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2010 event dates |
| The date is set for this great challenge, Saturday 13th November in the Queenstown area.
While we are still to confirm the location, we promise it wil be warmer than the last one - we made a special request to the weather gods... |
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2010 Competitor Information |
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Race day: 13th November 2010
Registration for teams (2 members) from 8.30am.
Divisions: Adventure and Social
Categories: Open, Female, Mixed
Location of the TrustPower HQ to be announced later, but at this stage is likely to be Earnslaw Park Queenstown
Race Briefing 9.30am
Start time 10.00am
Cost: $100 per team (late entry fee of $20 will apply on the day). All costs on this web site are in New Zealand dollars.
The 2010 entry form is not ready yet, online entry will be available later on in the year as well as downloadable entry forms.
Reserve Day
If severe weather conditions on the scheduled event day precludes us from staging the event, we will stage the event on the following day. In case of a postponement, all race timings will remain the same.
Listen to Q92 MORE FM and other local radios for event day cancellations or call our office for the latest details: 03 441 8215
Cancellations/Refunds/Reserve day
There will be a refund of 50% up until two weeks prior to the event, and upon notification to the organisers. No refund will be paid for any withdrawals made after this date. There will be no roll over of withdrawn entries to the next year’s event.
If the reserve day should be cancelled due to weather conditions or other circumstances (such as clash with another event) there will be no refunds.
Selling / Swapping Entries & Changes
Competitors may on sell their entry. However no swap over of entries to another person can be accepted prior to notifying the organisers. If racing under someone’s else’s name, you will be disqualified and be ineligible to receive any merit or spot prizes. It is also a safety issue should you be involved in an accident.
Registration
Registration from 8.30 - 9.30am
Register your arrival with the officials to collect your numbers, maps and clue sheets.
Note: The earlier you turn up the more time you get to look at your maps prior to the start. You can work out your most efficient routes.
Race Briefing
At 9.30 am the race director will outline the rules and regulations and answer any questions you may have.
The Course
Teams will be randomly instructed which section they do first.
Bike Section: Competitors mount their bike for a ride taking one to three hours.
Trekking/Run Section: Competitors head off on foot taking one to three hours.
Returning to HQ and delivering their first set of clues, teams will collect their second map.
Clue collection order can vary according to competitors’ chosen route.
There is no compulsory number of clues - you can collect as many as you want.
Some remote or difficult clues may be wort double points.
Course length varies with the category entered.
Teams will finally reach the finish line, where results will be collated.
Other Information
From the HQ marquee you will receive a copy of the map and a sheet of clues to begin pre-planning your course at registration. The maps will have circles drawn on them, pinpointing locations that have a hidden tag. With the clues provided, you will need to find the hidden tags and record the information written on them. Distance and technical difficulty vary with the category you’re in.
You have a maximum of 6 hours to complete your course.
Plan your route to collect as many clues as possible. The teams that have collected the highest number of clues in the allocated time, will win.
If you are late at the finish line, you will be penalised by having clues deducted. If you’re over 30mins late, you’ll be disqualified.
All entrants must carry the compulsory gear as listed below. The event will be held in all but the most extreme weather conditions. Competitors must respect private property and out of bounds areas. You will be on private farmland at times. Please respect this. Be careful crossing fences, not to damage them. Keep away from stock and peoples houses.
No fires, No dogs, No littering and No smoking during the event.
Maps
Each competitor will receive a colour topographical map, in a waterproof bag, for each section backed with a sheet of clues. These will be distributed at registration to begin pre-planning your course prior to the race start. The distance you will travel will be determined by the category entered.
The scale is a 1:50,000, 20m contour interval, (enlarged for the walk section) with the tag locations pre-marked by a red circle. You should bring permanent marker pens if you wish to draw on your maps. You should also bring a pencil to record the checkpoint words. (Note a pencil will generally continue to work in the rain).
Tags / Clues
You are supplied with a map which has circles marking the tag locations. Each circle has a number or letter beside it. A tag consists of a small piece of plastic, with a word written on it.
So how do you find it?
When we give you the maps for each leg, we also give you a sheet of clues. These may be cryptic, they may be descriptive, they may be somewhere in between. The map should pinpoint the location of the tag, the clue will help you find it. It may be hidden, it may be obvious. If you are in the right place, and understand the clue, you should be able to find it (with a bit of hunting around!). When you find it, write down the word. Record that word in the answer box next to the appropriate clue. If you cannot find a clue, you can leave it and move on to the next one.
Mountain Biking
Note: Mountain bikes must be stacked. A rope bike rack will be available. Please bring a chain / lock to secure your bikes. We will have security but will not take responsibility for your property.
Please ride with respect to fellow competitors and other track users. Remember the numbers you wear will identify you. All roads are open to normal traffic both ways. NOTE - Normal Road Rules apply everywhere.
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