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Get ready for a Banana Fiesta in the 3rd Edition of the Banana Relay
Are you game to have some fun in a relay? We are proud to present our very own SGRunners Banana Relay, an event which aims to promote friendship, teamwork & bonding, regardless of speed, height or gender... And we have a very special Banana Hero contest for the 3rd Edition of the Banana Relay. Read on to find out more!!
Event Date
30 January 2010 Saturday
Venue
West Coast Park, along West Coast Highway, Shelter at the extreme right end of Car Park 3 
Banana Relay 2010 Route Map.jpg (96.09K)
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Flag Off Time
8.15am
Reporting Time/Registration
7.00am to 7.45am
Maximum No. Of Participants
210 participants
Eligibility to Participate
1. Open to all SGRunners.COM members, family members & friends.
2. Minimum age of 16 years old and above.
3. Only registered pariticipants who have paid in full can take part.
Registration Information
1. Cost - $20 (inclusive of a medal, tea reception, drinks & lucky draw)
2. Registration Deadline - 31 Dec 2009 or earlier if we have reached the maximum no. of participants.
Registration Options
You may register via one of the following modes:
1. Online Registration – Please Click HERE
2. Registraton via Personal Message – Please send a message via SGRunners.com to ironmandreamer with the following details:
Full Name:
Nickname in SGRunners.com (if applicable):
NRIC/Passport No.:
Date of Birth:
Gender:
Mobile No.:
Home No.:
Email:
Home Address:
Blood Type:
Name of Emergency Contact Person:
Relationship to you:
Emergency Contact Person's No.:
Please note that by registering, you agree that the organiser will not be held responsible for any injury/accident/death that occurs to you as a participant. We strongly recommend you are covered with a personal health/medical insurance in case any incident occurs although you can be rest assured we will strive to make this event a safe one for everyone to have fun. Medical personnel & an ambulance will be on standby in case of emergency & to render first aid.
Payment of Registration Fee
1. After submitting your registration, Ironmandreamer will contact you via email or your mobile no. to arrange payment.
2. Please retain proof of payment e.g. Bank in slip, in the event the organiser needs to verify your payment.
3. Once payment has been made & verified, Ironmandreamer will then send an acknowledgement email to confirm your payment & participation.
4. It is not necessary to bring along the confirmation email on event day.
Relay Format
1. There will be 3 members in each team.
2. Each member will run 3 laps of 1.5km per lap, but not consecutively. Each team will clock a total of 9 laps, accumulating a distance of 13.5km.
3. Bananas will used as a baton, to be carried throughout the relay by the team member who is running. The 1st runner for each team will collect 1 Banana just before the race commences. The banana baton(s) must be handed over to the next member within the Handover Zone before commencing the next lap. The Handover Zone will be marked by Red Tape on the floor.
4. One Banana baton shall be carried during the 1st to the 3rd lap. For the 4th to the 6th lap, the team has to carry an additional Banana baton on top of the 1st Banana baton. The first member to start the 4th lap for his/her team must be ready with the 2nd Banana baton (available at the handover point) prior to the commencement of the 4th lap. For the 7th to the final 9th lap, each team are required to carry a 3rd Banana baton. This is where your Banana Holding Skill will be a great asset.
5. The Banana batons can be carried in any manner but it must be with the member at all times during the run, failing which, the team will be disqualified due to the Banana MIA(missing in action). Officials will be situated along the route to be on the lookout for the presence/absence of Banana batons.
Formation of Teams
1. Teams of 3 will be formed by a lucky draw format instead of self-arranged teams. A draw will be conducted to form the teams, similar to the World Cup group draw. By leaving the team composition to fate, it helps promote friendship and bonding with others whom we may not know.
2. The draw will be conducted after registration has closed. The exact date of the draw is to be confirmed.
3. The list of team members will be posted in the forum on 23 Jan 2010, 1 week before event day.
4. Should any member of the team be unable to take part on event day, the organiser reserves the right to merge/split teams to allow every registered & paid participant to be a part of the Banana Relay. There may also be circumstances where members have to run additional laps if they have a lack of team members.
Timing
1. Although this is a fun event, the organiser will record the timing of every lap and the total timing for each team so that participants know their lap times.
2. There will be no appeal cases accepted as this is a non-competitive event.
3. No time limit will be imposed to complete the run.
Race Briefing
A race briefing will be conducted at 8am, which is 15 minutes before the race commences.
You are strongly encouraged to attend it so as to be clear on the race procedures & rules.
Route
1. The Start/Finish point is at the shelter located on the right end of Car Park 3. Please click on Banana Relay 2010 Route Map.jpg (96.09K)
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2. Each participant has the option to run/walk/crawl 3 laps of 1.5km along a designated route on the footpath within West Coast Park Area 3.
3. Marshalls or Directional Signages will be deployed along the route to guide you.
Deviating from the route will result in disqualification & no medals will be given.
4. Marshalls/Checkpoint officials will be present at strategic points to ensure every participant completes the full route.
5. Do be alert and give way to other users of the footpath e.g. Walkers, joggers, cyclists, etc.
Hydration Stations
1. Hydration Stations will be set up at the mid point and the Start/Finish area as shown in the Event Map/Layout.
2. Water & Isotonic Drinks will be provided.
Medals
1. Every participant will receive 1 limited edition Banana Relay medal.
2. The final runner of each team will receive the medals for his/her team after crossing the finishing line at the end of the final lap. He/she will then pass the medals to his/her team members.
Lucky Draw
1. A Lucky Draw will be conducted shortly after the conclusion of the run.
2. Winners of the Lucky Draw are to collect their prizes immediately during the Lucky Draw upon showing your race bib.
Banana Hero
Ever dreamt of being a Hero? How about a Banana Hero? Come in your most oustanding/outrageous attire!
To add fun & colour to the 2010 edition, we are introducing a special segment where all participants & volunteers can dress in their most outstanding/outrageous attire. Everyone gets a chance to vote for their favourite Banana Hero at the end of the run. The top 3 Banana Heroes will be rewarded with attractive prizes. You do not need to register for this special contest. Just turn up in your most attractive attire and WOW the crowd. This contest is open to all participants & volunteers.
Photography
Please look for any of our photographers if you would like to have your photo taken with your team or the Banana Heroes.
Event Day Programme
7.00am – Registration & Collection of Bib/Safety Pins
8.00am – Phototaking & Race Briefing
8.15am – Race Flag Off
10.00am – Expected completion of run & Tea Reception
10.30am – Lucky Draw & Banana Hero contest
11.00am – Home Sweet Home
Upon Arrival at Race Venue
1. Proceed to the registration table
2. Register according to your team/bib number (will be announced prior to race day but not to worry if you do not know. However, your team number might change at the last minute if there are absent runners)
3. You'll be issued 1 Race Bib with 4 safety pins (To be placed visibly on the front. It is not transferable to others)
Baggage Deposit/Retrieval
1. You may leave your belonging with us at the hut but we will not take responsibility for any damage or loss of it. Hence please refrain from leaving valuables in it.
2. For identification of your belonging, we will write your bib number on a piece of masking tape & stick it to your bag.
3. You may retrieve your belonging at any time but do present your bib to the baggage official to facilitate collection.
Waste Disposal
To do our part for the environment, all rubbish are to be placed in the trash bags which will be provided by the organiser as all rubbish must be removed from the race site after the end of the event.
Race Safety
1. Your safety is most important.
2. Please ensure you are well-hydrated & well-rested prior to the event.
3. Please hydrate during & after the event to prevent heat-related disorders.
4. First Aiders will be on standby at the Start/Finish Area. Should you feel unwell at any point during the race, please stop & seek help from the nearest Marshall, who will then call for the First Aiders if necessary.
5. In an emergency, you may be evacuated to the nearest Hospital/Medical facility, e.g. National University Hospital, 24hr Main Line is (65)67795555.
6. Your Emergency Contact Person will be informed in case of an emergency.
7. Please refrain from taking part if you are feeling unwell or if you are just recovering from any sickness/ill health recently as we will not be held responsible should any crisis/injuries occur to you as a result of taking part in the Banana Relay 2010.
8. If any of the race officials are of the view you seem unwell or display symptoms that may be detrimental to your well-being, the organisers reserve the right to pull you out of the event without a refund of your registration fee.
Sponsorship
We welcome any form of sponsorship to make this event a fun experience for everyone. Just send a personal message to ironmandreamer with your contact number, email address and area of sponsorship, and we'll contact you accordingly.
Calling for Volunteers
For those who are keen to volunteer for this event, pls Click Here. You can even rope in your family & friends who are not SGRunner members to be a part of this fun event.
We will have various positions available such as route marshall, registration, time keeper, checkpoint i/c, etc. We hope to attract volunteers who like to have fun & have the passion to cheer people on. And don't worry, you won't need to carry a banana 
Please provide the following details:
Full Name:
NRIC No.:
Date of Birth:
Gender:
Contact no. (Home & Mobile):
Email add:
Home Address:
Blood type:
Emergency Contact person, relationship to you & no.:
Preferred position/role (subject to availability):
Thank you.
Volunteers
1. alecchua
2. teelee
3. laserrunner
4. joeline
5. tekko
6. bananaman30
7. takeshi_lum
8. mystic
9. tekko
10. miramis
11. wanfong1
12. irunalot
13. Tan Yi Jun
14. Shanice Lim
15. thelonelyrunner
16. Devika Kumaran
17.
Registered
1. Aerosolcan
2. Super_slow_runner
3. Wheregot
4. Loo Fook Keong
5. eatrun
6. Batx
7. iceman_77
8. devilism07
9. Jm81
10. keltong
11. Momoko
12. SwaKu
13. Catchervir
14. C3nts
15. brentvarnado
16. Razalee
17. V Gyana Sambandan
18. Devi Sambandan
19. Athian Manikam
20. Jen Lem
21. Zann
22. NoobieRunner
23. PeaCeFOol
24. wanyu
25. cocacolaisit
26. Neyton
27. Sivakumar
28. Rainforest
29. cheehow
30. -licht
31. keeluh
32. sebsong
33. cexist
34. fagfark
35. dhuto777
36. Beginner
37. Selfer
38. Gordon Foo
39. Chuanzai_87
40. cgred
41. chenwk
42. tao
43. yankee
44. anthcourtney
45. Susan Lee
46. yamkamhoong
47. alfachua
48. bbwolf
49. Alvin Samuel
50. Kuan Mei Peng
51. mac9961
52. Mui
53. Patrick Lim
54. Chan Swee Seng
55. boonyeong
56. hao nan ren
57. Yoyo
58. Rossidah Dawood
59. Girthwider
60. Ku Seow Yen
61.
Me before the Run @ the memorial park getting ready for the race
Super shacked Steve... Congrats mate on your accomplishment
My well deserved saucony Shoes has been decommissioned.
Me before the Run @ the memorial park getting ready for the race
Super shacked Steve... Congrats mate on your accomplishment
My well deserved saucony Shoes has been decommissioned.
