RIMOUSKI GENERAL INFORMATION

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1 RIMOUSKI 2018

2 RIMOUSKI GENERAL INFORMATION From a running event to a Celebration! FitSpirit is breaking new ground! On top of our 5 and 10 km runs, we are adding to our Celebrations the opportunity for our participants to venture through various sports and physical activities. FitSpirit is for everyone, not only for the avid runners! Theme This year, we are looking forward to welcoming you on the beautiful beaches of the southern islands! Music, decor, activities, we are putting everything together to make sure that you will embark with us on a trip to a sunny destination for the day. Feel free to bring any flower necklaces or duck floats that are collecting dust in your drawer! Arrival time The party starts at the same time for everyone, no matter the time of your starting wave. Take a look at the detailed schedule for the Celebration that you will be attending at the end of this letter in order to plan your day. *Upon your school s arrival on site, one FitSpirit Program Leader must get to the information booth.* Weather Conditions At FitSpirit, we re not scared of the rain! Make sure you check the weather forecast and dress accordingly in order to be comfortable all day. Dressing in layers will allow you to adjust to possible changes in the temperature and bringing a change of clothes might save the day in case of a sudden rain shower! Environment FitSpirit is doing its part for the environment by trying to reduce waste and litter on the Celebration s sites and we know that we can count on you to do the same. Bring your reusable water bottle to take full advantage of our water refill stations. We are also using corn cups in our aid stations - many actions aiming at reducing our events ecological footprint. Thank you for using the garbage containers on site. Security Lace up your sneakers and dress appropriately for weather conditions. A couple of water stations will be on place along the running course but bring your own water bottle if your prefer or if a hot day is in the forecast. Just like when you are driving on the highway, keep your right and leave a corridor to your left for those who would like to go faster. Lastly, first aid teams will be present on the course as well as at the finish line and ready to respond when necessary.

3 RIMOUSKI GENERAL INFORMATION Warm up FitSpirit is lucky enough to count on amazing ambassadors to prepare participants before the race. Check our Youtube channel and our social media to see the warm up routine that will be used during the Celebrations! Meals Having a full breakfast will help you start the day on the right foot. Bring a lunch and nutritious snacks that will give you enough energy to keep you going all day! There isn t any possibility to buy food on most of our sites. Take a look at FitSpirit.club to find healthy recipes to try when preparing for the event! Personal belongings Please leave your valuables at home. This is an outdoor event and it is therefore almost impossible to give back lost items to their owners. FitSpirit is not responsible for lost or stolen items. What to bring to a Celebration :.a reusable water bottle;.a lunch and some snacks;.clothes adapted to the weather forecast and a change of clothes;.comfortable running shoes;.a hat and sunscreen;.your running essentials (ex: music, head band, etc.).your FitSpirit t-shirt and other FitSpirit gear;.an updated list of participants;.a small first aid kit for minor injuries (Band-aids for blisters);.school banners or signs;.balls or other sport accessories that will encourage girls to move! *From April 23, 2018, go to FitSpirit.ca, under the Participate tab, Celebrations page, to find everything you need to know regarding the Celebration that you will be attending.*

4 RIMOUSKI GENERAL INFORMATION Exact Address Beauséjour Park de la Rivière Boulevard, Rimouski, QC, G5L 4L4 Parking Beauséjour Park- 400 de la Rivière Boulevard, Rimouski, QC, G5L 4L4 Gathering Area Your school has been assigned to one of our 4 gathering zones. Choose a spot in that zone to gather round and put down your personal belongings. Feel free to bring a school banner or sign if you wish. You can also bring some balls, frisbees or hula hoops! Please note that it is FORBIDDEN to stick or dig anything in the ground. Ecole du Mistral orange Ecole Langevin\ Ecole Paul-Hubert \ Ecole St-Jean red Ecole secondaire de Dégelis \ Ecole secondaire de la Vallée des lacs \ Ecole secondaire du Transcontinental purple Collège Notre-Dame de Rivière-du-Loup \ Écoles le Bois-Vivant \ Ecole secondaire de Trois-Pistoles blue

5 GATINEAU SCHEDULE 9:00 a.m PARTICIPANT ARRIVAL.Greeting of the FitSpirit s girls.discovery of on-site activities.welcome by DJ.Set-up of schools in the groups gathering area 10:00 a.m WARM UP Warm Up with FitSpirit ambassadors 10:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m RACE START (Priority to 10 km runners) Spot the wave of your school s departure 11:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m FINISH LINE.Awarding of medals.pat yourself on the back!.lunch All Day 2:00 p.m ACTIVITIES, FESTIVITIES & SURPRISES Keep moving by visiting the activity areas BUS DEPARTURE

6 RIMOUSKI WAVES 1 10km 10: 30 a.m École secondaire de Dégelis École secondaire de la Vallée-des-Lacs École secondaire de Trois-Pistoles École secondaire du Transcontinental École du Mistral École Langevin Collège Notre-Dame de Rivière-du-Loup 4 5km 11:00 a.m École Langevin École Le Bois-Vivant École Saint-Jean Collège Notre-Dame de Rivière-du-Loup 2 5km 10:40 a.m École secondaire de Dégelis École secondaire de la Vallée-des-Lacs École secondaire de Trois-Pistoles École secondaire du Transcontinental 3 5km 10:50 a.m École Paul-Hubert École du Mistral

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8 RIMOUSKI MAPS