2008 date: 4th October 2008

The next TrustPower Adventure Quest is set to be held on the 4th October this year, mark your calendar...
 

Results posted

Just go on the results page, and download your document!
Any question, contact us either by email or phone
 

3 weeks to go!

Time to check your bikes, get your running shoes on, and get some training. The Fifth TrustPower Adventure Quest is just around the corner...
 
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16/05/2008 1:16:55 a.m.

The Rules

 
Entry Forms are at the bottom of the page.

The Rules


* Teams must contain at least two members.
* No person under the age of 18 will be allowed to compete unaccompanied by an adult.
* Person under the age of 16 will need parental signature before racing.
* During each section team members must stay together at all times (within talking distance).
* Supplied numbers must be attached on the front by pins (supplied).
* All team members must visit and visibly sight the tag they are scoring.
* Do not tamper with controls. Leave them as they are. If they are falling off or breaking, fix them. Be nice.
* No GPS allowed. Just map and cunning!
* No fires or smoking are allowed at any stage. No dogs.
* No littering. Carry all your rubbish, and pick up others.
* Each competitor must carry all compulsory gear at all times whilst on the course.
* Helmets must be worn on the bikes at all times.
* Above all else - the organisers reserve the right to impose penalties for rule infringements.
* If for what ever reason any member wishes to return to the central HQ then the both team members must return.

Hazards: Open tussock, scrub covered mountains, forest areas, river flats, and paved and unpaved roads (suburban and rural). During the Trekking section contestants may encounter areas of matagouri, steep tussock slopes, rock bluffs, rabbit holes, prickly plants, a few wild goats and other natural hazards…This list is not comprehensive, other hazards do exist. TAKE CARE.

Food: Competitors will be responsible for their own food and water during the event. Please ensure you take plenty of water and food with you.

Compulsory Gear
Walk: Warm fleece (or similar) top, wind/waterproof jacket and a mobile phone, a pen and pencil.
Bike: mountain bike in good working order, a helmet
Recommended: high energy food, water, gloves, hat, sunscreen, warm pants (ie polypro), bike multi tool, spare tubes, patch kit, whistle. Permanent marker pens if you wish to mark the maps.

Gear may be checked randomly on the course.

Prize Giving
Prize giving will be held following the return of the last team. Prizes will reward place getters as well as great spot prizes.

Waiver: All competitors compete at their own risk!
Organisers and landowners accept no responsibility and shall not be liable for any misfortunes and accidents that occur to competitors.

As a condition of starting, each team member will have to sign a waiver indicating that they have read and understand the full Rules and Regs, event instructions, and that they agree to the rules as outlined in the entry form and enter at their own risk.
 
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