Date: 4 April 2009 (Sat)
Time: around 8-10 hours race, starting at dawn
Date to gather
Gather in school first then proceed to apartment. More details will be given at the end of friday's parade or wednesday traning.
Reporting & Ending points
Reporting: BB Campus (105 Ganges Avenue).
Ending: Springfield Secondary School
Equipment List
The following are compulsory for all INDIVIDUAL participants, unless stated otherwise:
1. Haversack or backpack with hydration bag
2. At least 3 litres of water, bottled or in hydration bag
3. Bicycle helmets
4. Bicycles, see note *1 below
5. Long / track pants for rappelling ( 2 per team, will be confirmed on wednesday )
6. Energy food
7. Cycling gloves
8. 2 whistles per team
9. Poncho (optional)
Note that while it is possible that not all participants in the team are required to perform activities such as rock wall climbing, the exact number of participants required to do it will not be revealed. It is thus up to the individual teams to decide how well prepared they should be.
The following are compulsory for all TEAMS:
1. 1 Navigational compass
2. Water-proofed 1:50 000 topographical map of Singapore. See note 2 below.
3. 1 map marker
4. 1 First Aid kit, see note 3 below.
5. 1 mobile phone which has its number registered for the BB Adventure Quest.
6. 1 bicycle repair kit, see note 1 below.
Notes:
1. Due to the nature of the cycling component of the event, bicycles used should be mountain bicycles or all-terrain bicycles. No BMX or racers should be used. All bicycles must be equipped with front and rear reflectors. It is advisable that cyclists equip themselves with cycling gloves as well.
Participants are expected to repair their own bicycles in the event of a breakdown. No replacement bicycles will be provided, and companies will not be allowed to help their teams swap out the bicycles should they break down. A bicycle repair kit should comprise of at least the following:
1. 1 x spare tube (preferably 2)
2. 1 x Mini pump
3. 3 x tire lever
2. Additional maps may be purchased from the BB Shop.
3. A First-Aid kit should comprise of the following:
1. 2 x triangular bandage
2. 2 x crepe bandage (at least 7cm wide)
3. 1 x antiseptic cream (for falls & cuts)
4. 10 x elastoplasts / handy plasts (waterproof)
5. 1 x scissors
6. 1 x adhesive tape
7. 10 x sterile gauze (at least 6cm by 6cm)
8. 10 x safety pins
9. 8 x oral rehydration salts
10. 8 x alcohol wipes
11. 1 x bottle of antiseptic lotion
12. 1 x packet of sterile cotton balls
13. 1 x tube of muscle rub / deep heat
Rules and Regulations
1. Participants will only be allowed to use the topographical map (1:50,000) issued as part of the registration package, and a Silva compass for the race. Other navigational devices and publications are forbidden, and teams can be disqualified if found to be in possession of any of these during the race.
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Information for your to refer to and to prepare yourself for the AQ!
** Pls dont pack any unneccesary things in your haversacks that might disqualify us.
For eg: Compasses that are not allowed. Only silva compasses are allowed and we do have it.
Thats all guys!
Sgt Junkang
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