Plan for Saturday 2 December 2006, Escala de Marmite Race

Meeting time: 17:45 on the steps of the Grand Theatre, which is on the opposite side of the Place de Neuve to the Parc des Bastions.

Race starts at 18:30: I will have the dossards and chips for every participant, and will give them to each den leader to give out to the boys and parents.  I will also have the T-shirts for each participant.  If you have chosen to register yourselves separately, you will have to pick up your dossards and chips yourselves.

Race details: If you want to know more about the Marmite, or other races during the day, have a look on www.escalade.ch

Getting there: Parking close to the race can be extremely difficult and it is a good idea to give yourselves plenty of time to park and get to the meeting point.You can park and ride from further out, or take a train or a tram.

If the weather is terrible: The race will still go ahead and lots of us will still run or walk through the rain!  If you choose not to participate on the day, please can you let me know on my mobile 078 766 1499 so that we don’t wait for you.

Publicity: We are hoping to get some coverage on WRG the day before the race.We will take a picture on the steps of the Grand Theatre before the race for our own web site and possibly for the WRG website too. Any other questions, let me know, 0033 4501 42 48 75.

Hester Macdonald

During the race
Be VERY careful at the start.  It is very busy so watch your feet and those of the runner in front. Keep a steady pace, and don’t run too fast at the beginning. If you get out of breath, walk at a steady pace until you have recovered, then run again.  If you have a stitch, press gently on the area until it has gone away and concentrate on blowing OUT harder. Be careful on the slippery cobblestones of the Old Town.

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After the race
Kids need to stay with the adult that they ran with.  Adults need to be aware that it is very busy and keep an eye out for the children – the white T-shirts will make them easy to spot! Put on another layer of clothes to keep warm. Once you are over the finish line, slow down to a walk.
Stretch your legs gently afterwads drink some water and eat some cake or fruit.

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Please bring something delicious to sell at the bake sale at the pinewood derby,individually portioned cakes cookies and treats sell best, ideally larger cakes and tray bakes would come already cut into portions.Proceeds will be going to the boat fund, lets make this a big success

Time            Event                                                                        Den       
09.00 am    Track commissioning                                             5       
10.30 am    Games/Bake sale set up/2nd Hand sales        4, 2, 6       
10.45 am    Lunch Set Up                                                         7       
11.00am     Registration and weigh in                                     5       
11.45 am    Registration closes                                               5       
12:00 PM    Lunch                                                                   7       
12.45 pm    START – individual races                                        5       
1.00 pm        BREAK           
1.15 pm        START – Den races                                                ALL       
1.25 pm        FINISH – all races               
1.30 pm     Awards Ceremony                                                    ALL       
1.35 pm        De-commissioning Track                                        5       
1.50 pm        Transporting Track to basement                           5       
2.00 pm        Clean Up                                                               3       
2.15 pm        Building Security Close                                          3
2.15 pm         Site Check                                                            3

Registration WILL close at 11.45 am. If your son wants to race, make sure his car is registered. A Fantastic BBQ lunch is being provided by Den 7. Cost 8-12 francs. All proceeds to Help for Children in Uganda. Eat generously.