rumba kabataan 2 (2009)

Greetings!

The Tribu Harbat Mountaineers Inc. in cooperation with City Government of Tacloban empowering the Youth under City Mayor’s Office once again will be hosting a Mini-Adventure Race tagged as “Rumba Kabataan - 2nd Mayor Alfred Mini-Adventure Race” (Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign) this coming November 7, 2009.

This event is a 9-Hour Non-stop Mini-Adventure Race which aims to showcase the navigational skills of the competing individuals/ teams, to put to the test their strength and endurance, promote environmental awareness, teambuilding and booster camaraderie as well as keeping the youth away from illegal drugs.

In view thereof, we are inviting your organization in this event.

DETAILS:

FRAMEWORK

The objective of the rules and regulations of this race is to set the framework for a competitive race conducted under a safe, fair and sport manlike manner. Ecological awareness and sensitivity to the local culture is also emphasized.

It should also be noted that it is impossible to make rules for all eventuality and that there will be specific verbal rules attached to certain stages of the race. It is the responsibility of the team to take note of these specific regulations and abide by them.

ORGANIZATION

The “RUMBA KABATAAN ‘09” is organized by Tribu Harbat Mountaineers, Inc. for the local government of Tacloban City .

The organization is a firm advocate of environmental awareness and protection as well respect for local culture and may eliminate any team who deviates from these values.

The organization has complete discretion in formulating and applying rules and regulations and penalties. The organization reserves the right to impose penalties for the conduct in violation of the rules and or contrary to the best interest or the race.

The organization reserves the right to accept or deny entry of any competitor and or team.

The registration includes the general organization of the race, race rule book, race map, race passport, event patches, team no. patches, and souvenir event shirt.

Registration is on first come first serve basis and constitute full acceptance of the organization rules and regulations.

In case of Force Marjuere, the race may be postponed or cancelled.

TEAMS

o All competitors must be 15 – 30 yrs. of age.
o A team comprises of three (3) persons, one of which must be from the opposite sex.
o All teams must provide for their own uniform, complete with their sponsors and organizational markings and must be worn at all times during the race.
o Violation to any of these rules will be grounds for disqualification.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENTS

Each team must have the following mandatory equipments at all times during the race.

Mountain Bike 1 per team

Helmet 1 per team

Pocket Knife 1 per team

Vest (floatation device) 3 per team

Whistle 3 per team

Water Container at least 1 per team

Cellphone 1 per team

First Aid Kit 1 per team

Sack 1 per team

OTHER RACE EQUIPMENTS

· Equipment to be used will be determined according to the disciplines. Other equipment needed for each discipline will be provided for any teams at the start and must be in compliance with the rules and regulations and specifications indicated by the organization.

· The organization has the right to withhold any equipment that could be detrimental to the safety of the competitors or provide undue advantage to the team.

· There will be a mandatory equipment check prior to the start of the race. Any team who lacks any mandatory equipment can be withheld from competing in the race.

PROHIBITED EQUIPMENT

· Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

· Weapons and the like

· Banned substances (Natural/Synthetic)

· Any communication devices other than the one specified by the organization for emergency use.

· Motorized Equipment

UNIFORM

· Team uniforms, complete with organizational markings must be worn for the whole duration of the race.

· Team uniforms without organizational markings will not be considered and will be grounds for disqualification.

SPONSORS

Teams are encouraged to look for their own sponsors and may place their sponsor’s logos on their uniforms and equipment on the following areas:

Clothing:

- Right Chest 4X4 maximum

- Upper Left Arm 4X4 maximum

- Left Thigh side 4X4 maximum

Location reserve for organizational markings:

Clothing:

- Middle of chest for event patch

- Upper right arm for team number

GENERAL RULES

I GENERAL RULES

1.1 Only officially registered teams will be allowed to compete in the race.

1.2 Final list of team members list should be submitted to the organization before the start of the race.

1.3 Only the official race passport and maps are to be used during the race. Loss of any of these items is automatic disqualification.

1.4 All teams are required to show respect for the local community and be extremely conscious of the following:

- Causing disturbance when passing through.

- Damage to crops.

- Fences that keep livestock in or out, keep them as they are when you pass through.

1.5 Assistance from outside the team will be grounds for disqualification.

1.6 The race rules and route may be modified at any time should the organization see necessary. All teams will be informed of any changes as soon as practically possible.

II. JURY

2.1 The race is regulated by three judges and the jury’s decision is final.

III ROUTE

3.1 All competing teams will depart en masse from a designated starting line, passing through all the control points in sequence and arrive at the finish line first taking into account all the penalties incurred wins the race.

3.2 Teams are required to check-in at all control points in their proper sequence.

3.3 For the passport to be signed, all team members must be with-in hearing distance of the control point marshal.

3.4 A missing marshal signature and or control point is grounds for disqualification.

3.5 Vandalism is grounds for disqualification.

3.6 Teams who do not make it to the cut-off time will be eliminated and pulled out of the race.

IV. VALIDITY

4.1 Only team who are complete at the start and upon arrival at the designated control points and at the finish line will be classified.

4.2 The reference time recorded shall be on the last team member’s arrival.

V. WITHDRAWAL

5.1 Any team may withdraw at any control point and at any time during the race. However for safety purposes, the control point marshal must be officially informed or any withdrawals.

5.2 I the event that one or more team members withdraws from the race, the remaining team members will be considered incomplete and out of contention and will be disqualified and pulled out of the race.

VI. SAFETY

6.1 Weather conditions may lead to modification of the race and or route.

6.2 Mandatory safety equipment should be proper worn when under taking their corresponding disciplines.

6.3 All traffic rules must be complied.

6.4 No team may intentionally block another team’s progress.

6.5 Cellular phones may be used in case of emergency. Activation of these devices however automatically disqualifies the team unless the jury sees justification otherwise.

VIOLATION TO ANY OF THE RULES STIPULATED ABOVE WILL BE GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION.

REGISTRATION FEE: Php 300.00

(Inclusive: Event t-shirt, Certificate, One (1) Meal)

PRIZES: 1st – Php 5,000.00

2nd – Php 3,000.00

3rd – Php 2,000.00

! We are accepting registration until November 5, 2009 ( 9:00 P.M. )

Registration is at Zilog Café, M.H. del Pilar St. , Tacloban City every 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

For more information, feel free to contact: 09205630562 - smart

09065532542 - globe