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The event is for teams of 3 people! TO FIND OUT MORE EVENT INFORMATION, CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW! The 2009 Teva Charity Challenge is a chance for you to make a difference! Join up for the challenge of a lifetime by entering your own team
Each team taking part in the Teva Adventure Series throughout Australia has an opportunity to be a part of this great initiative and raise much needed funds for this great Charity. Since 1988, Starlight has brightened the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children, and their families. Supporting Starlight is easy, simply CLICK HERE to set up your individual or team online fundraising page through our partners Everdayhero. When you've set up your page, drop us an email at info@in2adventure.com.au to keep us up to date with your fundraising challenge so we can share your story with other adventurers! Then, just start training for what could turn out to be the most worthwhile challenge of your life! CLICK HERE to Find out more about fundraising Starlight Children’s Foundation:
Mountain Bike Trekking/Trail Run HOW MANY IN A TEAM? CATEGORIES Entering the corporate category means that you can compete head to head with other teams from your workplace or club, be they mixed, male or female. Prizes will be awarded for first place in the corporate category, and bragging rights will go to the organisation who achieves the best overall result on the day (based on a team average point score). So whether it's 2 or 20 teams your workplace enters there's a chance to be our corporate champions on the day and have a whole load of fun outside of work as well! Your corporate team in South Australia could even choose to bring some smiles to the faces of sick kids by fundraising for the Starlight Foundation. CLICK HERE to find out more Premier Mixed:
Parents or guardians of participants under 18 years of age must give written consent for their child to compete in the event and for the team guardian to be responsible for their child on the day of the event. These terms and conditions are oulined in the Parental Consent Form.
Team Kit (1 per team)
Individual Kit (1 per team member)
A final kit list will be sent to competitors prior to the event.
For more info on equipment CLICK HERE
However, to allow teams to book accommodation where required and to give an estimate of travel time, and approximate location is given for each event. ie 1 hour north of Brisbane. CLICK HERE TO VIEW UPCOMING EVENT LOCATIONS The Teva Adventure Series are proud to work with a number of accommodation providers. Full details are listed below. Adelaide If you're coming along to the event in Adelaide and need accommodation then catch up with Garry and the team at Gawler Caravan Park. Winners of the 2008 KESAB Best Medium Business award, the picturesque Caravan Park is the perfect holiday spot in a quiet, friendly, relaxing atmosphere all within walking distance of excellent shopping facilities, swimming pool & train service. The In 2 Adventure team have stayed at the park and can thoroughly recommend the facilities and the service. The park offers a wide range of camping, caravanning and en-suite fully self contained accommodation; with different cabin layouts to offer you the best sleeping arrangements for your needs. All of cabins are very well maintained, and kept very clean enabling you to have a hassle free, relaxing and enjoyable stay. And why not make a holiday of it? When you arrive at Gawler Caravan Park on the edge of the Barossa Valley, look through our large range of tourist brochures. Our friendly staff members are on hand to offer any extra advice. Whether it is for a map of the area, a map of the town, To book and find out more go to the website at www.gawlercaravanpark.com.au Main North Road, Gawler
Facilities at the event include:
The Joining Instructions will also include a copy of the Release & Waiver. All team members must read, understand, agree to, and sign this document. The waiver, signed by all three team members, must be presented at Registration on the day of the event before your team can register. Because the Joining Instructions are sent via email, it is critical that email details are entered correctly into the on line entry form.
Having a great team who have similar goals for the event ie To Win, To Finish, To Have a Fun Day Out etc goes a long way towards having an awesome day at the Teva Series. Spend some time training with your team mates and discussing how you want to run your race. At least one team member will require some navigational skills, however, it's a good idea for all team members to have some basic map reading skills, you never know when you might get split up! Remember.... Assume Nothing... Expect Anything! If you're looking for some Team Mates youc an add your details to our 'FIND TEAM MATES' page, or contact someone who's on there already.
Penalties or Disqualification will apply for non-complience with these rules. This is by no means an exhaustive list and we recommend that if you have a strong cup of coffee you read the full race rules in detail before the event. Race Rules. Event T-Shirts are a great way to remember your time at the Teva Adventure Series. The latest Teva T’s are 100% Combed cotton with a Slim Fit and Spandex Rib. Coloured Black, the latest design captures all the action of the Teva Adventure Series and also features the Teva hand symbol which is the Hopi symbol for “Friendship” and “Water”. Available in both Men's and Ladies Slim Fit, they are high quality and great value at $22 each if purchased on line and $25 to purchase at the event.
A photographer will be on hand at the event to capture all the action and excitement. A link will be placed in the RESULTS page of the Teva Adventure Series Website. Photos will be displayed and sold either on the photographers website or in the IN 2 ADVENTURE PHOTO GALLERY. Pets are not permitted at event locations so please leave them at home where they'll be safe & sound. The Teva Champs is the next step up from the Teva Series. The champs event is slightly longer with the navigation being slightly more challenging. However, the champs is still suitable for beginners to the sport, while also offering a challenge for experience racers. This year there is a special recession buter discount and an extended course for those fast and furious teams looking to push themselves on the day. To find out more about the Teva Champs CLICK HERE All team members are required to sign a 'Release and Indemnity Waiver' before arrival at registration on the day of the event. Please read this document before entering. Release and Indemnity Waiver Family and friends are more than welcome to come along and cheer you on. The event will start and finish from a central location at Race HQ with teams passing through this area at least once during the event. This will be the best place to view all the action. CLICK HERE to find out more about being an event volunteer!
We have had many different varieties of Race HQ, some remote, some not so remote. PasT Race HQ's include a Race Course, Resorts, Scout Camps, Parks, Caravan Sites and sometimes just a clearing in the bush! Due to the sometimes remote locations of the event (which all adds to the adventure) facilities can be limited, however at a minimum, there will be parking, toilets (flush, portable or drop), catering & shelter. Depending on the design of each course, there may be a Transition Area at Race HQ. This will be a fenced area where participants will leave their bikes and any equipment & supplies they will require during the event. The Transition Area is for all participants so please keep your gear neat & tidy.
Please bring your signed waiver form with you to registration.
At registration you will be asked to check your team details. Event officials will check that each team member has signed the waiver and that emergency contact details are provided, along with parental consent forms if necessary. After registration the remaining time is spent reading your course info and using your map to plan your course. A word of advice… “Read your course information carefully!!…”
This is a key safety requirement. We usually do not have exclusive use of the event land, and the bibs ensure that participants are easily visible to other users and vehicles. Penalties or disqualification apply for non compliance to this requirement. The bibs are to be returned in good condition to the collection bin at the finish of the event. Teams will be issued with a receipt for the return of all 3 bibs. Where bibs are not returned a $60 replacement fee (per bib) will apply. We want to have our bibs in good condition ready to use for the next participants, so we ask that teams do not deface, write on, tear, or damage the bibs in any way. A $60 replacement fee per bib will apply to damaged bibs. They also look a bit SEXY too!
Teams are advised to come to the Briefing ready to start, with all the equipment you need for the event. The race will start immediately when the Event Briefing is finished. Check your Joining Instructions for Event Briefing Times. Navigation It is important NOT to follow other teams. Due to the nature of the event, not all teams will be following the same course, so you may end up taking the entirely wrong route. Teams should also consider what happens when you lose the team you are following and have no idea where you are because you have not been following your own map. When it comes to the navigation side of things....Run your own race and make the event yours. Maps Remember! "The maps are not made by God" and although every effort is made to ensure maps are 100% accurate on event day, it is possible that in the 1 or 2 days between the time the final map check was undertaken and the event that additional tracks may have been created by trail bikers etc. or in forestry areas that logging trucks entering logging areas, may have entered an area and created what may look like a track. In the spirit of adventure racing it is up to teams to use the skills of distance, pacing, time, map features and a compass to interpret the map and find their own route around the course. Check Points Electronic Timing At most Check Points, Transition Areas & at HQ teams must register their timing chip. Do this by inserting the ‘Timing Chip’ into the hole in the top of the Electronic Check Point. It will beep and the light will flash. If it does not beep and flash try again. If you have no success manually punch your control card in the correct square and carry on.
When you arrive at Transition it is important that teams Check In & Out. Ensure that you give your details to officials and Register your timing chip when you arrive, and before you leave. If this is not completed penalties will apply. To assist officials, tell them your team number and name as you approach the table. Although every effort is made to avoid delays, it is possible you may have to queue at transition areas. Take this in your stride and be patient. Event officials are working as hard as possible to ensure you are on your way as quickly as possible.
Then take your voucher to collect your meal, enjoy the festivities, and prize giving and take the opportunity to celebrate and share your war stories with other adventurers. Catering Vouchers will be given to competitors when they return their Race Bibs & Timing Chip at the finish. Please don’t lose your voucher as they cannot be replaced! Drinks Coffee Van Other Refer to your Joining Instructions for full facilities available at the event.
Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our sponsorship partners, the Teva Adventure Series offers over $55,000 in prizes and giveaways. As well as great prizes for the winners incuding Teva Footwear, Adventure Gear, AR Starter Kits, and much more we also offer awesome prizes for the 'Let's Have Fun' end of the field as part of the Teva Fun One Initiative. So, no matter how competitively or with how much fun you decide to run the race, there's something for everyone! Winners & Placings Teva Fun One Prizes The Teva Fun One Prize Draw takes place at the prize giving. Team members must be present at the prize draw to be eligible for a Teva Fun One Prize. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our sponsorship partners, the Teva Adventure Series offers over $55,000 in prizes and giveaways. Prizes include the latest in the Teva footwear range, Adventure Gear, Camelback Hydration Packs, Gift Vouchers and Much More. As well as great prizes for the winners we also offer awesome prizes for the 'Let's Have Fun' end of the field as part of the Teva Fun One Initiative. So, no matter how competitively or with how much fun you decide to run the race, there's something for everyone! CLICK HERE TO VIEW 2009 TEVA FOOTWEAR PRIZES
Challenges are a surprise at each event and you could find yourself swinging from a rope, getting wet & muddy in a water challenge or testing your ability to think outside the square. The key to success in most challenges is teamwork and communication. Those teams that communicate well, work together and understand their individual strengths and weaknesses always do best. Approach the challenges with a sense of fun. We operate very much by a 'Challenge By Choice' principle. We want you to have a fantastic day out, so if there is anything you do not feel comfortable doing, then Don't Do it!. You always have the option of choosing another task or taking a time penalty and bypassing the challenge.
What is the Teva Fun One we hear you ask? Well, at In 2 Adventure we think that winning is special, but we also believe that taking part, challenging yourself, achieving personal goals and having an awesome time are just as important. So at the Teva Adventure Series our sponsor's provide some awesome prizes for our winners , but also for what we like to call the "Let's Have Fun" end of the field.
Team Prizes So stay tuned for the Teva Fun One, Dash 4 the Stash and more surprises!
Team Prizes So stay tuned for the Teva Fun One, Dash 4 the Stash and more surprises! |
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In 2 Adventure and the Teva Adventure Series are very proud to announce their partnership with the Starlight Foundation. The Starlight Children's Foundation brightens the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children and their families throughout Australia.
The course includes 15 - 25km of mountain bike riding, 8 - 12km of trail running / trekking, 
Competitors must be over 15 years of age on the day of the event to take part in the series. 
Team Mates
Time will always be tight before the event; please allow yourself enough time to arrive safely, park and get your kit ready.
In the spirit of adventure racing, the exact event location is not revealed until 5 days prior to the event. Full information about the event locaqtion will be emailed to teams in the 
or even to book that winery tour that you have always wanted to do, our staff can help.
To add to the adventure, events are often held in remote locations and the facilities of modern life may be limited, however, being in the beauty of the Australian bush more than makes up for this!
Joining Instructions will be emailed to teams 5 days prior to the event. This covers full event information including:
Some important event rules include:
Parking at the event location is included in the event entry. Parking is usually within 100-200m of the event venue, however, this may vary between events. Full details on parking will be provided in the 
Race HQ is at the “heart” of the event. The race usually starts & finishes from Race HQ and generally includes a number of legs which start & finish from here also. There's also plenty of action for spectators at different times throughout the day.
Each team must register on the morning of the event. Registration is open for a 30 minute period before the start, usually from 7am to 7:30am, however this may vary from event to event, so please check your 
Each team will be loaned 3 high visibility Race Bibs for the duration of the event. The bibs must be worn as the outermost garment at ALL TIMES while participating in the event. This includes over the top of Life Jackets, Water Proof Jackets & Waist Coat backpacks. 
A Safety & Event Briefing will occur before the event start. All team members MUST attend this briefing as it cover important information including:
Navigation at the Teva Adventure Series is designed for beginners, and the course is generally run on a wide network of tracks & trails to make the navigation easier, however, there will always be advantages to those who are more navigationally experienced to save time by taking cross country and shorter route. Generally, if you can read a street map, you can make your way around the Teva Course.
Each team will be issued with a map or maps of the course area, these are usually 1:25000 scale, however, this can vary. Remember, navigation is the job of the entire team. There may be one person reading the map, but other team members can also act as the eyes for the navigator, identifying features as you approach them and communicating this to the person with the map. 
HECK POINTS 
The Teva Adventure Series are proud to be one of Australia's only adventure races that utilises check point ot check point electronic timing. Each team will carry a timing chip which is loaned to them for the duration of the event (This is included in your entry).
There are usually 2 to 3 remote transition areas on each course. Transition Areas are managed by In 2 Adventure staff who are qualified outdoor leaders, trained in remote first aid and search and rescue. Transition areas have communication with Race HQ. If your team is in need of assistance or first aid, please make your way to the nearest Transition Area or Race HQ.
When you cross the finish line please ensure the following:
From approx 1:30pm through to 3:30pm a meal will be served! Food is included for competitors and volunteers. In support of our Corporate 'Community' Principle, the meal is usually provided by a local community group and acts as a fundraising opportunity for them. Meals may be a BBQ, Pasta or similar. A vegetarian option is provided.
The presentation ceremony will commence at approx 3pm, when all, or the majority of teams have finished the event. 
Throughout the Teva event there will be a series of team adventure challenges to be completed along the way. At Teva it's not just about your physical ability, but how you can work together as a team, strategise, communicate, and think outside the square to complete the challenges in the shortest time. 
The good news is that the Teva Fun One is Back with all new twists!
The Teva Fun One, gives teams the opportunity to choose to take on a few extra fun challenges throughout the event to gain extra entries into the team prize draw at the end of the day. What are these extra challenges? Well that's our secret until race day.
Dash 4 the Stash' is back! Somewhere on the course in a hidden location is a prize booty. Deciphering the secret clue at Race HQ will lead you to it!. You may have to travel out of your way to discover the stash... but be the first to return the Stash to HQ and the huge prize booty will be yours!
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