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History and Introduction #ToughEnough Message from our Presenting Sponsor Event Programme Rules and Regulations Registration Spectator info Venue Information Impi Best Dressed Competition Impi Initiative’s and Charitable Involvement
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and Introduction History and Introduction The Impi Challenge is an adventure obstacle trail run series of 5 events across Cape Town, Gauteng and KZN. The Challenges offer 3 distance categories, catering from beginner sportspersons right through to Elite athletes. The Impi Challenge started the OCR craze in SA in 2009 and has grown from strength to strength. Amidst the variety of events adventure-seekers can chose from, the Impi Challenge is chosen year after year due to its social and fun element. Impi continues to innovate and challenge in a fast growing, competitive industry. The Impi Challenge attracts an average of 10,000 participants per year from the 25-34 year old age bracket, and claims the most social, fun and beautiful event space on offer. The Impi lets you challenge your friends and conquer your fears.
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#ToughEnough #ToughEnough If you are reading this, you have chosen to be #ToughEnough. Tough enough to challenge yourself Tough enough to challenge your friends and Tough enough to conquer your fears. Remember to follow us on Instagram and Twitter, like us on Facebook and share your images by using our official handles and hashtags. You could be featured in our media. Your official handles and hashtags for this weekend are: @impichallenge #ToughEnough #Impi4GP Our official media crew will be all over capturing you in incredible images and thrilling video footage. Be sure to watch our social pages for updates on where to view the footage.
8 Message from our Presenting Sponsor Mitsubishi Motors South Africa is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the IMPI Challenge. Exhilarating adventure events like the IMPI Challenge are very popular and many outdoor enthusiasts can’t resist this type of adrenaline-charged experience where they can play and have fun like kids, but at the same time challenge their toughness and endurance. Toughness and endurance are words synonymous with the Mitsubishi Brand. Pajero’s unequalled record of 12 Dakar Victories is a shining example of the ultimate competitor. Watch out this year for the custom-made obstacle called “The Mitsubishi Tower” which will get many a heart racing. You have everything to experience. Be part of the adventure. See you at IMPI… Follow us on Visit us on www.mitsubishi-motors.co.za
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Event Programme 06h30 07h30 - 08h45 09h00 09h00 -11h00 10h15 10h15 - 11h00 09h00 - 12h00 12h00 14h00 – 15h00 16h00 17h00
Gates and Registration open Corporate and VIP teams set off Competitive Challenge slot Challenge participants set off in 15 minute batches Competitive Dash Slot Dash participants set off in 15 minute batches Mini participants set off in 15 minute batches Prize giving (Competitive Challenge and Competitive Dash) Happy hour in the festival area Race cut-off. All participants still on course will be escorted back to the venue. Close of race day
Gates and Registration open
07h30 - 08h15 08h30 - 11h00 10h00 - 11h00 10h00 - 12h00 10h00 - 12h00
Corporate and VIP teams set off Challenge participants set off in 15 minute batches Dash participants set off in 15 minute batches Schools Category participants set off in 15 minute batches Mini participants set off in 15 minute batches
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Race cut-off. All participants still on course will be escorted back to the venue Close of race day
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Event Details Event Dates Venue GPS
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October 2016 Smuts House, Jan Smuts Avenue, Irene -25.8881646,28.2323055
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Impi Challenge Rules and Regulations Impi Challenge Rules and Regulations General 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
No participant may practice the route or any obstacles before the start of the event. Teams can start together but do not have to finish together If the participant cannot swim, the water obstacles may be bypassed Participants not adhering to the general safety regulations of the Impi event, will be asked to leave. Participants must adhere to all marshal instructions at obstacles and on the course. This is for your own safety. No outside food or drinks are permitted at the venue. This includes cooler boxes/bags etc. No fires/braai’s are permitted. The festival area caters to all requirements. No pets, drugs, dangerous weapons or firearms are allowed at the venue. Right of admission is reserved. No branded gazebo’s are permitted. Spectators must be observant when crossing over the course and not impede any participant in any way. Spectators are to adhere to all instructions by marshals.
Specific Elite Rules and Regulations As per general above and in addition, those competing for prize money 1. Must complete all obstacles 2. May not be assisted in any way
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Registration
Registration • • • • • • • • • • •
IF YOU HAVE A LiveTime TIMING BAND, you do not need to register before the event. Go directly to the start line at your start time. Only queue to start within your start time and not before. The band will show that you are not in the correct time slot. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LiveTime TIMING BAND you need to collect your timing band before going to the IMPI start line. Registration takes place on the day in the Impi Race Office tent. LiveTime silicone wrist band timing devices are compulsory – if you do not have one you will need to purchase one on the day for R50 in cash. There are no card facilities at registration. Register 30 minutes before your start time block (e.g. if you start in the 09:00 – 10:00 slot, register at 08:30 – 09h30). Any changes need to be made at the registration/Race Office before going to the start line. You do not need to bring anything to registration except your ID number. Only queue to start within your start time and not before. The band will show that you are not in the correct time slot. Entries are accepted on the day in available time slots. Please visit the Impi Shop for event merchandise. Card facilities will be available.
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A LiveTime timing band is compulsory. You can purchase timing bands on the day for R50 cash. If you have a timing band, go directly to the start line at your booked time.
All queries via email only to: info@impichallenge.co.za
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Spectator info Spectator info The Impi Challenge is social, colourful and challenging. This makes the Impi Challenge great entertainment as participants of all fitness levels complete the various obstacles. Spectators are awed, inspired and often amused by the participants. Even if you are not participating, watching the Impi Challenge lets you share in the action. Spectators can get up close to the obstacles and Impi’s on the marked 5km spectator route. Bring your cameras and capture some of the crazy action. Cheer and motivate the athletes as they do some wild things that will amaze even themselves. The festival area will host you with a variety of food, a festival tent, face painting and DJ’s to rock the vibe. A family day at its best. Spectators are welcome at Impi Challenge events for FREE. Parking is provided free of charge, courtesy of Mitsubishi Motors.
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Spectators may not obstruct an Impi participant on the course or on an obstacle. Spectators must stay on the marked spectator route. Spectators are not allowed on the course or on obstacles. No spectator vehicles, bicycles, motorised bikes/scooters are allowed at the events. All video and image footage taken at Impi events remain the property of the Impi Challenge and may be used for non-commercial purposes only.
Safety and Security • • • •
General security at Impi events will be provided. Your personal belongings remain your own responsibility. You are welcome to use the Impi bag drop facility Please ensure that you leave all belongings out of site in the boot of your vehicle to deter any potential thieves.
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#Impi4GP #ToughEnough Category IMPI Challenge IMPI Corporate IMPI Dash IMPI Mini
Distance 10km 10km 5km 1km
No of Obstacles 20 20 12 8
Age 18+ 18+ 10+ 6-10
Water Points 4 4 3 1
Water points: Biogen and water available. Finish Line: Biogen, water and Coke a Cola available FREE Finishers Photo: Each Impi participant receives one official printed finisher’s photo. Go to the Photo Booth to have your official picture taken with the Impi Victory Shield. Each participant/team member receives an official printed photo. Images are loaded onto the Impi Facebook page in a clearly marked album. FREE massage: To every Impi Challenge participant, courtesy of ept Recovery and Deep Heat. Make your way to the ept Recovery tents to get your free post event rub down. There will also be a free Deep Heat shower gel waiting for you. Showers: A general open-air rinse off area is available. Closed shower cubicles are available in mobile shower units with HOT water. The shower units are serviced, but please bring your own towel. Bag/ Key Drop: Available to store your stuff. Festival Area: Various food vendors, including vegetarian options. Refreshments: cold drinks, ice cream etc. Hunters Dry festival area bar and tent Several product vendors Please remember that no outside food or refreshments are allowed. Medical Assistance: Medical staff are available to attend to your needs. Medical staff will advise if you need to go to hospital or require specific treatment not available at the venue. All medical treatment is for your own account. Impi Merchandise: Official Impi merchandise is available in partnership with Canterbury. Card facilities are available. Impi Kids Play Zone: R50 per entry A supervised safe space to leave kids while participating in the Impi Challenge events Activities: Clay & Shapes, Colouring, Cars & mat, Sand Art Jumping Castle Water station (ice & cups) Free Montagu Dried Fruit and Nut snack pack Hours: 8am -3pm Saturday and Sunday
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Directions Directions
Venue: Smuts House, Jan Smuts Avenue, Irene GPS: -25.8881646,28.2323055
Event Dates
Saturday 15 October and Sunday 16 October 2016
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Impi Best Dressed Competition IMPI is about a challenging your friends and conquering your fears! It is also about FUN! So dress up and show up on event day and be awesome. We will be looking out for the best dressed teams at our #Impi4GP event on 15 & 16 October 2016. Here’s what you have to do! • Enter our Impi Challenge #4 Gauteng event. Enter here: https://entries.impichallenge.co.za/ • Dress to impress, but still be practical about it • Find our roving photographer at the IMPI Gauteng event on the 15th and 16h October • Make sure the photographer actually takes a photo of your team. • After the event, stay glued to the IMPI Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ impichallenge to see whether your team has won. What can I win, we hear you ask? Well, if fame, glory and likes aren’t enough, how about the following: • Rawson Properties gift hamper • Spur vouchers worth R150 • Sportsman’s Warehouse vouchers worth R200 • Biogen Hamper worth R500. • and that’s PER TEAM MEMBER.
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Impi Best Dressed Competition Terms and Conditions: • • • • • • • • • •
To enter, you must find our photographer at the Impi Challenge #4 event on Saturday 15th or Sunday 16th October in Gauteng Teams can have between 2 and maximum 10 members. No external submissions will be allowed. The competition is only for those taking part in the Impi Challenge #4 Gauteng event on Saturday 15h or Sunday 16th October 2016. The IMPI Judges will consider the entrants and make a decision. IMPI judges’ discretion will apply to the choosing of the winning team. Judges’ decision will be final. The winning team will be announced within a week of the event. Each team member in the winning team photograph will receive a hamper (maximum 10 hampers). Prizes cannot be exchanged for a cash equivalent. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
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Impi Initiative’s and Charitable I Impi Initiative’s and Charitable Involvement Shoe Power
We call on all participants in the IMPI Challenge to donate their running shoes for this project. A local beneficiary is identified in each region and the shoes are handed out to underprivileged individuals, who cannot afford their own. Past recipients include: Pebbles Project, ProChorus, Schomburg School and the Klapmuts Community
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI)
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is the charity that saves lives on South African waters. Sea Rescue is our reactive service, run by over 1 000 highly skilled, unpaid volunteers who are on standby day and night throughout the year, to respond to people in trouble – those who are at risk of death by drowning. The NSRI assists on dams, lakes, rivers and in the oceans.
CANSA Active
We invite you to be CANSA Active – you can receive health benefits, while having fun and being an activist, promoting ways to reduce cancer risk in your community.
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