Cagayan de oro Adventure Race
The 1st Cagayan de Oro Adventure Race (CDOAR)
Preliminary Race Information
"The CDOAR is a race of tolerance. It transcends physical fitness and the individual; its very essence lies in team dynamics and the ability to solve problems under constant stress, including sleep deprivation and limited food in a predetermined course designed to favor the sharp and the quick".
Overview
The competitors must possess a wide variety of outdoor skills including navigation and the technical skills associated with race disciplines.
Each team of six, comprised of four racers (at least one of the opposite sex) and two support crew, will race non-stop over a 150 km. mixed urban and countryside course. It's a race against time, pitting the forces of Nature against the skill and experience of the racers.
The course remains secret to all competitors until a number of hours prior to the start of the race. Teams are told only the disciplines and skill requirements they must possess in order to compete.
The race takes about two days to complete. Teams leave the starting line and navigate through numerous mandatory passport control points to the finish line as quickly as they can. To be considered officially ranked, all team members must cross the finish line together. Several different routes may be taken; the teams choose their own course as long as each passport control point is passed in order. Strategy and aptitude are as important as physical endurance and technical skills.
What's involved
• Trekking/Running
• Day/night navigation /Orienteering
• Mountain Biking
• Paddling (Kayak / White-wa ter rafting)
• Open-water swimming
• Rappelling/Tyrolean
Mandatory Equipment
• Two(2) Mountain Bikes
• Four(4) Helmets
• One(1) Sit Harness (UIAA/ANSI certified)
• Two(2) Locking Carabiners
• One(1) Descender
• Pocket Knife (not more than 4 in. long)
• Matches / Lighter
• Map Compass with cm ruler.
• One(1) Cellphone for emergency use only
• Multicab OR Motor Bike (for support crew)
Equipment to be provided by organizers:
• Official Maps and passport (not waterproofed)
• Personal Floatation Device (PFD's)
• Kayaks or Rafts with paddles
• Ropes for rope section.
Banned Equipment
• GPS receivers
• Weapons/firearms
Preliminary Regulations
(a detailed guideline will be provided to confirmed participants)
Teams
• Every competitor is solely responsible for his/her involvement in the competition.
• The panel of judges reserves the right to bar a competitor from competing or continuing the event.
• Every competitor must sign a copy of the rules, a liability waiver and an image release before being allowed to compete.
• The competitors are responsible for familiarizing and preparing themselves for the health requirements for the event.
• All team members must be at least 18 years of age.
The Course
• The Course Setter reserves the right to add, modify, cancel or change the course at any time.
• Dark Zones not previously stated may be implemented without prior notice if deemed fit.The Support Crew
• Support crews communicating with their racing team outside designated logistics points(LP's) will be eliminated from the race.
• No switching of support crews during the race.
• Support crews may be isolated and held on certain LP's.
• The Support crew are responsible for transport and provision of all equipment needed for a particular LP.
All "Leave No Trace" rules apply.
Schedule of Activities
August 17, 2005
• 6:00 pm - Pre-race briefing( All participants required)
• Equipment Check
• Press Con
August 18, 2005
• Race Starts at 8am
August 20, 2005
• Awarding Ceremonies
Registration Fee is P 3,000.00/ Team
What's at stake:
1st Place – P 40,000 cash + 4 Trophies
2nd Place – P 25,000 cash + 4 Trophies
3rd Place – P 15,000 cash + 4 Trophies
NOTE: discounts on plane, boat and hotel rates to follow.
For more details contact Viajero Outdoor Centre, T elefax (088) 857-1799
MFPI
PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE MOUNTAINEERING
http://www.mfpi.org
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