Pulau Ubin 10 December 2011
Avontuur means? Avontuur De Republic 2008 and 2009 increase awareness of adventure racing conduct workshops to prepare our young audiences to participate. encompass various disciplines to test the participants both in brains and brawn.
Organising Committee Race Director Jean Lau Delon Chen A. Race Director Pamela Loh Jolene Lim Logistics Khalique Nigee Sponsorship Sabrina Lim Diana Administration Liz Riyana Clara Participants Cheer Chong Hafiz Volunteers Sabrina Ng Fadilah Sponsorship/Admin Fatin Publicity Hazmi Goh Hui Lin Hazirah Joey tang Jolene Ong Race Route Wilson low Jun Han Kenny Xinyu Safety IC Selamat Technical Skills Adrian See
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Race Day 10 Dec
Registration on Race Day Time Item Remarks 5.00 am Breakfast OBS camp 1 Dining Hall 5.30 am Team Registration All team members must be present Body Marking Equipment Check All team members will be body marked Final equipment check and HP checked 6.30 am Issue of Map & FYP bags Maps will be issued 30 mins before flag off @ expedition Court Camp 1 7.00 am FLAG OFF! OBS camp 1 (All timings are dependent on weather)
Rules & Regulations
Rules & Regulations During Race Teams of 3 members complete and run through the course together. All team members MUST start, finish and STAY TOGETHER throughout the race and be separated by no less than 100 metres in distance between the first and last member. Teams must be self-sufficient. No external support is allowed during the race. Teams must travel only on the designated race route, marked by ROAR tape, given map or as directed by race officials & road marshals.
Rules & Regulations During Race Teams must race through all the Checkpoints in order of sequence in the passport Should a team miss a Checkpoint, they must make their way back to the missed Checkpoint. Teams are to follow instructions given by the volunteers and the road markers on the course of the race. Teams will be disqualified if they do not follow the rules. Especially traffic road rules! And anything that compromises safety! Keep to the left!!!
Rules & Regulations During Race All mobile phones brought along during the race will be sealed and inspected All mobile phones brought along during the race are at their own discretion and risk. Uses of any electronic navigation devices (GPS) are strictly not allowed during the course of the entire race.
Race Equipment
Race Equipment - Provided No EQUIPMENT PROVIDED 1 Climbing Harness 2 Climbing Helmet 3 Abseil Device 4 Abseil Gloves 5 Kayak, Paddle & PFD 6 Bike (if you opt to rent from vendor)
Race Equipment - Personal No Compulsory Personal Equipment 1 Whistle 2 Running Shoes 3 Min 1.5 litres of Water 4 Energy Muesli Bars/ Gel /Food (sufficient for at least 6 hours) 5 Mobile Phone (sealed & waterproofed) 6 Personal Helmet (if you choose to bring your own bike) 7 Bag (to keep your gears while racing) No Recommended Equipment 1 Full-fingered cycling gloves
Race Equipment - Team No Compulsory Team Equipment 1 Base Plate Compass 2 Pen/ Pencil 3 First Aid Kit (refer to next slide) 4 Ziploc Bags for waterproofing of maps, race passport etc.. 5 Hand Pump (for Bike) No Recommended Team Equipment 1 Paper for note taking 2 Fine-tipped, waterproof permanent marker 3 Spare bicycle tubes*
Race Equipment First Aid Kit Recommended Items 2x Triangular Bandages 5x Plasters 1x Muscle Rub/Deep Heat Rub/Spray 5x Alcohol Swabs 1x Antiseptic Cream 1x Medicated Oil 1x Roll Bandage 1x Surgical Tape Cotton Wool/Cotton Buds *Please ensure that the first aid kit is waterproofed with 2 ziploc bags or a combination of 1 ziploc bag and 1 small drybag. This will prevent water from damaging the items so they can be used in case of an emergency.
What to Wear? Tights Comfortable T-shirt Bandanna/ cap Sunnies Covered shoes WITH SOCKS Rain jacket / poncho ** Use Vaseline for areas that are likely to get abrasions
Foot care During an adventure race, your feet are at risk of: Blisters, abrasions and other foreign bits Hamburger foot Wear well-fitting socks Avoid cotton socks ** Use Vaseline!
The well-dressed Adventure Racer Hat or cap. Keeps sun out of eyes and scalp unburnt. Good idea. Hi, I m an Adventure Racer. Really. Now I m all ready to race. Where s the Let me show you what I wear on races! Thanks. Vaseline Now though.. I m really ready! T-shirt. Synthetic quick drying. Does not hold sweat like camels hold water. Fitting shorts. Not too short. Not too long. Tights are good. Tights should be tight, not loose. Socks. Try to avoid cotton. See reasons above. Shoes. Well fitted. Should look like they can complete race with you in one piece.
Pre-Race Day 9 Dec
Packing List for overnight stay in OBS Sufficient Clothing (t-shirt, pants, shorts) Undergarments Toiletries Towel Personal medication Insect repellent (optional: mosquito coil) Sunblock Extra footwear Happy Food Rain Jacket / Poncho
Reporting on Pre-Race Day Date: 9 December 2011, Friday Venue: OBS Reception Centre (Punggol Jetty) Reporting Time: 7.30pm
OBS Reception Centre Bus No. 84
Registration on Pre-Race Day 1930hrs 2015hrs 2030hrs Please ensure you have Dinner before reporting Take Attendance - Bike Deposit (for those who are using own bikes) Registration - Check In (As a Team) - Collect Race Pack & Goodie Bag - Dormitory Allocation - Surrender Valuables (1 Trash Bag Provided) Race Preparation - Bike Collection (for those who rented bikes) - Bike check/test - Attach Bike Tags - Equipment Check 2100hrs Final Race & Admin Brief @ OBS Camp 2 2145hrs Boat Transfer to OBS Camp 1 2300hrs Lights Out
Post Race Events
Post Race Events Time 1400hrs Event Arrival of Special Guest, Mr Yam Ah Mee (Chief Executive Deputy of People s Association) and Mr Richard Seow (Board of Gorvernors, Republic Polytechnic.) 1420 hrs Performance by Republic Polytechnic, Beats Encore and Capoeira Adventure Racing Sharing by Hadi Masron (Adventure Madness Enduro) and James Wong (XPD) 1445 hrs Prize Presentation 1510 hrs Tea Reception 1530 hrs First wave of boat out to OBS Reception Centre (Punggol Jetty) Race finishers to gather at the hall by 1pm (All timings are dependent on weather)
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Supporters Invite your friends & family! Supporters Boat Details 10 Dec 2011, Saturday Punggol Jetty Boat Timing:12 noon
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Technical Skills Test REMEMBER TO COME FOR THE FINAL TST ON 3 DEC! Technical Skills Test Details Time: 8am to 5pm Meeting Point: 8am at OBS Punggol End Jetty Attire: T-Shirt and long pants with covered shoes (Ropes activities) Attire: Min T-shirt and shorts with covered shoes (Water activities) Items to bring: Water bottle, extra clothes, snacks, lunch