| 1. |
The Hike shall be open to any person over the age of 14 years on or before the date of the event. |
| 2. |
The object is to complete the course visiting all the Checkpoints in the correct order. Each competitor MUST carry the minimum equipment as follows:
| (a) |
1:25000 Leisure Map "The South Pennines" |
| (b) |
Compass (which they must be able to use) |
| (c) |
Mobile Phone |
| (d) |
Whistle |
| (e) |
Survival Bag - NOT A SPACE BLANKET |
| (f) |
A personal mug must be carried |
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| 3. |
Hikers may only retire at roadside Checkpoints. Tallies must be surrendered and only Official Hike Transport may be used. |
| 4. |
Bonus time will only be allowed at the discretion of the Hike Organiser or his representative. |
| 5. |
Competitors must ensure that they are fully conversant with the route and list of Checkpoints. A complete and fully up-to-date list will be on view at the start from 0600 hours on the day of the Hike. |
| 6. |
Competitors will be disqualified for:
| (a) |
Receiving assistance of any kind, food, drink or equipment. |
| (b) |
Transferring places. If you are unable to compete inform the Entries Secretary, fees will be refunded up to 7 days before the date of the Hike. |
| (c) |
In the opinion of the Checkpoint Officer he/she is unfit to continue. |
| (d) |
Failing to wear or carry specified equipment. |
| (e) |
Losing his/her tally. |
| (f) |
Knowingly misleading the Organizers with regard to the Competitors Class, ie. walkers running and trying to claim a walkers prize. A check will be made throughout the Hike. |
| (g) |
Failing to comply with the rules of the Hike. |
In addition the organisers advise and expect all entrants to wear or carry appropriate and adequate clothing, footwear and waterproofs. |
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| 7. |
In cases of inclement and severe weather hikers may be grouped, at the discretion of the Checkpoint Officer. |
| 8. |
No dogs allowed on the Hike. |
| 9. |
Any team changes or late team entries must be notified to the Entries Secretary at least one hour before the start. |
| 10. |
All competitors must aim to complete the event by 8.30pm. There are therefore provisional Chop times of 6.00pm at Lumbutts and 7.00pm at Withens Clough Reservoir. Any entrant arriving at these locations after these times will be automatically withdrawn. |
| 11. |
The organisers have set an upper limit of 350 entrants. If that limit is reached by the close of postal entries on the 3rd April 2010 then no entries will be allowed on the day of the event. If the event is full this will be published on the website |
| 12. |
The Organisers' decision regarding the award of trophies is at the absolute discretion of the Hike Committee. |
| 13. |
The Organisers' decision is final and they cannot accept responsibility for ANY mishap or injury sustained during the Hike. |
| 14. |
The Organisers retain the right to incorporate any additional rules as they think necessary. |
