Details
Details of the RAFT RACE @ Warrandyte
Details of the RAFT RACE @ Warrandyte
Where
Where
- Start - Arrive at Taroona Reserve, Stiggetts Rd, Warrandyte Melways Map 35, Ref C1.
- Finish - Pound Bend Reserve, Pound Road, Warrandyte.
- Toilet facilities + drinkable town water.
Parking Start
Parking Start
- Drop off in Taroona Reserve only and parking is limited so park at Stiggants Reserve or local streets. (see location map)
- Trailers to be left at Cresco.
Parking Finish
Parking Finish
- Leaders cars involved in towing trailers and organizers park at left/southern end closest to the raft finish arrival point.
- (This car park will be blocked off limited access this year and NO trailer parking. Parks Victoria restriction!)
- Trailers can be parked at Cresco and retrieved to collect Rafts and then removed)
- Parents and others park in right/Northern end closest to Cresco Camp
- Race distance is approx 4.0 km … see map at end of document.
- RAFTS NOT at Cresco Rapid by 1pm will be pulled out of the race. (Raft collection at Cresco Camp)
- Sunday 25th February 2018
- All patrols arrive at Taroona Reserve Car Park at 8.00am for checking of rafts & crew.
- Starting time for the first rafts will be 9.00am each leaving 2-3 minutes apart after assessment.
- Expected journey time is about 3 hours.
- Sausage & soft drink on finishing.
- Expected finishing time is between 1pm and 2pm dependent on the last rafts completion of the course followed by presentations.
Registration
- REGISTER ONLY online until registration CLOSING End of friday before the Raft Race.
- Register through MYSCOUT registration page opposite.
- (Login required for leaders to register patrols).
- A fee of $50 per raft will be charged. Payment direct to Boroondara district scout account (Bendigo bank) 633-000 139968895 prior to event, money can be accepted on the day, however preference is direct payment.
- Patrols need to provide all relevant completed paperwork to the registration desk prior to the raft entering the water.
- PL to submit health form and special permission form at check-in on the morning of the race.
Health and Approval Forms
- The following forms are required for each scout and can be downloaded from the Information link above.
- Special Permission Form for the raft race.
- Scouts Victoria Medical & Health Form (PIR)
Natural Restrictions on the Challenge
- Day of total fire ban. The Park is closed. Then the Challenge will be cancelled.
- Maximum temperature below 15 degrees and rain forecast.
- Rain forecast and winds in excess of 20 knots.
- HIGH & LOW Water level – The Challenge may be cancelled. - Water safety team will monitor water at Warrandyte.
- Bacterial levels are currently at an acceptable level in the section of river we will be using.
- We will monitor the EPA Yarra Watch reports and advise if conditions change.
Conditions
- Although this is a District event, the magnitude and nature of the Challenge makes it imperative that each Troop retains active responsibility for the safety and participation of its Scouts. A leader from each participating troop must be in attendance at all times during the event and will be required to assist in running the event. This may include manning a safety point on/in the river. The positions will be advised prior to the event. Wear appropriate clothing.
- The Safety team (which includes seconded leaders), who will be patrolling the course in Kayaks and along the banks, have the right to force the withdrawal of a patrol if the raft becomes unsafe or if the behavior of the patrol is not appropriate.
- All Scouts must appreciate this is not just a race!! It is a journey. The fastest raft is not necessarily the winner.
First Aid
- There will be first aid personnel on site throughout the event and will be contactable by mobile phone. A list of mobile numbers will be available at the commencement of the race.
Judging
- The winning Patrol will be awarded the Boroondara Challenge Shield. Other categories will also receive a trophy – e.g. best raft, best decorated raft and/or crew.
This event is not assessed on time alone!! It is not a race. Judging will be by a combination of the following:
- The preliminary safety check of the crew,
- The quality of the construction – knots, traditional construction using spars and rope lashings will earn more credit,
- The decoration - razzle dazzle, imagination added to the raft and the crew to make them stand out,
- Remember the theme – 2018 Creepy Crawlies.
- Elapsed time,
- Satisfactory negotiation of slalom gates, obstacle course tasks and observation.
Awards and Prizes
There are five categories scout can gain a trophy:-
- Best Constructed Raft
- Best Themed Raft (how the raft is decorated in Ancient Civilizations theme)
- Best Themed Patrol (Scouts dressed in Ancient Civilizations theme)
- 1st Overall winner
- Plus second and third places will be recognized with medallion.
ENQUIRIES:
Neil Whitaker Email: - boroondarascouts.events@gmail.com Mobile: 0438 886 671 or 9888 8870
David Nathan, Email: - dls.boroondara@vicscouts.asn.au Mobile: 0438 511 334
Map of Location