Buena Vista - Race Update #3

The Rocky Mountain Orienteering Club is offering a Night O-Meet on Saturday night the 8th, as well as a regular orienteering course on Sunday the 9th in Buena Vista. If you want some more adventure this weekend or want more orienteering practice, you can register online at www.rmoc.org

All information for the event is now final. Below is a To Do list for all athletes. These instructions will ensure you are prepared for the event and that racer check-in will go smoothly.

If you have any questions about the event please let us know. We look forward to seeing you at racer check-in on May 7th!

Racer Check-in: New Location for 2010 - 6-9pm at Buena Vista South Main Town Square. Next to Eddyline Brewery. 926 South Main Street, Buena Vista.

Optional Morning Check-in for Sprint and 12hr Racers: Morning Check-in starts at 7:00am. We strongly recommend that you check-in Friday evening. However, if you can't make it or are coming in the morning instead, you can do your gear drop early on Saturday morning and then check-in prior to your race start at South Main Town Square. Please refer to the gear drop information for more details. The Sprint & 12hr Race starts at 8:00am/8:15am respectively. Make sure you leave adequate time to do your gear drop(s) and get to the start line and check-in.

Earn a Race Voucher: Do you have family or friends coming with you? If so put them to work! Volunteers who help with the event for an 8-12 hour shift get a $100.00 race voucher that can be used by anyone for a future race. Applications can be submitted online from the website. Applicants are taken on a first come first served basis.

Paddle Section/Boats & Gear:
All 2 person and 4 person teams will be required to use the kayaks provided by the event. We do not provide life vests or paddles. Additionally, teams will not be permitted to make alterations to the kayaks. Solo athletes are required to provide their own inflatable kayak for the race. Hard Shells are not permitted in the 12hr or 24hr races. Solos in the 6hr can use a hardshell if you can perform an eskimo roll


Athlete To Do List:

1. Team Makeup - Please go to the website and check your team entry. If you need to change categories, add or change teammates or change your team name, these changes must be made by May 3rd. Go to the website and click on the "Teams-Results" or from the "Race Updates" page to find the team roster.

2. Required Forms - Each team/participant must bring the completed forms to racer check-in; Liability Waiver and the Paddle Declaration (12hr/24hr). Please have these forms completed before you go through the check-in line. These forms can be accessed by clicking on the "Race Forms & Certifications" button from the website.

4. Supported or Unsupported/Gear Drop - All three races can be done with a support crew or unsuppored by doing a gear drop. Please refer to Race Update #2 about gear boxes and logistics for the gear drop. Transition areas and gear drop information will be posted on Thursday.

5. Gear List - Make sure you print a copy of the required gear list from the website. All items on this list are required to compete in the event.

Thanks,
AXS Staff
Gravity Play Sports
970-259-7771