Welcome to the future of harness dog sports in our province

WHAT DOES AN AAHDS AFFILIATION MEAN FOR YOUR CLUB?

Access to Host AAHDS Sanctioned events

• guidance in developing and hosting an event, from novice to experienced
• race standards and help in developing safe trails
• event waivers and insurance 
• resources and the ability to assist in conversations with third party land owners to host events
• participation guidelines for organizer, officials, and participants
• standardized code of conduct for all participants
• timing options, event official materials (stopwatches, flagging, etc)
• pooling of resources and central base for info and contacts (such as event officials)
• provincial rankings and building an athlete seeding program

Financial benefits

• centralized collection and distribution of annual dues for clubs

Other Club Benefits

• promotion of Affiliate Club on AAHDS website & social media
• drive an increase in club membership through promotion
• ability to focus on growth and talent locally.  

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD?

We are also excited to announce we are pursuing a relationship with the national organization Canadian Association of Harness Dog Sports (CAHDS). Aligning with CAHDS as a Regional Organization will lend additional resources and benefits to both our AAHDS members and our AAHDS clubs, both on the ground with event benefits and at a high level of governance, by having a voice in the development of our sport at the national table.

You will see the value of this new relationship reflected in several initiatives:

• As the Regional Organization, we represent Alberta Club and Member interests at a national level
• Club members receive a discounted rate at CAHDS racing events
• A race marshals program is underway for consistent event procedures across the country.
• Development of Western Canadian championships to run in alternate years to the National championship

We are tremendously excited to help you build your club in Alberta. 

If you need more information, and would prefer a phone call, just let us know! We’d be happy to set up a time to chat to discuss.