New! Watch the Woody's Rookie Workshop live on YouTube. See details below.

Woody’s studs, runners and accessories continues its great support as the title sponsor of the Iron Dog Rookie Workshop. Woody's provides a great set of contingency prizes all targeted at rookie Iron Dog racers, including complete traction product packages, Woody's swag and much more. Stay tuned for a detailed list of contingency prizes for 2016.

Special thanks to Spenard Builders Supply...our Poorman Checkpoint Sponsor and co-sponsor of the Woody's Rookie Workshop. Each year they generously donate the warehouse space for the workshop and provide lunch for all the rookies.

First time riders and racers that have not finished the race are required to attend this workshop. The ultimate goal is to familiarize racers with the challenges, safety requirements and risks associated with running the Iron Dog race.

What happened at the 2014 Woody's Rookie Workshop at Spenard Builders Supply.

Date: Saturday, December 5, 20159:30am to 2:30pmWorkshop Schedule:9:30am - Team Sign-in & Greetings - Breakfast snacks/Coffee10:00am - Introductions & Agenda Review10:30am - Rules & Regulations | Meet the 2015 Race Officials.

• Timing
• Maps
• Accessories
• GPS

12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch - Sponsored by Spenard Builders Supply and the Odom Corporation fueled by Monster Energy.1:00pm-2:30pm - Survival Equipment - presented by Pro Class veteran racers

• Team Equipment
• Snowmobile Accessories and Add-Ons
• Nutrition/Hydration
• Personal Hygiene
• Personal Gear
• Training
• Replacement Parts
• Race Strategy
• Check Points and Lodging
• Sled Preparation Tools & Field Repairs
• Past Rookie Team Trail Notes.
  • Hear from a previous first year Rookie Team.

The Rookie Workshop sponsored by Woody’s studs, runners and accessories and generously supported by Spenard Builder's Supply for many years- will again be held at SBS off of Minnesota Drive in Anchorage (4412 Lois Drive).

Live webcast

Special thanks to Woody’s and Ravn Alaska for co-sponsoring the live webcast with technical support from our friends at SBS. We're excited to have the South Anchorage High School media team on hand to produce this live event. The sessions will be set up for two shows, the morning session and afternoon session. Links below.Morning session: Watch live. Afternoon session: Watch live.

SBS website: www.sbsalaska.com

Promotional consideration and thanks to HPAK.Hatcher's Pass Polaris