Thank you for your interest in the Tweed Coast Charity Walk.
Walk some of the most spectacular coastline in Australia, whilst also helping to raise support for
a vital community service and charity - the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter.
Tweed Coast Charity Walk - Sunday 25 March 2018
2018 will be the inaugural year for the Tweed Coast Charity Walk.
The walk will start from Family Park in Fingal (next to the Rovers Surf Life Saving Club) and follow the coastline to Lions Park, Kingscliff (7km).
The walk continues along the walkway parallel to Moss Lane, Sutherland St (following Cudgen Creek) turning left at the Sutherland St/Casuarina St intersection then follow path on to beach to Central Park, Salt Village (12km).
Back on to the beach walkers continue past Cabarita SLSC to Lions Park in Norries Head (19km).
Participants can enter Individually or in teams of 2-20 people. Minimum age is 12 years old (accompanied by a paying adult).
The spectacular scenery creates an awe inspiring backdrop for the Charity Walk. Participants can walk or run at any pace however it is a non-competitive social event.
Want to get a bit 'fancy'? Add even more fun to your Walk by coming along in FANCY DRESS or go all out sporting your team's colour and crazy attire.
PARTICIPANT COSTS
Fingal, Tweed Heads to:
- Lions Park, Kingscliff (7km) $25
- Central Park, Salt Village (12km) $35
- Lions Park, Norries Head (19km) $45
- (* surcharges for payment by credit card / PayPal will apply)
Participants can enter Individually or in teams of 2-20 people. Minimum age is 12 years old (accompanied by a paying adult)
All participant fees are a tax deductible donation to Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter. Additional fundraising is encouraged and we provide you with an opportunity to set up a Everyday Hero Event Page during registration so that you can support our helicopter heroes.
START TIMES
8am - All Runners - All Distances
8.10am - Walkers to Norries Head - 19km (1st Group)
8.20am - Walkers to Norries Head - 19km (2nd Group)
8.30am - Walkers to Salt - 12km
8.40am - Walkers to Kingscliff - 7km
Fuelling stations – water, fruit, lollies and food for purchase - are provided along the way. Participants NEED TO BRING THEIR OWN WATER BOTTLE to keep the event space clean by walking green.
The event will finish at Lions Park, Norries Head (Cabarita)
HELP US SAVE LIVES!
The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter is a local based charity which relies on the community to help raise over $5M each year to keep operating. Participants are encourage to fundraise to further support the Service - ask your friends, family, colleagues, and employer to sponsor you in this challenge.
Refer to the FUNDRAISING section below for further details on how you can do this.
For further information and updates about this event, visit the Coastal Charity Walk website.
ONLINE REGISTRATIONS CLOSE on 18 March 2018 (unless sold out prior).
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Select Registration Type
* Individual
* Create a Team
* Join a Team / Group
2. Select your Walk/Run Distance
Fingal, Tweed Heads to:
- Lions Park, Kingscliff (7km)
- Central Park, Salt Village (12km)
- Lions Park, Norries Head (19km)
3. Select your Start Time - check you have selected a start time in the correct walk.
Note: All team members must walk the same distance and start at the same time
8am - All Runners - All Distances
8.10am - Walkers to Norries Head - 19km (1st Group)
8.20am - Walkers to Norries Head - 19km (2nd Group)
8.30am - Walkers to Salt - 12km
8.40am - Walkers to Kingscliff - 7km
4. Enter your / your team member details - the following information is needed to register each person
- Name
- Date of Birth (for insurance purposes)
- Address
- Email
- One phone number
5.
Read & accept the waiver for yourself or on behalf of your team
6. Make payment by VISA or MC or PayPal (surcharges apply)
7. Receive your confirmation email
8.
Start Fundraising
9. Get Walking ....we will contact you with further details closer to the event
Notes on Teams:
* All team members must walk the same distance and start at the same time
* Team captain can invite team members via email or share their team password
* Team members can pay for their own registration.
* All teams must be paid and completed no later than 10 days prior to the event. Unpaid and incomplete registrations will be cancelled after this date. We will send a reminder up to one month prior.
What You Get With Your Registration
* Entry to participate in the Coastal Charity Walk
* One Charity Walk Cap per participant
* Water refills + fruit / lolly stations at each Checkpoint
* Onsite medical support
* Participant Bibs with event timing chips will be issued on the day
* Abundant encouragement and support
Walk Requirements
* All correspondence will be via the email address supplied
* The waiver must be agreed to by either the team captain or individual to participate
* Minimum age for participants is 12 years & must be accompanied by a paying adult
* All participants must follow the prescribed route and follow all directions given by identified event staff
* Each team or individual participant must carry a mobile phone
* Each participant must carry their own water vessel (full at the start)
* If for any reason a participant needs to pull out between checkpoints during the event, they must notify event staff. Participants should call the 'emergency' contact number provided on their Walk bib to advise.
What to bring
* Suitable footwear
* Adequate WATER supply (water refill stations are provided along the route)
* Sunscreen / hat (you will receive an event cap as part of your registration)
* Snacks or lunch to fuel your Walk #
* Fancy dress outfit, if you are game
# Please bring food to snack on throughout the day .
Complimentary lolly & fruit stations will be located at checkpoints. Community groups / businesses will also be selling food, so bring cash with you.
Please do not bring
* Children in slings or strollers - exposure to the elements for babes in arms or toddlers is a high risk at this event, and the terrain is not suitable for strollers. Get your kids to cheer you over the finish line instead.
* Your pets - we are going through National Parks & on beaches which have restricted areas for animals
CANCELLATIONS &
CHANGES: Participants may cancel up to one month prior to the event
date. The Registration Fee will be refunded to the credit card of which
the payment was taken LESS $25, which will be retained by
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter. Participants can transfer their
registration to another person at no charge up to 2 weeks prior to the
event.
Be sure to visit the Coastal Charity Walk website for regular updates or further information about the event.
