2020 TRIPLE CHOPPER CHALLENGE

Thank you for your interest in the 2020 Triple Chopper Challenge.  
Walk some of the most spectacular coastline in Australia, whilst also helping to raise funds for the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter.   

Triple Chopper Challenge includes participation in the full distance of the following Coastal Charity Walks.

Kingscliff Coast Charity Walk        Saturday 14 March 2020 – 7am Start

Ambrose Brown Park, Pottsville to Family Park, Fingal

24km

Byron Coast Charity Walk             Saturday 30 May 2020 – 7am Start

Dening Park, Byron Bay to Ballina SLSC

36km

Coffs Coast Charity Walk             SUNDAY 14 June  2020 – 9am Start

Lions Park, Sawtell to Diggers Beach, Coffs Harbour

15km

Participants can enter individually or in teams of 2-20 people.

Minimum age is 12 years old (accompanied by a paying adult).

Participants can walk or run at any pace however all of our Coastal Charity Walks are non-competitive social events.

Timing services are provided for your information and safety.

PARTICIPANT COSTS*

Triple Chopper Challenge $150  (*booking fees apply)

Participant Benefits:

·         2020 Coastal Charity Walk Cap

·         2020 Medal at each event PLUS Triple Chopper Challenge Medal

·         Chipped Event Bib at each event

·         On-site Medical Support

·         Fruit & Water Refill Stations

·         Free Shuttle Bus

·         Endless encouragement & support from our Volunteer Support Group & Event Staff

Early Bird discount is available from 9am 1 November 2019 to 5pm 31 December 2019.

Standard participant’s costs will be from 5.01pm 31 December 2019 to 5pm Sunday 24 May 2020 (unless the event is sold out earlier)

All participant fees are a tax deductible donation to Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter.

Save lives by fundraising over and above your entry fee

Keep our aeromedical service available to our community 24 hours a day 7 days a week and free for all patients.

Every dollar raised contributes to the 3.5m annual to keep our service flying.

For as little as $80 fundraisers can “give a helping hand” to the Rescue Helicopter Service.

Aircrew Costs

$80     Gloves for the helping hands of the Helirescue

$200   Boots to step out and step up

$400   Wetsuit for every water rescue

$900   Flight Suit ready 24/7, 365 days a year

$1000 Switilik Personal Floatation Device to keep you both afloat

$1200 Harness to lower help from above

$1700 Baby Infant Carrier or Utility Winch Bag for blood or oxygen, the tools of life

$3500 Helmet on the head of a hero

$6000 Patient Stretcher for your time of need

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Select Registration Type 
    * Individual
    * Create a Team
    * Join a Team / Group

2. 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

-  Emergency Contact Person (someone who is not walking with you)

3. Read & accept the waiver for yourself or on behalf of your team 

4. Make payment by VISA or MC or PayPal (booking fees apply)

5. Receive your confirmation email

6.  Start Saving Lives by fundraising for Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter

7.  Start Training

Notes on Teams:
* All team members must walk the same distance
* 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.

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.

Children & Pets
* 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.
* As we are going through National Parks & on beaches which have restricted areas for animals – this includes dogs, horses, cats and goats. Please leave all your furry friends at home or with a loved one for the day.

CANCELLATIONS & CHANGES:  Participants may cancel up to one month prior to the 2020 Kingscliff Coast Charity Walk 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.

If a participant does not attend one or multiple 2020 Coastal Charity Walks no refund will be given. The entry fee 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 any Coastal Charity Walk. This must be notified by email with the new participants details including date of birth, email and emergency contact details.

Be sure to visit the Coastal Charity Walk website or the Coastal Charity Walk Facebook page for regular updates or further information about the event.