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I've been involved in the sport of Sled dog racing in Queensland since 2003 in which time I have seen the sport grow and new breeds of dogs bought into the sport. Over time the faces in the club change and also the dogs may change but the core value of the club remains the same it's about having fun with your dogs safely
Steven Roberts
President
I've been involved in the sport of Sled dog racing in Queensland since 2003 in which time I have seen the sport grow and new breeds of dogs bought into the sport. Over time the faces in the club change and also the dogs may change but the core value of the club remains the same it's about having fun with your dogs safely
I've been involved in this sport since 2014 when our 2 huskies were just puppies. My wife, daughter and I attended majority of the events in 2015 when our puppies were able to race. We then rescued another husky from SHAMROQ and have been involved since!! We have met some great people along the way and NEGRC has provided us with amazing friends and experiences!
*Pointscore Coordinator
Brad Powell
Vice President
I have only been with the club and in the sport for a couple of years but boy have I enjoyed it! It is a great family activity and you get to meet lots of like-minded people. It keeps you active helps you learn new ways of dog training.
*Northern Challenge Coordinator
Amy Rodgers
Secretary
Nerrida Powell
Treasurer
In 2014 our family started with 2 dogs and wanted to find an outlet for their energy needs. We fell in love with the sport and now have 4 dogs which we adopted from SHAMROQ. We have made many friends over the years, nor just within the club, but also interstate and international. This has eventuate into hanging out socially, not just seeing everyone at race events.
I have been involved with NEGRC and Sled dog sports for 9 years now. Rescue is one of my passions with nearly all my dogs being rescues. This sport is like a family we get together and have fun regardless of the weather or time of the morning.
My first husky, Maya needed something apart from chewing garden hoses and pipes so I sent her to Wagtails where I met Flick Carige. She encouraged me to give NEGRC a try out and I have been involved ever since. I got another sky Anuk and NEGRC has given me many opportunies to have fun with my dogs - doing what they were bred to do in a supportive and welcoming club!
Ingrid King
Assistant Secretary
My first love of arctic breeds was when I looked after my brother's husky for a week many, many years ago. But then I discovered the Alaskan Malamute and knew that this was the breed for me. Highlights over the years are going to the snow and competing in the races in Victoria a must do trip for any new mushers. I have been a member of NEGRC for over 20 years and look forward to seeing you all out on the trail.
Rob Delaney
General Committee
I started in the sport in 2014 with my parents and 2 huskies. I instantly fell in love with the sport and adopted 2 more dogs along the way. This sport has taken me to Victoria, NSW and New Zealand to race ex-Iditarod dogs in a 30km race and the Wanaka Sled Dog Festival. I am proud to be on the committee, shaping the sport, introducing new members and giving tips to Juniors like I was!
I started in the sport in 2014 with my parents and 2 huskies. I instantly fell in love with the sport and adopted 2 more dogs along the way. This sport has taken me to Victoria, NSW and New Zealand to race ex-Iditarod dogs in a 30km race and the Wanaka Sled Dog Festival. I am proud to be on the committee, shaping the sport, introducing new members and giving tips to Juniors like I was!
I started in the sport in 2014 with my parents and 2 huskies. I instantly fell in love with the sport and adopted 2 more dogs along the way. This sport has taken me to Victoria, NSW and New Zealand to race ex-Iditarod dogs in a 30km race and the Wanaka Sled Dog Festival. I am proud to be on the committee, shaping the sport, introducing new members and giving tips to Juniors like I was!
Ebony Powell
General Committee
*Social Media coordinator
Charlie Queen
General Committee
*Media
Stewart Purcell
General Committee
As the mushers delegate Anthony is there to bring to the table any comments, questions or concerns the members' may have. While members are able to attend meetings and speak directly with the committee, sometimes they want their voice to be anonymous.
Anthony Micallef
Musher Delegate
These are the people that set up the tracks for your racing experience. They will change the markers between classes so that racing can continue and fix up any safety issues noted along the way.
At the end of the day most members will hang around and help pack up, load up, ready for next time!
Brad Powell, Rob Delaney, Steven Roberts & Stuart Purcell
Trail Blazer
Flick Carige
Visitor Liaison
As the visitor liaison, Flick is there to greet new members who are interested in our sport, show them around and introduce them to the members and committee. Flick will make sure new member's transition into the club is smooth including borrowing equipment.