LEADING THE CHARGE!
SKIJOR USA
wants to thank everyone in our diverse community
for inspiring us to set the bar high
and achieve results for you!
Like our own MacKenzie Gifford & Kat Licht, we will do whatever it takes to
Get 'er Done!
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NETWORKING IN NYC
While our sport may not be on many people's radar for now,
and while many of our races are new,
we are committed to taking Triple Cross Skijoring to the next level
by following the example of other major sporting organizations.
Watch for our new logo which will be integrated into our Sponsorship Program!
Other milestones will also be forthcoming just as
the US Open Tennis Championships
are now celebrating 50 years
(and sporting a new logo)
&
the PGA Golf Championship
is playing their 100th
tournament.
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FORMING NEW ALLIANCES
SKIJOR USA is working closely with professionals
at the USTA and the PGA, both highly respected organizations,
to grow and improve our own sport.
We have also reached out through our contacts
to one of the world's top sports marketing agencies,
headquartered in the New York area but operating globally,
to seek advice on growing our presence in the winter sports arena.
We are also proud to have been acknowledged on Facebook
by both the PRCA and the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame
last week in our Skijor Hall of Fame post!
And our talks continue with ESPN!
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SUMMER ACHIEVEMENTS
Thank you
MACKENZIE & KARILYN GIFFORD
for posting such great inspirational quotes and pics
(what a strong, talented and beautiful couple you are!)
and for acknowledging TY OWENS' recent success in the bareback
competition at the Bozeman Stampede.
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Congratulations to
ALEXIS HUTCHINGS
daughter of Erica & Lane Hutchings
who racked up quite a few awards this week at the
Mud Lake Fair and Rodeo in Terreton, Idaho!
Top Junior Showman for Steers
Top Showman &
Reserve Champion Market Steer
Grand Champion Sheep &
Winner of the 4H Round Robin
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Hats off to
ZANE & HALLE DOWNEY
son and daughter of Corie & Levi Downey
who participated in the Madison-Jefferson County 4H Fair
in Whitehall, Montana
Zane won
Grand Champion Market Lamb
Grand Champion Breeding Sheep
Reserve Champion Junior Showman
Reserve Champion Ram
Halle won
Reserve Peewee Showman
Reserve Champion Market Lamb
Grand Champion Dry Doe &
Overall Best in Show
These young champions will likely be our Skijor Champions of the future,
so let's cheer them on!
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MEETINGS
SKIJOR USA Corporate Council Members will be meeting
mid-week August 14th or 15th
to discuss recent developments and set goals based on our
last Organizers' Summit.
The minutes will be published within 24 hours on
www.skijorusa.com
SAVE THE DATE
Our next Organizers' Summit
will be on August 20th
at which we will be strengthening our Alliance
by brainstorming ways to work more closely together
and sharing vital strategic plans.
If any races, most likely to be classified as Associate Members,
would like to join us at the meeting, please let us know.
You are invited!
320 Ranch, Gallatin Gateway, Montana
Canterbury Park, Minnesota
Deadwood, South Dakota
Sundance, Wyoming
Pinedale, Wyoming
Neosho, Wisconsin
Calgary, Canada
& others who have expressed interest in starting races
In the meantime,
we encourage members of our community to reach out to us and to your local race organizers. Your opinions and concerns remain important to us.
Race contacts will be shared as we get closer to the season.
Contact us directly at info@skijorusa.com
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SUMMER FUN
We wish everyone the best in the remaining weeks of summer!
Our thoughts are with everyone (and their livestock) who are
battling drought, smoke and wildfires.
Stay safe, pray for rain, and continue to share your news with us.
In the meantime, we'll continue to share our progress with you.
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Thank you for your ongoing votes of confidence!
JOR ON!
Your Team at Skijor USA
Mark, Levi, Loren, Dana, Terry, Bruce, Clay and Jerry
&
Your SJUSA Member Race Delegates
Photos courtesy of
MacKenzie Gifford, Kat Licht, Erica Dube-Hutchings & Corie Downey