Myponga Reservoir - 3-4 Hr Adventure Race - Sun March 29th - 08:00am - Teams of 2

Paddle - Run - Mountain Bike - Navigate

Proudly presented by SA Water & Reservoirs South Australia Partnership Program

Teams Limited to 50

Our adventure sprint races are a 2-person team-based challenge where you’ll navigate, run, mountain bike, and kayak around the Myponga Reservoir. Use a map and compass to cover a 24-30km adventure course. Collect all checkpoints along the way before the 4-hour cutoff.

Date: Sunday March 29th

Location: Race H.Q. Myponga Reservoir
Start Time: 08:00am - Mass Team Start
Registration 07:00am
- Bike drop
- Map handout
Briefing 07:45 am
Start 08:00 am
Finish: Est first teams 10:30am
Course open to 12:00pm

ENTER YOUR TEAM

ABOUT THE COURSE

There is only one course option – but two ways to play –teams can expect to trek/run 6-8kms, mountain bike 14 kms, and kayak 4-6kms.

The order in which you do it will not be known until the start of the race. This course is a great option for beginners with good fitness, and experienced adventure racers looking to push themselves or sharpen their skills.

COST

$200 per team of 2 inc GST. Includes kayak, waterproof maps and medical team
BYO : PFD & Paddle or hire here: $20p.p.

CATEGORIES (Teams of Two)

Mixed, Male and Female Teams of two

Under 18s welcome as long as you are accompanied by an adult.

HOW DOES AN ADVENTURE RACE WORK?

Before the race: You’ll receive a course guide and two waterproof maps of the area with a series of check points (CPs) marked on them. You have 1 hour to plan the best route to complete the course.

The race: You’ll run, mountain bike and kayak your way around the course, using the map and your planned route to find all of the checkpoints and punch your race card. The course guide and map will show whether the checkpoint is for the running, biking, or kayaking sections.

Collect all checkpoints for each leg in the order described in the course guide, then go to the finish line before the 4.5-hour cut-off. The winning team is the first one to cross the finish line with all the checkpoints.

Adventure racing is all about getting out there and having fun!

LOGISTICS, MANDATORY GEAR AND RULES

Competitors are required to carry the following mandatory items to maximise their safety during the event:

On Competitor (At all times):

Pealess Whistle
Space Blanket
Thermal Top (Polypro or merino)
Rain Jacket
Buff or Beanie
Race Bib/number (Secured to yourself or backpack)

On Team (At all times):

Compass
Race Maps
Race Course Notes
Mobile Phone: Must be fully charged, set to airplane mode, and sealed in a waterproof case.
Emergency Contact: Race Director’s mobile (0431 638 721) must be saved.

First Aid Kit:

2 x Snake Bite Roller Bandages (Minimum $4.5\text{m} \times 10\text{cm}$)
1 x Triangular Bandage
Wound/Alcohol wipes
2 x Sterile gauze/dressings
Pins or tape to secure bandages

On the Bike:

Mountain bike (or similar) in good working order with front and rear brakes
Australian Standard Helmet
Rear red flashing light (Must be on at all times during the bike leg)

Kayak Leg:

Australian Standard PFD (No inflatable emergency styles allowed)
Pealess Whistle attached to the PFD

Mandatory equipment may be checked at registration and again throughout the race. It is the teams responsibility to ensure all items are on you. Penalties associated with deficient items at an equipment check during the race will be severe (and may include disqualification).

CANCELATION AND REFUND POLICY

Teams may officially cancel their entry at any stage up to midnight on the Sunday 3 weeks before the event by emailing the race organisers. A refund of entry fees paid, less 15% administration fee will be made. Cancellations after this date will attract a 50% cancellation fee. A transfer of entry to the following year is also available.

In the event of an “act of god” (fires, floods, pandemic etc) organisers will attempt to re-route the course, find alternate short courses or postpone the event. Organisers reserve the right to cancel the event if no suitable alternate course or the event is not possible. If the event is postponed or cancelled at any stage up to midnight on the Sunday 3 week before the event, the refund policy will apply. If the event is cancelled after this date a 50% refund will be available or the team entry transferred to a following year.

WHAT DO I GET FOR MY MONEY?

Your race entry fees include:

A high-quality adventure racing course in a great location;
On-site first response teams for emergency first aid;
All race maps for your team;
Kayaks included; BYO Paddle and PFD Aus Standard compulsory
Special disciplines as appropriate to the location;
Official race vest/bib to wear during the event;
Race pack with goodies and event prizes (dependant on sponsorship);
up to 4 hours of the most fun you can have getting active with your mates;

It is our aim to provide you and your team the best quality event we can. Admittedly, it isn’t cheap to enter, but neither is it cheap to run an adventure race of this scale.

PREREQUISITES

Agree to the conditions, declarations and indemnifications outlined on the event entry form.

Each team member must have Australian ambulance cover or an Australian medical insurance policy that includes ambulance cover or travel insurance covering medical costs including medical transportation for an injury sustained during competitive event or an Australian exemption or other ambulance coverage e.g. Australian Defence Force, residents of Tasmania/Queensland etc.

INSURANCE

The event organisers have a public liability insurance policy to the value of 20 million dollars. This is a compulsory insurance policy for events that are organised on, or cross through, any form of government land/public place. This however is not personal accident insurance for you! It is recommended you have your own personal accident insurance.

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