Raleigh International Mountain Marathon 2009

UPDATES!!!

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19 January 2009
TEVA Hong Kong will be sponsoring a Team from Malaysia.
to be eligible to be selected as "Teva sponsored Team", interested Teams must submit their forms by 21 January 2009 full payment (application fee & ERC deposit) by 23 January 2009.
Selected Team will be notified via email & phone call.
Sponsored items would be apparels & footwear by TEVA.
apparels: to be confirm, either normal top or external wear.

Selection:
Successful teams who send in their complete forms & payments by the mention dates, selection would be done by DRAW LOTS.

*terms & condition apply*

All decision by the Committee of Raleigh KL is FINAL.

15 January 2009

RIMM 09 Malaysian Application Form is available for download now.
Check it out at our APPLICATION FORM.

11 January 2009

Dear all interested Malaysian participants...
forms will be able for download by 14 January 2009 (Wednesday)
~ christal promise!!! ~
* please do not submit the form downloaded from the Raleigh Hong Kong website as we will be using the Malaysian Participant Forms.

Thank you so much for your kind kesabaran...

27 December 2009

The official launch of Event Blog of Raleigh International Mountain Marathon 2009 (RIMM 09)
There had been a few inquiries about RIMM 09.
If you had send me an email, please do check out the FAQs section for your answers.

~~~ hope to hear from you soon ~~~

This Event Blog is hosted by Raleigh KL.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Frequently Asked Questions by interested participants will be posted up in this column.

#1
I am a member of Raleigh KL, now I and some of my friends want to join the event but we want to know the detailed such as extra expenses, time of arriving HK. Might you give me specific details about that? Because we are foreign students in Malaysia so we need some arrangements for our pockets. and when is the deadline?
All participants need to arrive in Hong Kong latest by 6 March 2008, HR 1800
This is to ensure that all participants have enough rest for the race the next day.

#2
I am tempted to join this mountain marathon event. Annual leave, I have, but I need to know the cost of the whole thing like flights, accomodations, attire n gear etc.
Please do check AirAsia or MAS for flight fares.
Accomodation, attires & gears are to be borne by individual participants
As each individual choice differs, we recommend each individual to seek your own personal attires & gears.
Please do check out our Race Equipment List for further details.
And in FB event, you mentioned that Teva HK will sponsored a team from Malaysia. What are the sponsorship includes? And those teams that are not sponsored what do they have to come up with?
As we have not receive further information about the sponsoring items, but we will post them up once we receive information on it. All teams must have their Compulsory Equipments as mention earlier.
Then the RM500 fundraise amount need not to be raised because of the 10th anniversary, so what do we have to come up with.
As for RIMM 09, all Malaysian participants Register via Raleigh KL will be waived from the fundraising amount of RM500, but if any individuals decides to fundraise, they are able to do so.
Please do contact us at our event email rimm09@raleighinternational.org.my for further details regarding fundraising.
And how many person per team?
Please refer to Event Info regarding this matter.

i'm interested but no kaki yet.

let me know any trainings?

Good idea, we will try to arrange a weekly/bi-monthly trainings around Klang Valley or any other states.. ;)
as long as we get enought bunchful of people to do trainings...
how's grouping? self arranged or ??

have an idea of:
having participants to mix & mingle around other interested participants.
along the sessions, hope you will get to find your team mates for this race.
Team members are to be decided by Participants Individually

what do we pay?
Please do refer to Event Application Fee for further details

Please do send in your Questions & Queries to rimm09@raleighinternational.org.my

Application Forms

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Application Forms will be available via this link.

http://rapidshare.com/files/183563788/RIMM_09_Application_via_Raleigh_KL.doc

Please do save the RIMM 09 application form as mention below below sending application form to our official email address
e: rimm09@raleighinternational.org.my

- (TEAM NAME) (space) (Category) (space) (amount of team members)
eg: NEGARAKU COUNTRY WALK EXPLORER 4

Safety Guidelines

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The Organizer, sponsors and supporting organizations are not responsible for any accident or mishap, which may cause injury or death, or for any damage to or loss or destruction of personal property before, during and after the event.

You are strongly advised to take out personal insurance against injury or death.

The following safety instructions are adapted from "Safety Hints for Hiking in Country Parks" which is available free from Country Park Visitor Centre or can be downloaded from the Country Park Homepage (http://www.afcd.gov.hk/parks/trails/Eng/hiking/hike_safety_e.htm).

We advise all participants to read the following guidelines thoroughly prior to the competition.

Mountain Torrent

The devastating power and speed of mountain torrent should never be underestimated. A small stream may swell and converge into raging torrents in heavy rain and wash away travelers, resulting in casualties within minutes.

Safety Guidelines

﹞ Listen to the weather bulletin. Avoid hiking when the weather is unstable, especially when the rainstorm warning signal is hoisted.

﹞ Don't hike along a water course when it rains. Leave the water course without delay and head for a high spot ashore.

﹞ Don't stay at the water course for a rest, especially at its lower reaches.

﹞ Don't wade in the stream after heavy rain.

﹞ Never attempt to cross any inundated bridges. In case of heavy rain, leave the water course right away.

Emergency Measures

﹞ Rapid flows, turbid water with sand and mud are early signs of torrents. Leave the water course without delay.

﹞ If you fall into a rapid flow, grip or hold on to the rocks, branches or vines near the banks; try to get ashore and leave the river course right away.

Hill fire

Hill fire advances rapidly upward and windward on a steep grass slope in dry weather. Never underestimate its devastating power.

Safety Guidelines

﹞ Listen to the weather bulletin. If the fire danger warning is red, handle kindling materials with great care.

﹞ Except at designated barbecue sites or campsites, never light a fire within country parks. Smokers should refrain from smoking; all cigarette-stubs or matches should be totally extinguished before discarding into litter boxes.

﹞ Hill fire is difficult to detect in daytime. Always pay attention to flying ashes or burnt smell. If a hill fire is spotted, leave the fire scene right away.

﹞ It is difficult to assess the spreading of hill fire. Don't risk continuing your journey in case of a fire nearby or you may get trapped in the fire.

Emergency Measures

﹞ Don't panic and keep calm.

﹞ Never attempt to attend a hill fire indiscriminately.

﹞ Note the following for a quick evacuation from the scene of fire:

a) The direction in which the fire spreads - avoid escaping in the same direction of the prevailing wind.

b) The gradient of the paths nearby - Choose the one which is easiest for escape.

c) The height and density of the vegetation nearby - Find a place with less vegetation for escape.

﹞ It is easier and quicker to escape through existing paths.

﹞ If the fire is imminent and there is no way out, you should cover your exposed skin with wet clothing and then make for the burnt area. This can minimize the chance of getting injured. Never run uphill if the situation permits.

﹞ Don't run into shrubs or grass grown area, fire usually spreads rapidly and the temperature may soar in these areas.

Landslide

Landslides are not uncommon when a large amount of rainwater has soaked a natural or artificial slope during a downpour or after a few days of heavy rain.

Safety Guidelines

﹞ Avoid going near or staying around steep slopes during heavy rain or after a few days of heavy rain.

﹞ The oozing out of a large quantity of muddy water from the base or the weep holes of a slope indicates that the slope is saturated with water. Exposure of inner soil of the slope and appearance of new cracks on the slope are early signs of a landslide. Keep away from such slopes.

﹞ Don't proceed by stepping on loose mud if landslide blocks your way; retreat or seek another safe route to leave the scene right away.

Emergency Measures

﹞ Unless you are fully equipped and properly trained, don't try to resume life buried in a landslide. You should call for a fully equipped rescue team to avoid further casualties.

Lightning stroke

Lightning normally strikes at the highest point of an object and the electric current is conducted to the ground via the least resistant path. Hikers attacked by lightning usually have the symptoms of muscle spasm, scalds, suffocation and cardiac arrest.

Safety Guidelines

﹞ Listen to the weather bulletin. Avoid hiking when the weather condition is unstable, especially when the thunderstorm warning signal is hoisted.

﹞ Wear shoes or boots with rubber soles in outdoor areas.

Emergency Measures

﹞ Don't stand at hilltop or near any object with high conductivity. As trees and poles can easily strike by lightning, give them a wide berth as far as possible. After striking an object, the electricity current of lightning will spread through the ground. Therefore, don＊t lie on the ground, especially wet ground surface. Squat and minimize the contact area with the ground as far as possible.

﹞ Stay away from iron fences or other metal objects. Don't touch any antenna, water pipes, iron mesh or other similar metal installations. Remove all metal objects (e.g. gold ornaments) from your body.

﹞ Take shelter in a building whenever possible.

﹞ Don't swim or engage in other water sports. Leave the water and seek shelter right away.

﹞ Don't touch any inflammable materials, such as kerosene or liquefied petroleum gas.

Getting Lost

It is easy to get lost during bad weather or when not properly prepared.

Safety Guidelines

﹞ Choose only maintained paths that are clearly way marked and plan the route before setting out carefully.

﹞ Pay attention to the current weather bulletin and avoid hiking if the weather is bad.

﹞ Remember to bring all necessities including maps, compass, drinking water, food, torch, rain gear, radio, first-aid kit, whistle, mobile phone, notebook and pen.

Emergency Measures

﹞ Finding your location with the use of a compass and a map.

﹞ Recall the route you have covered and retrace your steps to your original position. If this is not possible, Stay Put and wait for rescue.

﹞ Don't go further; this would waste your energy. If you must advance further, take note of all the paths that you have tried. Avoid steep ravines as; it is not easy to locate oneself in this topography.

﹞ Head for a high spot if you fail to identify your location. It is easier to identify directions there and to be discovered by the rescue team.

﹞ In case cold weather sets in but you do not have sufficient warm protective clothing or if thunderstorm or hill fire occur, leave the high spot until the situation improves and go back to the high spot again and wait for rescue.

﹞ Give out international distress signal.

Heat Stroke

Heat stroke is caused by one's inability to regulate body temperature through transpiration at high ambient temperatures. The victim feels hot, dizzy, uneasy and even becomes unconscious. When the temperature exceeds 40C, the victim's skin will be dry and flushed; breath and pulse rate will increase. In some serious cases, the victim will suffer from shock. Lower his body temperature and seek medical assistance right away.

Overheat of the body will also lead to heat exhaustion which usually occurs when one is engaging in sports in hot humid weather, especially when one fails to replenish his body fluid and salt lost through sweating. The symptoms are exhaustion, headache, dizziness, nausea, muscle spasm, paleness, clammy skin, rapid but weak breath and pulse.

Safety Hints

﹞ Have good rests during the journey. Don't overwork as this would lead to exhaustion.

﹞ Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Drink lots of water.

Emergency Measures

﹞ Move the victim to a cool shaded place. Remove his clothing and have him lie down with feet elevated; give him lots of fluids if he is conscious. Avoid the victim being surrounded by people. Continue to replenish him with drinks and seek medical treatment right away.

﹞ If necessary, employ other body-cooling techniques like immersion in water, wetting clothing and fanning until the symptoms disappear.

﹞ If the victim sweats heavily and convulse, serve him with salt water in the ratio of one tea spoon of salt to one liter of water.

Hypothermia

It is caused by drop of body temperature due to lack of sufficient clothing in a cold place. Even in summer, rapid drop in temperature due to sudden cold rain or rainstorm will also cause hypothermia.

Symptoms

Fatigue, exhaustion, clammy skin, stumbling, shivering, muscle spasms, stammering and hallucinating etc.

Safety Guidelines

﹞ Have a good sleep on the night before the journey. Don't join the journey if you are not feeling well.

﹞ Have a nutritious meal before setting out. Have high energy food like chocolate during the trip.

﹞ Bring warm protective and rain-proof clothing and a spare set of clothes for change.

﹞ Rest at intervals; don＊t overload yourself with bulky object.

Equipments

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Required Equipment

Each participant must bring the following personal equipments throughout the race.

Penalty time will be added to the team result of his/her team otherwise.

Personal Equipment	Penalty Hour(s)
Compass	8
Whistle	8
Torch or head lamp with batteries	4
Water container (filled with at least 1 liter of drinking water)	4
Hong Kong Identity Card / Travel document or its copy	4
Emergency Food (at least 500g or 1000 kcal ^#1)	4
Dinner^#² (at least 500g or 1000 kcal^#1)	4
Number bib	2
Spare clothes (1 set of dry and properly wrapped up clothes)^#³	1
Raincoat	1
Pencil / Pen	1
Rucksack	1
(for warmth keeping during emergency)	1

At least ONE member in EACH team must bring along the following team equipments throughout the race. Penalty time will be added to the team result otherwise.

Team Equipment	Penalty Hour(s)
Whole tent with ground sheet ^#⁴ (for at least 2 persons)	8
Mobile phone with batteries (Participants must switch on the phone throughout the race)	8
Electronic Record Card	4
First-aid kit (with sterilizing solution, adhesive plaster, bandage / triangular bandage and gauze pad)	4
Watch / Clock	4
Pen Knife	1
Radio with batteries	1
Cooking utensils	1
Stove and fuel (sufficient to boil 1 liter of drinking water)	1
Lighter	1

All equipments listed above MUST be in good working condition.

Penalty hour(s) will be added to the team result otherwise.

Participants should contact Raleigh KL before the race if they have any enquiry or would like to confirm whether their equipment fulfills the requirements stated above by the Organizer.

The Organizer reserves the rights to interpret the requirements of all required equipment.

Notes:

#1 Food energy is measured in or ,
(1 kcal=1,000 cal=1 Cal; 4184 J=1 kcal; 1 MJ=239 kcal).
Food energy must be clearly printed in Chinese or English on the packaging.

#2 Participants need to show the dinner to the staff at Campsite Check Point.

#3 Spare clothes include one T-shirt and one pair of trousers.

#4 Tent must meet the following criteria:
i) It is not a kit commonly known as ;
ii) It can fully enclose and cover at least 2 persons and all their kits and equipment;
iii) It has a firm structure or frame to support and to prevent its top from collapsing; &
iv) It has an attachable ground sheet.

Rules & Regulations

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All participants must comply with all rules, regulations and instructions laid by the Organizer.
Penalty hour(s) or disqualification will be imposed by the Organizer if any rule, regulation or instruction is violated.
The Organizer reserves the rights to refuse any team to participate in or continue the race.
All the Organizer's rights hereunder are expressly reserved including without limitation the rights to institute legal proceedings against such participants.

1. All participants must be aged 18 or above on 7 March 2009.

2. All participants must compete in a team and satisfy all criteria of their corresponding category.

3. Teams that fail to submit application fee on specified date are not eligible to compete in the race.

4. Teams must bring all required personal and team equipment^Œ as specified by the Organizer and present them for checking upon request.

The Organizer reserves the rights to discontinue the race for the defaulting teams.

5. At Start Point and throughout the race, teams must register, start and report to Check Points as a team with all members present.

6. Teams will be ranked and be eligible to compete for the corresponding category only if they arrive and report at all corresponding Check Points with time limit designated by the organizer in correct sequence throughout the race.

7. Participants must complete the entire race on foot. Traveling on any form of transportation or subsidiary tools during the race is NOT allowed.

8. Every participant must attach number bib prominently throughout the race.

9. For loss of number bib during race, penalty hours^Œ will be added and the number bib should be re-issued at the next check point.

10. All results are based on records stored in Electronic Record Cards. All final decisions on the results are reserved by the Organizer.

11. For loss of Electronic Record Card (ERC), penalty hours^Œ will be added and the RM100 deposit cheque will not be returned.

Participants should report to the next Check Point and follow further instructions from the Organizer.

The team may continue the race with the Organizer's approval. If the ERC is lost in Day 1, the team has to register for a new card at Campsite.

12. For loss of map, participants should inform the Organizer immediately and wait for further instruction.

For Day 1 race, HK$50 will be charged for the re-issuance of the map and the team may continue the race of Day 2 with the Organizer's approval. However, the team will not be ranked.

13. Participants are not allowed to bring any map except those provided by the Organizer.

14. No Global Positioning System (GPS) device is allowed to be used.

15. Any form of external support is not allowed during the race. Violating the rule will result in adding 4 hours of penalty.

16. If teams cannot arrive at the Check Point before the specified closing time must call the Event Hotline or report to the nearest Check Point immediately. They should, according to the Organizer's instructions, stay at the Check Point and wait for the arrangement of the Organizer. Under such circumstances, they may continue the race of Day 2 with the Organizer's approval, but the team will not be ranked.

17. For safety reason, any participants withdrawing from the race due to personal affair, injury or sickness at any time must call the Event Hotline or report to the nearest Check Point immediately. The withdrawn participant must be escorted by at least one of the team members or obtain the Organizer's approval for the leave. The remaining team members (at least two) may continue the race with the Organizer's approval, but the team will not be ranked. Those who fail to comply may not be eligible for entering RIMM in the future.

18. At Campsite, participants should set up their tents and cook at specified area(s) according to the Organizer's instructions. No participants could leave the Campsite without the Organizer's permission.

19. Participants must obey the country park regulations. No littering. No fire should be left unattended.

20. Participants should obey traffic regulations and make use of the crossing facilities properly.

21. Participants have to fill in a health declaration form on event day; the Organizer reserves the rights to refuse any participants who have fever or other discomfort to continue the race.

22. The Organizer has the discretion to cancel the event. All application fee and raised fund are non-refundable.

The Organizer reserves the rights to amend and interpret all the rules and regulations. In the event of any discrepancy between the Chinese and English version of the Rules and Regulations, the Chinese version shall prevail.

Note:

Œ Please refer to the Section "Required Equipment" for details.

Race Procedures

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Day 1

Registration
1. Register as a full team at the Registration counter at the designated time.
Participants are required to show their Identity Cards or Passports to verify his/her identity (both original and copy are accepted)

2. Each team will be given an Electronic Record Card (ERC) and each team member will be given a number bib during registration.

3. Personal and team equipment to be checked by the staff.

4. Put your ERC on the CLEAR station. Make sure your ERC functions properly. (For details please refer to the section of "Electronic Record Card")

5. Proceed to the "Photo taking" area to take a team photo.
(Photos are used for the race only and are the property of the Organizer.)

6. Each team will be given a map.

7. Wait at specified area and get ready to start.

At the Start Point
1. Pay special attention to the grid reference (6 digits) and hints of the first Check Point of each category.
(Note: Check Points of different categories may not be the same, please make sure you have marked the correct information)

2. Locate the Check Point on the map. Determine your own route and reach the next checkpoint as a full team as soon as possible.

Arrive at Check Point
1. Check the displayed grid reference and hints to ensure your team has reached the correct Check Point.

2. Register immediately as a full team. Put the ERC on the RECORD station.
Please ensure there is a "BEEP" sound from the station or a RED light is ON, which indicates a successful recording.

3. Show the personal or team equipment to the staff as requested.

4. Note the grid reference and hints of next Check Point, find out its location and set off as a full team as soon as possible.

Arrive at Campsite
1. Register immediately as a full team at Check Point. Put the ERC on the CAMPSITE RECORD station and then the MASTER station.

2. Show ALL the personal and team equipment to the staff as requested.
Hand in all team members' number bibs to Check Point staff.
(Note: The ERC will not be collected at campsite.
Participants should keep it by themselves properly)

3. Set up tent(s) and start fire at specified cooking area according to the Organizer's instructions.
Rest and prepare for second day's race.

4. Pay attention to all announcements from the Organizer.

Day 2

Registration
1. Register as a full team at the Registration Counter punctually.
Get back the number bibs of all team members after the registration.

2. Put your ERC on the CLEAR station. Wait at the specified area and get ready to start.
(The race procedures will be the same as Day 1.
Keep going and arrive at Finish Point as soon as possible.)

At the finish point
1. Register immediately as a full team at the Check Point.
Put the ERC on the FINISH station and then the MASTER station

2. Go to the "Check Kit" area according to the Organizer's instructions and have all required personal and team equipment being checked by the staff.

3. Submit the ERC to the Collection Counters and refund the deposit.
(Note: deposit will be refunded in form of cheque.)

4. Wait for the result announcement of top 10 teams.

Electronic Record System (ERC)
ERC will be used for registration at each checkpoint.
A deposit of RM100 in cheque form has been handed in during the application.
Upon completion of the race, participants are required to return the ERC immediately to the Collection Counters located at Campsite (applicable to quit team only) or Finish Point.
Immediate refund of deposit will be returned to team leaders for non-defective ERC.

If the ERC is not returned to the Collection Counters located at Campsite (applicable to quit team only) or Finish Point. The concerned deposit will not be returned.

Participants must make sure they know how to use the system before the race.

Event Day
Day 1
During Registration

Each team will be given an ERC (Fig 1) at the registration counter.

Fig 1: ERC

Fig 2: RECORD STATION

Fig 3: MASTER STATION

At each Check Point

Scan your ERC on the RECORD STATION (Fig 2) until there is a "beep" sound from the station or its red light is on, which indicates record is read successfully.

(If the ERC is sensed more than once, the RECORD STATION will mark the latest time as record.)

Upon arrival at Campsite

Scan your ERC on the CAMPSITE RECORD STATION before MASTER STATION (Fig 3).

Day 1 result will be recorded once the ERC is sensed by the CAMPSITE RECORD STATION.

MASTER STATION will only be used for downloading the result stored inside ERC. Thus, the time difference between CAMPSITE RECORD STATION record and MASTER STATION record will not be counted.

(Note: After finishing the Day 1 event, participants should keep the ERC properly which will be used on Day 2.)

Event Day
Day 2
During Registration

At the Registration counter, scan your ERC on the CLEAR STATION (Fig 4) to clear the previous records of Day 1 event.

Otherwise, results of Day 2 event will not be recorded.

Fig 4: CLEAR STATION

Upon arrival at Finish Point

Scan your ERC on the FINISH STATION before MASTER STATION (Fig 3).
Finish time will be recorded once the ERC is sensed by the FINISH STATION.
MASTER STATION will only be used for downloading the result stored inside ERC.
Thus, the time difference between FINISH STATION record and MASTER STATION record will not be counted. Afterwards, participant should return the ERC in order to get back the deposit.

Route and Start Point

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Event Dates

7 - 8 March 2009 (Saturday and Sunday)

Start Point & Time

Confidential. Information will be disclosed on 4 March 2009 via:

1) Event Website; and

2) E-mails to participants.

Quota: 20 teams from Malaysia (First come, first served)

The Organizer reserves the right to amend the quota.

Participants Briefing

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The objectives of the Participant Briefing are to provide further information of RIMM 2009 to participants and help you to be better prepared for the race.

Important information of the race will be highlighted.

Date : 15 February 2009 (Sunday)
Venue: tbc.

Payment Methods

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1. Please mark your team name, team leader's name and the contact number at the back of the bank-in slips and crossed cheques. Please post the original copy of bank-in slip and crossed cheque together with the application form to Raleigh HK.

Please keep photocopies of the forms, cheques and bank-in slips for verification purpose.

2. By Cheque:
Please send a cheque payable to "Pertubuhan Raleigh International Kuala Lumpur" .

3. Bank Transfer:
Please deposit into the Raleigh KL bank account :-

Bank name: RHB
Account Name: Pertubuhan Raleigh International Kuala Lumpur
Account Number: 21413 8000 26536
Post the original copy of bank-in slips together with the application forms to Raleigh KL.

(all original copies of supporting documents must be handed in during Participant Briefing Session.)

4. Electronic Record Card Deposit :
Electronic Record Cards (ERC) will be used as a registration device in each check point in the event.

Each team must attach a separate RM100 crossed cheque as the Electronic Record Card deposit, together with the application and sponsorship forms.

or:

RM100 to be bank-in/bank transfer into Raleigh KL bank account together with your application fee. (please keep your bank-in slip as proof-of-payment)

A receipt will be issue by Raleigh KL upon proof-of-payment(bank-in slip)

The deposit cheque will be returned upon the return of the ERC upon completion of race (Final Point).

5. Only crossed cheque is accepted. Please do not mail cash or post-dated cheque.

NOTE: for ERC cash deposit

- For cash deposit, a slip of returned ERC will be given to teams which have return their ERC chip after the race.

- As for the ERC chip cash deposit of RM100, will be return to participants after the race, back in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

- For non-Klang Valley, residents, return of RM100 cash deposit will be via bank transfer.

Proof-of-returned ERC chip slip must be provided to receive RM100 cash deposit refund.

- Please separately bank-in Application Fee & Deposit of ERC
(please produce both bank-in slip separately)

Application Methods

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Application Procedures

1. Application deadline: 1 February 2009.

2. To submit application form by Post :-
Please post the following A-G required items to Raleigh KL; and application form to arrive on or before 1 February 2009 (Postmarked).

A. Completed application form

B. Application fee and Minimum Donations (crossed cheque or original copy of bank-in-slip)

*donations are optional for Malaysian application through Raleigh KL*

C. Seperate cheque for the Electronic Record Card deposit RM100

D. Proof of outstnanding performance in other hiking events (Applicable to Elite Category only)

E. The team name, team leader's name and contact number have been written at the back of all the crossed cheque/original copy of bank-in slip.C. Seperate cheque for the Electronic Record Card deposit RM100

F. The "Declaration" has been duly read and signed by all members (original copy must be handed in)

Please mark the envelope with "RIMM 2009 - Postal Application".

3. To submit application form by email :-

A. Completed application form

- Please email the application form to rimm09@raleighinternational.org.my with TITLE

"RIMM 09 APPLICATION FORM (YOUR NAME AS IN PASSPORT)" by 1 February 2009

- bring the following B-G required items to Participants Briefing on 18 January 2009.

B. Application fee and Minimum Donations (crossed cheque or original copy of bank-in-slip)

*donations are optional for Malaysian application through Raleigh KL*

C. Seperate cheque for the Electronic Record Card deposit RM100

D. Proof of outstnanding performance in other hiking events (Applicable to Elite Category only)

F. The "Declaration" has been duly read and signed by all members (original copy must be handed in)

4. Application Acceptance :
"Acknowledgement E-mail" - It will be sent to all team members within 10 days after the submission of the application form via email or by post.
"Application Confirmation E-mail" - After the submission of the full sets (A-G / B-G) of the required items, if the application is accepted by Raleigh KL/the Organizer, "Application Confirmation E-mail" will be sent to all team members within 10 days and the application procedures are completed.
Otherwise, please contact the Raleigh KL +60 16 411 5335

5. If application is NOT accepted, the Organizer will not inform the team individually, and the cheques will be returned to the Team Leader by post before 5 February 2009.

Important Notes

1. Team Amendment:
Teams will be charged RM100 per time for any amendments (Change category or members) made after application deadline.
Teams are not allowed to change category after (date TBC)
Teams are not allowed to add or change members after (date TBC)

2. Application fee and donation are non-refundable once application is accepted.

3. Participants must be aged 18 or above on event day. All participants must compete in a team and satisfy all requirements of the corresponding category.

4. The Organizer reserves the rights to accept, reject or disqualify any application.

5. The Organizer reserves the rights to cancel the event for safety considerations. Under such circumstances, all application fee and donations will not be refunded.

6. The Organizer reserves the rights to amend and interpret all the terms and conditions.

7. All participants must attend "Participant Briefing Session". Details will be announced via e-mail and throught this Event Blogsite.

8. This event offers different levels of challenges and all participants are advised to have adequate preparations.

9. In case of poor weather, announcements on the latest arrangements for the event will be made via Event Blogsite http://rimm09.blogspot.com. The Event may need to be cancelled if necessary and all application fee / donation are non-refundable.

Awards & Souvenirs

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Awards

There are Champion, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up awards in each category. A trophy is awarded to each winning team member.

Prizes

Prize details will be announced later.

(by Raleigh Hong Kong)

Souvenirs

Each participant will be awarded a "Raleigh International Mountain Marathon 2009" T-Shirt as souvenir.

A certificate will be awarded to participant who completes the race within the time limit designated by the Organizer.

"Completion of Race" certificate will be awarded to participants, whom completed the race (within given time); back in Malaysia (by post).

Outstanding Fundraising Awards - Ordinary Team *

There are Fundraising Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards for Ordinary Teams.

Teams which raise funds meeting the criteria listed below will be awarded souvenirs and Outstanding Fundraising Achievement Certificates.

Award Criteria - Average fund raised per head:

Gold Award: RM 1250 or more

Silver Award: RM 1000 or more

Bronze Award: RM 750 or more

* Outstanding Fundraising Awards will be awarded according to the total donations raised on or before 23 Mar 2009 (Monday) (Postmarked). Prize presentation details will be announced via e-mail and Event Website.

Application Fee & Fundraising

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In conjunction with 10th Anniversary of of RIMM,
Fundraising amount is waived for Malaysian Participant Teams
- apply for both Raleigh KL members & non-Raleigh KL members
- in any case, you would like to fundraise for Raleigh KL, fundraising is optional
- fundraising amount for Raleigh KL is optional too
- valid for Malaysian Participants only
- valid for Malaysian Participants application through Raleigh KL only
- any other application via any other channel/media, waived fee do not applies

FAQs (by Raleigh Hong Kong)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Is there any individual categories?

No. There is no individual category in this race. The number of team member is restricted to the rules of different categories, ranging from 2 to 4 people.

2. Where and how long is the route?

One of the characteristics of RIMM is to test participants' mountaineering skills; thus, the Organizer will not disclose the route. The location of the Start Point will be announced 3 days before.

The route distance varies from 15 to 60 km, depending on different categories. The first check point of each category will be announced, in terms of 6-digit grid reference, at the Start Point on the event day.

If the team is highly competitive and runs fast, can the team finish the race within one day?

No, RIMM is a two-day-one-night competition; all participants are required to camping in designated location after finishing the race of Day 1 and continue the race in Day 2. If particular teams are elite and capable to arrive at campsite early, it is suggested that they should take plenty of rest at campsite; for the sake of recovering their physical strength for the race in Day 2.

4. How will the Organizer handle the raised funds?

All raised funds will be donated to Raleigh International Hong Kong to support local and overseas youth development activities. To obtain further information about the Organizer, please visit our website at www.raleigh.org.hk.

ELECTRONIC RECORD SYSTEM

5. How can Electronic Record Card refer to a particular team?

A unique reference number is marked on each Electronic Record Card. Before the race in Day 1, the organizer will register the reference number of every participating team.

6. How to make sure my ERC does not contain any old records?

In Day 1, all old records in the ERC will be cleared before distributing to participants. CLEAR station will be placed at Registration Counter to ensure that the electronic record card clears all records and functions properly.

EQUIPMENT

7. Can I use walkie-talkie during the race?

Walkie-talkie is not a required equipment. You may bring it along within your own discretion. However, if a team is found using the walkie-talkie for seeking external assistance, 4 penalty hours would be imposed.

8. Can I bring cooked food instead of cooking at the campsite?

Yes. However, please be reminded that cook set, stove and fuel are required team equipments, which must be brought along throughout the race.

9. Can I replace the clean water, in personal equipment list, with other drinks?

No. In addition to drinking, water can also be used in first aid, yet other drinks cannot.

10. What if there is no label on the emergency food?

Weight or food energy of emergency food MUST BE clearly specified in either English or Chinese and must be not less 500g or 1000kcal. Or else 4 penalty hours will be imposed.

11. Can I use a mobile phone as the radio, torch, compass and clock to fulfill the required equipments?

They are accepted, as long as they can perform the same function as the listed required equipment and work properly during the race. Please be ensured that the battery is able to last for the whole race. If the phone is out of battery, it will be counted as failure to present more than one equipment. Penalty hours of all concerning equipment will be added.

12. Is it a must to prepare a back-up battery for the mobile?

No. But please be sure the battery is able to last for the whole event.

13. What is the special consideration about the compass in the personal equipment?

When checking the equipment, the compass should be in good working condition and can show the correct direction.

(P.S. Good working condition means when holding two compass together, both pointers place in parallel.)

14. How heavy should the rucksack be with all the personal and team kit?

It varies from team to team, as it depends on what types of kit are selected.

15. Can I use the copy of ID card or traveling document to do the registration on the event day?

According the requirement of Personal Equipment, copy of ID card or traveling document is acceptable.

16. Is there any specified size for the cook set?

Size of the cook set is not limited but it must be able to boil 1 liter clean water.

17. Why should we have enough fuel for boiling 1 liter water in the race?

The fuel is used to boil 1 liter of water in case of emergency purpose.

18. What is the scale of the map?

The map scale is HM20C 1:20000.

19. Can we use other map during the race?

No. Participant need to use the map which provided by organizer, otherwise, penalty hours will be imposed or teams will be disqualifies.

20. Should we bring water for two days?

Participants could bring water according to their personal needs. Each participant will receive 1.5L bottled water upon arrival at the campsite. Also, tap water supply will be available in campsite.

21. Can I replace sterilizing solution with alcohol pack?

Only alcohol wipes saturated with 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol can be used to replace sterilizing solution.

22. Can the water-proof wind-breaker function as a raincoat?

Yes.

23. Can the personal equipment be carried by teammate(s)?

Each participant must bring along the Personal Equipment throughout the race. Penalty hour(s) will be added to the results of his/her team otherwise. Every participant must be able to present corresponding personal equipment; in case any Check Points request for Kit Checking.

24. Can we use the First-aid Kit of the Team Equipment in the race?

Yes. Please be reminded that First-aid Kit is one of the Kit Checking items at the start point. Every utensil of the First-aid kit can be used in the race. But please be reminded that the First-aid Kit must contain all four utensils, including sterilizing solution, adhesive plaster, bandage / triangular bandage and gauze pad. A lack of any utensils will be regarded as fail to present Team Equipment; corresponding Penalty hour(s) will be added.

25. If there is no Nutrition Label was provided in prepackage food such as rice and macaroni, how to calculate the energy?

The food will be counted according to its weight if it doesn’t provide the Nutrition Labels. For example, the food must be at least 500 grams in weight.

26. Can I use a watch as the compass to fulfill the required equipments?
It is accepted, as long as it can perform the same function as the listed required equipment and work properly during the race. Please be ensured that the compass can instruct the right direction and operate normally.

27. Is it necessary to use 2-person tent, can participant bring two for 1 person tent to replace the 2 person tent?
Each team must carry for at least 2 persons tent.

RULE AND REGULATION

29. Can I leave the campsite before registering for the race in Day 2?

No. Participant will be disqualified if leaving campsite without any permission from organizer.

30. Can I change category or team member before the race?

All requests of category change must be submitted to the Organiser before 18 February 2009.

All requests concerning team members, including replacing members and modifying the number of members in the team, must be handed in before 18 February 2009.

Please be reminded that the total number of team members must comply with the requirement of corresponding category. Personal details of the concerning team members must be reported to the Organizer. Application fee need to be submitted in case of adding members.

Withdrawal of team members can be done at the Registration Counter on event day. However, all fund raised and application fee are non-refundable for withdrawn participant(s).

31. What should I do if I lost the number bib?

Participants should inform the Organizer immediately so as to reissue the new number bib. For loss of number bib before the event, HK$50 will be charged as the administration fee for re-issuance. For loss of number bib during the race, 2 penalty hours will be imposed and a new one will be issued upon arrival at checkpoint or campsite.

32. Can we continue the rest of the race if the map was lost?

Lost of map will result in disqualification. Participants should inform the Organizer immediately and wait for further instruction.

For Day 1, with the approval of the Organizer, a map will be reissued to the team when arriving at campsite (HK$50 for administration fee) and the team could continue the race in Day 2. However, if the team loses the map in Day 2, there will not be map reissue and the team will be disqualified.

33. Will there be any technical or material support from the Organizer? Can we form a support team ourselves or accompanied by friends?

The core concept of RIMM is self-sufficient and perseverance. All teams have to carry personal kit and team equipment throughout the event without any support, neither from the Organizer nor their own support teams. Or else, 4 penalty hours will be imposed for receiving any external support.

34. What is the consequence if the team arrives after the closing time of the Checkpoints?

The team will be disqualified from the race, as each team has to check-in to the designated Checkpoints before the closing time.

35. If there is only one member left in a team. At that time, is the participant allowed to combine with other team to finish the race?

No. In whatever situations, participants are not allowed to combine with other teams. To continue participating in the race, the number of participant in each team should be at least two or above.

36. Can anyone leave from the team alone owing to the physical uncomfortable or any other reason to quit the racing?

No. For safety reason, any withdrawal MUST be reported to the Organizer or report to the nearest Checkpoint immediately.

The withdrawn participant would only be allowed to leave either being escorted by at least one of his/her team members or obtaining the approval of the Organizer.

The remaining team members (at least two) may continue the race with the Organizer's approval, yet the result will not be ranked.

CAMPSITE

37. Can we only cook at Campsite?

Except to cook in specified area at Campsite, you can also prepare extra food for your own serving in the race. If you need to build a fire in during the race, please be sure that building a fire in particular area is permitted. The emergency food in personal equipment must be carried throughout the race.

38. Do Check Points provide water supply?

No. Water supply will only be available in Campsite.

39. Should we keep the water to Campsite? Does Campsite provide water supply?

The 1 litre clean water in Personal Equipment must be brought along the whole race, for emergency purpose. Please bring extra drinking water for your own serving. Tap water will be provided at campsite. Each participant will receive 1.5L bottled water upon arrival at the campsite as well.

40. Are there any restrictions for the times of cooking and using fuel?

No. But the fire must be built in specified Cooking Area assigned by the Organizer.

41. Does tent need to have a rain cover?

No. The tent needs to be water-proof. A rain cover can serve the function of keeping warm. The Organizer suggests participants using a rain cover.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

42. What should we do if we lose our way in the race?

Stay calm in case you get lost. Call Event Hotline to inform the Organizer as soon as possible. Tell our staff the nearest Check point you have passed and the surrounding relief, in order to achieve quick access from our rescue team. (International Distress Signals: Send out six ling blasts within one minute; pause for one minute and repeat the same. Don’t stop until the rescue team comes. Keep on giving out the signals even if the rescue team has discovered you from a far distance so that the rescuers can identify your exact position.)

OTHERS

43. Will the Organizer provide physiotherapy service this year?

Yes. The Organizer will arrange physiotherapists at Participant campsite and Finish Point to serve the participants in need.

44. How can the Organizer reduce pollution in the race?

The Organizer will recycle plastic bottles in Campsite and Finish Point. The Organizer also recommends participants to use biodegradable cleaning appliance to clean cook set.

Weather Forecast

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Expected Temperature: 13 - 25 degree Celcious

Please do check this Website for latest Weather Forecast in Hong Kong

http://www.hko.gov.hk/contente.htm

Team Type

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Ordinary Teams

- Ordinary Teams can enroll in any category except Elite categoryu.

Corporate Teams

- Corporate Teams can enroll in any category except Elite categoryu.

- Each Corporate Team will be presented with a trophy.

Name of corporation will be listed and hyperlinked in our Event Website.

u All participants who enroll in Elite Category must

1) be members of top three winning teams of Invitation/Elite, Men, Women or Mixed Category of previous RIMM; OR

2) provide proof of outstanding performance in other major hiking events.

Categories and Route

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Quota: 20 Teams from Malaysia

- First come, first served.

- The Organizer reserves the right to amend the quota.

u All participants who enroll in Elite Category must

1) be members of top three winning teams of Invitation/Elite, Men, Women or Mixed Category of previous RIMM; OR

2) provide proof of outstanding performance in other major hiking events.

v Past RIMM winners cannot compete for prizes in Competition Explorer & Country Walk Explorer categories.

Important Dates

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Event Dates

7 - 8 March 2009 (Saturday and Sunday)

Application Period
Application Period: 25 December 2008 to 8 February 2009

Deadline to change category/to add or change members
Change category: TBC
Add or change members: TBC

Note: For any request on

(i) changing category - after Team Registration; or

(ii) adding/changing members - after Team Registration

Administration Fee of RM100 will be charged

Participant Briefing
Date: 18 January 2009 (Sunday)

Venue: TBC, Klang Valley

The Fund raising deadline
Date: 23 March 2009 (Monday)

Fundraising Objectives

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Raleigh International Mountain Marathon (RIMM) is a Fundraising Event

Collection of donation from RIMM 09 Hong Kong Residents Participants is to support overseas and local youth development projects organized by Raleigh International Hong Kong.

Local Voluntary Services by Raleigh HK

• Organize youth development projects with other youth organizations such as The Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps, early school leavers etc.
• Participate in community services such as Reef Check and Marine Park cleanup organized by Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Matilda Sedan Chair Race and events organized by other charities.

Overseas Voluntary Services by Raleigh HK

Support Hong Kong youth in joining voluntary services in developing countries.
• Community building projects;
• Scientific researches for endangered species.
• Environmental conservation projects

for Malaysian Participants:
• Fund raising amount of RM500 is optional
• IF Malaysian participants decides to fund raise, fund raising amount goes to Raleigh KL Support Group

Local Voluntary Services by Raleigh KL

• Organize youth development projects through adventure,
• Participate in community services with the Homeless, Children Shelters, Old Folks, and other activities.

Funding to Raleigh KL also to support
- operation of Raleigh KL administrative work

About Raleigh Kuala Lumpur

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Raleigh International Kuala Lumpur (Raleigh KL)

- A registered non-profit youth development organisation in Malaysia
- Raleigh KL has aided over 200 young Malaysians towards local and international expeditions
- Raleigh KL's objective is to help young Malaysians to emback on Raleigh Expeditions
- Raleigh KL also helps young people to effectively contribute back to their local community through the many local projects and activities.

About Raleigh Hong Kong

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Raleigh International Hong Kong (Raleigh HK)

Objectives

- Raleigh International Hong Kong (Raleigh HK) is a registered charity committed to inspiring Hong Kong youth to explore their full potential through participation in various programmes held in the local community, mainland China and other countries.

- Program includes community services, environmental conservation, scientific researches and adventurous projects.

- Our members, namely Venturers, take part in overseas voluntary services up to 10 weeks in remote areas in India, Malaysia, Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

- Through working with people of different races and culture, they learn to break their limits and build up self confidence.

Our Values

DISCOVERY
COURAGE
INTEGRITY
DRIVE

About Raleigh International Mountain Marathon

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Raleigh International Mountain Marathon (RIMM)

- A TWO (2) days ONE (1) night mountaineering competition in Hong Kong,
- An annual fundraising event
- organized by Raleigh International Hong Kong
- Participants, in teams of 2 to 4
- to compete in courses ranging from 25 to 60 km
- Participants design their own routes from the Start Point to the Finish Point
- Based on the grid reference information to be acquired from each checkpoint
- Participants camp at a designated campsite overnight

2009 will be the 10th RIMM organised by Raleigh Hong Kong