Two ways to support the races: Mile Club Memberships and regular Memberships
U.P. 200 Mile Club:
The U.P. 200 Mile Club is a group of people working together toward a common goal - to keep the U.P. 200 Sled Dog Championship THE premier mid-distance race in the lower 48 by raising the largest purse! The costs of this sport are high; many mushers travel from out of state and some from outside the country to participate in the races. The value of the purse is an important factor in determining the success and future of the races.
Mile club memberships are only $125/year and members receive all the benefits of a regular UPSDA membership... and more. Please email Jackie Winkowski for further information if you are interested.
Letter from musher Darlene Walch:
Do you want to help make sure the UP200 & Midnight Run sled dog race is a success? Joining the Mile Club is an easy way to show your support for this event.
The 18 th running of the UP 200 and Midnight Run Sled Dog Championship takes place February 16-18, 2007. Planning this race has been exciting, especially since the rosters are full and each race has a waiting list of mushers who want to participate in the event. It’s time for the Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association to kick into high gear to ensure that another great race is ready for our mushers, dogs, volunteers, and spectators.
Your support now is as important as ever. Because of contributions like yours, we are starting the race in downtown Marquette and offering a very competitive purse. The downtown start and the prize money are significant factors in drawing spectators and world-class mushers to our region.
This premier winter event is a tradition that characterizes the people and spirit of Michigan 's Upper Peninsula . We’d love to see your name on our web site as a Mile Club member for the 2007 race.
As a Mile Club member you’ll receive an official 2007 UP200 t-shirt, a window decal, trail mile marker, complimentary gift, and recognition as a Mile Club member in our list of sponsors. Show your commitment to the UP 200 and Midnight Run. Click on the Mile Club link and join today!THANK YOU for your support!
Sincerely,
Darlene Walch
Musher
Click here for online payment and Mile Club Registration.
Member's Information: Here is a GREAT way to support the races all year long! Anyone can be a member. If the U.P. 200 Mile Club memberships are not for you, take a look at this:
Puppy Level Members are $15: Puppy memberships are for kids and they get a newsletter, a decal and a picture of Breakaway.
Single memberships are $25: Singles get a subscription to the newsletter, 1 decal, and voting privileges at the annual meeting.
Family memberships are $35: Family memberships are the same as singles but receive 2 decals and 2 votes.
Community memberships are $50: They receive a subscription to the newsletter, a decal, voting privileges at the annual meeting AND a U.P. 200 T-Shirt.
We invite you to become a member today with our secure on line form. For more information on memberships, email Pat Woods or Pam Forsberg .
With your help and financial support, we can keep this great tradition of sled dog racing alive for many years to come. Thank you.