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Bed Races on Beacon
Sunday August 16, 2015
12 noon to 4 pm
In support of Palliative Care at
Rest Haven Lodge
Bed Race Team (5-10 people) Entry Fee $500.00
Bed race spots are limited and will sell out on a first come basis,
call today to register!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Brenda Hennigar
250-656-0717 Ext: 428
Email: [email protected]
www.resthavenfoundation.com
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RACE DETAILS
All Bed race teams must be pre-registered, space is limited and beds will sell out on a first come
basis. The event starts at 12 pm with the parade of racers! Note all teams must participate in the
parade to be able to race. Teams must also have their team name or sponsor on a sign or banner
for the parade. Races will start immediately following the parade. The races will run from west to
east down Beacon Ave between 5th and 3rd streets. Teams will have a minimum of 2 races.
Participant and spectator safety is paramount to this event and great care is taken to ensure that
participants and spectators enjoy the afternoon.
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OFFICIAL RULES
1.
SAFETY – All participants MUST wear a CSA approved helmet.
NOTE: YOUR SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US. Please wear good running shoes or boots
along with suitable attire for the weather conditions. Be aware that accidents may occur such as
falling down on pavement, scrapes, bruises, tripping, collisions, etc. Safety gear to avoid such
hazards is recommended.
All participants must sign the Waiver of Liability at the time of Registration.
TEAMS
1. A race team consists of five to 10 people, 18 yrs or older, one rider, who must ride on top of
the bed, four (no more, no less) runners to propel the bed, substitute runners are permitted for the
same team. HOSPITAL BEDS ARE SUPPLIED for racing.
2. Only ONE member of the team - the rider - must be on the bed at all times. Beds may not be
pulled, only pushed from the sides and/or head of the bed. Runners are responsible for stopping
their beds. Runners must wear footwear suitable for running.
3. Protective headgear MUST be worn by all team members during the race. Standard CSA
sporting helmets will suffice. Teams that do not wear helmets will NOT be allowed to compete.
4. All participants will conduct themselves according to the highest standards of sportsmanship particularly in regard to other competitors. Race competitors must obey instructions from The
Police & Race Officials (e.g. Starters, Timekeepers, and Marshals etc.). There must be no
deliberate obstruction of beds during the race.
All participants must sign the Waiver of Liability at the time of Registration.
NOTE: YOUR SAFETY IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US. Please wear good running shoes or boots
along with suitable attire for the weather conditions. Be aware that accidents may occur such as
falling down on pavement, scrapes, bruises, tripping, collisions, etc. Safety gear to avoid such
hazards is recommended
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SCORING
1. ALL TEAMS MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE TO QUALIFY FOR THE RACE.
2. Each team will race a minimum of 2 races during the competition, before the Championship
round.
3. In order to qualify for a race time, all 4 pushing team members and the bed must cross the
finish line and all 4 team members except the rider must be in contact with the ground when
crossing the finish line. Failure to cross the finish line as a team will result in disqualification.
4. The 100.3 The Q Bed Races on Beacon will run rain or shine. In the case of extreme
inclement weather (e.g. lightning) The 100.3 The Q Bed Races on Beacon will be cancelled.
5. The Race will begin with the qualifying rounds where teams will race each other in groups of
2 according to the random draw. The goal is to get the lowest cumulative time score
possible.
6. After the qualifying rounds, the top teams will be entered into the tournament round which is
single elimination format. Head to head single elimination competition.
7. The Judges reserve the right to disqualify any team for conduct not becoming, or breach of
rules.
8. During the heats - if a team runs out of their lane and it is deemed as interference with the
other team they will get a 10 second penalty and the other team will have an opportunity to
run again for time. If it occurs during the elimination rounds, the team that interfered will be
disqualified.
REGISTRATION
Bed Race Team Fee $500.00
All registration fees are to be payable to Rest Haven Foundation. Please email to register your
team, spots are limited and will sell out on a first come basis. $100.00 is due within 7 days of
reserving your bed, the remaining $400.00 is due by no later than July 16, 2015.
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FUNDRAISING
All teams are encouraged to fundraise for their team in support of Palliative Care at Rest Haven
Lodge.
HEADSTART’S
For every $1,000 a team fundraises that team will receive a 6 ft. head start pass to be used at any
time during the heats. There is no limit to the number of head start passes a team can collect. ie:
a team fundraises $3,000.00 they will receive three 6 ft. head start passes.
HEAD START PASSES CAN ONLY BE USED DURING THE QUALIFYING HEATS!
COSTUME COMPETITION JUDGING
All teams must participate in the Costume Competition; there will be awards for 1 st, 2nd and 3rd
place. The panel of distinguished judges will select the winners and awards will be presented
immediately following the judging!!
** Shenanigans are encouraged!!
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Pledge Sheet
The 100.3 The Q Bed Races on Beacon in support of Palliative Care at Rest Haven Lodge
Sunday August 16th, 2015 – Beacon Avenue, Sidney BC
Event Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Any team raising more than $1,000 will receive one 6ft Head Start pass to be used at any time during the heats. Please make
all cheques payable to Rest Haven Foundation and bring your pledges and pledge form with you to “Registration” on race day.
All pledge forms and monies must be turned in to Rest Haven Lodge by September1 st in order for tax receipts to be issued.
PARTICIPANT NAME: ____________________ TEAM NAME:_________________________________
PHONE AND EMAIL:____________________________________________________
THIS FORM IS TO BE USED FOR CASH & CHEQUE PLEDGES ONLY. TAX RECEIPTS WILL BE ISSUED FOR AMOUNTS $20 OR GREATER FROM
REST HAVEN LODGE. A TAX RECEIPT WILL ONLY BE ISSUED IF A COMPLETE NAME AND ADDRESS IS PROVIDED.
PLEASE PRINT CAREFULLY.
Name
Address
City
TOTAL CHEQUE AMOUNT ($) COLLECTED:
$____________
TOTAL CASH AMOUNT ($) COLLECTED:
$____________
TOTAL PLEDGES COLLECTED:
$___________
PARTICIPANT INITIALS_________
Postal
Code
Phone #
Amount
VOLUNTEER INITIALS_________
Cash
Chq
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