What Is It?
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Uplift Events is proud to present Melbourne with the 2012 Great Amazing Race which is a hybrid of the popular Melbourne Amazing Race® and the Great Melbourne Pursuit. Since 2005 Uplift Events have enabled Melburnians to experience the thrill and excitement of an Amazing Race! Do NOT miss out on Melbourne’s ultimate urban adventure race as there will only be a limited number of spots available! Competing in teams of 2, competitors will race around Melbourne visiting famous landmarks and locations while completing a variety of activities along the way. Teams will race against the clock and other teams, deciphering clues and puzzles as they navigate their way through the course, relying on their teamwork to try and complete the mandatory challenges in the least amount of time. The event is made up of the Pursuit, Challenge and Collect Stages from the Great Melbourne Pursuit, and also features the Amazing Race Stage. Just like the television series, teams will also receive Obstacle (Roadblock) or Decision (Detour) Clue Cards during the Amazing Race Stage. |
After receiving the clue sheet at the start of the race, teams need to decipher the clues and map out the best route for the race to try and complete all the mandatory stages in the least amount of time. There is no set course and the stages can be completed in any order. Each stage may comprise of a variety of fun, mental, thrilling and physical challenges! (See below for a definition of each of the stages).
The Great Amazing Race is scored on a points system. Each Pursuit, Challenge, Collect and Amazing Race Stage will attract a certain amount of points. The team that collects the required minimum number of points from each of the stages in the least amount of time wins the event. There are NO bonus points for doing more stages than the required minimum – it is still the quickest to cross the finish line!
Competitors from all ages and fitness levels can enter in this fun filled day. If you think you have got what it takes and want to have a fantastic day out, gather your partner, work colleague or friend to test your skills and teamwork against other competitors in the Great Amazing Race! Not only will you be participating in a truly unique and fun experience, you will also be racing for a great cause as the event will be proudly supporting the The Royal Children’s Hospital.
Competition Information
Date & Time
Saturday 13 October 2012
10am – 3:30pm (approximate)
Race Cost
$170* per team of 2 ($85.00 per person) – including GST
- Competitors can still compete as a team of 4 by registering 2 teams and working in partnership.
- Early bird entry closes on 25th September 2012. Entries after this date will incur a $20 late fee per team.
- Includes entry, all activities and public liability insurance.
- All competitors will be competing for some fantastic prizes from our sponsors
- Winners and runners-up teams in their respective categories will be publicly acknowledged.
- A Great Amazing Race t-shirt for all competitors to wear on the day of the race.
- A free gourmet sausage sizzle lunch by CQ Functions at the end of the event.
* No refund will be given once a team is registered
Team Sizes
Teams of 2
Team Categories
Social or Competitive (see definitions below)
Male / Female / Mixed
Age Restriction
The minimum age we recommend to compete is 12 years old with a good fitness level. If you are under 16 years old you must have an adult (18 years or older) as your team member. All participants under 18 years of age must have their guardian sign the waiver form prior to participating.
Start / Finish Location
CQ Functions
113 Queen Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Course
The Great Amazing Race course covers all parts of the Melbourne CBD & inner suburbs. Competitors are treated with visits to various famous landmarks and fun activities during the event, seeing parts of Melbourne that they never knew existed. Public transport (tram, bus or train) and foot are the only means of travel permitted in the Great Amazing Race (unless otherwise specified).
What Is Provided
Each team will be provided with:
- Race bibs
- A free Great Amazing Race t-shirt for all competitors to wear on the day of the race.
- Great Amazing Race clue sheet
- Great Amazing Race Clue Cards for The Amazing Race Stage
- A3 black & white race map
- All equipment, entry and props for all activities on the day
- Show bag full of goodies and promotions for each participant from the many supporters of the event
- A free gourmet sausage sizzle lunch by CQ Functions at the end of the event
What To Bring
- A competitive race spirit, comfortable shoes (preferably runners), appropriate clothing depending on the weather, sunglasses & sunscreen.
- Plenty of water, food and snacks to keep you going throughout the day.
- Hydration packs (to avoid carrying bottles of water)
- Mobile Phone (team captains must have their phone with them and turned on at all times)
- Small amount of cash.
- Pens, highlighters, markers and paper.
- A valid Myki card for travel on public transport.
- Your own detailed maps of the Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs.
- Map case or a plastic cover for the map (in case it is wet).
- Small backpack or a bag
How To Register
If you want to have fun and support an event to raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital, please register online by clicking on the link below.
Registration |
Entry Deadline | Entry Cost Per Team |
| Launch Special Price | 13th April 2012 | $160 (Includes GST) |
| Early Bird Registrations | 25th September 2012 | $170 (Includes GST) |
| Late Registrations | 8th October 2012 | $190 (Includes GST) |
If you are unable to register online or would like to register offline, please email us on enquiries@upliftevents.com.au or call us on 1300 UPLIFT (875 438) for a registration form.
UPLIFT EVENTS
Monash Enterprise Centre
5a Hartnett Close
Mulgrave, VIC 3170
Fax Number: (03) 8562 2255
Telephone: 1300 UPLIFT (1300 875 438)
E-mail: enquiries@upliftevents.com.au
A confirmation e-mail of your registration will be sent to you within 48 hours of Uplift Events receiving your registration form. If you have not heard from us within this time please contact us to confirm your registration.
Please note, teams that have submitted their registration forms and have made full payment will be registered and given first preference.
Fundraising
Uplift Events has raised over $45,000 for the Royal Children Hospital Foundation through our public events since 2006. Last year saw a record amount raised with $24,600. Our target this year is to raise over $35,000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. Help us achieve this target!
The Great Amazing Race allows competitors to raise funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation and have family, friends and colleagues sponsor them. The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation have partnered with Everyday Hero to provide an online fundraising webpage for each participant. In just minutes you can build your own ‘Hero’ page and email your unique link to family, friends and colleagues to help support the cause by making a donation for the event. Each donation is recorded on your page along with any message of support from your supporters. So get a head start and be part of the ‘Great Amazing Race’ and create an online fundraising page today. The individual who raises the most funds will be publicly recognised in the closing presentation.
CLICK HERE TO START BUILDING YOUR HERO PAGE NOW
Uplift Events will also be personally donating $100 for every 10 teams that register for the Great Amazing Race. So the more teams that register, the more money that will be raised for the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.
To assist with fundraising efforts, each team that manages to raise $20 through Everyday Hero (cut off at 12pm, 10th October 2012) will receive Bonus Points towards their Collect Stage total, which will allow them to skip a Collect Stage on the day of the event.
Help Promote / Information Pack
Help promote the public Great Amazing Race, and download the information pack or flyer to post around the office or send to friends. Remember, the more teams that enter, the more money that is raised for the The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Promotional Flyer Information Pack
Team Uniform
Part of the fun and spirit of the event is not only the race itself but the team uniforms!
Teams are encouraged to come dressed in a team uniform on the day of the event (entirely optional).
Many competitors do take the extra effort to make spectacular team uniforms. The last few public events have seen some of the most colourful and entertaining team uniforms on display. Uplift Events recognises this effort and awards a small prize to a team that is judged by Uplift Events as having the best team uniform on the day! So get cracking on designing your uniforms!
Referral
Love to compete with your friends, family or work colleagues? Help spread the word and refer friends, family and work colleagues to register for the Great Amazing Race. Every little bit counts, and the more teams that register for the event, the more funds that are raised to support the Royal Children’s Hospital. Help make a difference while having a fantastic time doing it!
Like Us On Facebook
Like us on Facebook and become a fan of our page to receive regular updates and news about the public Great Amazing Race>. To assist with your preparation for the event, feel free to post questions on training, preparation, strategy & possible routes for the race. We will also be giving away one free team entry every month via a competition for those who are fans of our page.
Volunteers
Uplift Events is putting a call out for some volunteers to assist us with a few of the Challenge Stages. If you are a competitor and know of any friends, family or work colleagues who would like to help out and have a fantastic day out, please ask them to drop Sam an e-mail at sam.tram@upliftevents.com.au.
Sponsors
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| CQ Functions (www.cqmelbourne.com.au) and Auscreen (www.auscreen.com.au) are proud sponsors of the public Great Amazing Race on the 13th of October 2012. |
More sponsors will be announced in the coming weeks.
If you or your organisation are interested in becoming a sponsor or partner for the 2012 Great Amazing Race, please contact Sam on 0425 887 385 or e-mail sam.tram@upliftevents.com.au. The event provides an excellent opportunity for organisations to raise their profile and the general public’s awareness of their product/services while supporting a fantastic event to raise funds to support the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Team Uniform
Part of the fun and spirit of the event is not only the race itself but the team uniforms! Teams are encouraged to come dressed in a team uniform on the day of the event (entirely optional). Many competitors do take the extra effort to make spectacular team uniforms. The last few public events have seen some of the most colourful and entertaining team uniforms on display. Uplift Events recognises this effort and awards a small prize to a team that is judged by Uplift Events as having the best team uniform on the day! So get cracking on designing your uniforms!
Photos
Not sure what to expect from our public events? Maybe you’d like to see some of the challenges from past events to give you an idea on what this exciting event is all about. Visit the photo gallery and view the photos from our past public events. We promise each event will always have a range of fun, exciting and new challenges with plenty of surprises!
Race Glossary
Stages
CHALLENGE STAGE
A Challenge Stage is a stage in which the team must complete a task or activity when they arrive at a location. There will be several of these stages scattered throughout the race. Each Challenge Stage has an ‘opening time’ in which the stage must be visited and completed. The opening times will be listed on the Great Amazing Race Clue Sheet on the day of the race. Each Challenge Stage will be worth a certain number of points. Challenges that are harder or further away maybe worth more points. All Challenge Stages will be supervised by officials. When the team has successfully completed a Challenge Stage, the official will punch the team’s bib. The official will not punch the team’s bib if the stage is missed or not completed. Teams must collect a minimum total number of Challenge Stage points to avoid any time penalties.
COLLECT STAGE
A Collect Stage is a stage in which certain items listed in the Great Amazing Race Clue Sheet will have to be found, collected or purchased. There will be several of these stages scattered throughout the race. Each Collect Stage will be worth a certain number of points. Items collected from the Collect Stages must be shown to the officials at the end of the race as evidence that the Collect Stages have been completed successfully. Teams must collect a minimum total number of Collect Stage points to avoid any time penalties.
PURSUIT STAGE
A Pursuit Stage is a stage in which the team will have to visit a location as indicated on the Great Amazing Race Clue Sheet. Often, the team will have to decipher clues to work out the exact location of a Pursuit Stage. There will be several of these stages scattered throughout the race. Some Pursuit Stages may be supervised by officials, and others may not be. If a Pursuit Stage is supervised by an official, the team must get their bib punched by the official. If a Pursuit Stage is not supervised by an official, the team must look for the Pursuit Marker and punch their bib themselves for that stage. Each Pursuit Stage will be worth a certain number of points. Teams must collect a minimum total number of Pursuit Stage points to avoid any time penalties.
AMAZING RACE STAGE
An Amazing Race Stage is a stage in which the team must complete a leg of an Amazing Race by following the Race Info clue cards and completing the Obstacle (Roadblock) and Decision (Detour) challenges they encounter. Just like the TV series, each location in the Amazing Race Stage will only be revealed via a clue card when the team has either completed a challenge, or arrived at the location indicated on the clue card. When the team has reached the end of the Amazing Race leg (final location), the official will punch the team’s bib. The Amazing Race leg will be worth a certain amount of points and must be completed to avoid any time penalties.
RACE INFO
A card that either has a clue or information on the location of the next stage of the race. When a team receives a RACE INFO card, they must either solve the clue to find the location of their next destination, or simply navigate their way to the location indicated on the card.
DECISION
Otherwise also known as a DETOUR, it is a choice between two different ways to accomplish a goal or reach a destination. On the surface, one may seem easy but involves some sort of twist; the other may seem difficult but in the end may be the quicker choice. If a team starts one task and finds it too difficult, they may elect to do the other task BUT must first see and advise the race official that they are changing tasks! If the team cannot finish either task, then they may elect to take a time penalty – the duration will be decided by the official.
OBSTACLE
A task in which a certain number or all team members of the team must participate in and complete in order to move onto the next leg of the race (this will be determined at the obstacle point when the team receives their task). There are no alternative tasks and the team member(s) must perform the task successfully to complete the obstacle. If the team cannot finish the task, then they may elect to take a time penalty – the duration will be decided by the official.
Team Categories
SOCIAL
The Social category is suited to teams who want to enjoy the race at a more leisurely pace with other social racers. This category is recommended for teams with minors and those who are not overly fit and do not wish to compete with athletes or experienced competitors. Teams that register in the Social Category will be required to collect fewer points than the Competitive Category.
COMPETITIVE
The Competitive category is suited to teams who want to take their racing more seriously, and who are more physically active. They will have to tackle more stages to complete the event with no time penalties. This category would be recommended for teams who have competed in a previous Uplift Events’ event, and to those teams who would classify themselves as ‘hardcore’ racers. Training and preparation would be recommended if you are racing in the competitive category. Teams that register in the Competitive Category will be required to collect more points than the Social Category.
