RACE CONCEPT

• Watch a video of the Kinetic Adventure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j50uMtmshd8
• The Kinetic Adventure is an adventure race. Teams race on an unmarked route.
• The race consists of trail/road running, on/off road cycling, paddling and an obstacle course, all of these testing the physical and mental capacity and teamwork of the participants.
• A central transition will be set up to ensure maximum exposure to the spectators and supporters.
• The event is geared for all levels of fitness, with hard racing up front between top athletes, to do-able for an ordinary family.
• Basic navigation will be required so route choice will determine results. It will not necessarily be the fittest team that will win but the fittest team that can think while they are moving at speed
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• Male pairs – two male members.
• Female pairs – two female members.
• Mixed pairs – one male and one female member.
• School pairs - any combination of male and female members - all team members must still be attending school in 2012.

There need to be at least five teams in a category for prizes to be handed out.

No other team combinations will be accepted.

SERIES LEADER LOG

   
• There are 5 races in the 2012 Kinetic Adventure series.
• Teams results will be updated on a race series log, with the log being completed at the last event in December 2012.
• There will be four categories. Male pairs, mixed pairs, female pairs and school pairs.
• The teams first on the log at the end of 2012 in each of the four categories will receive Asics trail shoes, one pair for each team member and R 1000 cash.
• The team second on the log at the end of 2012 in each of the four categories will receive a First Ascent clothing set, one set for each team member.
• The team third on the log at the end of 2012 in each of the four categories will receive a USN performance pack, one pack for each team member.
• The log will be worked out on team names, if team members swop around during the year, the team must sort out who receive the awards.
• First place 100 points, second place 99 points etc. the teams with most points at end of series wins.
• Teams that achieve the highest placing at each race, and teams that enters all five races will benefit.
• See download on left for race leader log.

RACE DISTANCE

The race will cover approximately 25 km’s.

• Duration between 2 and 4 hours.
• Cycling 65%, trekking 25 %, kayaking 10 %
• Approx. 16 km cycling and 7 km running and 2 km kayaking, broken up into various legs.

RACE LOCATION

• Emmarentia area, Johannesburg.
• www..co.za for directions to venue. 
• Food and drinks on sale.
• Family and supporters welcome.

2012 SERIES EVENT VENUES 

• 30 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BON ACCORD DAM, PRETORIA
• 2 DECEMBER 2012 - FORTUNA RESORT, BALFOUR

NEXT EVENT DATE

• SUNDAY 24 JUNE 2012

TIMES

• Registration from 6h30. (Arrive early to ensure you have enough time to study race route information)
• Race briefing: 7h45.
• Race start: 8h00.
• Prize giving: 12h00.   

 

2012 SERIES EVENT DATES    

• 30 SEPTEMBER 2012 - BON ACCORD DAM, PRETORIA
• 2 DECEMBER 2012 - FORTUNA RESORT, BALFOUR

RACE DISCIPLINES

• Mountain biking – teams should be prepared for a range of riding including single track, steep hills, gravel roads and sealed roads.
• Trekking – Will involve traveling by foot through rugged terrain.
• Kayaking –  Kayaks and paddles will be provided by race organizers. Fluid Synergy kayaks will be used. These kayaks are very stable and suitable for novice kayakers. 
• Orienteering – basic orienteering is an extremely important part of the race. The course is not marked and teams are required to navigate using the map. If you can read a street map you will be fine.
• Obstacle course - an inflatable obstacle course will test your team skills.

MAPS

• Maps supplied will be google maps.
• If the map is lost or damaged it will not be replaced by the organizers.
• It is recommended that teams bring large zip-loc bags to waterproof maps.

COMPETENCY CHECKS

• At least one member of the team must be capable of navigating by map. The team must be able to orientate a map.
• The teams must be able to describe what their team would do if it becomes lost.
• It is recommended that at least one member of the team should have experience in basic First Aid.
• All team members must be suitably competent in all disciplines included in the event as specified by the race organizer and be able to complete the event without any assistance from any person other than own team member.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

• Running and cycling gear.
• Mountain bike and helmet.
• Cell phone and pen.
• Zip lock plastic bag for maps and race instructions
• Sufficient liquid and nutrition for the duration of the event and/or money.
• Hat and sunscreen.
• Cycle odometer or GPS to measure distance. At least one per team. Not compulsory.
• Organisers will supply boats and paddles (Fluid Synergy, plastic sit on top kayaks, very stable)
• The paddle is on flat water. A short distance. No lifejackets are provided. If you are unsure about your swimming ability, bring your own lifejacket.

EVENT RULES & REGULATIONS

1.   Team

• The event must be started and completed by the entire team.
• All members of the team must be within visual and hearing distance of all other members of their team at all times, i.e. spread over no more than 50m.
• No substitutions during the race will be allowed.
• The team is to complete the entire event without any assistance.
• Teams are required to pass through all transitions and checkpoints (cp's) in the order designated by the Organiser.
• Teams will visit designated transitions areas to change racing disciplines, refill their supplies, change clothing and gear.
• Teams can arrive at the registration with a normal sedan. No 4*4 is needed. Vehicles can be parked at the registration venue for the duration of the event.
• Teams only have to carry compulsory gear but are welcome to take more equipment if needed.
• All team members are required to pass through all transitions and checkpoints together. At these checkpoints, which will be indicated by a board displaying a letter of the alphabet, any team member is to clearly mark the letter on the team passport.
• Check points (cp's) must be done in numerical order and orienteering points (op's) may be done in any order.
• Race marshals may request the passport for inspection. Failure to mark a checkpoint or an orienteering point correctly on the passport will result in the team being unofficial, unless the team returns to the missed point and the team in full complement, re-do the route from the missed point on.
• While organisers do try to avoid bottlenecks, delays may cause teams to wait their turn to complete a discipline. If the delay time is to be ‘returned’ to the team, the marshal will record their time of arrival at the discipline and time of start of the discipline. Specific information will be indicated at race briefing.
• Teams who lose their passports or punch will be deemed unofficial.

2.     Support Crew

• No Team support members will be required. Supporters are welcome to support their team’s progress at designated viewpoints. These areas will be indicated at race briefing.
• The best way to follow your team’s progress is to become a volunteer race official. Contact race organisers for more information.
• No physical support is allowed. Any form of physical support will lead to the team’s disqualification.
• Supporters may provide moral support in any transition areas.

3. General Rules

• Any team and/or individual who tests positive for illegal substances will be barred from all events for a minimum period of two (2) years. (See www.infosource.co.za/druglist for illegal substance details.)
• Any individual, male or female, will be barred from all events for life if found to have used physical violence during the course of the event.
• Abusive language will not be tolerated. Persons wishing to express outrage will do so in a controlled manner through their team captain only.
• Teams crossing the finish will be given a “line finish position”. This is pending the outcome of illegal substance test results, complaints and/or any further information coming to the organisers’ knowledge.
• The first team to complete the event, having complied with all rules and regulations and time penalties taken into consideration, will be considered the winning team.
• Any abuse of or disregard for instructions given by race marshals to any team member, will result in immediate disqualification and a disciplinary hearing at the end of the race. The disciplinary hearing may result in additional penalties.
• If a team member withdraws the remaining team member can only continue if the event organiser has been notified and has given permision for the team member to continue.

4. Medical Assistance

• Medical crews will be available for medical treatment and consultation within transition areas when available.
• Medical treatment within transition areas is limited to basic first aid and advice. Should a racer require advanced life support, active fluid replacement therapy (IV), the administration of any oral or intravenous drug, then that racer, subject to the Race Director’s final decision, will be prevented from continuing with the event.
• The medical crew has the authority, on confirmation of the Race Director, to withdraw a racer from an event should the racer’s further participation in the event possibly result in permanent injury, disability or death to the racer or his/her teammates.
• Racers are obliged to carry the team’s personal medications in the team first aid kit or on the person concerned. The medical crew will not be on hand to supply personal medication should the team concerned have failed to supply their own.
• The medical crew will provide immediate emergency treatment and stabilisation. Should a racer require transport by road or air ambulance, the cost of any transport out of the race environment will be carried by the patient
• Racers are strongly advised to take appropriate insurance against the costs of emergency evacuations and repatriation.

5. Complaints & Appeals

• All complaints and/or queries are to be directed through the team captain. Only the captain is allowed to direct questions, objections and complaints to the organisers and/or their Management Team.
• In the event of there being discrepancies in finishing positions resulting from such reports and/or complaints, the Prize Giving will only take place after a verdict has been reached by the Race Director.
• Positions announced at Prize Giving are subject to the results of illegal substance tests and any further findings brought to the attention of the organisers.
• Any team wishing to appeal or complain any aspect of the event can do so. Complaints are to be received by the Race Director within 30 minutes of the team crossing the finish line. Complaints may only be made with firsthand knowledge. No second-hand reports will be accepted or considered.  Appeals regarding decisions are to be received by the Race Director within 30 minutes of the decision.
• The Event Organiser, as advised by senior marshals, will consider appeals.

6. Disqualification/Time Penalties

• Any team transgressing the 50 meter, visual and hearing distance rule will be disqualified.
• Any team found not to be equipped with the compulsory equipment, as specified,  will not be allowed to start the event.
• Any team found to have transgressed the rules and regulations of the event and/or acting contrary to the spirit of the event will be liable for disqualification.
• The Race Director may impose a disqualification or penalty taking into consideration the spirit of the event. A statement will be requested from the applicable team captain should they wish to explain or justify the team’s actions.
• Any team and/or individual refusing to undergo testing for illegal substances will be disqualified.

7. Spirit of the Event

• Not cheating with regard to the rules and regulations of this event and the sport.
• Where one team finds another in need of medical attention – they must stop to assist.
• Abiding by the rules and regulations of this event and sport.
• Being eco-friendly, polite and prepared to assist a fellow man in need.
• Not misleading organisers and/or marshals with inaccurate/incomplete information.
• Not removing checkpoints or signage of any sort.

ECO AWARENESS

Teams are to adhere to the following stipulations at all times:

• Picking of flowers, cutting of walking sticks and/or any damage to the natural vegetation (even though they might appear to be dead) is prohibited.
• The making of fires, whatever the circumstances and no matter how small, are prohibited along the entire route.
• No tree, rock, etc. may be defaced in any manner.
• Be polite and courteous to local inhabitants.
• Closing gates behind you.

The transgression of any of the above will render the entire team liable to disqualification.

ENTRY FEE

• Pre-entries only.
• R600 per pair. Male pair, mixed pair or female pair.
• R400 for a school pair.
• First 150 teams will receive a Kinetic gift, colour maps and goodie bags.
• Entries close THURSDAY midnight before event.
• No on the day entries allowed.
• No refunds once event entry fee has been paid. Substitutions are allowed before event day.
• All entrants will be eligible for a annual subscription to Do It Now magazine at R 150 per annum.

BANKING DETAILS

S.Muller
Standard Bank
Rivonia branch, branch code 001255
Account number 420 104 496

Download entry form from downloads on left.

E-mail entry form and proof of payment to bio@netactive.co.za.

Make sure you have received a confirmation of your entry from us.

PRIZES

• First 3 teams in each category will receive Kinetic product vouchers to the value of:

• There need to be at least five teams in a categry for prizes to be handed out.
• All finishers to receive medals.
• Trophies to team category winners.
• Lucky draw prizes for teams present at prize giving.
• At the end of the 2012 series (5 races), the teams who have placed the best overall in each of the Male / Mixed / Female / School team categories will receive awards. See race series log tab for details.
• One Merida cycle to be won at the last race of the series. 10 names get drawn at each event.
• Product sponsors: Asics, First Ascent, Buff

VOLUNTEERS

• The best way to be part of the race if you cannot participate yourself is to become a volunteer marshal.
• If you are interested please contact Heidi - 082 564 6468 or mail us at bio@netactive.co.za.
• All volunteers will receive a Kinetic gift, food and drinks.
• Come and be part of the action.