SANDsational! Race 2009

Postponement!

2009-05-09T05:00:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

In light of the swine flu outbreak in many regions around the world, the Sand!sational comittee is sorry to announce the postponement of the Sandsational Race 2009 to early December this year. We assure you that this decision was made after much consideration by the organising committee.

To all participants who have sent in your registration form, our committee would be mailing you a letter together with the cheque you have previously sent.

On a lighter note, the postponement of the event would allow all you interested to-be-participants to sign up soon at a later date! Because the event would be held during the holidays, it would be much more convenient for you guys who have to prepare for the upcoming examinations!

We hope that this would not deter you racers out there from joining the race! And despite the postponement, the race would still be as exciting and as fun as ever :)

Signing off,
The Sand!sational Crew

PROMOTION!

2009-05-03T00:17:00.000-07:00

Hey all!!

We're having a promotional registration fee rebate! Simply quote 'SYOG 2010' and register immediately to enjoy a discounted fee of $12/ person!! For just $12, you will receive a goody bag worth up to $30, inclusive of the rental fee for the bikes, an event T-shirt, water bottle, towel and lots more!

Top 2 teams from each category would win cash prizes of up to $300! All participants would be awarded with a certificate of completion. So think no further! It's definitely worth a go! Grab 4 more friends and sign up now!

*the pre-race briefing might be shifted to another more convenient location

signing off,

The Sandsational! Crew

The Third Update !

2009-04-28T07:27:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys and Girls,

I urge those of you who are uncertain of whether to sign up, to immediately SEND YOUR APPLICATION FORMS IN! 8th May is the closing date for registration, so wait no more and keep those registration forms coming in!

Just to clarify,
1) Bikes will be provided to ensure fairness. So PERSONAL BIKES ARE NOT ALLOWED! But that doesn't matter, the fun doesn't come from whether it is your own bike or not, but from working through the race with your buddies and close pals!

2) Attractive cash prizes to be won! You will not be disappointed! Play hard and you'll win what you deserve during the race! At the end of the race, you'll also receive a certificate in recognition of your participation in the SAND!sational Race!

3) Registration cost for PAssion! Card holders is $15 per person for a team of 5 and for Non PAssion! Card holders, the cost will just be 2 dollars more at $17 per person for a team of 5!

4) The cost includes bike rental for a day, and a goodie bag :D which contains snacks, bottled drinks, event T-shirt and other miscellaneous items! In addition, you get a chance to win attractive prizes! If youre thinking whether it is worth it, I have to tell you YES IT IS.

So don't wait.
You know what to do!
Send in those registration forms now before the closing date which is on the 9th May!

For more information, contact us at sandsationalrace@gmail.com! And we will reply to you ASAP!

Signing off,
The Sand!sational Crew

2nd UPDATE!

2009-04-22T06:46:00.000-07:00

More About The Race!

Hey all!

Still not signed up? Well, here's more details about the race to whet your appetite! Under "Downloads!", you can download the file 'Sandsational! Race Dictionary', which provides you with important information you will need to know about the race process. It tells you what you need to prepare for the race and what you would be provided with. The Race Dictionary also explains the different roles of the people there, as well as the obstacles you would have to overcome during the race.

Now for a little sneak peak into the station activities...

Making your way on wheels (bicycle wheels), you would travel from East Coast Park to Changi Beach Park, while passing through some main stations and 7 bonus side missions. The side missions would be short optional activities for your team to gain bonus points which might just help you win the race, even if your team doesn't finish first. These stations will either have mentally challenging or physically challenging activities which you would have to complete, with your team members, before receiving your clue to the next station.

So if you love the challenge of solving anagrams and riddles, or the chance put those muscles to the test and compare them with others, we're sure you'll have loads of fun in this SANDsational Race! There'll be plenty of opportunities for you guys out there to show off your steel strength and endurance. For the girls, this would be a great chance for you to show everyone that you are definitely not the weaker sex, and are just as capable in winning a bike race!

For this wonderful opportunity to compete with other schools and youths around Singapore in this challenging race, register now!! See you at The Race!!!

Signing off,

The SANDsational! Crew

First Update For Participants!

2009-04-05T09:23:00.000-07:00

Hey All!

If you are still uncertain about signing up, I urge you to send your names in RIGHT NOW!! Registration only opens till 8th May 2009 and time is running out for all you worthy participants-to-be!! Many of your friends have already signed up! So wait no further, and register now! Be part of this COOL RACE right now! So grab a few more friends, form a team, and you're ready to go :)

In this VERY FIRST UPDATE, you will find the following information:

- From now till pre-briefing
- Pre-Briefing

- Race Day

From now till Pre-Race Briefing
If you are interested in our ever so COOL, first-in-Singapore bike race, start looking for 4 friends to be part of it too! What can be better than having fun on the beach with several friends? A single sex team may also participate, so girls, let’s prove that we are definitely not the weaker sex.

Keep sending in those registration forms and don't forget the money, to be sent along with it. Remember to read the rules and regulations, analyse it if you must! The rules and regulations should be your "Bible" for this race, you cannot live without it. If you haven't received a copy from your school, it can be obtained in this blog under the section "DOWNLOADS" at the side column, so NO WORRIES, all hope is not lost. Also, it's best to start educating yourself on the upcoming SYOG 2010, you may need this valuable information during the race.*hint hint

It's a really long BIKE race lasting from morning to evening so i advise you to work out those leg muscles which you would be using pretty much during the race. And don't worry, bikes will be provided.

Pre-Race Briefing

I would like to emphasize that this is COMPULSORY for all participants to attend. So remember to rescheduled any hot dates you have on that day. :)

Date: 16th May 2009, Saturday

Time: 14 00 hours

Venue: Tiong Bahru Community Centre Multi-Purpose Hall

To get there:

(Click on Map to see enlarged version)
Take a train to TIONG BAHRU STATION, then take any bus from the bus stop just outside Tiong Bahru Plaza. Drop off at the next stop as shown in the map by the red-filled dot. Follow the dotted line to the Tiong Bahru Community Centre.

Address: 67A Eu Chin Street Singapore 169715

Schedule:

First and foremost will be the General Race Briefing, when we will be telling you what you need to know under the sun about SANDsational Race 2009!

During this briefing, you can also pour out those questions you have been dying to ask the organizers. Whatever it is, we will provide you with satisfying answers. In addition to that, we would be giving out Tshirts and stuff to be worn on the race day!

Race Day

Date: 23 May 2009

Time: 9 am to 6 pm

Venue: East Coast Park and Changi Beach Park

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Once again, remember to download all the documents in the side bar labelled "DOWNLOADS" and read them before the race!

Look out for the NEXT UPDATE with more important and updated information to come!

That's all today! The update ends here and I hope I got your adrenaline pumping!

Signing off,

The Sandsational! Crew