Info on the Rules & Regulations page

Registration Eligibility and Rules

  1. Registration fees have to be made in full latest before pre-race brief, 31st May. Participants are allowed to withdraw after registering, only with valid reasons before the pre-race briefing and will be refunded only 30% of the registration amount. Bicycle & helmet rentals will be fully refunded. No refund will be made if withdrawal is after the pre-race brief.
  2. All teams are required to send at least one member to attend the pre-race brief. In the event that none of the members is able to attend, the team is required to send a representative accompanied with an authorization letter.
  3. All teams in, Tertiary and School Category will consist of 4 members and Mixed Open will consist of 2 members. All teams regardless of category have to have at least one member of the opposite sex.
  4. Participants aged 16 and above are qualified to take part in the Mixed Open category.
  5. Participants studying in any Polytechnics and Universities are qualified to participate in the Inter-Tertiary category.
  6. Participants studying in any Junior Colleges and NITECs Polytechnics are qualified to participate in the Inter-School category.
  7. Participants are required to produce and submit a swimming certificate by National Sports Council OR 1-Star kayaking certificate. Swimming proficiency test is COMPULSORY for all participants who fail to produce either of the above certification.
  8. Participants are required to produce Abseiling Proficiency Certificate Level 1 OR Sports Climbing Level 2 certification. Abseil clinic is COMPULSORY for all participants who fail to produce either of the above certification.
  9. Participants are to possess a basic cycling proficiency.
  10. In the event of over subscription, teams will be selected on a first come, first serve basis. Notwithstanding this, the Race Organising Committee reserves the absolute discretion to decide whether or not to accept a team's registration. The Race Organising Committee's decision will be final.

Inclement Weather

  1. If inclement weather occurs at the start of the race, the Race Organising Committee reserves the right to withhold the flag off time of the race until deemed safe by the race officials to continue. Inclement weather is defined as heavy showers with lightning.
  2. Should the bad weather persist, the Race Organising Committee reserves the right to cancel the race without refund of fees paid in the interest of the competitors' safety or any other reasons. The Race Organising Committee’s decision will be final.
  3. If inclement weather occurs during the race, the race officials reserve the right to suspend the race until deemed safe by the Race Organising Committee to continue.
  4. If there is lightning but no rain, the Race Organising Committee reserves the right to cancel certain race events that are deemed unsafe by the race officials.
  5. If inclement weather occurs during the race, participants are advised to seek nearest shelter along the route. They may continue on to the nearest checkpoint at their own risk. Further instructions will be given.

Race Safety

Participants Responsibility

  1. Every participant is responsible for his/her involvement in the race and is the sole judge of whether he/she should begin or continue competing in the race. However, the Race Organising Committee reserves the absolute right and discretion to stop a competitor from starting or continuing the race, if in the Race Organising Committee’s opinion that the competitor is likely to cause him/her self injury either by starting or continuing the race. The race organizer’s decision will be final.
  2. Participants are highly encouraged to follow the traffic rules throughout the race.
  3. Participants who are not certain of their physical and/or mental capacities to participate in this race are advised to consult their family doctor prior to participation.
  4. Participants must ensure that they are well-rested prior to the race day and are well-hydrated and equipped with personal hydration packs on race day.
  5. If participants feel unwell during the race, they must stop and ask for medical attention from the officials and marshals along the race route.
  6. Information sharing between teams within the race is considered a violation of rules. Any teams that are caught sharing information by the Race Organising Committee will be automatically disqualified.

Organizer's Responsibility

  1. First-Aid service will be provided during the race. There will be First Aid stations along the race route.
  2. Water re-hydration points shall be available along designated places within the race route.
  3. All check points will have communication accessibility to the Race Organising Committee.

General

  1. ALL teams must report at least half an hour before their flag off time at the designated starting point.
  2. Registration period for each category will be 30mins and will start 1 hour before flag-off time^. Any teams that report after the registration period will not be allowed to participate in the race.
  3. All mandatory gear will be inspected during the race testing and on race day, at the registration counter by the Race Organizer.
  4. Race singlet must either be worn or worn on the outside of clothing at all times.
  5. Use of all electronic devices other than wristwatches is prohibited (e.g. cell phone, pager, radio, etc.) during the race.
  6. Please note that there are water elements in the course of the race, hence equipment should be waterproofed if necessary.
  7. Teams are to report to the CHECK- IN station immediately upon arrival to a new checkpoint.
  8. Teams are to report to the CHECK-OUT station immediately after they have completed their checkpoint’s task.
  9. Teams are to follow instructions or directions from check point to check point in the order which they are given.
  10. Members of each team MUST stay intact at all times. Any team that violates this rule shall be automatically disqualified.
  11. The Race Organising Committee reserves the right to change the rules or the course at any given time.
  12. Teams who failed to complete any stations within stipulated cutoff time will be unranked.
  13. Any teams or participants may choose not to participate in a technical skill section of the race. Teams or any one member of a team electing not to participate in any technical sections will result in the entire team being unranked, but teams will still be permitted to complete the race. Teams or participants electing not to participate in any technical sections must report to a race official at the technical section to state their intention and receive instructions about the continuation of the race.
  14. Teams with members who fall out at any point during the race will also be unranked.
  15. Any failure to adhere to the above-mentioned rules and regulations can result in automatic DISQUALIFICATION of the entire team.
Rules & Regulations are as dated of 9th May 2009.
^Flag-off timings will be announced on a later date/pre-race brief.