Registration
-
All participants are to register by
19 January 2008.On the spot
registration will not
be entertained.
- There will be no refund of registration fee in the event that a team fails to
turn up on
the race day.
- Individuals with no prior experience on adventure racing are expected to
attend the
race clinics.
General
-
AVONTUUR DE REPUBLIC
is a team race. All teams must start and finish the race
as a team.
- All forms of teamwork, including pulling & carrying team members will be
permitted.
- Teams must be self-contained except for official support offered from official
aid
stations. No external support is allowed during the race.
- Teams may be supported by other official entered teams, provided that the
support
will not result in unfair advantage or disadvantage to other teams.
- Teams must travel only on the designated race route, marked by ribbons, given
map
or directed by race officials & marshals.
- Teams must race through all Checkpoints in order. Should a team miss a
checkpoint,
they must back track to the missed checkpoint.
- The race route and order of disciplines will not be disclosed until the race
day.
- All teams are required to attend the Race Briefing conducted prior to race
day. Teams
which failed to do so will not be eligible to race.
- The race
organisers have complete discretion in formulating and applying rules and
penalties.
-
The rules and regulations may be modified at any time.
Timing
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The team which finishes all checkpoints & mystery
challenges with the fastest timing
wins the race.
- Race cut off time is at 2pm sharp. Any team who has not
completed the race by this time will be deemed as disqualified (DQ).
- The race organizers reserves the right to adjust the cut-off time as and when
deemed
necessary in view of any safety considerations and for the best interests
of the
participants and the race committee.
- Cut-off times may be designated at various checkpoints of the race. Teams
arriving
after the designated cut-off times may be required, at the sole
discretion of the race
officials, to withdraw from the race or take a shortened route to the
finish line.
Race Passport
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One (1) Race Passport will be issued to each team.
- The passport must
be signed or marked with the time of arrival & exit at every Checkpoint.
- Teams are responsible to waterproof their Race passport so as to ensure the
passport is in good and readable condition.
Breach of rules & regulations
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The race director reserves the right to impose penalties
or disqualify teams for breach
of race rules.
- Penalties for breach of rules may include:-
a) time penalties added to a team’s finished time
b) delay start or stop a team during the race
c) requesting the team to repeat a particular segment
of the race
- The race
organisers reserve the right to amend any part of the Rules and Regulations
without prior notice.
-
Decisions by the race organisers are final, and no appeal shall be entertained.
Equipment
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All teams must be
self-provisioned with the stated mandatory equipment required to race.
- The use of any equipment other than those stated must be made known to and
pre-approved by race organisers prior to race day.
- The mandatory equipment list is as follows:
Personal:
- Running
shoes (1 pair)
- Water (1.5L
minimum; hydration packs recommended)
- Energy bars/ gels
- Whistle (In case of emergency etc)
- Small backpack
Team:
- Base-plate compass (if you have. If not, we will provide on a first come first
serve basis)
- Pen / Pencil
- First aid kit
- 2 x Triangular Bandages
- 5 x Plasters
- 1 x Muscle Rub / Deep Heat Rub / Spray
- 5 x Alcohol Swabs
- 1 x Antiseptic Cream
- 1 x Medicated oil
- 1 x Bandage
- 1 Surgical tape
- Cotton wool / Cotton Buds
Withdrawal
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In the event that
one team member decides to withdraw from the race, the single participant may
not continue the race.
- Race officials at the nearest Checkpoint must be notified of the decision to
withdraw from the race.
- Withdrawn teams must make their own way back to the end point.
- In the event of a medical emergency or other request for help from a race
official, police or spectator, the entire team must stop till appropriate
assistance arrives.
- The race organisers reserve the rights to decide whether a person or a team
may continue for health, safety or other reasons such as inadequate time to
complete the entire course.
Health & Race Safety
-
Every participant
is responsible for his/her involvement in the race.
- The race organisers reserve the right, with the consultation of a doctor, to
prohibit a
participant from starting or continuing the race.
- The race organisers will not be liable for injuries, mishaps, sickness, death
or loss/damage to personal property that may occur during the race.
- Participants who are unclear about their health condition to participate in
this race are advised to consult a licensed practitioner prior to signing up.
- Participants should ensure that they are well-rested prior to race day and are
well hydrated on the race day.
- Participants are advised to equip themselves with food, drinks or supplements
during the course of the race.
- Water points will be made available at designated checkpoints for teams to
refill their water.
- If a participant feels unwell during the race, he/she should seek immediate
attention from race officials along the race route.
- The race organisers will provide First Aid service during the race. There will
be designated first aid post and ambulances stationed along the race route.
- In the event of a medical emergency or other request for help, the entire team
must
stop till appropriate and effective assistance arrives at the scene.
- Ambulance evacuation is strictly reserved for the seriously sick and injured.
Foul
weather
- In the event of
bad weather, the race director reserves the right to delay the race.
- Should the bad weather persist; the race organisers reserve the right to
cancel the race without any refund of fees paid.
Protest / Appeal
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Any form of
protest/ appeal must be filed with 30 minutes of occurrence at any stag of the
race. Teams can approach the nearest race official to direct the issue to the
race director.
- There shall be no
appeal by racers/ teams for bottleneck, time taken to dispatch racers, speed of
abseil restricted by the belay line and other technical difficulties.
The
Race route
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In the absence
of race officials,
teams must look out for signs, arrows, ribbons and other
markers.
- Teams are
responsible for
(a)
Staying on the course;
(b)
Slowing down to pay attention to course markings and their instructions/
directions
- Teams must race through all Checkpoints in order. Should a team miss a
checkpoint, they must back track to the missed checkpoint.
- The race route and order of disciplines will not be disclosed until the race
day.
- Penalties will be imposed on teams who refuse to attempt or fail to complete a
checkpoint.
Q:DO we need any prior experience
in adventure racing?
A: No worries, we will be conducting race clinics in January’08 to get you
ready for the race.
Q: Do I need to be extremely fit
to join the race?
A: Some physical preparations definitely need to be done (Example: running
at least twice a week, 3-5km)
Q: Can we team up with students
from other Polys?
A: No.
Q: Will the race be held in RP
only?
A: No, race will be held in external places and of course in school
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Q: How long will the race take?
A: Approximately 4-6 hours. Cut off time will be announced during the
briefing..
Q: Will I be notified for
confirmation of race?
A: Yes, you will be notified though school webmail.
Q: When is the closing date for
the registration?
A: It will be on 19 January 2008 provided that there are still vacancies
left.
Q: How would the team’s $20 be
used?
A: The $20 will be used for the race clinics, goodie bags and food provided
at the finish. Rental of equipment (eg. Bike) will have to be paid
separately.
Bike deposit will be made known at a later date with costs.
Q: How safe is the race??
A: There will be first aid stations located along the race routes. Emergency
response vehicle will only be for the seriously sick and wounded.
Q: What do we get from this race?
A: Free goodies, Race t-shirt, meeting plenty of hunks and babes. Once in a
lifetime learning experience.
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