD Judge:

Jessica Buehner
back up: Cindy Davis

 


June 15, 2019

SUMMER FUN: Part 1

Location: Rocky Mountain All Sports K9, 7621 W. 96th Ave., Broomfield, CO 80021

Contact Person: Shannon Faltak

Outdoors, Wheels (Natural)

Sat. AM pull only

Weigh-In and Entries: 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Pull starts at: 10:00 am

Directions to site: From Northern Coloarado: 1-25 south, Exit 220 onto Thornton Parkway,
Turn right onto Thornton Parkway,
turn right onto Wadsworth Blvd. Turn left onto W. 96th Ave.

Fees: $25 Host: Rocky Mountain All Sports K9
Awards: TBD Judge:

Shannon Faltak
back up: Chris Stock



June 14,15,16, 2019

MASASYU'S HERE WE GO AGAIN

Location: Masasyu's Kennels, 6251 Goff Road Canandaigua, NY 14424

Contact Person: Lori Hicks

Wheels (Natural)

Friday AM & PM
Saturday AM & PM
Sunday AM & PM

Note: lunch break between pulls after the first pull is complete

Weigh-In and Entries: Fri, June 14, 2019 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Pull starts at: 10:15 am
Sat & Sun June 15 & 16, 2019 8:30 am to 9:00 am
Pull starts at: 9:15 am

NOTE: this is outdoors, no shade, bring shade, ezups, chairs, etc.

Fees: $15 for the first dog, $10 for all other dogs in same family Host: Masasyu's Kennels
Awards: TBD Judge:

Lori Hicks


 


June 14, 2019

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Location: Happy Tails Training Center, 119 Bishop Street, Portland, ME 04102 (Use Red Door)

Contact Person: Danielle Cyr

Wheels (Artificial)

Friday, pm

Weigh-In and Entries: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Pull starts at: 6:00 pm

Fees: $20 per dog Host: Happy Tails Training Center
Awards: TBD Judge:

Danielle Cyr and backup / apprenticing: Sarah Todd


 

May 4 - 5, 2019

Summits 2019

Location: B & D Creekside Activity Center, 501 Ave B, Latrobe, PA 15650

Contact Person: Toni Yoakam

Indoors, Wheels (Artificial) (Sunday)
Indoors, Rails (Saturday)

Pulls per day: AM 1 pull each day (Sat & Sun)

Weigh-In and Entries: 7:30 am - 8:15 am
Pull starts at: 8:45 am

Directions to site: Google Maps

Fees: $30 per dog
Host: Laurel Highlands Working Dogs
Awards: TBD Judge:

Toni Yoakam & Scott Brown



May 3, 2019

Summits 2019

Location: 186 Schoolhouse Rd., Ebensburg, PA 15931

Contact Person: Toni Yoakam

Indoors, Snow

Pulls per day: 1 (PM)

Weigh-In and Entries: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Pull starts at: 4:00 pm

Directions to site: Google Maps

Fees: $30 per dog
Host: Laurel Highlands Working Dogs
Awards: TBD Judge:

Toni Yoakam & Scott Brown


April 27 - 28, 2019

Maryland Dog Fest, 2019

Location: Charles County Fairgrounds, 8440 Fairground Rd., LaPlanta, MD 20646

Contact Person: Rachel Richards

Indoors, Wheels (Artificial)

Pulls per day: AM 1 pull each day

Weigh-In and Entries: 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Pull starts at: 9:00 am

SUNDAY PULL IS CHARITY PULL FOR PETS IN NEED IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND!!

Entry Fee includes entry into the Maryland Dog Fest

Directions to site: From Washington DC: Take RT 301 south through LaPlanta. Turn left onto Fairground Road and follow the Charles County Fairgrounds. FROM SOUTHERN VA: from US-301N, cross the Harry Nice Bridge in Dalhgrenm, VA. Turn right onto Fairground Road and follow the Charles County Fairgrounds.

Fees: $20 per trial for first dog
**$15 for each additional dog
(all dogs must be handled by the same person)
Host: MD Xcaliber Weight Pullers
Awards: Class placements ribbons
1-3, mwp and mwpp TBD
Judge:

Rachel Richards &
Theresa Thomas


 


April 20, 2019

FIRST PULL OF THE SEASON

Location: Rocky Mountain All Sports K9, 7621 W. 96th Ave., Broomfield, CO 80021

Contact Person: Shannon Faltak

Outdoors, Wheels (Natural)

Sat. AM pull only

Weigh-In and Entries: 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Pull starts at: 10:00 am

Directions to site: From Northern Coloarado: 1-25 south, Exit 220 onto Thornton Parkway,
Turn right onto Thornton Parkway,
turn right onto Wadsworth Blvd. Turn left onto W. 96th Ave.

Fees: $25 Host: Rocky Mountain All Sports K9
Awards: TBD Judge:

Shannon Faltak
back up: Chris Stock



April 13 & 14, 2019

April Power

Location: Currey's Sport K9, 6261 Hannan Rd., Romulus, MI 48174

Contact Person: Kathy Summers

INDOORS: RAILS

2 Pulls Sat and 2 Pulls Sun (AM and PM)

Weigh-In and Entries: 8:30 am - 9:15 am
Starting at 9:45 am


Fees: $15 first dog;
$10 each additional dog, same handler
Host: Currey's Sport K9
Awards: TBD Judge:

Kathy Summers
Backup: Kelli Harmon


January 18 - 20, 2019

Jack Frost Revenge

Location: B & D Creekside Activity Center, 501 Avenue B, Latrobe, PA 15650

Friday, January 18, 2019: Weigh In: 5:00PM-6:00PM  Pull Start: 06:15PM
PM: Snow**

Saturday January 19, 2019: Weigh In: 8:00AM-9:00AM  Pull Start: 09:15AM
PM Pull to Start 60 min after AM finishes
AM: Snow** PM: Snow**

Sunday January 20, 2019: Weigh In: 8:00AM-9:00AM  Pull Start: 09:15AM
PM Pull to Start 60 min after AM finishes
AM: Snow** PM: Snow**

**If no snow, Friday will be Wheels; Saturday and Sunday will be Rails (AM) and Wheels (PM)

Notes: Snow will be outside, with inside crating. Wheels and Rails is indoors with indoor crating.
Rte 30 to 982N. Left onto Ligonier St. Turn left onto Avenue B.
Stay on Avenue B till it ends in parking lot.

Fees: $20 per pull (All 5 for $75 same dog);
Novice $10 per pull.
Host: Laurel Highland Working Dogs
Awards: TBD Judge: Scott Brown

February 15 - 17, 2019

Masasyu's Birthday Bash

Location: 6251 Goff Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424

Friday February 15, 2019: Weigh In: 9:30AM  Pull Start: 10:15AM
PM Pull to Start 45-60 min after AM finishes
AM: Snow** PM: Snow**

Saturday February 16, 2019: Weigh In: 8:30AM  Pull Start: 09:30AM
PM Pull to Start 45-60 min after AM finishes
AM: Snow** PM: Snow**

Sunday February 17, 2019: Weigh In: 8:30AM  Pull Start: 09:30AM
PM Pull to Start 45-60 min after AM finishes
AM: Snow** PM: Snow**

**Wheels as Backup if no Snow.

Notes: Pull is outdoors, be prepared for weather. 
Additionally there is no shelter for the dogs, bring covers for crates.

Fees**: $15 per pull first dog, $10 each additional dog (Same owner) per pull. Host: Masasyu Kennels Alaskan Malamutes
Awards: Class Placements, MWP and MWPP.  Weekend Combine must pull all 6 to qualify. Judge: Lori Hicks

February 23 - 24, 2019

Frosty Paws

Snow Location: Pier Plaza, 10552 Evans Drive, Luna Pier, MI 48157

Saturday February 23, 2019: Weigh In: 8:00AM Handlers Meeting: 08:50AM Pull Start: 09:00AM
PM Pull to Start 60 min after AM finishes.
AM: Snow** PM: Snow**

Sunday February 24, 2019: Weigh In: 8:00AM Handlers Meeting: 08:50AM Pull Start: 09:00AM
PM Pull to Start 60 min after AM finishes.
AM: Snow**  PM: Snow**

**IF NO SNOW**
Backup is Rails at Currey's Sport K-9, 6261 Hannan Road, Romulus, MI 48173

Notes:The pull site is at Exit #6 Luna PIer Road off interstate 75.

Fees: $15 per pull first dog, $10 each additional dog (Same owner) per pull.
Host: K-9 Athletic Club
Awards: Ribbons and Rosettes Judge: Toni Yoakam

February 23 & 24, 2019

Cupid's Shuffle

Location: B & D Creekside Activity Center (Artmaster building), 501 Avenue B, Latrobe, PA 15650

Notes: Snow outside (Rails and Wheels backup indoors)
2 pulls per day AM and PM
If no snow, back up plan is AM Rails and PM Wheels BOTH days
Weigh In 8 am to 9 am with pull starting at 9 am (2nd pulls will start 30 minutes after the completion of the first pull)

Fees: $20 per dog or all 4 for $60
Novice $10 per dog
Host / Club: LHWD
Awards: TBD Judge: Scott Brown
Back up / Apprenticing judge: TBD

March 16 & 17, 2019

Leprechaun Crawl

Location: B & D Creekside Event Center
501 Avenue B
Latrobe, PA

All events are indoors!

Surfaces: March 16 AM Rails
March 16 PM Wheels
March 17 AM Rails
March 17 PM Wheels

NOTE: This is the exact location and equipment that will be used this year at summits. If you would like to try out the equipment before summits, you need to come to this event.

Weigh in and entries: 8 am to 9 am
Starting time: 9:30 am
There will be a 30 minute break between pulls

Fees: $20 per dog
Novice $10 per dog
Enter the same dog in all 4 pulls for $60
Host:  
Awards:   Judge: Scott Brown
Back up / Aprenticing judge: TBD (Contact Scott Brown for any questions)

March 30, 2019, Saturday

March Madness

Location: Happy Tails Training Center, 119 Bishop St., Portland, ME 04102

Notes: INDOORS
Contact Person: Danielle Cry
Surface: Wheels (artificial)
ONE PULL: Sat AM
Weigh-In and entries: 8 am to 8:45 am
Pull starts at: 9 am

Fees: $20 per dog Host / Club: Dirigo Working Dogs
Awards:   Judge: Danielle Cry
Back up / Apprenticing Judge: Sarah Todd