TO: ALL PATCH SPRINT PARTICIPANTS
FROM: Greg and Tim
REGISTRATION: If you have not already done so, payment
must be made prior to the race. Friday evening is preferred-- a registration
booth will be set up at the race expo. Cash and personal checks are
accepted. At that time you will receive your race packet, consisting of
your number, T-shirt, safety pins and more.
WAIVER FORM: The Patch Sprint is staged on both private and public land. The event can be dangerous; in the past, some people have gotten lost. Therefore, all racers and trekkers must sign a “waiver liability” sheet. You can help us greatly by downloading the form in advance, signing and E-mailing it back. (DOWNLOAD form here)
LODGING: being provided by Pok-O-MacCready camps is for REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ONLY.
Accommodations have been assigned for requesting registrants, who have already received a separate policy letter. Lodging is available for the evening of Sunday (5/25), only if you are planning to take part in Sunday’s Alumni Work project (see below). If you are not assigned housing, but wish to stay at camp, please contact us.
You are free to make off-campus housing arrangements, but your assigned housing assignment will be the only camp facility available for your use.
In accordance with camp regulations, alcohol will not be permitted on Pok-O-MacCready property.
PRE-RACE MEAL: A free pasta dinner will be held on Friday at 7:00pm at Pok-O-MacCready’s Robinson Hall, preceded by a Race Expo, beginning at 6:00. This is also a good time to pay outstanding fees, receive your race number, and check the information board featuring course maps, photos, products, raffle information, past results and last minute notices.
Weigh-In for Clydesdale Racers will take place Friday evening. If you fail to exceed 200 pounds, you may be switched to the division of your choosing.
SATURDAY BREAKFAST: Complimentary bagels, cream cheese, juice and fruit will be served in Robinson Hall from 7:00-8:00am.
VOLUNTEERS: Will be contacted individually on Tuesday regarding specific duties. Please join us on Friday evening at 8:00pm for a volunteer meeting or, at the very latest, Saturday morning by 7:30am, prior to Start #1.
-START #1
- for all Trekkers, and other selected
-START #2 - for Women’s Open, and general racers: If you have not done so beforehand, please check in at the start no later than 8:45am. The start will be at precisely 9:00am!
-START #3 - for Elite (sub 3:15) racers: If you have not done so beforehand, please check in at the start no later than 9:45am. The start will be at precisely 10:00am!
-START #4 - “KINDER-SPRINT”: Will start at 11:00am at the base of Mt. Pok-O-Moonshine. Late Registration will take place at Friday’s expo, Saturday morning at the Patch Sprint start (the pillars), or at approx. 10:45am at the base of Pok-O. All racers must have a designated chaperone (although chaperones are welcome to supervise multiple racers).
ALL PARTICIPANTS: Must pay their fees prior to receiving a race number….Must have their RACE NUMBERS visible (This is essential for timing and private property access).
Please make arrangements to have your personal gear (no more than five pounds) brought to the finish, on the summit of Pok-O-Moonshine. If you cannot make arrangements for this, please see Greg Henderson (NOTE- Trekkers are responsible for carrying their own gear)…. Remember to either carry all empty food and beverage containers or dispose of them at the next garbage bag along the course… It is advised that you wear a watch and keep track of your own summit splits in the event of a race timing breakdown. Check with us for the official race time.
-WE STRONGLY ADVISE PARTICIPANTS NOT INTIMATELY FAMILIAR WITH THE ENTIRE COURSE TO OBTAIN AND CARRY DETAILED DIRECTIONS.
* Race number assignments are based on most recent Patch Sprint placing.
DIRECTIONS:
PARKING: Please use the large lot (CPL) at the start of
the race course rather than parking on the street. IMPORTANT NOTICE
for anyone planning on bringing a vehicle to the base of
SPECTATORS, et al: All guests, spectators, and volunteers relieved of their duties should make arrangements to be on top of Pok-O-Moonshine by 11:20am. The first “Kinder Sprinters” should be at the finish shortly thereafter, with other runners and trekkers arriving between 11:45am -1:30pm. Car-pooling and ride coordination is suggested.
PARTY #1: We hope that, as a courtesy, all participants will remain on top of Pok-O-Moonshine until the final “Patch Sprinter” has completed the course. On top, there will be an unofficial trophy presentation, food, drink, a group photograph, and a sweeping view of the entire 12-mile Patch Sprint course.
*** Summit Group photo is scheduled for 1:30pm. ***
RETURN TO CAMP: Courtesy vans will depart from the base of Mt. Pok-O-Moonshine, returning to Pok-O-MacCready. Shuttle will run approximately every 20 minutes between 2:30-4:15pm.
PARTY #2: A barbecue dinner will start at 6:00pm at Robinson Hall. Non-registered guests are welcome, for a fee of $5. Featured events include a Barbecue, raffle, awards, giveaways and a slide show. This will be an alcohol-free event.
PARTY #3: All registered participants are invited to an “after-hours” party at Willsboro Point. Start time: Approximately 9:00pm. Non-registered guests are welcome, for a fee of $5.
PROTESTS and COMPLAINTS: Must be brought to our attention no later than 3:00pm on Saturday. The race committee will try and resolve all issues as soon as possible.
POK-O-MacCREADY ALUMNI WORK DAY will be held Sunday, May 25, following a 9:00 breakfast. This semi-annual event has been purposely scheduled and cross-promoted in conjunction with the Patch Sprint. Camp Director Sharp Swan will lead us in a selection of group projects. Our thanks, in advance, to those who have signed up. As Pok-O-Macready is generously offering its facilities and services for our race, your support- if even only for a few hours- would be greatly appreciated by both camp, and the Patch Sprint committee. Breakfast and lunch will be served. and an informal social will follow.
GOLF TOURNAMENT: An informal golf outing is planned for Sunday, May 25, 3:00pm at the Willsboro Golf Course.
IN CASE OF RAIN: The Race and Trek will go on as scheduled. The party and other festivities may be switched to indoor locations.
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Will be posted on the Patch Sprint web site by Tuesday, May 27, if not sooner.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: We urge you to check the web site and click on “PARTICIPANTS” and “BREAKING NEWS”.
If you have any questions, please contact us at: patchsprint@yahoo.com
GOOD LUCK TO ALL 2008
PATCH SPRINT PARTICIPANTS!