Executive Board of I.C.F.™

The Executive Board of the International Canicross Federation™ consists of 8 members.

Executive Board of I.C.F.™

The Executive Board of the International Canicross Federation™ consists of 8 members.

Experience

The members of the Executive Board of the I.C.F.™ bring with them extensive experience in the fields of dog sports.

Experience

The members of the Executive Board of the I.C.F.™ bring with them extensive experience in the fields of dog sports.

Assemblies

The members of the I.C.F.™ meet twice a year, once in the spring and once in the autumn.

Assemblies

The members of the I.C.F.™ meet twice a year, once in the spring and once in the autumn.

Adaptibility

All procedures within the I.C.F.™ are carried out through democratic processes that include the participation of all member nations.

Adaptibility

All procedures within the I.C.F.™ are carried out through democratic processes that include the participation of all member nations.

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Judges

The Role of I.C.F.™ Judges at the Canicross World Championships

At the heart of every successful Canicross World Championship lies a group of individuals who often work behind the scenes but play a crucial role: the judges of the I.C.F.™ (International Canicross Federation™).

Judges are responsible for enforcing the rules, safeguarding the well-being of the dogs, and ensuring fair play. With their experience, dedication, and impartiality, they ensure that every athlete—whether a seasoned champion or a first-time participant—competes under equal, safe, and fair conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities

The core duties of I.C.F.™ judges include:
• Inspecting equipment to ensure compliance with I.C.F.™ regulations.
• Overseeing the start and finish areas.
• Monitoring the course for infractions or unsportsmanlike behavior.
• Intervening in cases of danger or discomfort to either the dog or the athlete.
• Issuing warnings or penalties when necessary.
• Managing protests and resolving disputes.
Beyond their official role, judges also contribute to the educational aspect of the sport by offering guidance, explaining rules, and supporting newcomers as they integrate into the canicross community.

Commitment and Professionalism

I.C.F.™ judges come from various countries and are selected based on their experience, knowledge of the rules, and strong commitment to I.C.F.™’s core values: animal welfare, fairness, transparency, and respect. Many are former athletes, coaches, or dog trainers, and they devote countless volunteer hours to ensure the success of each event.

Simon Lamen
Technical Director – Judge

In 1996 my wife and I got our first dog, a Siberian Husky, and our love for sporting dogs grew from there. We used to just run with our dogs until we discovered that it was an actual sport and took part in the first ever CaniCross race in the UK in 2002. From there we established the CaniCross trailrunners group and through Facebook we have over 30,000 members.
Personally, I have been a Veteran Champion in Bikejor in the UK and attained a top ten placing in International competition. I was elected to the role of Technical Director of the ICF in 2019 and have continued in that role, reviewing regulations and bringing a firm but fair hand to the International Championships. I look forward to the growth of the ICF and developing the Judging capability within.

Chris Dorle
Judge – Deutschland

Active in cycling for decades. First as a track and road racer, then as a coach, sports director and now as a commissaire.
My wife introduced me to dog sledding, and I got involved as an official in the German Sled Dog Association and as a race judge.
My language skills help me to communicate at international events, and my sense of fairness towards animals and people makes me an objective race judge.

Ellie Camacho
Judge – Grande Bretagne

I started in sled dog sports around 10 yrs ago canicrossing with my collie dog. Now I prefer to race DS2 or Bikejor with my hounds and I currently have 5 dogs. I’ve been a national judge for 6-7 years and last year qualified as a race judge for the WSA – who are a Nordic pure breed association I’ve work both their snow and dryland world championships. I enjoy being a race judge because I get to see all the different dogs that are competing and believe in keeping racing as fair and honest as possible for all competitors, both humans and dogs.

Guust Zagers
Judge – Hollande

My name is Guust Zagers and I live in Zundert (the Netherlands).
From 1984-2014 we had Siberian Huskies, with which we practiced the sled dog sport. For several years I was on the board of Mushing Holland (association for purebred sled dogs) and at the FISTC (European association for purebred sled dog sport).
 Canicross Nederland was co-founded and currently in the working group of Race Marshalls. 
In 2010 I organized a 1st canicross competition under the name: Canicross Zundert. Done this 3 years in a row and had to stop due to circumstances. Picked up again in 2021. Already organized 6 times.

Cliff Tarrant
Judge – Francais

Stronger together – building world championships.