Discovering Adventure, Realising Extremes 2

Race Briefing14th March 2009

Victoria Junior College

LT 5

Contents

Adventure RacingAbout D.A.R.E 2Race DetailsRace ProceedingsRace RankingPriority RankingAttirePreparationsSafety Rules & Regulations

Adventure Racing

A combination of 2 or more disciplines such as running, biking, kayaking, ropes ascending and many more.

A team of two (or more)Takes hours to complete

About D.A.R.E 2

21 March 2009, SaturdayCategories:VJ Men’sVJ MixedOpen Men’sOpen Women’sOpen Mixed

About D.A.R.E 2

RunningBikingSwimmingKayakingPaddle-boardingRock-climbingAbseilingPrecise OrienteeringMystery Task

Race Details

Starting point & Ending point: VJCFlag-off timings0730 VJ Men’s, Open Men’s0750 Open Mixed0810 VJ Mixed, Open Women’s

Please report 1 hour before your race flag-off time

Race Proceedings (before)

Report 1 hour before your race flag-off time

Take AttendanceCollect Race KitBody markingChanging into race attireBaggage DepositReport at the gathering area 10 minutes before Flag-off. Stretch while you can!

Race Proceedings (before)

Race KitRace TagRace SingletTrashbagCable tieBag TagRace Passport

Race Proceedings (during)

Listen to all instructions given by Station masters, Race Officials and Race Marshals

Race route will be marked with signage and marshals

In cases of minor injury, you are expected to be self-sufficient in applying First Aid

There will be first aid stationed along the race route and at every checkpoint

In cases of any major accident, please contact

the Race Director Lemuel at 93223649*all safety rules and regulations must be strictly followed

Race Proceedings (during)

Injury and withdrawal from raceApproach the nearest marshal or checkpoint official and inform them of your decision

Wait for further instructions to be picked up and sent back to VJC

Race Proceedings (during)

At the finishing line, immediately approach the End-point Official with your race passport for the tabulation of results

Race Proceedings (during)

CUT-OFF TIME

Mid-race cut-off point at checkpoint 7 is at 230pm

Teams who are cut-off are to await instructions to be picked up and sent back to VJC

Appeals

Appeals will on begin after the results of the top 6 teams of every category has been released

Appealing may be done within 30 minutes of the release of results, after which appeals will not be entertained

Race Proceedings (after)

Proceed to the baggage deposit classroom with your Race Tag to collect your baggage and Goodie-Bag.

Prize presentation will commence 1-hour after the release of results. Instructions will be given.

Race Ranking

The team who has the MOST NUMBER of completed checkpoints with the FASTEST TIMING will be ranked at the top

The team with the fastest timing but not the most number of completed checkpoint will be ranked behind

Bottlenecks

In the event of a bottleneck, the task will be completed in a first-come first-serve basis. Teams must quickly approach the Station Master with their Race Passport in order to ‘get in line’.

Bottlenecks

STOP TIME

- teams are allowed to approach OFFICIALS in order to receive a ‘stop time’ for waiting in line

- Officials will sign over the amount of stop time given on the PASSPORT

Priority

The top THREE teams of each category will be given priority to attempt station tasks after the 7th Checkpoint.

Attire

Race Singlet, running shorts/tights

X-training shoesAttach the race tags to the front of your race singlet

Things to bring

Goggles Silva Compass First-aid kit Bicycle Repair Kit (Optional) Zip-lock bags Pen Water bottles/hydration bags Energy bar/power gel*It is strongly advised to carry only Backpacks!

(with nothing hanging on the outside)

Other race preparation

Carbo-loadingSelf-evaluationTapering your trainingHydrate yourselfPersonal Stretching

Bicycle Rental

In the event that any of the equipment listed are LOST, Kit Runners reserves the right to charge the participant the following prices:

Bicycle - $500

Helmet - $25

Helmet buckle - $5

Bike Deposit

20th March 2009, Friday

You may approach us any time during the whole day itself.

DARE 2 Safety Briefing

HealthPrior to Race Day• Seek and obtain medical clearance• Have ample of rest • Carbo-load and be well-hydrated

On Race Day• Be responsible of your own involvement in the race• You are the sole judge of whether you should continue with the race or not• Be well-equipped with food (e.g. energy bars) and water • Seek medical attention immediately if you are feeling unwell•Administer basic first aid on your team mate for minor injuries like cramps, scratches, etc.

Water points• Every station• At certain stations, isotonic drinks will be provided

In case of any Emergency

First Aid and Help• First Aid posts and officers located along the race route• 2 Ambulances on standby

• 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.  • The race organiser reserves the right, with the consultation of a doctor, to prohibit a participant from starting or continuing the race.

Contact • Race director Lemuel at 93223649• OR Asst. Race director Qamarul at 91295093

Road Safety

• Give way to pedestrians at all times

•Follow all traffic rules such as no jaywalking. If caught by race officials, teams may be given time penalties.

•Racers are to dismount and push their bikes across traffic lights and all bridges.

Individual Race Disciplines Safety

Biking• Helmets must be worn at all times during the biking segment.

Climbing• Safety harness must be worn by the participant climbing during the climb. Teams who fail to do so will not be allowed to attempt the station.

Kayaking and Paddle-Board• Each team member must wear a life vest for the kayaking leg and paddle-boarding leg. • Participants are advised to notify race officials by blowing their whistle in the event of distress.• Official assistance will be rendered to teams who capsize. Such teams will not be penalized.

Race Clinic

AbseilingAbseiling is beside the rockwall, first-come-first-serve basis.

OrienteeringKnowing how to orienteer is an important part in the race, for those who are unsure, please approach the Orienteering I/C next to the rockwall.