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• Entries are now open for 2012

ADVENTURE CONCEPT

• Teams will race on a marked course.
• Disciplines will include: mountain biking, trekking, kayaking, swimming, kloofing and multiple zip lines down a gorge.
• Teams are required to complete the entire distance together (always within hearing and visual distance of each other), helping and assisting each other.
• Teamwork and team dynamics are essential. A detailed understanding of your teammate and of your own capabilities is essential.

MALE PAIRS

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TEAM FORMAT

• Male pairs (two members).
• Mixed pairs (two members).
• Female pairs (two members). 

DISTANCE

• The adventure will cover approximately 70 km.
• Top teams are expected to finish the course in 7 hours with the last team in at 14 hours.
• All teams should be able to finish before 19h00 Saturday night.

LOCATION

• Malolotja Nature Reserve in Swaziland.
• Registration at Hawane Resort. 
• See accommodation tab for options for the Friday night and Saturday night.

DIRECTIONS TO REGISTRATION: HAWANE RESORT

GPS Coordinates: (26 degrees 12min 51.45 South) (31 degrees 04min 16.51 East) 

From Johannesburg and Pretoria approx 350km. 

Border open from 07h00 till 22h00.

• Take the N4 (to Witbank) highway.
• After passing the Middelburg tollgate continue for about 56km and turn right to Carolina (R33).
• As you exit Carolina go over the railway line and turn right at the first road (R33).
• Continue in the direction of Oshoek (N17).
• After passing  the Oshoek/Ngwenya border post, continue for about 10km and turn left onto  the Piggs Peak road.
• After about 4km you see Hawane Dam on your right and a sign for Hawane Village on the left.
• Turn left onto that dirt road and follow the signs till you reach Hawane Village.      

From Durban - from Golela Border Post. (Approx 2,5 hours from the border to Hawane)  

•  Continue straight until you reach a T- junction after about 2 hours.
• Turn left towards Manzini. Travel through Manzini and continue on the highway up towards Mbabane.( Manzini - Mbabane about 45min. )
•  Travel through Mbabane and follow signs towards Piggs Peak. You will now be seeing Hawane directions along the road.   

DATES

• Saturday 24 November 2012

TIMES:

FRIDAY 23 NOVEMBER

• Teams to arrive at accommodation. 
• Registration: 20h00-21h00
• Adventure briefing and team introduction:  21h00.

SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER

• Re-supply bags hand in: 04h00
• Re-supply bags depart: 04h30 
• Adventure start: 05h00
• Gala dinner and prize giving: 20h00

 SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER

• Teams travel back home

ROUTE

The route is marked

LEG 1

• Mountain biking – 17 km.
• Teams wil travel on gravel roads, single track and jeep tracks.
• The route will have some steep inclines and declines.
• There will be one Checkpoint  (CP) on this leg.
• The organisers will supply water at the end of this leg.

LEG 2

• Trekking and Kloofing – 16 km.
• Teams will travel on hiking trails.
• The route will have some steep inclines and declines.
• The kloofing section will see teams negotiating a series of potholes.
• There will be a dedicated water crew of 5 marshals to assist teams in negoating the various jumps, slides and rop climbdowns.
• Fast teams can jump into these pools and swim to next one.
• Life jackets compulsory on this leg.
• More cautious teams can make use of rope handrails to cover this section. 
• There will be four checkpionts (CP'S) on this leg.
• The organisers will supply water at the end of this leg.
• The organisers will move teams life jackets to the Kayak leg.

LEG 3

• Zip Lines – 3 km.
• Teams will put on a harness and heavy duty gloves.
• Teams will walk on a hiking trail untill reaching the first platform.
• The first platform is called Ant House platform, followed by a 55 m zip line.
• The second platform is called Cloud Five platform, followed by a 100 m zip line.
• The third platform is called Twilight platform, followed by a 83 m zip line
• The fourth platform is called Babboon Wall platform, followed by a 79 m zip line
• The fifth platform is called Hotel platform, followed by a 120 m zip line
• The last platform is called Wind Cheater platform.
• Teams will cross a hanging bridge to get to the start of the hiking trail back to transition.
• The organisers will supply water at the end of this leg.

LEG 4

• Mountain biking – 22 km.
• Teams will travel along jeep tracks, gravel roads and single track.
• The route will have some steep inclines and declines.
• There will be two Checkpoints (CP'S) on this leg.
• The organisers will supply water at the end of this leg.

LEG 5 

• Kayaking - 4 km.
• Teams will kayak on the Hawane dam.
• There will be two checkpoints (CP'S) on this leg.
• The organisers will supply water at the end of this leg.
• The organisers will move teams life jackets to the Kayak leg.

LEG 6

• Mountain biking – 3 km.
• Teams will travel on jeeptracks and gravel roads.
• Finish at Hawane Resort

 ACCOMMODATION  

All bookings with Monique. Contact her at monique@assitportar.com.

If you have booked an accommodation option with breakfast, you will be provided with a packed breakfast to take with you in your re-supply bag. Others can get the same packed breakfast at R60 per person

 HAWANE RESORT

• R 420 per person per night sharing including breakfast.    
• Children sharing with parents (under 12 years) charged R 80 per child per night BB.
• 22 chalets available total 44 pax.
• All bedding included. 

  MALOLOTJA CABINS

• R 115 per person per night sharing or min charge of R 450 per chalet per night.    
• Children sharing with parents (under 12 years old) charged  R 80 per child per night.
• All bedding included
• A restaurant on site is available for meals - cabins are also self catering. 

 HAWANE BACKPACKERS

• R 95 per person per night sharing.
• Children sharing with parents (under 12 years) charged R 50 per child per night. 
• 11 * semi private rooms sleeping up to 3 - 33 pax in total.
• Bring own sleeping bag.
• A general kitchen is available to self cater or you may use the restaurant.

 HAWANE CAMPING

• R 50 per person per night sharing.
• Children sharing with parents (under 12 years) charged R 25 per child per night. 
• Bring own tent, bedding, mattress.
• Can accommodate up to 60 tents.

 HOUSE BOAT

• House boat on Maguga Dam - Lightleys house boat: R 1250 per night sleeps 4 pax in 2 double beds. 

ACTIVITIES AT HAWANE RESORT.

•  These activities are ideal for supporters to do on Saturday, or on Sunday for athletes and supporters to do together:
• Malolotja canopy Tour R 450 includes game drive and light meal. Children under 17 -  R 250 per tour.
• Horse Riding R 95 per hour.
• Archery R 60 per hour.
• Mountain Bike hire R 100 per hour.
• Game Drive in Malolotja ( sunset) R 100 per person.
• Quad bike riding - guided R 250 per hour.

RE-SUPPLY BAGS

• One of the great aspects of this adventure is the unsupported nature. 
• Teams will need to plan meticulously all their equipment and sustenance, then pack them into their re-supply bags.
• The use of re-supply bags makes it easier for teams to compete on an even playing field.
• Each team member will receive two numbered re-supply bags at the start. Bag A and bag B. 
• The plastic bags will be 500 mm * 400 mm.
• Bag A for trekking gear and food. Bag B for kayking gear and food.
• Teams will see bag A after leg one, leg two and leg three.
• Teams will see bag B after leg four and leg five. 
• Size of the re-supply bags is  (50 cm long * 40 cm wide).
• Only bags supplied by the organizers may be used, teams can't use their own re-supply bags.
• The organizers will move these bags to the transitions.

COMPULSORY COMPETITOR EQUIPMENT

Equipment rules are not enforced to inconvenience competitors.

There will be equipment checks on route. See event rules and regulations for applicable penalties.

MOUNTAIN BIKE LEGS

• Approved cycling helmet.
• Mountainbike.
• Mountain bike repair kit
• Whistle. Must always be reachable.
• Space/Safety blanket
• Waterproof jacket.
• At least a 2-litre hydration system (water bottles or bladder).
• Sufficient food for the duration of the leg.
• Applicable clothing and footwear for the leg.
• Knife
• Cellphone (one per team)
• First aid kit. (one per team)

TREKKING AND KLOOFING LEG 

• Approved cycling helmet.
• Lifejacket. (10 % discount at Canoe Concepts - 011 477 0784)
• Whistle. Must always be reachable.
• Space/Safety blanket
• Waterproof jacket.
• At least a 2-litre hydration system (water bottles or bladder).
• Sufficient food for the duration of the leg.
• Applicable clothing and footwear for the leg.
• Knife.
• Cellphone (one per team). 
• First aid kit (one per team).

 ZIP LINE LEG

• Approved cycling helmet.
• Applicable clothing and footwear for the leg.

KAYAK LEG

• Lifejacket.
• Whistle. Must always be reachable.
• Space/Safety blanket.
• Waterproof jacket.
• At least a 1-litre hydration system (water bottles or bladder).
• Sufficient food for the duration of the leg.
• Applicable clothing and footwear for the leg.
• Knife.
• Cellphone (one per team).
• First aid kit (one per team). 

 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY RACE ORGANISERS

• Kayak. Double Fluid Synergy plastic sit-on tops. One kayak per pair.
• Paddles: 1 paddle per competitor.  Teams can not use there own paddles.
• Re - supply bags.
• All Zip Line equipment. Harness and heavy duty gloves.

EXTRA EQUIPMENT (OPTIONAL)

• Hat. 
• Backpack.
• Sunscreen.
• Cycle computer
• G.P.S.
• Mountain Bike towing systems.

EQUIPMENT DEFINED 

• First Aid Kit – the first aid kit should contain the necessary equipment to cope with injuries while far from assistance. e.g. gauze, muscle-rub (arnica oil, Voltaren/Reparil Gel), anti-inflammatory tablets, anti-histamine tablets, painkillers, headache tablets, antiseptic solution (Dettol/Savlon), triangular bandage, plasters, rehydration powder (Rehidrate), strapping tape, latex gloves, roller bandage, 5ml syringe and needles (for draining blisters) and personal medication (asthma pump, anti-histamines).
• Mountain bike towing system - if the team are using such a system they must have a quick release system to reduce the risk of accidents.

COMPETENCY CHECKS 

• 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 members.
• The following Kayaking Skills must be mastered: managing a capsized craft in deep water; righting and emptying a craft in deep water; getting back in and continuing paddling.
• Swimming 100m of any stroke.
• There will be no competency checks at registration. By entering this event, teams acknowledge that they are competent in all the skills required to complete an event of this nature.

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 the other member of the team at all times, i.e. spread over no more than 100m.
• No substitutions during the race will be allowed.
• The team is to complete the entire event without any assistance.
• Teams receiving any form of assistance, including medical assistance, whilst not in a transition area, will be disqualified.
• Teams are required to pass through all transitions and checkpoints 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 only have to carry compulsory gear but are welcome to take more equipment if needed.
• 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.

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.
• Supporters are to have read these Standard Rules and Regulations as well as the Event Specific Rules.

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 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 from the team, the remaining member must also withdraw.

4. Medical Assistance

• Medical crews will be available for non-emergency medical treatment and consultation within transition areas when available. Any team receiving any form of medical treatment outside a transition area or a medical support area as specified in the race instructions will be disqualified.
• 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 competitor from an event should the competitor’s further participation in the event possibly result in permanent injury, disability or death to the competitor or his/her teammate.
• 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 competitor require transport by road or air ambulance, the cost of any transport out of the race environment will be carried by the patient.
• Competitors 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 Event 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 Event Director within 1 hour 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 Event Director within 1 hour of the decision.
• The Event Organiser, as advised by senior marshals, will consider appeals.

6. Disqualification/Time Penalties

• Any team transgressing the 100meter, visual and hearing distance rule will be disqualified.
• Any team found not to be equipped with the compulsory equipment, will not be allowed to start the event.
• Any team found not to be equipped with the compulsory equipment during the race will be given a two hour penalty per missing item, to be added on to final racing time.
• 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 Event 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.

ECO AWARENESS

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

• All waste is to be carried to the closest transition or checkpoint for disposal.
• Human waste is to be buried between 20 and 25cm below the soil surface.
• 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. Pass quietly through settlements, especially at night.

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

ENTRY FEE

• R 2 200 per pair (two members).
• All athletes will receive a technical racing shirt from Cape Storm.
• The first 100 entrants will receive a complimentary Cape Storm cap.
• All teams will receive Saturday prize giving supper.
• Supporters/Family - R120 extra per person for prize giving supper. Please let us know how many extra when you mail us your entry form.

• S.Muller
  Standard Bank
  Rivonia branch, branch code 001255
  Account number 420 104 496
• Download entry form from downloads in left pane.
• Mail entry form and proof of payment to bio@netactive.co.za.
• Entries are now open.
• Entries close 9 November 2012.
• No refunds of entry fee.
• Team substitutions can still be made until 16 November 2012. No charge for this.

PRIZES

• First  pair in each category will a cash prize to the value of:

•  All athletes will receive a technical race shirt.
• All finishers will receive trophies.
• Lucky draw prizes will be handed out at prize giving.

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.
• Volunteers just need to reach the registration venue on their own cost
• Volunteers will receive a race garment.
• Accommodation and meals will be provided free of charge.
• Come and be part of the action.

USEFULL CONTACTS

• Equipment needs – Heidi at bio@netactive.co.za
• Navigation  skills– Lisa at lisa@ar.co.za
• To find a team - Monique at info@assitportar.co.za
• Kayaking skills - Gavin at www.adventurekayaking.co.za
• Kayaking equipment - 10 % discount at Canoe Concepts 011 477 0784
• Rope work skills -