PRE-RACE BRIEFINGPRE-RACE BRIEFING1010thth APRIL 2010 APRIL 2010

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CATEGORYCATEGORY

OPEN NOVICE

SMU

DISTANCEDISTANCE 30 KM

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DISCIPLINESDISCIPLINES

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KEY TIMINGKEY TIMING

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REPORTING LOCATIONREPORTING LOCATIONMeeting venue: Changi Village (opposite Changi Water Venture)

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REGISTRATION REGISTRATION PROCEDURESPROCEDURES

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RACE PACK ITEMSRACE PACK ITEMS

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ATTIREATTIRE

In Additional:• Attach the race bib to the front of

your race t-shirt• Waterproofed backpack

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STATION IDENTITYSTATION IDENTITY

Look out for similar

tent at each

station.

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STATION MASTERSSTATION MASTERS

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STATION MASTERSSTATION MASTERS

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STATION MASTERSSTATION MASTERS

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RULES AND REGULATIONSRULES AND REGULATIONS•Start and finish as a team

•Teams must travel only on the designated race course, except for Navigation

•Race must be completed by going through all checkpoints in the correct sequence. Should team miss a component (ie. Kayaking, Skating etc) they must back-track to the missed check point

•Official Race Card -> must be stamped/signed in and out at all checkpoints

•Briefings conducted, be it of programmes nature or safety purposes, must be strongly adhered to

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VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL PROCEDUREPROCEDURE

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CUT-OFF TIMECUT-OFF TIME

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AFTER RACEAFTER RACE

End point:Reporting (all 4 members are to report to end point station together)

Collect goodie bagCollect deposit-bag with Bag Tag

Prize Giving: 4pm

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RACE RANKINGRACE RANKING

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TEAMS’ TIMINGTEAMS’ TIMING

Top 3 teams per category will be release on the same day.

The rest of the teams’ timing will be release on the website within 2 weeks after the event.

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BOTTLENECKBOTTLENECK

First-come-first-serve basisWaiting Time

Up to discretion of Checkpoint ICs to allocate waiting times in the event of bottlenecks

Checkpoint ICs will sign over the amount of stop time given on the passport

Indicated in Official Race Card

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WET WEATHERWET WEATHER

Time freezeParticipants have to make their

way to the next Checkpoint OR Wet Weather Checkpoint to wait for further instructions from officials

If the weather improve, race will resume

If bad weather persists, and no team has completed the race, all prizes will be donated to a charity of our choice.

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LOSS OF EQUIPMENTLOSS OF EQUIPMENT

In the event that any of the equipment provided are lost/ damaged, participants are liable for the replacement/ repair of equipment.

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MEDICAL CONDITIONSReport any medical

conditions or drug allergiesSerious medical condition

requires doctor's letterBring along medication as

advised by your doctorFill in medical condition slip

and bring it to the race

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YYPRE-RACE PREPARATIONPRE-RACE PREPARATION

Safety GuidelinesAdequate rest prior to the

raceHydrate yourself regularly

the day before the race, drink more if carbo-loading

Report any new, relevant information (ie injuries, medical conditions etc)

Inform your Next-of-Kin of this race

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YYPRE-RACE PREPARATIONPRE-RACE PREPARATION

NutritionCarbo-loading: Debunking

the mythhttp://www.tri-ecoach.com/a

rt36.htm

Practise eating while exercising

Good Food to eat on the go: Energy bars, gels, sandwich, sports drink

Energy Drink vs Sports Drink

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YYPRE-RACE PREPARATION PRE-RACE PREPARATION CHECKLISTCHECKLIST

SN Description Check

1 Personal medication and/or inhaler2 Water bottle (min 500ml)3 Race Pack4 Covered Shoes5 Hydrated yourself regularly6 Reported your medical conditions to the

Organizing Committee7 Brought enough food8 Prepared comfortable clothes9 Informed your Next-of-Kin

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YYPACKING LISTPACKING LIST

1. Food/ Energy bar/ Power gel

2. Water bottles/ Hydration bags min 500ml)

3. First-aid Kit (optional)

4. Sunblock (optional)5. Medication (if any) 6. Advisable: backpacks

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YYWET WEATHERWET WEATHER

Before start of race: Flag off will be postponed up to an hour maxIf you wish to check the weather status, please call the safety ICs

During the race:Go to the nearest station; await further instructions from the station ICs

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YYRACE GUIDELINERACE GUIDELINE

Watch out for your own safety and those around you

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to stop, impose penalty or disqualify any individuals or teams that act in a manner putting themselves or others at risk

The Organizing Committee can also impose on a mandatory rest period for any team who they deem are not in a condition to carry on the race

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YYRACE GUIDELINERACE GUIDELINE

Stay together with your teamDo not deviate from routeDrink and eat regularly throughout the raceWear covered shoes at all timesObserve traffic rules

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YYRACE GUIDELINERACE GUIDELINE

If you feel unwell, sound out to any helpers along the way

Safety team personnel are available at all stations

Water Points will be available along the racer route

1st aid kits will be available at every station

Incident Reporting Flowchart

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YYSAFETY COVERAGESAFETY COVERAGE

Ambulances3rd Party Liability InsuranceSafety Cars with First Aid trained medicsPowerboatsSafety Kayaks

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YYSAFETY (BIKING)SAFETY (BIKING)

•Check if bike is in good working condition before embarking on journey

•Ride at your comfortable speed, do not be pressured by other participants

•Keep a safety distance from other bikers

•Do not overtake if route is too narrow

•Take extra care when riding on uneven or wet surfaces

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YYSAFETY (KAYAKING)SAFETY (KAYAKING)

Check if kayak and paddles are in good condition

Ensure life-vest is working

Ensure life-vest is safely fastened before entering the kayak

Keep a safety distance from other sea users (windsurfers, power boats, swimmers)

Shout for ‘help’ in the event of an incident

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YYSAFETY (SKATING)SAFETY (SKATING)

•Check if skates are in working condition

•Ensure elbow, knee and wrist guard are securely fastened before skating

•Skate at you comfortable speed

•Keep a safe distance from other park users

•Do not overtake if route is too narrow

•Take extra care when skating on uneven or wet surfaces

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YYSAFETY (NAVIGATION)SAFETY (NAVIGATION)

•Do not jaywalk, always use pedestrian crossing, overhead bridges

•Do not trespass in forbidden areas

•Take extra care when travelling on uneven/wet surfaces

•Contact safety team should any incident happens

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YYCONTACTSCONTACTS

Alvin Yeo Wei Juan Safety Director 9188 4644

Jonathan Ng QiaoenAsst Safety

Director 9871 6933

In case of getting lost or meeting a serious accident?

Nick Lee Chairman 9011 4035Katrina Chew Vice-chairman 9181 9822

For major incidents or withdrawal?