PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
GENERAL RACE INFORMATION
SOAR will begin with registration on the evening of Friday, June 5th at 6:00 PM and will finish on Sunday, June 7th. Both team members must be present for that time period. Dinner and prize presentations will take place at the completion of the event.
Each team will consist of TWO members. Team members must be at least 18 years of age or 16 years of age provided their teammate is a parent or legal guardian. One team member MUST be able to swim.
SOAR Directors design all aspects of the race with your safety in mind. You do not need to be a super athlete to compete but please keep in mind that this is a very physically challenging race. Challenges may be present that will push you beyond your comfort zone. That is the nature of SOAR; it will push you to try new things and will be truly exhilarating for all participants. Please be sure that you are serious about this opportunity before applying.
We will be giving all participants a contact number for you to distribute to your family in case of emergency. There will be no contact to friends and family allowed by the racers unless extreme circumstances exist which will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
The entrance fee is just $450 (per team) that covers all meals, shirts (one per racer) and all entrance fees during the race weekend.
SOAR happens each year to support a great local charity, The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington. Several sponsors have been acquired to provide exceptional prizes for racers. Because of this, teams are expected to put a strong effort towards collecting pledges for the foundation. On the basis of pledge amounts collected, teams will earn various kinds of assistance to be used during SOAR.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
To apply for SOAR, each team must submit:
- An Application Form – Incomplete application forms will not be considered. Please be aware that if you are selected, all answers given could be posted online in your team bio.
- Team Photograph – Your team photo will be used for both web and print. Please ensure these images are of the highest resolution and size you can send (Photos must be a minimum of 2000 pixels). See last-years photos for an idea of what the group photo should look like.
ENTRANCE FEE & PROCEDURES
Application period starts December 30, 2019 and applications are due no later than Sunday, February 2, 2020 at midnight (eastern time). If your team is selected, the SOAR directors will contact you after the application period closes. Once notified, you will then have ten (10) days to submit your entrance fee. If this is not completed in time, you will forfeit your spot. You may pay by Visa, MasterCard, Online Bank Transfer through your banking institution or by cheque. We will provide you with more details at that time.
We encourage you to take the time you need to create an exciting application that will make us want to see you in SOAR. We want to see enthusiasm, a sense of fun competition, and a commitment to fundraising. Be creative – there are a lot of ways you can make yourself stand out from the pack and make sure you stick out!
Upon receiving your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Should you be selected to race, we will contact you by email to obtain your entrance fee and provide you with further details.
** If your team is selected, your team will be required to pay a $450 entrance fee. This fee is to be submitted after the application period closes. See below for more details.
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