Objectives
- To enable people to work as a team under pressure in an arduous environment.
- To raise money for a number of very worthwhile charities.
- To enable teams to take part in an event where they are providing for a good cause and also having fun at the same time.
Teams
- Each Team is to be made up of 4 personnel of which must include;
- 1 x Navigator
- 2 x Check navigators (should be able to map read)
- 1 x 1st aider
- Teams can be made up of male and female for the event.
Cost
The cost to enter a team will be £60.00 of which £20.00 will go towards a meal to take on the route and the cost of printing all the team names on an event “T” shirt. The event T shirts will be given to participants after the event. The other £40.00 will go to the Charity. In addition to this it is required that each team raise a minimum of £200.00 in sponsorship, details of how to submit sponsorship money can be found here.
Equipment
Teams will be required to carry sufficient clothing on the day and a map and compass will be provided for the activity. They are also to carry a lunch, hot & cold drinks, whistle, torch and a space blanket or sleeping bag of which can be used in an emergency if needed. Glow sticks will also be issued to each team.
A guideline of clothing to be brought, (as well as items above) is as follows;
- Base layer/T shirt
- Softy Jacket/Micro Fleece
- Gortex Jacket/Rainproof coat
- Shorts/Long trousers
- Small shelter (optional) to protect from bad weather
- A small 1st aid pack
Route
A detailed map of the route will be given out to teams on the Team Captains briefing night on the 19th June. It will be marked up with the checkpoints throughout the route. All teams will start at the same time and choose whatever route they believe to be the most direct.
Food & Water
A pack lunch for the event will be provided for all participants and water will be available at each of the checkpoints on route. There will be a BBQ and other refreshments at the post event gathering.
Medical Cover
Medical cover will be supplied by Brecon paramedics, who will be situated at each checkpoint as well as the start and finish of the event. Air ambulance doctors will be on standby for the duration and mountain rescue will also be on call in the unlikely event of being required.
Casualty Evacuation Procedure
In the highly unlikely event of a serious injury the casualty evacuation procedure will be to assist the casualty on the spot initially and then to make there way as a team to the nearest checkpoint. If required then the casualty will be evacuated to Neville Hall Hospital in Abergavenny. If the casualty can not be moved then 2 members of the team are to make there way to the nearest checkpoint and the on call emergency services will be tasked to help evacuate the casualty. The 2 members of the team will be taken back to the start.
Car Parking
Parking will be provided at the Police station in Brecon and the rugby field in Brecon. There will be parking marshals directing traffic to areas of parking.
Itinerary
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19th June 0645hrs |
Teams for up to 12hrs Starting Point (Brecon Rugby Fields) |
Issue of Packed lunches and water |
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19th June 0700hrs
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Start Point (Brecon Rugby Fields) |
Teams begin route |
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19th June 0845hrs |
Teams for up to 8hrs Starting Point (Brecon Rugby Fields) |
Issue of Packed lunches and water |
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19th June 0900hrs
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Start Point (Brecon Rugby Fields) |
Teams begin route |
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19th June 1045hrs |
Teams for up to 5hrs Starting Point (Brecon Rugby Fields) |
Issue of Packed lunches and water |
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19th June 1100hrs |
Start Point (Brecon Rugby Fields) |
Teams begin route |
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