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1 Oxfam Trailwalker Sydney 2015 Briefing Night

2 Evening outline Welcome Fundraising update About Oxfam Briefing Pack The Start and Registration Info for support crews Checkpoint facilities The trail and your safety Q&A

3 Fundraising Update $1.8 million & counting!

4 Fundraising Update Fundraising Superheroes & Superstars

5 Superheroes 100 Km until it's over Good Times OxFab Mums The Governors! 100 Shades of Bob Gray GP Synergy Oxfamily The Hike-ooohs 2 Inspired 2 B Tired Hala's Baklava Oz4treks The Inner West Warriors Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure Happy Chappies Reloaded P2P The Lewis-Coopers Abundance Happy Feet 2 Patchy Morning Frogs The NewMel Girls Battle Fit 1 Healthquarters Nomadz Patron Made Me Do It The Phantastic 4 Physios Being Better Holdmark PELOTON The Somnambulists Beyond Reasonable Walk-about Ignominy is bliss Prolet The Stragglers Blood Sweat and Beers iwalk RITE Way The Stumble BSM Bandits Jenny & The Pace Makers Rock 'N' Roll UP The TrailWalking Dead Bucketlist Joel's Donuts Sauvignon Blondes The Walkie Talkies Christoph-four walking Just For A Laugh! Shut Up Legs The Walking Nearly Dead Cirque de Sore Legs Kiambulators Sisterhood of the Hiking Pants The Young Pretenders CKLM Kissing Point Rovers Smells Like Green Spirit These Suits Were Made for Walkin' Commonwealth Private Let's get McRackin' Sneakers This aint easy...but we are Crash Test Dummies Lifetrackers Stuck Between a Walk and a Hard Pace Toiling Trotters Credit swift lipstick & blisters Summer Hill Dads Too Late Now! Day and Knight Walkers Lucky Stars SUMMIT STRIVERS Trail Mix Dead Calm Mad Visionaries Sydney Explorers Team 3 Trailblazing bunnies Deano's Cheesecakes MADS Tailwinds Fantastic Four Trek Tramps Dexy's Midnight Walkers Makybe's Divas Team Baggins Two Too Keen DIRT IS THE NEW SNOW Masters of the trail Team CAN Up All Night To Get Walking DJNB McGrath Vision Team CorVal Uphill Funk Double Socks & Burning Balls McNificent Team Great Walks Walk The Talk Enough talk - time to sign up! Meg's Lemon Cakes Team Marshall Hiking Walking Matildas Executive Channel Network - Team One Mid-life Crisis Team Posse Wandering Wallys Five by Five Moore Wine-ing The Bay of Love We Believe FOMO Oh happy days The Clunkers Wellington Waddles Fraussies Oh My Quad The DUDs Where The Wild Things Walk Glory Chafers On The CAT Walk The Eight Balls Woopi Walkers Go Go Power Rangers Once were strangers The Fit-Miss Miss-Fitz WoW - Wizards of the Walk Once were Warriors The Gingerbread Men

6 Superstars "It's Business Time!" Concrete Boots MANGO Thanks for not driving 2 Aussies, a kiwi and a redhead Crazies Meet the Hokas The Bush Oysters 3 girls,1 guy and a big long race Crazy Crossfitters Minions THE CHAFERS 3 guys, a girl and 100km Delta Force Sydney Metro Muttley Crew The Discombobulated Adventurers 3CnM Despacio, despacio Newington Pups The Fellowship 3spuds1crown Dirty Girls NightM.A.R.E The flying 60s and Marg 4 Chicks with Sticks Distance Wounds all Heels Ninja Turtles The Gebonies 4 Hot Chicks Energise 1 North Epping Wanderers The Good Things 4 Plucked Chooks Engineering a solution to walking long distances Not waving, lost The Hopeless Wanderers 2 4 trekkers Everything is Awesome Over the Hill Again The Jolly Walkers 4000 Blisters FB Rice - Innovative Step Ox slammers The Likelihoods 4x4x24 Firebirds OXFAMous Four The Ministry of Silly Walks 8 Odd Foot of Grunts Fraggle Rockers OzForex Battlers The New South Trailers 8ft x 100km for a better future G Unit Pace Yourself The Nutters Aboutlife 500 German Agony of Defeet Piece of cake The Shin Splints Adrian3 Ghosts of River Jim Pink Ninjas The Team in I Aged to Perfection Go Manly Probably Lost with Chafing The Tri Nations Sheep Herders Alive and Trekking Too Great Big Moose Pumped up Kicks The Volatiles ALTA Happy Feet Purple Feet The Walk and Talkers Angophora costata HAVING A CRACK FOR OUR MATE BRAD. Red Hot Chili Steppers The Walking Dead Angry Birds Hawkestone Brewers Rhodes Runners The Walking Wallahs Are we there yet? Head for the Hills Rockend Rollers The White Walkers BCXS Here for Beer Run Amok The Wobbly Walking Wounded Bee N Jays Here we go again! Slippery Sneakers The Young and The Restless Big Baby Cheeses Highland Hikers Social Walkers Time wounds all heels Birds and Bees on the Move Hiking Horatio's Someone give me a yak! To St Ives and BEYOND! Blakehurst Battlers Hobbits South Pen Pride Too Much Information Blister Boys 3 holey-walk-a-moley Spiders Too-cans Blister Sisters and a Bloke Holy Walkamolies Start Early, Finish Early! Trail Talkers Blisters of Mercy Hot Custard Still not there Trail Yogis Blue Coyotes Hun's Angels Stubborn Troopers Traillific Four Bluestar Global Inten Constructions 2 Sunikana Travel, Play, Live, Essence BOS CCC JLL ANZACS Super Bronzies Trips & Treks Bottoms Up JobReady Ramblers Supernova United States of Australia Brokeback McCullough Johnnies Walkers Swipe Right V4 Turbo Bronson walks again Just Keep Walking Sydney Bushwalking Group Team 7 Valhalla 1 Calving it Up! Kick-ass Warriors Sydney Bushwalking Group Team 9 Valhalla 3 CamCale Leech Lunch Tailwind Eagles Videocraft Canada Bay Trekkers Leg it TEAM "STAC" Walk It Like It s Hot Chafing the Dream Loreto Loafers Team Gunn Walk'n & Talk'n Chase the Boss Lost and Laughing Team Lithium Wandering gypsies Check one Lunartics Team Seqwater We Thought It Was A Wine Trail Check Two Macca's Team Spirit Where's The Finish Chubby Bacons Mad dogs froth at the mouth Ten Times Work in Progress Climbing fans MAJICK Tenacious Troopers WT Partnership WTF? (Where's The Finish?)

7 Legends Honouring the legends Yellow = at least 5 Trailwalker events Orange = at least 10 Trailwalker events Purple = at least 15 Trailwalker events Blue = at least 20 Trailwalker events

8 5 year legends Alison Darcy $4,953 Morris Biondi $5,025 Ben Turton $6,904 Jun Harada $7,060 Stephen Eckardt $7,060 Thiru Navaratnarajah $9,143 Steven McManus $9,143 Chris Brown $9,145 Peta Coggan $10,911 Mary Evans $11,950 Jeff Bailey $12,723 Merryn Weimer $12,723 Hamish Alexander $12,881 Eric Lemon $14,309 Chris Chilton $14,580 Andrew Coppens $14,684 Nathan Plumb $14,916 David Fechter $15,471 Together they have raised $1 million and counting David Fechter $15,471 Louise Bell $15,564 Lorraine Mathot $16,443 Tessa Noble $16,857 Jaye Chadwick $17,494 Benjamin Whitehouse $18,069 Andres Romero $20,141 Andrew Compton $23,889 Kelvin Kenney $24,018 Nesbitt Benjamin $29,424 Lynsey Kemp $33,955 Terry Tyrrell $33,955 Greg Irvine $48,740 Stephen Irvine $48,740 Peter Andresen $63,810 Colin Eisenhuth $212,155 Peter Denmead $212,155

9 10 year legends Gary Bowden $21,968 John Latella $52,350 William Taylor $59,484 Chris Tysoe $87,977 Peter Hicks $130,982 $350K and counting 15 year legends Sebastian Warmerdam $48,966 David Brewster $128,330 Duncan Stuart $128,330 $305K and counting

10 Target Fundraising Increase A simple increase in your goal helps oxfam It s obligation-free! Your donors are more likely to give, engage and support you You ll be helping us reach our $2.5 million target! Enter draw to win Oxfam Trailwalker New Zealand team entry

11 Fundraising Deadline for $1,400 minimum fundraising is Friday 21 August! Fundraising deadline 21 September 2015 Legally all donation receipt books must be returned money or not! Do not send cash in the post Let Oxfam Trailwalker know about any team match funding

12 FUNDRAISING PRIZE 3-day World Expeditions Larapinta Experience adventure for the winning team Experience the majesty of the desert & West MacDonnell Ranges Raise $3,000 by close of fundraising and go into the draw to win!

13 Other Awards All Rounder Award Goes to the team that ranks highest across the combined fields of fundraising and finishing place. Above & Beyond Award Goes to the team that surpasses their original fundraising target by the highest percentage by the close of fundraising. Support Crew Award Nominate your Support Crew as the top crew and have them recognised for their effort. Team Spirit Award The team that embodies superb team spirit, energy and passion for Oxfam Trailwalker. Overcoming the Odds Award Honouring an individual who has overcome personal adversity to participate in Oxfam Trailwalker Sydney Corporate Fundraising Challenge Honouring the corporate group who collectively fundraised the highest amount on behalf of Oxfam Australia Celebration Night 25 September Submit nominations to:

15 Briefing Pack

16 Briefing Pack - most important

The Start Bring Team Contact Form, Medical Questionnaire and Environmental Form Arrive as early as possible to ensure no delay to your start Start Time

for latecomers Registration process outlined in FAQs sheet in Briefing Pack Must register and start as a complete team of four Tea & coffee, food & event

17 The Start Bring Team Contact Form, Medical Questionnaire and Environmental Form Arrive as early as possible to ensure no delay to your start Start Time Registration Opens Registration Closes 7:00am 5:30am 6:45am 8:00am 6:50am 7:45am 9:00am 7:50am 8:45am 10:00am 8:50am 9:45am Starts will not be delayed for latecomers Registration process outlined in FAQs sheet in Briefing Pack Must register and start as a complete team of four Tea & coffee, food & event merchandise for sale Including Oxfam Trailwalker keep-cups Donate your discarded warm layers to Vinnies! Please, no donation money or donation receipt books

18 Getting There One road in & out Road closures for each Start Expect traffic delays Very limited parking Drop-off zone in force Solution = CATCH THE TRAIN!

19 Briefing Pack

20 Briefing Pack Ensure your most up-to-date details are on file Team changes deadline midday Monday 24 August Personal contact details Change of team members From midday August no team changes will be allowed On-the-day team changes will incur $30 fee

Support Crews Read the Support Crew Map Book and Support Crew Guide Forward support crew enews x 2 Bring reusable cups to the checkpoint for electrolyte and hot drinks for crew

21 Support Crews Read the Support Crew Map Book and Support Crew Guide Forward support crew enews x 2 Bring reusable cups to the checkpoint for electrolyte and hot drinks for crew and team Your team must be self-sufficient Be considerate of residents Display Vehicle Identification on dash at all times & read conditions No support crew access to Checkpoint 1

22 Support crews

23 Support crews Do not arrive more than 30mins prior to team arrival Respect the instructions of volunteer parking marshals No trailers or caravans No pets or smoking at checkpoints Do not drive fatigued No meeting teams outside of the checkpoints

24 Blisters Blisters are the number one reason walkers retire. Take care of your feet! Remember, don t try anything new event weekend: Shoes/gear Hydrolytes Stick to your training regime Walking poles highly recommended

Special Offer Strapping/padding $40 (HICAPS available) Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 September, 7am 7pm (15 minute consults) Balmain Sports Medicine, Rozelle Phone 9818 1004 Sydney Sport smed

25 Special Offer Strapping/padding $40 (HICAPS available) Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 September, 7am 7pm (15 minute consults) Balmain Sports Medicine, Rozelle Phone Sydney Sport smed Specialist, Sydney CBD (Wednesday only) Phone Location details at Please advise reception it is a foot strapping consultation for Oxfam Trailwalker when booking an appointment

26 Live Tracker

28 Provisions from Oxfam Water Hot and cold water is available at all Checkpoints (no hot water at Start) Oxfam Fair tea and coffee Available at all Checkpoints (excluding Start) Oxfam Fair chocolate Provided by some very special Trail Marshals along the way Bread, spreads and bananas Available at Checkpoint 1 Thank You muesli bars Available at Checkpoint 2 Continental Pumpkin soup courtesy of Unilever Available at Checkpoint 4 Don t forget to BYO cup for Oxfam Trailwalker is a cup free event

29 Oxfam Trailwalker Keep Cups Don t forget to BYO cup! Oxfam Trailwalker is a cup free event. Keep cups available to purchase: At the Start line At the Finish line Price: $15 Special offer: 4 cups for $50

30 Provisions Teams must be self-sufficient for food and hydration needs! At the Checkpoints: Start Brooklyn Public School Fundraising Group and a coffee cart Checkpoint 1 RFS burgers Checkpoint 3 Coffee cart 5pm Friday to 2am Saturday Checkpoint 4 Coffee cart and a BBQ 4.30pm Friday to 10am Saturday Checkpoint 5 Coffee cart 2pm Friday to 8am Saturday and Kambora Public School selling egg and bacon rolls late Friday to mid-saturday Checkpoint 7 Coffee cart 8am to 6pm Saturday The Finish Coffee cart 6am-6pm Saturday All coffee carts sell Fair trade coffee and a percentage of takings go to Oxfam Australia. Remember to bring cash.

31 First aid services

32 Allied Health services Volunteer massage, physiotherapy or podiatry support available at selected times in the following checkpoints: Podiatry: checkpoints 3, 4 and 6 Physio: checkpoints 3, 4 and 6 Massage: checkpoint 4, 6 and the Finish

33 Sleeping Private camping at Checkpoint 4 (St Ives Showground) only Notify the Check-in staff at the Checkpoint if leaving the trail to sleep elsewhere Check-in and then inform Checkpoint Coordinator you are leaving the site You must be back before Checkpoint closing time. Do not oversleep!

34 No Dogs!

36 Now for the really important stuff!

37 Weather All forecasts are different, keep any eye on forecasts next week and prepare for all eventualities

38 The Trail Up a steep fire trail from the Start Can be congested in some sections Please give way to faster teams, faster teams please call out faster team wishing to pass Take care when passing Pace yourself

39 Trail Marshals Positioned at locations along the trail for your safety To supervise road crossings Near hazardous sections To provide encouragement

40 Trailmarkers Approximately every 60m to 100m Through all sections of the trail) Reflective at night Numbered for identifying your location in an emergency THEY DO NOT INDICATE DISTANCE!

41 Other Markings Directional arrows used in difficult areas Signage and glow sticks used at locations requiring extra care

42 Markings are Critical Do not compromise the safety of the walkers behind you Don t increase the running costs of the event If you would like a trailmarker as a souvenir, they will be available for post event, please us.

43 Realities of The Trail Uneven walking surfaces Numerous creek crossings Cliff lines and steep descents and ascents Trip Hazards Hazardous obstacles

44 Team Safety Tips Stay together as a team, watch out for each other and walk the pace of the slowest Never leave an injured walker alone Do not split up, stick together as a team of four Carry mobile phones on at least two different networks, a first aid kit and thermal blankets for each walker

45 Extra Care Required Section 1: Cowan Railway Crossing Section 1: Pacific Highway, Cowan & Mt Ku-ring-gai Section 2 & 3:Berowra Waters Road Section 4: National Park toll gates on Bobbin Head Road Section 7: Bantry Bay barbed wire fence Section 7:Natural Bridge only one team at a time! Section 8: Don t miss the exit to Tania Park!

46 In an Emergency What s your nearest trailmarker number? Call Oxfam Trailwalker Emergency Number (on bib) If no answer, then call 000 or 112 if no reception with your carrier. Stay where you are and assistance will be sent to you Never leave an injured person alone!

47 Event Control Centre Operational over all 48 hours of the event

48 Event Control Centre Representatives from: In The Event Control Centre: NSW Police Citizens Radio Emergency Services Team (CREST) Ambulance NSW St John Ambulance Bushwalkers Wilderness Rescue Squad (BWRS) Oxfam Australia In The Field: Emergency Response Team 1 Emergency Response Team 2 Ambulance NSW Special Ops Team Other Emergency Services Involved or On-call: SES Rural Fire Service Marine Rescue NSW

49 We track your progress every step of the way It is important that you only Check-out at the time of actually leaving the Checkpoint

Safety Protocols All team members must be sighted at Check-in & Check-out. No exceptions! Teams must Check-in on arrival and separately Check-out when leaving.

50 Safety Protocols All team members must be sighted at Check-in & Check-out. No exceptions! Teams must Check-in on arrival and separately Check-out when leaving. Do not Check-in & out if you are staying at the Checkpoint for any length of time! Retirement stickers issued to each retired walker. These must be visible on the remaining walkers bib for each subsequent Checkpoint. Teams of 2 or less must walk with another team to ensure a safe walking group

52 Environmental audit In 2015 Oxfam Australia is once again being audited against ISO Standard 20121: Event Sustainability. We aim to beat 2014 efforts, we are again measuring many aspects of the event Fuel use in generators Water usage Kilometers driven Waste produced Many other aspects Please play your part, minimise waste, use the train to the start on Friday to reduce car use and be aware the waste you and your support crew will generate. Ensure you return questionnaire at registration

53 Waste Management Event generates several tonnes of waste each year Use the Waste Station at each Checkpoint to separate your waste Assist our wonderful Green Team volunteers. Use the provided landfill, co mingle and paper bins only Support crews to bring reusable or recyclable materials Support crews bring a lot of stuff to our checkpoints - please take as much as possible home to reduce the strain on our resources

54 Don t Go on the trail! Use facilities at Checkpoints or walk at least 20 metres off the trail and bury your waste at least 15cm deep Carry a small trowel it only weighs 55 grams, the same as a muesli bar! Think of those who follow you particularly the volunteers in the sweep team!

56 Don t forget To have your cup/bottle at every checkpoint for hot or electrolyte drinks Catch the train to the Start A first aid kit per team (carried, not in the car!) Four thermal (space) blankets Clothing for wet & cold weather No support crew access to Checkpoint 1, so pack all food, equipment and money. Mobile phones Your Event Map Book The amazing volunteers helping us.

57 Key Event Rules Reminder Ensure you have read and understood all the event rules! Rule 08: Teams must stay together between checkpoints and must check in and out together at each checkpoint Rule 17: Every team must have a support crew and must be selfsufficient. Rule 18: Teams are strictly forbidden to meet their support crew outside the checkpoints. Rule 22: Teams are asked to respect residential and local parking regulations. Rule 23: Participants must keep noise levels to a minimum when walking in residential areas. Rule 24: Teams must carry a minimum of two mobile phones. Rule 25: Each team must carry at least one first aid kit including four thermal blankets.

58 Questions and Answers

59 Enjoy The Challenge And

60 Yokanoy Obrigado TENKYU Zikomo Ngalak Yanga Thank You ahad Sanid Ar Kun Khawp Jai Istuti Nandri

61 PRINCIPAL SPONSOR NATIONAL PARTNERS PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS:

Fundraising Update $499K & counting!

Fundraising Update $499K & counting! Evening outline Welcome About Oxfam Fundraising update Briefing Pack The Start and Registration Info for support crews Checkpoint facilities The trail and your safety Q&A The difference you make Fundraising