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Raising money for Clean Up Australia! |
Adventure racing is a fun and challenging outdoor experience that promotes team work, strategy and fitness. Challenge your workmates and put out the challenge to other companies. Have an afternoon of fun and get to know your workmates better.
The AROC Corporate Challenge is designed as a fun team challenge. It involves teams of 3 that must travel through the course together (not a relay style). You are given a map and instructions and must find your way from checkpoint to checkpoint by mountain bike, kayak and on foot. There will be some surprise challenges and some clues along the way. It is a bit like your own Amazing Race!
Remember it is not just about fitness - it is more about good team work. Anyone can do it regardless of gender, age or size.
If you have done an adventure race before then this is the perfect opportunity to introduce your workmates. Events will last only 1 - 2 hours. During this time you will cover only short distances on mountain bike, kayak and on foot. Much of the time will be spent working out where to go so the pace is only as fast as you can think!
All you need is your workmates, a mountain bike and a sense of humour.
Together as a team of 3, you find your own way around the secret course by foot, MTB and kayak using your wits to get from checkpoint to checkpoint and tackling the odd surprise.
Kayaks, paddles and PFDs are provided. The kayaks used are a very stable 3 person plastic sit-on-tops. No previous kayaking experience is required.
This event is not only a cost effective team building activity
but it also raises money for Clean Up Australia. A portion of the entry
fee goes to Clean Up Australia. To learn about Clean Up Australia’s
environmental programs visit their website (www.cleanup.com.au)
and click
here if you would like to make a personal donation to support these
activities (all donations are tax deductible).
Entry fee is $100 per person ($300 per team).
Entry fee includes all of the above as well as:
Entries close Monday 4 December.
Enter 3 or more teams from your company and receive a bonus training package worth $400. This includes a navigation training session and a paddle session. Start the team bonding earlier and learn some skills for no extra charge. For more information contact Alina at alina@arocsport.com.au
Why not book a hospitality marquee where your staff, clients and other team members can enjoy lunch and the afternoon's entertainment. Barlens Hire is the exclusive marquee hire and can provide you with affordable rates. For a price list <click here> or call Barlens Event Hire on (02) 6211 3057.
The Event Hub will be at Parkes Place on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. there will be food available for purchase, sponsor tents and giveaways, the AROC Shop and Clean Up Australia.
For a map of the area <click here>
You will need to drop you bikes off at the Bike Drop before the start. It is best to do it before registration. All three team bike mush be stakes together.
the Bike drop is at the beach next to the Boat Shed Restaurant on Minidi St, East Basin. For a map <click here>
15:00 |
Bike Drop open |
| 15:15– 16:00 |
Registration |
16:15 |
Pre-race briefing (come ready to start) |
16:30 |
Race Start |
17:30 - 18:30 |
Race Finish |
18:30 |
Presentation & Prize Giving |
*At registration all team members will be required to sign an indemnity form. Maps will be given out at registration.
We recommend that you get to the registration early to make sure you have time to look over the course and work out your strategy. You will need to come to the pre-race briefing ready to start.
Only one team member needs to come to register for the team. That person must however have with them an indemnity form signed by the whole team. Print out the indemnity form and have it signed before you come to the event. Note that your whole team can sign one form. If you are under 18 years of age you will need to print off your own form and have this form signed by your parent or guardian.
There is no mandatory equipment that you need to take during the event. However note the following:
Let your friends, workmates know and challenge your competitor companies and government departments. Pin the Event Flyer on your notice boards or email it out.
Please read the race rules. Race Rules can be found under the heading "INFO" >"Rules" – or you can click here.
If you are not participating in this event but would like to find out what it is all about why not volunteer for the day. Or if you are competing but you have family of friends that are keen to get into the action we would love their help. Volunteers will receive an event t-shirt and meal.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event email Alina or call 0401 564 462.
