Event Information Western Australia

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1 Event Information Western Australia Sunday 29 th July, 2012

2 Location: The WA round of the MD ARA series will take place in spectacular Dwellingup with Race HQ based at: Nanga Bush Camp The Wood Shed Nanga Rd Dwellingup WA 6213 Directions to Bike Drop: Hardcore Bike Drop Opens: 6:30am Closes: 7:00am Raw Bike Drop Opens: 7:45am Closes: 8:15am From Perth head south to Dwellingup In Dwellingup you will see the General Store. From here follow Williams Road east for 1km to Nanga Road Turn right onto Nanga Road and travel along the bitumen road. After 2km you will cross River Road Continue along Nanga Rd for a further 2.4km After 2.4km look out for the Mountain Designs Flags which indicate the entry to the Bike Drop on the Left Leave bikes & bike equipment From Nanga Bush Camp Exit Nanga Bush Camp via the main gate Turn Right onto Nanga Road Cross Murray Bridge Continue straight along Nanga Road for approximately 2km After 2 km look out for the Mountain Designs Flags which indicate the entry to the Bike Drop on the Right Leave bikes & bike equipment

3 Bike Drop Information All bikes must be dropped off at the times listed above. Car space at the bike drop is very limited. Please ensure you have everything ready to drop off and depart. Participants must ensure that they park off the road and watch for other vehicles travelling along the road when arriving and departing. Leave only equipment required for the MTB leg ie your bike, helmet and bike shoes. No equipment may be left at the bike drop after teams pass through this area during the event. Leave only equipment that will be carried with you. Teams must start the event at HQ with all equipment as outlined in the compulsory equipment list except for bike gear. Directions from the Bike Drop to Race HQ Turn Left onto Nanga Road Travel 2km along Nanga Road and cross Murray Bridge. CAUTION Take Care as this is a single lane bridge. Continue a further 300m and turn left into Nanga Bush Camp Go through the Boom Gates and follow the road left to the Woodshed Follow marshals directions for parking Parking Car parking will be located behind and around the Wood Shed. As the event is close to sell out, parking at Race HQ will be very tight. Please follow the directions from parking officials to best utilise the space available. If your team can car pool this will be a great assistance. Race HQ Race HQ is located at the beautiful Woodshed bunkhouse. Built in 1979 from local Jarrah it is a typical pole style construction and provides a great base for the event.

4 Registration Registration will take place in the Woodshed building. Facilities Bathrooms & Showers Bathrooms and showers are located on the lower floor of the Woodshed. Accommodation Nanga Bush Camp Accommodation is available on site at Nanga Bush Camp, including reasonably priced bunk bed accommodation and cabins that sleep up to 10. Find out more on the website at For Bookings call Wendy on or Dwellingup Alternatively there are a number of accommodation options in Dwellingup and you can find out more at: Dwellingup History and Visitor Information Centre Tel: DHVIC@murray.wa.gov.au Pinjarra Visitor Centre: Tel: pvc@westnet.com Web: BBQ A BBQ is included with your entry and will be served at Race HQ from approx. 1:30pm onwards. Meal Vouchers will be issued when you return your race bibs at the finish of the event. Please don t lose them as they cannot be replaced! Friends & Family, who are not volunteers, and would like a BBQ can purchase one on the day.

5 Event Times Timing will be tight before the event. Ensure you allow yourself enough time to arrive, drop your bike at the bike drop and drive back to Race HQ and park prior to registration. 6:30: Hardcore Bike Drop Opens 7:00: Hardcore Bike Drop Closes 7:00: Hardcore Registration Opens 7:30: Hardcore Registration Closes 7:45: Raw Course Bike Drop Opens 8:00: Hardcore Event and Safety Brief at Race HQ 8:15: Raw Course Bike Drop Closes 8:15: HARDCORE EVENT START 8:30: Raw Course Registration Opens 9:00: Raw Course Registration Closes 9:30: Raw Course Event and Safety Brief at Race HQ 9:45: RAW COURSE EVENT START 1:30: Catering Starts 3:00: COURSE CLOSED IMPORTANT For safety reasons; all teams MUST be back at Race HQ by 3pm. Penalties will apply for each minute that any team is late after 3pm. In the circumstance where you believe your team may not be back at Race HQ by this time, you must phone the Race Director on to advise your location and follow instructions from the Race Director. 3:30pm: Presentations This is an estimated time only and presentations will begin when all, or the majority of teams have returned to Race HQ 4:00pm: Event Close Registration Registration will take place in the Woodshed. Please bring your waiver, signed by all team members to registration. Teams may not register without this signed form. At registration you will be asked to check your team details. Event Officials will confirm that all team members have signed the waiver and that emergency contact details are provided, along with Parental Consent Forms if necessary. Team will receive a race pack which includes maps, course information, electronic timing chip, race bibs and t-shirts (if you were one of the first 10 teams to enter or if ordered). After registration the remaining time is spent reading your course information and using your map to plan your course. A word of advice Read your Course Information Carefully!

6 Team Changes If required, a change of team members may be made at registration. Any change of a team member incurs a $10 administration fee payable at registration. Cash only please. Event & Safety Brief The event and safety brief will be held at Race HQ just before the start. All team members must attend the brief as it includes important information about the course, any changes, your safety and information about the start of the event. The event will start immediately when the brief is finished. Come along to the brief with all equipment ready to start. The Course Raw Course The raw course includes: Mountain Biking: Up to 15km including fire roads, tracks and some single tracks. Trail Running / Trekking: Up to 8km including fire roads, tracks and trails. Adventure Legs: These are a surprise on the day. All equipment is provided. Navigation: Basic Standard Hardcore Course The hardcore course includes: Mountain Biking: Up to 35km including fire roads, tracks and some rough single tracks. Trail Running / Trekking: Up to 15km including fire roads, tracks and trails. Adventure Legs: These are a surprise on the day. All equipment is provided. Navigation: Basic to Intermediate Navigation Adventure Racing is not an event of pure endurance. Team work, communication, strategy and a sense of humour are fundamental to a successful and enjoyable race. You will be given a description of the course at registration. Read all of the instructions carefully. The course is completed as a team. There are no relays (unless specified) You must stay together for the entire course unless given specific instructions otherwise. To view the full event rules see the Policies Page of the MD ARA Website

7 Course Closure For safety reasons, all teams MUST be back at Race HQ by 3pm. Penalties will apply for each minute that any team is late after 3pm. In the circumstance where you believe your team may not be back at Race HQ by this time, you must phone the Race Director on to advise your location and follow instructions from the Race Director. Timing Chips & Race Bibs Each team will be loaned a timing chip and each participant will be loaned a yellow race bib. These are to be returned at the finish of the event. These items are required for each event and are costly to replace, therefore if the timing chip is not returned an $80 charge will apply. If the race bibs are not returned an $80 charge per bib will apply. Water & Nutrition Participants must be self sufficient with regards to water & nutrition. Participants must carry enough water & food for the duration of the event. There will be one emergency water station approx half way through the course. 10% Hammer Nutrition Hammer Nutrition is partnering with the MD ARA series to provide nutritional knowledge and products to aid you in your race. All competitors are entitled to 10% off any products purchased from their website. To find out more and purchase your nutrition on line go to the MD ARA website and click on the Event Nutrition Page MD ARA Event Shirts If you weren t one of the lucky Eager Beaver Entries you can pick up your 2012 MD ARA Event Shirt for just $39.95 at the event. Equipment Teams are required to race with the equipment listed at all times unless advised otherwise. A random check may be made on the course and time penalties will apply for non compliance. Personal Equipment must be carried on the person of each member of the team. Team equipment may be carried by one team member or split between the team. Solo Entrants must carry all Team Equipment and Personal Equipment.

8 Compulsory Team Equipment Each Team & Solo must carry at least one each of these items Mobile phone (Turned off and in a waterproof bag, Telstra NextG recommended) Small first aid kit including: 1x foil blanket, 1x crepe bandage, 2x safety pins, 1x medium wound dressing Permanent marker pen Compass: it s a good idea to have a spare compass in case one gets lost. Course info, timing chip, & maps (provided) Water proof map case of at least an A4 size. Compulsory Personal Equipment This equipment must be carried by each team member & Solo Entrants 2 litres of water per person minimum. More is recommended Pealess whistle Waterproof jacket: Rain ponchos are not acceptable. Mountain Bike, serviced and in good working order (MTB legs only) Australian Standard Bike Helmet A waterproof, sealed dry bag or similar to waterproof equipment that you don t want to get wet. Be warned...you & your kit will get wet & muddy! A sense of adventure! Prohibited Equipment GPS Any GPS capable devices are against the spirit of the event and are prohibited. These include but are not limited to watches, bike computers and phones. Any maps other than those provided for this specific event must not be carried during the event or used for planning prior to the event. EQUIPMENT IMPORTANT NOTES Shoes Your feet will get wet and muddy. Lighter off road trail runners like Salomon XT Wings are preferable to heavy walking boots or on road runners. An Off Road Trail Running Shoe will give you stability, grip & drainage which will all be essential on this course. If you ride with clipless peddles come prepared to carry a set of runners with you as you will have to run in the middle of a bike leg. Water There is no water on the course and you may not be returning to HQ. There will be an emergency water station half way through the course, but please bring the capacity to carry enough water for the day.

9 Suggested Additional Equipment A rucksack to carry equipment. Important Note: If you wear clip in bike shoes you must be able to carry your running shoes with you as you may be required to run in the middle of a bike leg. Gaiters or some form of leg protection. There are brambles throughout the course and you may have to trek in these areas. Spare shoes & socks Food & snacks Bike Computer Non GPS Capable Map measurer Highlighter pens (to mark map) Bicycle repair kit & spare inner tubes Water proof watch Hat Protective glasses / sunglasses Sunscreen & Insect Repellent Towel & warm, dry clothes Chairs to relax in after the event Table to prepare map on A small shade/rain shelter Plastic bags for rubbish Warm clothing. IT WILL BE COLD on the day, especially in the morning. Have a warm layer that you can wear at the start of the event and then remove if the day gets warmer. Your Safety & Medical Conditions Your safety is a key consideration. Mountain biking, trail running and adventure activities however do involve risk. Dedicated first aiders are on hand at Event HQ and at Transition Areas to assist if necessary. 3 Important Safety Rules 1. Stop and assist any team that is in need of emergency help. 2. Emergency Procedures are in your course info. Refer to it and follow these instructions in an emergency. 3. If you are unsure or not confident about any part of the course, DON T DO IT. On the course there are a number of things you can do to assist yourselves and your fellow competitors: Slow down in steep areas, dismount your bike if unsure and walk. Ride/run on the left hand side of roads & tracks.

10 Be prepared that you will meet people coming in the other direction, possibly at high speeds. Be prepared to meet vehicles & traffic and obey normal road rules. Do not enter Out of Bounds areas. Look both ways when crossing roads & tracks Be courteous to others. Compete within your limits. We operate on a challenge by choice principle. If you don t feel comfortable with an activity don t do it. Accept a time penalty and continue to enjoy the event. Let common sense and courtesy prevail. We want to see you safe and sound at the after party. Medical Conditions All medical conditions must be made known to the Event Managers on your entry or by prior to the event. To ensure your safety at the event we require that you please: Ensure that you have any required medication with you at all times during the event. Participate within your limitations. Ensure that your team and medical staff are made aware of your condition and how to assist in an emergency. Prize Giving & The Fun One Draw Presentations will take place at approximately 3:30pm As well as great prizes for our winners there will also be a fantastic Fun One random prize draw. This includes some great prizes including: Mountain Designs Gift Vouchers Magellan Products Icebreaker Products Outer Edge Subscriptions Hammer Nutrition Packs Salomon Products And more... All you need to do to be eligible is to complete a Feedback Form at the finish of the event. Fun One prizes will be awarded to all team members, whether you are taking part as an individual, team of 2, or team of 3. Teams must be present at the prize draw to be eligible for Fun One Prizes.

11 Soldier On In 2 Adventure are proud to be partnering with Soldier On to provide an opportunity for wounded veterans and their veteran mates to take part in the Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia (MD ARA) Series. Soldier On is a newly established charity that supports those Australian servicemen and women who have been wounded on contemporary operations. Adventure Racing and Training are proven to help aid successful physical and psychological rehabilitation. It will also present an opportunity for veterans to raise money for Soldier On. Soldier On and In 2 Adventure believe that Australia has a social responsibility to ensure that wounded soldier care is world s best. Our support will help the wounded achieve the same goals and dreams they had prior to their injuries. Soldier On does this by getting the community involved by fundraising for our wounded. Money fundraised and donated will go to St Andrew s War Memorial Hospital and The Wesley hospital in Brisbane. Both hospitals directly support the rehabilitation of Soldiers. Soldier On is also using this money to build care packs for the families of those that have been wounded. Teams from Soldier On will be taking part in the event and the founding members will also be coming along, so we encourage you to catch up with the guys on the day and find out more about the amazing work they are doing. Find out more at Support Soldier On & Win a Personally Signed Book from Bryce Courtney Bryce Courtney is one of the patrons of Soldier On, and he has kindly donated personalised signed novels to present as prizes. Simply purchase a Soldier On Support Bracelet on the day ($3). Show your bracelets & support of Soldier On at the Finish Line and the best photo will win! All proceeds go to support the fantastic work of Soldier On. Photographs Michael from Michael Chorley Photography will be on site capturing all the action photos. Photos can be purchased on line after the event. Check out the Results Page of the website for full details after the event.

12 Feedback Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia has developed by to listening to the people who take part in our events. We are keen to hear your feedback to ensure we deliver the type of events you want to be a part of. There will be a feedback form at the finish line at Race HQ. We encourage all participants to take a few minutes to tell us your thoughts. And as an added bonus, each competitor who completes a feedback form will receive an additional entry into the fun one prize draw! Insurance In 2 Adventure has public liability insurance. This DOES NOT however cover you as a participant if you have an accident. We recommend that each competitor has their own personal accident insurance. Prior to event registration each participant will be required to provide a signed RELEASE & INDEMNITY WAIVER before being issued their race pack. A copy of the waiver will be sent to you. Please read and sign it prior to the event (1 per team) and bring it along to registration. Volunteers If you have any friends & family coming along to watch, who would like to be a part of the action as a volunteer we d love to hear from them. Volunteer officials assist with things like registration, timing, assisting on the course at transition areas and helping at the finish. It s a great way to meet likeminded outdoor people and you have a great view of the action and receive a free meal at the end of the day. If you d like to be a part of the adventure as a volunteer official, Robyn at info@in2adventure.com.au Environmental Policy In 2 Adventure (Allura Pty Ltd) is committed to maintaining a minimal impact policy that will protect the environment and enable us as individual members of the general public and members of the outdoor community to continue to enjoy the vast natural environment that is Australia s backyard. Therefore we ask that competitors read and agree to abide by the Bush Code and Mountain Bike Code outlined on in the Policy Section of our in2adventure.com.au and ensure that no rubbish, gel packets or wrappers are dropped on the course during the event.

13 Most Importantly! Where you cross the finish line is important, but equally important is the experience you have on the day. So please, race hard, but also remember to relax and enjoy the event for what it is a great opportunity to get into the outdoors with your mates and have an awesome time! For More Event Information: Web: Go to Phone: Simon Lazenby: Race Director Robyn Lazenby: Event Director