Here we go the first big event for the year, and we have a huge number of teams and parents attending. Please find below the teams that will be racing, all teams are entered in the 12 hour non kayak event. You will also find which parents will be support crew for you, as well as being in charge of your transport. There is also a gear list attached, so please read this carefully and let me know if you need anything.
There are 29 of us going down to the event, which in my mind works out to be 6 cars (although peter is coming down later, which will give us space going home). Please think about whether your car is suitable, knowing that there will be off road travel, and that you will need to be able to take bikes (I have booked the school bike rack which takes 8). Accommodation is tenting, however I have hired a small studio directly next door to our campsite, which will act as a base and we can use the kitchen there and in the campsite.
Check out the weather that is coming next weekend, its going to potentially be very very wet and windy, make sure that you are prepared for this.
Please go onto the ARC page to get more information on the race format etc http://www.arcevents.co.nz/arc-adventure/raceinfo/
I would really recommend looking at maps of the area over the next week, especially up the Raglan Harbour, Pirongia Mountain, and the surrounding Hills. Wams is a good website for looking at walking tracks in the area or DOC.
We will be meeting at 11.30 at the bus bay, which is a change in venue from the gym. Please drop your gear off to me before 8.15 on Friday morning.
WARTS 1
Anna Miller
Bridget Johnson
Claudia Brown
Taylor Campbell
Parents: Pauline and Kris
WARTS 2
Mackenzie Johnson
Alex Godman
Parent: Sam
WARTS 3
Bill Hamilton
Callum Hill
Flynn Hill
Matt Kingi
Parents: Steve, Rachel and Nira
WARTS 4
Daniel McInnes
Angus Dorahy
Darcy Goodison
Jasper Lindsay-Arms
Parent: Ian
WARTS 5
William Dorahy
Ryan Houba
James Edwards
Shaan Hill
Parents: Kellie, Maree and Peter
Parent Gear:
Tarp
Water Containers
Thermus
Spare sleeping bag
Outdoor Chair
Gumboots
Full wet weather gear
Torch x2
Towels
Rubbish bags
Gear:
Sleeping Bag
2x towels
Jandals
Running shoes
Change of clothes
Sleeping Mat
Toiletries
Sun hat
Tent (one per team)
Breakfast for race day and the day after
Dinner on Friday will be sorted by parents
Dinner on Saturday will be fish and chips
Rain coat
Fleece Top
Long Pants
Personal Medication
Extra strapping tape if you need it
Map Board for bikes
Knife, Fork, Spoon, Bowl and plate
Plastic bags for wet gear
Compulsory Event Gear:
Race Food for the day (Protein, muesli bars, sandwich, leppin or similar, baking slice)
It is important that you are only eating protein and carbs for the first half of your race (if not longer) foods high in sugar should really only be used in last few hours of a race. Please make sure that you have a variety of foods to eat such as sandwich, muesli bars, bacon egg pie etc. Remember that you have a support crew, so you do not have to carry everything in regards to food and drinks (you can plan on seeing them every four hours). Talk about it within your group and plan your food. We all know that keeping energy levels high will mean that you last longer and are able to perform.
2L Camel Pack (at the least)
Please make sure that your bike has been serviced!!!!!!
Mountain Bike (additional equipment)
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1 per member
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Cycle Helmet
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1 per member
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Rear red strobe lights (flashing)
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1 per bike
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MTB Repair Kit and pump
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1 per member
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Trek (additional equipment)
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Suitable backpack
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1 per member
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Headlamp and adequate batteries for whole night
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1 per member
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Glow Sticks
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1 per member
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First Aid Kit (I will supply this for each group)
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1 Per Team
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Compass
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2 Per Team
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Topo Maps – Will be provided
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1 set per team
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Survival Blanket
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1 per member
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Polypropylene top – long Sleeves
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1 per member
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Polypropylene bottom – long pants
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1 per member
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Fleece Top (100 series weight min ) long sleeves
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1 per member
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Fleece or wool hat
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1 Per member
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Whistle
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1 per member
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Polypropylene or wool gloves
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1 pair each
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Waterproof Jacket
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1 per member
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Multipurpose knife (eg swiss army)
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1 per team
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Cell Phone (fully charged battery)
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1 per team
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4 metre length of rope
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1 per member
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Life Jacket (for 8 and 12 hour)
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1 per member
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