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Centurion Challenge 2009
100 miles in 48 hours
16:00 Friday 10th July to 16:00 Sunday 12th July
The Challenge
To leave the main doors of Beechen Cliff at 16:00 on Friday the 10th July follow the specified route to the Kennet & Avon Canal and walk to Devizes on the tow path. Camp over night at Devizes and restart the walk at 06:00 on the Saturday. Walk on the tow path to the Parish Church at Hungerford. Return to Devizes on the route just walked and again camp over night at Devizes. Restart at 06:00 on the Sunday morning and follow the canal tow path back to Bath and finally back to Beechen Cliff School by16:00 to claim to be a Centurion.
Why ?
Only ‘revived’ last year, the Centurion Challenge had been an honourable tradition of Beechen Cliff School. Supported by Bath Interact (the youth element of the Rotary Club), the walk will raise money for the South Africa project and for the support of youngsters in the school who need help in participating in the activities on offer.
Rules
The Centurion Challengers must . . .
- . . . have paid entrance fee of £20.00 ( minimum )
- . . . be medically fit to take part.
- . . . have signed authority from parents/guardians/carers to take part.
- . . . carry with them any medicines/medication/inhalers and a notice of any allergies or other medical information – these must also be recorded on the medical disclosure form
- . . . wear appropriate footwear - Comfortable, supportive foot wear preferred but robust/supportive footwear will be accepted.
- . . . carry a ‘Day Sac’
- containing lunch/snacks/drinks for walking appropriate for section being walked.
- . . . carry water proof jacket - minimum
- . . . walk in at least groups of 3 persons – recommend teams of 5
- Each group must have a basic first aid kit
- . . . carry or be in a group that has a charged/fully operational mobile phone that is switched on – the number to be recorded on the entry form.
- . . . all carry a Torch ( a head torch is recommended and spare batteries are essential )
No walking will be allowed to take place between the hours of 24:00 and 06:00 The Organisers will retire competitors who it is deemed are not able to complete the course with in the allotted time – so only have 36 walking hours ! All Centurion Challengers – must have the route / passage confirmed by the passing of check points.
The prize
All the Centurion Challengers will receive a Centurion Challengers ‘T’ Shirt
But only the finishers – the legions that complete the challenge by 16:00 hours on the Sunday will receive a Centurion Challengers Tie. The first three names will also be recorded on the Centurion Challengers roll of honour!
What you must do to take part . . .
Complete the entry form and pay the entrance fee – this secures your place.
Raise sponsorship . . . as much as you can !
On the day bring with you – any changes of clothing/washing kit/sleeping bag any other creature comforts you require . . . . . .put them in a labelled bag
( a bin bag is fine these will be taken to Devizes Camp )
All your food requirements . . .
Any snacks you will need for the Friday walk – in your day sac
A packed lunch for the Saturday and any snacks you require
A water bottle . . . full to begin with but there will be water stations on route.
We will transport all your comforts/food supplies to the camp site.
Please don’t bring with you precious / delicate items or electrical devices as we can’t take responsibility for them . . . besides when will you need them ?
On the afternoon of the race- you must attend the final briefing
This will be 15:20 in the Hall
We will supply . . . .
A hot pasta based meal on the Friday night – ( Spaghetti Bolognaise )
A breakfast on the Saturday morning – ( Bacon/egg in a bun/muesli/fruit etc )
A hot rice meal on the Saturday night – ( Chilli type )
A breakfast on the Sunday morning – ( Bacon/egg in a bun/muesli/fruit etc )
. . and refreshments when you return to Beechen Cliff !
There will be non meat based meals available and we will try to cater to all tastes but if you do have any special dietary requirements do indicate this on the entry form.
Now it’s over to you . . . .
Do you have what it takes to face the challenge to be a Centurion ?
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