SA National Adventure Race 2009
Eco-Adventure Racing
Do REGISTRATION, get information & Live updates of the 2009 Eco-Adventure Challenge on 26th September in Hogsback in Amatola Mountains EC.
INDEMNITY FORM & INFO, Food, Accomodation - PRINTOUT & FAX BACK
Below is a PDF Information document and IndemnityAdventure Racing Info Pack.pdf form which must be downloaded, printed out, filled in and faxed back to FAX: (045) 962 1193. Telephonic enquiries can be made to TEL: (045) 962 1193.
Entry FormNationals.pdf
How to get to Hobbiton in Hogsback
ACCOMODATION
Hobbiton on Hogsback has dormatory accomodation available for participants - (Early booking essential) Call: (045) 962 1193
Hobbiton on Hogsback offers Rustic Tent Campsites Call: (045) 962 1193 (Early booking essential)
The Hogsback Spring festival takes place over the same weekend. Visit www.hogsback.com for details of accomodation establishments. To find out more about the village of Hogsback visit www.hogsback.ning.com
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Comment from - Hobbiton this years Eastern Cape Hosts
Hobbiton-on-Hogsback was the proud hosts of this year's S.A. National
Schools Adventure Race.
This annually held event is hosted each year by a different province and
Hobbiton was proud to host the event on behalf of the Eastern Cape.
The challenge is included under the Adventure Racing category which is a
fast-growing multi-disciplined sport, popular with all age groups and all
back-grounds.
For the period of 24th to the 27th September 2009 Hobbiton pushed 116
contestants to their limits.
The different age groups ranged from under 13s who completed a 40km race,
under 15s - 65kms and the under 19s who completed a 95km race. All of the
116 participants had already qualified in provincial trials in order to
enter the national event.
Challenges included cross country running, mountain biking,
swimming and water rafting in the beautiful Afrimontane area of the
Amatola mountain range.
To complete the distances the following activities were
included
in or near the Hobbiton Centre: Abseiling, Climbing Wall, Orienteering,
High Ropes Course work, Ballistics, Compass Work, Group Dynamics, and the
Trapeze.
The Results:
The under 19's : 1st Brits
2nd - Lichtenburg
3rd - Kloof
The under 15's: 1st - Hillcrest
2nd - Helpmekaar
3rd - Lilyfontein
The under 13's: 1st - Hillcrest
2nd - Hillcrest
3rd - Hillcrest
Despite an intense heat wave on Saturday, the lead U19 team made it in 10
hours, expressing the opinion that it was the toughest but also the best
race National Adventure race yet. Some of the teams that limped in after
13 hours were less expressive, being very grateful for the complementary
walking stick that Hobbiton gave them!
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Rules Update
Rules for National School Adventure Racing 2009
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Created by Tonya Burton Sep 23, 2009 at 2:24pm. Last updated by Tonya Burton Sep 23.
Comment on the Pics
I love all the pics posted to the site. It's also great to see our Rubgy Heros. Thanks to all who have added. Remember to set your cellphone up to e-mail, so that you can post picture directly to the site during the race.
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Created by Gaylin Sep 16, 2009 at 10:36am. Last updated by Gaylin Sep 16.
About Hogsback
If you would like to find out more about the little village of HOGSBACK in the Amatola Mountains in the Eastern Cape, have a look at www.hogsback.com or www.hogsback.ning.com
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Created by Gaylin Jun 1, 2009 at 5:23pm. Last updated by Gaylin Jun 1.
Important Dates
The Actual Date of the Race is September 26th 2009, but all entrants are invited to come to Hogsback before the race. This will help with aclimatization. The altitude is 1400m above Sea Level, which means it will be important to get your red cell count up if you are in the Race. registration starts from 2 days before the event.
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Created by Gaylin Jun 1, 2009 at 5:17pm. Last updated by Gaylin Jun 1.
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Updated Rules
1. All equipment used (helmets, life jackets, bicycles etc) must be of a sufficiently high standard to be SABS compliant. Hobbiton Safety Officers have the right to forbid the use of anything they deem unsafe or incorrectly worn.
2. All climbing and High Ropes challenges must be done with a harness and helmet on and may only be supervised by the designated Instructor / Official.
3. P.C. Points do not necessarily run in numerically and can be com… Continue
Posted by Tonya Burton on September 23, 2009 at 2:30pm
ADDITIONAL Saftey RULEs
1) Competitors must have bikes that are road worthy and safe to ride.
2) All climbing and High Ropes challenges must be done with a harness and helmet on.
Posted by Gaylin on September 11, 2009 at 11:28am
REPORT Back from Piet Lotter SA Adventure Racing: Committee Member
26 August 2009
SA ADVENTURE RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS: EASTERN CAPE
Hi all
Report back on visit to the Eastern Cape
I travelled to Hogsback last weekend to evaluate the venue, routes, etc. of the planned race on the 26 September 2009. Last year at the SA’s, at a committee meeting, we decided to evaluate the standard of all SA Adventure Races to ensure a high standard at all times.
Arriving at Hobbiton Outdoor Education centre in Hogsback, I had a meeting with Eu… Continue
Posted by Gaylin on September 11, 2009 at 10:45am — 2 Comments
Some FAQ
Question 1. The R1600...does that include race entry, accommodation and meals from thursday evening until Sunday morning for the four members of each race team only.
Answer:
No, it includes Friday night supper, race entry and accommodation (Friday, Sat ) for only the four team members.
All other meals will need to be purchased. They can check in from Wednesday night at the cost of
R100 / person / night extra. In Dorm accomodati… Continue
Posted by Gaylin on August 25, 2009 at 10:30am
IMPORTANT INFO on Race Rules
* PC Points do not necessarily run in numericial order.
* If you miss a PC point your team will have to go back.
* Only ski rope will be a allowed. NO Cable ties, Strechies, etc.
* NO flippers only a life jacket.
* Helmets and lifejackets must be provided by the team and must be with the team during the race.
* Teams will be penalised for helmets not secured and life jackets not zipped / secured.
Posted by Gaylin on August 25, 2009 at 10:30am
Events
September 25
Saturday
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SA SCHOOLS ADVENTURE RACE 2010
September 25, 2010 from 4am to 4pm – KNYSNA
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