Tamar Valley Cycle Challenge Sunday 7th December starting at Royal Park Launceston Rider Handbook

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1 Sallys Ride 2014 Tamar Valley Cycle Challenge Sunday 7th December starting at Royal Park Launceston Rider Handbook

2 Contents Page Number Introduction 1 The history of Sally s Ride 2 The cycling routes 3 Sally s Run 5km 4 Automotive IQ 20km 5 Tyreright 45km 6 Briggs Financial 70km 7 Lister Electrics 95km 9 Sporties Gran Fondo 160km 12 The recipients of raised funds 15 Entries and safety 16 Other important information Be part of this Cycling Challenge and raise funds for local projects working on improving the mental health of the Tasmanian community. Rotary Club of Central Launceston Incorporated ABN ii

3 Introduction Thank you for entering RCCL Sally s Ride Tamar Valley Cycle Challenge Sally s Ride started in 2002, when Sally Fletcher rode solo around Tasmania raising funds for mental health in Tasmania. In 2009 Sally, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Central Launceston made a decision to expand the event and create a community bike ride through the Tamar Valley, thus the Sally s Ride Tamar Valley Cycle Challenge was created. This new event consists of 5 rides of varying lengths, starting in Launceston and travelling through the Tamar Valley. There is also a Corporate Team challenge with the winner taking home the Foot and Playsted Corporate Challenge Trophy. Aim of the event The event is for elite and recreational bike riders, as well as corporate businesses that are able to put together a team to ride in the event. The aim of the ride is to provide a healthy community activity for Launceston and the Tamar Valley as well as raise funds and awareness of Mental Health issues among our youth, with a particular focus on preventing youth suicide. It is important to note that solely Rotarians and volunteers organise this event by donating their time and skills. Equally important is the valued support from sponsors who make this event possible. Please take note who is supporting this event and support them where ever possible. This document contains detailed information about the event. For further information contact Richard Matson St Leonards ESTABLISHED

4 The History of Sally s Ride Sally cycled solo around Tasmania in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007 and In 2002, Sally cycled 1400 kilometres solo and donated the money to the Time Out Project. In 2003 Sally raised $27,000 with the support of the Rotary Club of South Launceston and a matching Grant from the Australian Rotary Health Research Fund (ARHRF). As a result a research grant of $54,000 was awarded to Professor Ken Kirkby, head of the Department of Psychiatry, University of Tasmania. The Yshareit project was implemented. In November 2005 Sally cycled over 1,000 kilometres and raised $27,000. Once again this amount of money was matched by the ARHRF and Professor Ken Kirkby was awarded the research grant. In 2007 $53,000 was raised, with the support of the Rotary Club of Central Launceston and the ARHRF. Professor Ken Kirkby was the recipient of this year s partnership grant to continue investigating youth suicide in Tasmania and the Yshareit project. In 2008 with the support of the Rotary Club of Central Launceston, Sally s focus was on youth and community participation. Sally raised more than $29,500. A research matching grant from ARHRF is available for $45,000. The money from 2008 has been awarded to Dr Seana Gall of the Menzies Research Institute. In 2009 the Rotary Club of Central Launceston, Sally s Ride, Tamar Valley Cycle Challenge was held for the first time. Attracting over 320 participants, funds raised enabled the club to donate $15,000 to the Time Out House as well as provide a healthy community event which showcased the spectacular Tamar River estuary to locals and visitors from as far away as Queensland saw over 460 riders take part in the quest to raise funds and awareness for Mental Health in youth, particularly the prevention of youth suicide. Funds raised were donated to Cornerstone Youth Services to support youth programmes. In 2011 over 500 riders took part and raised much needed funds for Aspire, Cornerstone and Time Out. In 2012 over 500 riders and community sponsors raised funds for Aspire. In 2013, Sally s Ride joined with the Stan Seijka cycling classic to create a festival of cycling for Launceston in the new time slot of December 8th. Mike Tomalaris of SBS supported the weekend by participating and promoting Launceston s strong culture of cycling. Funds from the ride went to CORES. 2

5 The Cycling Routes The Start Finish is from Royal Park via Park Street, Launceston. The 5 rides of differing challenges are available. For detailed routes, download ride maps and route directions from the Rides page on the web site. The rides will start at varying times with the goal that everyone will finish at a similar time. Entries and payment can be submitted on line via the Rotary Club s website: Corporate Challenge Trophy A corporate team is made up of a minimum of 4 riders with no maximum number of riders. Team members can participate in any of the rides i.e. don t have to be all in the same ride. Each corporate ride member will be identified by their event number which will indicate that they are part of a corporate team. Bike numbers must be collected at rider registration on the day and zip tied to the front of your bike (zip ties are provided). The cumulative number of km ridden by members of the team is calculated and the team with the most km is the winner of the Foot and Playsted Corporate Challenge Trophy. 3

6 Royal Park Sally s Run 5k Starts at 11.30am 1. Runners and walkers will start from Royal Park, head up Park Street and turn right into Kings Park and proceed along the Stillwater pathway. 2. Participant will go out the floodgates entrance of Stillwater and turn right onto the Kings Bridge footpath and head over the Kings Bridge eastern side pathway/footpath. 3. Once over the bridge participants will turn down and head under the overpass West Tamar Highway bridge. 4. Continue past Tamar Marine shop and head towards the West Tamar Running Trail (adjacent to the highway). East Tamar Hwy West Tamar Hwy Start - Finish Total Distance: 5km Paterson St Park St Brisbane Margaret Bathurst Wellington Launceston 5. Proceed to the turning point which is 50m past the black walking bridge at the West Tamar Highway start. You will turn at the turning point and head back along the same path. Runners keep to the left side to allow the other participants a clear path. Due to the narrowness of the course please keep to the left on the way back. 6. There will be 12 Marshalls on the course at crucial points. 7. Lunch will be provided on the return of each participant. Note: First runners should be back in approximately 15 minutes, last walkers will be approximately an hour. 4

7 Automotive IQ 20km Closed Road Event Entry fee $30 Starts at 11.30am This ride is aimed at the new rider who is starting out on the journey of recreational cycling. The course is a flat out and back route conducted as a rolling road closure. This means that there will be a police escort front and rear, with the LEFT HAND LANE being closed to other traffic. Cyclists must stay in the left hand lane for the entire challenge and obey any road rules that may apply. Police will control traffic from entering the course. Cyclists must obey any directions given by police during the ride. The ride starts at Royal Park and finds its way on to the West Tamar Hwy (see Ride directions for more detail). Cyclists travel to the first roundabout at Legana before returning to Royal Park. ay Swan Point Exeter Gravelly Beach Turners Marsh Lilyda Rosevears Dilston Grindlwald Legana Acropolis Drv West Tamar Hwy Start - Finish Closed Road 20km TOILETS DRINK STATIONS FOOD Total Distance: 25km Launceston Park Street Paterson West Tamar Hwy Royal Park Bathurst Brisbane Margaret York 1. Starting in Park St, Royal Park, following the police escort, cyclists turn right onto Paterson St, left onto Margaret St, go straight over Brisbane St, then right onto York St, proceeding over the Paterson St bridge on to the West Tamar Hwy - riders must stay in the left hand lane. 2. Proceed to Acropolis Drive roundabout and return back over the Paterson St bridge into Brisbane St. 3. Turn left into Margaret St, then right into Paterson St and left into Park St, and on to the finish line. Note: Larger maps and ride directions can be downloaded from the web site at 5

8 Tyreright 45km Challenge Entry fee $35 Starts at 10.30am This ride is aimed at the more experienced cyclist who may have progressed from the 25km last year or the experienced rider who wants a shorter faster ride. This ride starts the same as the 25km but continues through the second roundabout at Legana, down Muddy Creek Hill turning right along Rosevears Drive. Cyclists travel along the edge of the Tamar estuary, which is rich with bird life and amazing scenery. Cyclists then turn at the Fish shop turnaround point just before Exeter and return to Royal Park. amar Highway Deviot Swan Point Exeter Hillwood Gravelly Beach Turners Marsh Karoola Lilydale Rosevears Dilston Grindlwald Legana St Leonards West Tamar Hwy Start - Finish TOILETS DRINK STATIONS FOOD Launceston Park Street Paterson West Tamar Hwy Royal Park Bathurst Brisbane Margaret York Total Distance: 45km 1. Starting in Park St, Royal Park, cyclists turn right onto Paterson St, left onto Margaret St, go straight over Brisbane St, and then right on to York St proceeding over the Paterson Bridge on to West Tamar Hwy. 2. Proceed to end of Rosevears drive, turn around the marker at Ernie Gatenby s fish shop turnaround point, then return back along Rosevears Drive, left to West Tamar Hwy, through Riverside, over the Paterson St bridge into Brisbane St. 3. Turn left into Margaret St, then right into Paterson St and left into Park St and on to the finish line. Note: Larger maps and ride directions can be downloaded from the web site at 6

9 Briggs Financial 70km Challenge Entry fee $40 Starts at 9.30am The ride is aimed at the more experienced rider who seeks an increased challenge coupled with a scenic cycling environment. This ride starts the same as the 25km and 45km ride but continues on past the Fish shop turnaround of the 45km, turning just before Exeter and travelling through Blackwall, Gravelly Beach, and Deviot to the turnaround point and refreshment stop on the western side of the Batman Bridge. Ride returns the same way. Low Head Greens Beach Kelso George Town Pipers River Clarence Point York Cove Bell Bay Beauty Point Yorktown East Tamar Highway Rowella Dalrymple Road Pipers River Road Beaconsfield Kayena Sidmouth Batman Bridge Deviot Hillwood Old Bangor Tram Rd Bangor West Tamar Highway Swan Point Exeter Gravelly Beach Turners Marsh Karoola Lilydale Rosevears Dilston Grindlwald Legana Start - Finish TOILETS DRINK STATIONS FOOD Launceston Paterson West Tamar Hwy Park Street Royal Park Bathurst Brisbane Margaret York Total Distance: 70km Note: Larger maps and ride directions can be downloaded from the web site at 7

10 Briggs Financial 70km Challenge 1. Starting in Park St, Royal Park, cyclists turn right onto Paterson St, left on to Margaret St. Go straight over Brisbane St, then right onto York St, proceeding over the Paterson St bridge onto West Tamar Hwy. 2. Ride to Legana, passing straight through the roundabout at the shopping centre. 3. Descend Muddy Creek Hill and turn right at the bottom onto Rosevears Drive. 4. Travel to the end of Rosevears drive and turn right WITH CARE onto the West Tamar Hwy. 5. Ride to the top of hill and turn right WITH CARE towards Gravelly Beach. 6. Travel through Blackwall, Gravelly Beach, and Deviot to the Batman Hwy junction and the turnaround point and refreshment station. 7. Return to Royal Park along Rosevears Drive, Legana, through Riverside. 8. Cross the Paterson bridge into Brisbane St. 9. Turn left into Margaret St, then right into Paterson St, and left into Park St and on to the finish line. 8

11 Lister Electrics 95km Entry fee $45 Starts at 8.30am The Lister Electrics 95km will suit the experienced rider looking for an extended challenge. The Ride starts at Royal Park but travels in an anti-clockwise direction around the Tamar. Cyclists head out through the North-eastern suburbs of Launceston along the upper reaches of the Tamar before heading North-east through Turners Marsh, Karoola and Hillwood on the Tamar. Then crossing the Batman Bridge from east to west, returning to Royal Park via Deviot, Gravelly Beach, Blackwall, Rosevears and Legana. Food and water during the ride, and lunch included in entry fee. See map for food locations. Low Head Greens Beach Kelso George Town Pipers River Clarence Point York Cove Bell Bay Beauty Point Yorktown East Tamar Highway Rowella Dalrymple Road Pipers River Road Beaconsfield Kayena Sidmouth West Tamar Highway Deviot Exeter Batman Bridge Swan Point Hillwood Gravelly Beach Old Bangor Tram Rd Turners Marsh Bangor Karoola Lilydale Rosevears Dilston Grindlwald Legana Start - Finish TOILETS DRINK STATIONS FOOD Launceston Park Street Paterson West Tamar Hwy Royal Park Wellington Bathurst Brisbane Margaret York Total Distance: 95km Note: Larger maps and ride directions can be downloaded from the web site at 9

12 Lister Electrics 95km 1. Starting in Park St, Royal Park, cyclists turn right on to Paterson St, left on to Margaret St, left into Brisbane St, then keep left at Bathurst St on the slip road. 2. Proceed under the overpass (Paterson St overhead) and onwards past the Launceston Seaport on your left. 3. Cross the Charles St bridge and go straight ahead on to the East Tamar Hwy, crossing Foster St (McDonalds on the right). 4. Proceed along the East Tamar Hwy. Do not turn right at the Newnham turn off. Continue on until you reach the off-ramp and exit to Rocherlea on the right. 5. Proceed until the Black Stallion Hotel at the intersection of Lilydale Rd and turn LEFT. 6. Continue on to the top of the Finger Post hill then turn left soon after on the Pipers River Rd to Karoola/Turners Marsh. 7. Proceed to Karoola past the recreation ground on the right. 8. Turn left on the Old Bangor Tram Rd and head west. 9. Turn left on Dalrymple Rd and ride to the East Tamar Hwy. 10. Cross the East Tamar Hwy to Hillwood. 11. Proceed a short distance and then turn right and cycle past the strawberry farm on your left. 12. Next intersection is a cross road with a fire station on your right. Turn left and go down the hill to the river, veering right at the Hillwood shop. 13. Continue on heading north past the footy ground and over the bridge. 14. Turn right and head up hill until the intersection with the East Tamar Hwy. 15. Turn left on to the East Tamar Hwy. 16. Cycle a short distance before turning left via the slip road on to the Batman Hwy. 17. Cycle west, passing over the famous Batman bridge. 18. On the exit of the bridge turn left on the Deviot road refreshment stop. 19. Continue through Deviot, Robigana, Gravelly Beach and Blackwall. 10

13 Lister Electrics 95km 20. Turn left at the top of the Blackwall Hill on to the West Tamar Hwy. 21. Continue a short distance (approx. 1km) then turn left on to Rosevears Drive. 22. Continue along Rosevears Drive to the intersection of the West Tamar Hwy. 23. Turn left on to the Hwy and climb Muddy Creek Hill. 24. Continue on to Launceston passing over the Paterson St bridge. 25. Turn left at the first set of traffic lights after the bridge on to Margaret St. 26. Turn right into Paterson St then immediately left into Park St and the finish line. Fruit buns, bananas, water and slices available at the western side of the Batman Bridge. Toilet facilities also available on the eastern side of the Bridge. 11

14 Sporties Hotel Sally s Gran Fondo 160km Entry fee $45 starts 7am Sally s Gran Fondo 160km is for the serious rider who loves a decent challenge. The Ride starts at Royal and follows the same route as the 95km ride until the western end of the Batman Bridge. The Ride from here heads under the bridge, Roubaix-style, to Rowella and its world class vineyards, to the famous gold mining town of Beaconsfield. Travel through Beaconsfield the the edge of the now expansive Tamar Estuary at Beauty Point. Cycle through Beauty Point heading west. Turn right to the third oldest settlement in Australia, York Town continue on to the turn around point and refreshment stop at the picturesque Green s Beach. Cycle back to Beaconsfield via Greens Beach Road. Continue South before turning right to Flowery Gully, home of Tassie Cycle legends Matt Goss and the Sulzberger brothers. Continue through Winkleigh and Exeter, returning to Royal Park via Rosevears and Legana Low Head Greens Beach Kelso George Town Pipers River Clarence Point York Cove Bell Bay Beauty Point Dalrymple Road Pipers River Road Yorktown East Tamar Highway Rowella Kayena Beaconsfield Sidmouth Deviot Batman Bridge Hillwood Old Bangor Tram Rd Bangor Flowery Gully West Tamar Highway Winkleigh Swan Point Exeter Gravelly Beach Turners Marsh Karoola Lilydale Rosevears Dilston Grindlwald Legana Start - Finish Sally s Gran Fondo Launceston Park Street Royal Park Bathurst TOILETS DRINK STATIONS FOOD Paterson West Tamar Hwy Brisbane Margaret York Total Distance: 160km Note: Larger maps and ride directions can be downloaded from the web site at 12

15 Sporties Hotel Sally s Gran Fondo 160km Food and water during the ride and lunch included in entry fee. See map for food locations. 1. Starting in Park St, Royal Park, cyclists turn right on to Paterson St, left onto Margaret St, left into Brisbane St, then keep left at Bathurst St on the slip road. 2. Proceed under the overpass (Paterson St overhead) and onwards past the Launceston Seaport on your left. 3. Cross the Charles St Bridge and go straight ahead on to the East Tamar Hwy crossing Foster St (McDonalds on the right). 4. Proceed along the East Tamar Hwy. Do not turn right at the Newnham turn off. Continue on until you reach the off-ramp and exit to Rocherlea on the right. 5. Proceed until the Black Stallion Hotel at the intersection of Lilydale Rd and turn LEFT. 6. Continue on to the top of the Finger Post hill then turn left soon after on the Pipers River Rd to Karoola/Turners Marsh. 7. Proceed to Karoola past the recreation ground on the right. 8. Turn left on the Old Bangor Tram Rd and head West. 9. Turn left on Dalrymple Rd and ride to the East Tamar Hwy. 10. Cross the East Tamar Hwy to Hillwood. 11. Proceed a short distance and then turn right and cycle past the strawberry farm on your left. 12. Next intersection is a cross road with a fire station on your right. Turn left and go down the hill to the river, veering right at the Hillwood shop. 13. Continue on heading north past the footy ground and over the bridge. 14. Turn right and head up hill until the intersection with the East Tamar Hwy. 15. Turn left on to the East Tamar Hwy. 16. Cycle a short distance before turning left via the slip road on to the Batman Hwy. 17. Cycle West crossing over the Iconic Batman Bridge to the refreshment station on the western side on the left. 18. Turn left and then left again passing under the Batman Bridge Roubaix style. 19. Cycle past the Auld Kirk and turn right on the Rowella Rd. 20. Proceed along the banks of the river again before climbing a short hill and turning left on to Auburn Road. 21. Continue over Goaty Hill to Beaconsfield. 22. Turn Right on to the West Tamar Hwy. 13

16 Sporties Hotel Sally s Gran Fondo 160km 23. Cycle through the historic town before continuing right just past Seen s Service station towards Beauty Point. 24. Cycle through Beauty point turning right on to the Greens Beach Rd. 25. Cycle through the Historic York Town to the beautiful Greens Beach to the turn around point and refreshment station (food Water and Toilets). 26. Continue back to Beaconsfield on the Greens Beach Rd. 27. Just after passing through Beaconsfield, turn right on to the Flowery Gully road. 28. Continue through Flowery Gully and Winkleigh to Exeter. 29. Turn right back on to the West Tamar Hwy and continue south. 30. Turn left on to Rosevears Drive and follow the river before re-joining the West Tamar Hwy at Legana for the ride back to Launceston. 31. Continue to Launceston passing over the Gorge. 32. Turn left at the first set of traffic lights into Margaret St. 33. Turn right into Paterson St then immediately left into Park St to the finish. Food and water during the ride and lunch included in entry fee. See map for food locations. Refreshments available at the western side of Batman Bridge. Toilet facilities available also on the eastern side. Fruit buns, bananas, water and slices available. Lunch, refreshments and toilets are also available at Greens Beach. Rolls available for 160km Riders at Royal Park. 14

17 The Recipients of Raised Funds In 2014, funds raised will be donated to Resilient Youth Australia: An Australia where all young people thrive, in support of youth mental health and aid in the fight against youth suicide. Past Recipients of Sally s Ride The Yshareit project As a result of Sally s efforts and the matching grants made available from Australian Rotary Health Research Fund, Professor Ken Kirkby from the University of Tasmania implemented the Yshareit project. This project fosters peer networking, utilizing internet mental health resources. The research team has conducted youth workshops throughout Tasmania for around 130 youth ambassadors. The second stage of this project is to complete an evaluation in schools of a virtual youth ambassador program using interactive multimedia technology online, jointly funded by Rotary and Beyondblue. This targets schools in rural and regional areas. This project aims to foster community engagement in youth mental health issues, supported by high quality internet resources harnessing the power of people and accessible resources. The Rotary funding for Yshareit has been spent entirely in Tasmania. In addition to the money raised directly by Sally s Ride, ARHRF has contributed matching funds from donations raised throughout Australia. External funding of Yshareit by Beyondblue has contributed a further 100,000 dollars. All of these funds are spent in Tasmania on health research directed at better support and outcomes for those suffering from mental and emotional disorders. Time Out House Funds raised from the inaugural Sally s Ride Tamar Valley Cycle Challenge 2009 enabled a donation from the Rotary Club of Central Launceston of $15,000 to the Time Out House to help in the fight against youth suicide, as well as raise awareness of all mental health issues in our community. Cornerstone Youth services Funds from the 2010 event were distributed to Cornerstone Youth Services to support youth mental health programmes. For more details visit the recipients page at CORES Australia (Community Response to Eliminating Suicide) Funds from the 2010 event were distributed to CORES Australia. For more details visit the recipients page at 15

18 Entries and Safety Entries Entries can be made and paid for on line at as well as entry forms, which can be found at participating retail cycle outlets and published in The Examiner. Cyclists must arrive at Royal Park at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Cyclists must report to the registration tent to sign in and receive an official coloured bike number, the colour of which identifies the ride entered. Participants under the age of 16 years, entry fee will be $15. Participants under the age of 13 must be a member of a registered cycling club. Entries must be authorised by a parent or guardian. Corporate Teams entering the Foot and Playsted Corporate Challenge Trophy. A corporate team is made up of a minimum of 4 riders with no maximum number of riders. Team members can participate in any of the rides, i.e. don t have to be all in the same ride. Each corporate ride member will be identified by a corporate ride sticker to indicate that they are part of a corporate team. The corporate ride sticker must be applied to the bike number. These must be collected at rider registration on the day, together with numbered bibs. The cumulative number of kms ridden by members of the team is calculated and the team with the most kms is the winner of the Foot and Playsted Corporate Challenge Trophy. Safety Safety on the ride is of paramount importance. There will be at least two escort vehicles on each ride, one in front of the leading rider and one immediately following the last rider. For the 45km and 70km events cyclists must stay behind lead vehicle until after the traffic lights at the corner of York and Margaret Streets (leading on to the West Tamar highway). The 20km ride is a closed road event controlled by Tasmania Police. For the 95km and 160km cyclists must stay behind lead vehicle until after turning LEFT into Brisbane Street. For emergency assistance, phone the number printed on your bike number or 000 for Ambulance. Although there will be some food and water available on the ride, riders are ultimately responsible for their own hydration and nourishment. Road Rules During the Ride, the rider must comply with all traffic and road laws, all directions issued by Police and all instructions given by The Rotary Club of Central Launceston or any employees or officials representing The Rotary Club of Central Launceston at the Ride. Failure to do so may result in the rider being removed from the Ride and not receiving a registration refund. The rider must wear an Australian standard cycling helmet at all times during the Ride while riding a bicycle. 16

19 Other Important Information Food and drink on the ride 70km Ride 95km ride Fruit buns, bananas, water and slices available. Fruit buns, bananas, water and slices available. 160km ride Batman Bridge and Greens Beach, fruit buns, bananas, water and slices available. There will be stations at various points along all courses. Rolls available for cyclists back at Royal Park. Bike Numbers Manual entries, number kits, timing tags, and registration pick up will be available prior to the day at Foot and Playsted, Charles St., Friday 5th December 11-3pm, and Saturday 6th December at Royal Park pm. Entrants who have not collected number kits must report to the entry tent for registration. Sag Wagons There will be sag wagons operating on the course to pick up stranded riders. If you do require assistance, call the mobile number printed on your bike number. Environment Please be environmentally responsible and avoid discarding energy bar/gel food wrappers or bottles along the way. Parking Parking is available at the near by Bathurst Street Car Park on the cnr of Bathurst and Brisbane Street opposite Irish Murphys. Toilets Toilets are available at the start/finish at Royal Park and at other various points around the courses as identified on the ride maps. Cut off times As per terms & conditions cyclists must be able to maintain an average speed of 20 km/h. Any rider who is excessively delayed or trailing will be picked up or deemed to have finished by event officials at the discretion of the event director. Food and Entertainment Tassie food, wine and ales available for purchase Live entertainment Random prize draws will be conducted at the Royal Park finish. 17

20 Other Important Information Conclusion The event is for elite and recreational bike riders, as well as corporate businesses that are able to put together a team to ride in the event. The aim of the ride is to provide a healthy community activity for Launceston and the Tamar Valley as well as raise funds and awareness of Mental Health issues among our youth, with a particular focus on preventing youth suicide For further information about the Rotary Club of Central Launceston please go to Terms & Conditions of Event Terms & Conditions of Event can be downloaded from the website 18