Event Info

Date: 18 January 2014, Saturday
Time: 7.00am till 12.00pm
Venue: Republic Polytechnic Track (Upper level of the Sports Hall) (Click HERE to view map)
Address: 15 Woodlands Ave 9
MRT Station: Woodlands (Station NS9) - approximately 15min walk

Briefing & Reporting Time
  • 7:15am - Pro (4 Laps)
  • 8:45am - Master (3 Laps)
  • 9:55am - Senior (2 Laps)
  • 11:15am - Junior (1 Lap)
Please note the above times of briefing & reporting.  Do try to come earlier to avoid any delay to the start.

Your estimated flag off time has been sent to your email on 12 Jan 2014.  Do check your junk/spam folder as emails might land there.

Event Site Layout:

Categories:
  • Junior - 380 metres
  • Senior - 760 metres
  • Master - 1140 metres
  • Pro - 1520 metres
Format:
  • Different flag-off times for the different categories (depending on the registrations received).
  • Each Flag Off will have a limited number of Parachute Dashers. (You will be informed of your flag-off time at least 1 week before the event)
  • 5 minutes before the start of your flag-off time, please report to the Parachute Crew, who will assist you to be 'hooked up' to a Parachute (similar to the below photo).

  • Standby at the Start Line with your Parachute 1 minute before the Flag-Off time.
  • After the Flag-Off, Parachute Dashers will complete the required number of laps they've registered for:
    • Junior (380 metres)* - 1 Lap
    • Senior (760 metres)* - 2 Laps
    • Master (1,140 metres)* - 3 Laps
    • Pro (1,520 metres)* - 4 Laps
    • *Distance is approximate
    • *Minimum age required is 13 years old on event day
  • After the completion of the required number of laps, the Parachutes will be 'detached' from the Parachute Dashers & returned to the Parachute Crew.
  • You will be awarded with a Parachute Dash Medal after the completion of your run.
Participants' Entitlements
  • Parachute Dash Medal (for every category signed up)
  • Professional Medical Aid
  • Water
  • Sports Drink
Reporting
  • Please arrive at the Event Venue at least 15-30 minutes before the start of your wave.
  • Upon arrival, please report at the registration counter to register your attendance with us before reporting to the Parachute Crew to be hooked up to your parachute (The parachute is to be attached to you 3-5 minutes before your pre-assigned flag-off timing).
  • You may wish to come earlier to observe how the event is being carried out & to warm up drills/jog before your flag-off time.
BYOB/BYOC
  • You may wish to Bring Your Own Bottle/Cup which can be re-used whenever you need a drink.
  • This will help reduce wastage of cups & save the environment resources
Waste Disposal
  • All waste are to be disposed into the bins/trash bags.
  • Please do not litter the area.