2015 Participant Information Pack. Total Warrior

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1 2015 Participant Information Pack Total Warrior The Lake District, Shap Abbey Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2015 Please read these instructions in full before arriving at the event.

2 SATURDAY 1st AUGUST EVENT SCHEDULE TIME EVENT LOCATION 8.00am Car Park Opens Car Park Field pm Registration The Registration Marquee 10.00am First wave sets off Start Area (By START race arch) 10.00am Bar opens and music starts Event Village 10.00am First wave sets off Start Area 2.30pm Final wave sets off Start Area 4pm Total Warrior Awards Ceremony Event Village 7.30pm Bar (and music) last orders Event Village 8pm Event Close Down Event Village SUNDAY 2nd AUGUST EVENT SCHEDULE TIME EVENT LOCATION 8.00am Car Park Opens Car Park Field am Registration The Registration Marquee 10.00am First wave sets off Start Area (By START race arch) 10.00am Bar opens and music starts Event Village 10am to 11am 10 Mile waves set off 10am 10:30am & Start Area 11am ONLY Last 10 Mile Wave 11am 11:30am 10K wave sets off (1 wave only) Start Area 2.00pm Total Warrior Awards Ceremony Event Village 5.30pm Bar (and music) last orders Event Village 6pm Event Close Down Event Village General Event Information Directions - Total Warrior signs will guide you to the venue from junction 39 of the M6. By Road Leave the M6 at Junction 39 and head towards Shap. At T-Junction turn right towards Shap. Go through Shap village past the Co-op (on left) and then turn left to Shap Abbey (brown sign). The postcode for the venue is CA10 3NB. Strictly no parking on the road between Shap and Shap Abbey, this MUST be kept be clear for emergency vehicle access. For directions other than by road please go to the Lake District page on the TW website and scroll down to the Getting There section -

3 Car Parking ( 5 per car, 10 per coach) The main car park is located in the same field as the Event Village and an overflow car park is also available across the road. Car Parking is charged at 5 per vehicle. Please try and have the correct money ready when entering the car park to help the traffic flow. Please also try to car share where possible. Participants staying in Shap are able to walk to the event, it is approximately 1km from the centre of Shap. Any bus/coach above 16 seaters MUST pre book parking. If you are planning to come in a coach, please thechief@totalwarrior.co.uk to reserve a space. Any coaches that are not booked in advance, will not be able to park on site. Bus/Coach car parking is 10 per coach. Registration Registration opens at 8am for competitors at the registration barn, which is by the main event village. We advise participants to arrive 1 hour before their start time to give plenty of time to register etc. Event Waiver IMPORTANT Please read, print and complete the event day waiver and bring it with you on event day. No Waiver, no race! You can download a blank waiver via the 'Downloads' page of the TW website - Event Ticket All participants received an event ticket on their initial event confirmation . You need to bring this with you on event day, both electronic and hard copies are accepted. In case you have misplaced this, you will receive an from Eventbrite in the coming days containing a copy of your ticket. You can also access your event ticket through your Eventbrite login. If you have any problems please contact Eventbrite directly via an online form or by phone: // (24/7). Bib Number and Timing Chip When you register in the registration barn, you will be given your bib number and a yellow Total Warrior headband. Please write your bib number on the Warrior headband clearly. This helps us to easily identify participants and also helps the photographers to allocate images to bib numbers. You will also be given a timing chip, which is to be fixed to your shoe. Make sure this is tied tightly in the laces (ties are provided and help will be given on the day if you are unsure), as the chip may fall off during the Total Warrior obstacles. If you lose your timing chip you will NOT get a time at the end of the event so please double check your ties. You will be able to see your race time instantly on laptops onsite and also on the Results page of the Total Warrior website.

4 Final Start Wave Time Confirmation Final wave times have now been allocated and these can checked via the Downloads page on the TW website - You MUST check which wave you have been allocated as most start times have moved slightly. If members of the same team are assigned to a different start time, the entire team is permitted to join the start time allocated to the Team Captain. Individuals and new teams who registered after midnight on 19th July will NOT appear on the wave time links on the website. For anyone who registered after midnight on 19 th July, the start time selected when registering is your official start time on the day. Allocated start waves are final and cannot be changed. IMPORTANT - At registration participants must bring their signed written waiver, even though you have already ticked an electronic waiver when registering. For insurance purposes a hard copy waiver also has to be signed. We have attached a copy for you to read through and sign before you arrive on site. Do Not Forget It! Key Drop There will be a key drop on site charged at 1 per set of keys and there will also be limited space to leave small bags, which will be charged at 2 per bag. All keys and bags are left 100% at the owners risk. Start Competitors MUST be in the start area no later than 10 minutes before their race time for a course safety briefing. This is mandatory for all competitors. The Start is located at the top of the event village next to the stage, marked by a large START race arch and flags. However, you have an initial obstacle to overcome so please make time for that, we advise you to be at the start area minutes before your start time. Fancy Dress We welcome fancy dress and have a prize for the best fancy dress each day but please consider what you are wearing. You will take on many different obstacles during the course (including 600mm tunnels) so please do not come in an elephant costume! Total Warrior reserves the right to adapt/restrict certain costumes if they are deemed to be potentially dangerous to participants, but get creative as we do love to see fancy dress! The Course Note: Due to weather conditions, flooding and other restrictions, it is possible that the course may change at short notice and that some obstacles may be altered or removed completely. Course Safety Warning: The course is designed to be very difficult and the terrain is muddy, slippery, rocky, and potentially dangerous. You will be wet after the second obstacle! If you do not feel comfortable completing any obstacle, DO NOT attempt it; simply let the marshal know and you can continue on to the next obstacle.

5 Course Safety: If you have any difficulties on the course (e.g. injury or illness) please stay on the course. Marshals are located around the course. If possible make your way to the next available marshal. If you cannot carry on, please stand or sit by the side of the course and ask one of your fellow Warriors to report to the next marshal. Do not try to find a short cut back to the Start/Finish area as this makes it harder for us to find you. The Shocker obstacle conducts a shock of 10,000 volts. Please be advised that these obstacles are dangerous if you have certain health conditions such as epilepsy or a pacemaker. You MUST miss this obstacle if you have any concerns. If you have any other doubts or concerns, please consult your GP before participating. Water Obstacles - Strictly No Diving All water obstacles are different depths. Strictly no diving at any water feature. If you are not a strong swimmer there are shallower options or you will be allowed to go around any water obstacle. Ask the obstacle lifeguard/marshal if you are unsure of where to go. Drinks Station There will be a drinks station on the course and also another at the finish line. Participants are encouraged to supplement this with personal hydration systems as well. Please make sure all waste/recycling is placed in the bins provided to help keep this beautiful area clean. Finish The finish line is in the middle of the event village. When you cross the finish line you will have your timing chip removed (please don t go home with it as this will cost you 5!). Heat sheets will be available at the finish if required. Spectators Spectators are free, but donations to Wooden Spoon (the Children s Charity of Rugby) would be greatly appreciated. Spectators will be able to see the start and finish plus a number of obstacles within a few minutes of the event village. For those that would like to explore further, there will be yellow Spectator signs to mark the routes. Cash There are no cash machines on site and there is only one in Shap Village (in the coop) so please bring enough cash with you as it ran out of money last year! The next nearest cash machine is approximately 15 minutes away by car! Merchandise Total Warrior Merchandise will be available to buy on site. Payment can only be taken on the day in cash. Merchandise will also be able to be purchased on the TW website shop via this link -

6 Lost and Found Any items found during the event should be handed in to the Info tent. Participants should go to the Info tent as a first point of call if they have lost items during the day. Items that remain unclaimed after event day will be taken back to the Total Warrior premises. If unclaimed after one month, items will be donated to charity. Equipment and Clothing Participants should check the weather forecast prior to the event and come prepared accordingly. Typical trail/fell running footwear is strongly advised as there are many slippery areas around the course. For health and safety reasons, running spikes are not allowed to be used on the course. It is likely after completing the event that participants will be cold and wet, so a towel and warm change of clothes is essential so that you can enjoy the post race beers and music in comfort. If you are wet and cold afterwards, please get dry and put your spare clothes on asap. Post Party The post party will begin around 2.30pm but the bar will be open from 10am and music will playing all day. There is a great vibe around the event village so it s well worth hanging around to swap stories over a few drinks. The post party on site ends at 8pm Saturday (last order 7:30pm) and around 6pm (last orders 5:30pm) on Sunday. Total Warrior Awards Although Total Warrior is more about personal challenge, we will have an awards ceremony around 4pm for the following categories: Fastest 3 Males Fastest 3 Females Fastest 3 Male Veterans (40+) Fastest 3 Female Veterans (40+) Fastest Male 50+ Vet Fastest Female 50+ Vet Fastest 3 Teams (based on the time the 4 th person in your team crosses the finish line) Best Team Name Best Fancy Dress PHOTOGRAPHY Photography at the event is provided by They will be taking photos at certain points around the course and at the finish area. The photo at the finish area will be FREE to download, so it is worthwhile finding their photographer in the yellow vest. All event photos will be available to view, share or purchase online via the TW website at 9am on Wednesday 5 th August. We will post a link on Facebook and twitter etc and send an so

7 keep your eyes peeled for this after the event. Photos can be found by race number, top colour and/or obstacle and time. Please ensure bibs (and Warrior headbands) with your race number are always visible and positioned on your front (not back) to give the photographers the best chance of identifying you. Helicopter Drone Please be aware that there may be a remote control helicopter drone flying around the event for aerial filming and photography. Make sure you give it your best Warrior face if you see it passing! Accommodation Please go to the Accommodation page on the TW website if you have not yet booked anything Well over 1,000 Warriors stay in the local area so it s a great atmosphere in the pubs afterwards too. St Johns Ambulance St Johns Ambulance will be onsite to deal with first aid incidents as required. Dogs - Unfortunately dogs (and other pets) are not allowed at the event. Facilities On Site Catering - There will be 3 caterers on site (2 on Sunday) providing a good range of quality food and also tea and coffee. Bar - There will be a bar on site selling a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. It is cash only so please make sure you bring cash with you. The bar will be open from 10am and last orders is 7:30pm (5:30pm on Sunday). Toilets - Portable toilets are located in the event village (including a disable toilet). Showers No official showers are available but the Sheep Dip and Hang Tough obstacle at the end of the course will give you a good clean! Please make sure you use the hand wash facilities in the event village after you finish and definitely before you eat. Working Farm The event is taking place on a working farm. The fields in use have been cleared of all animals and all gates on the farm have been left open (for participant and spectator use). Any gates which are closed, are not to be opened or climbed over under any circumstance.

8 Golden rule Leave gates as you find them PLEASE NOTE: Ø Ø The course fields are divided by dry stone walls, these are not to be climbed on (or over) anywhere on the course. The event village is adjacent to farm buildings, these are strictly out of bounds, please keep to the event village and to the course route at all time See you all in the mud soon! The Chief