| 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) |
Torch, with a spare set
of batteries and bulb. |
| (d) |
Whistle. |
| (e) |
Survival Bag - NOT A SPACE
BLANKET |
| (f) |
A personal mug must be carried. |
| (g) |
Adequate First Aid Kit with
a minimum of plasters, triangular bandage, safety pins and antiseptic. |
| (h) |
Walking or Running Trousers
- NOT Jeans. Shorts may be worn during daytime hours, weather permitting. |
| (i) |
Waterproof Cagoule and Trousers. |
| (j) |
Sweater, of adequate length
and thickness. |
| (k) |
Emergency Rations - minimum
6 ounces (150g). |
| (l) |
Adequate Footware. |
| (m) |
Pair of wool gloves and
balaclava or suitable headgear. |
|
| 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
upto 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
Organisers 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. |
|
| 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. |
There will be a Chop Time
incorporated into the Hike. Time and location will be at the discretion
of the Hike Organiser and will be published on Fact Sheets or displayed
on the day of the Hike at the start. Any hikers arriving after this time
will be automatically withdrawn. |
| 11. |
The Organisers' decision
regarding tha award of trophies is at the absolute discretion of the Hike
Committee. |
| 12. |
The Organisers' decision
is final and they cannot accept responsibility for ANY mishap or injury
sustained during the Hike. |
| 13. |
The Organisers retain the
right to incorporate any additional rules as they think necessary. |