Kayak for the Heart of It

The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (Timmins Area Office) cordially invites you and your 3-person kayak team to participate in the 3rd Annual KAYAK FOR THE HEART OF IT! fundraising event on Sunday August 25th, 2013 in Timmins, Ontario, proudly sponsored by IAMGOLD.

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This spirited sprint fundraiser started in 2011 and continues to be one of our region’s most competitive water sports event. KAYAK FOR THE HEART OF IT! has family, friends, co-workers and new teams racing to the finish line to raise funds and awareness regarding heart health related issues – and of course for bragging rights! The Heart and Stroke Foundation is continuing this incredible experience in Timmins and we need your team to help us “Give Canadians More Time” by putting your paddles in the Mattagami this summer.

The event is split into two main divisions. The extreme experienced kayakers paddle in the Experienced Hearts Division, against those teams who compete at the same level. The Amateur Hearts division is open to newer, less experienced teams.

To keep the competitive teams on the edge of their kayaks, the Experienced Hearts division will be chasing the glory of cash prizes and trophy for best time overall. There will be certificates awarded for Team Spirit, as well as Best Effort. Those teams entering this category will have had experience competing as kayakers in the past and aren’t afraid of “a little competition!” Experienced participants also have the option to fundraise and will be recognized formally for their efforts. CASH PRIZES FOR EXPERIENCED DIVISION WILL BE BASED UPON REGISTRATION NUMBERS

To encourage the Amateur Hearts who are paddling for the healthy exercise and to raise awareness for Heart and Stroke issues, we are offering this division of the event as a Fit for Heart pledge based event. Minimum to be raised in order to participate is $50 per adult participant and $ 25 per youth participant through achieving donations using their pledge envelopes. Not only will the Amateur Hearts division be vying for the best time overall trophy, the individual participant can earn prizes according to the amount of donations raised on their pledge envelopes! There will be certificates awarded for Team Spirit, as well as Best Effort. One of the exciting options when entering as an “Amateur Heart Team” is that you can also fundraise online! Any amount raised online will count towards your team’s overall effort, and your own prizing level!

Experienced Hearts Division 3-Person Kayak Sprint Event

ADULT – MEN / $ 50 per participant
ADULT – WOMEN / $ 50 per participant
ADULT – MIXED / $ 50 per participant
ADULT – NOVICE / $ 50 per participant
YOUTH / $ 25 per participant

City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Blvd. West
Timmins, ON
Attn: Guy Lamarche
(705) 360-2600 ext. 2404
Email: guy.lamarche@timmins.ca
www.thegreatcanadiankayakchallenge.com

See full rules for Experienced Hearts division.

Amateur Hearts (Fit for Heart) 3-Person Kayak Sprint Event

ADULT – MEN / $ 50 per participant in pledges raised
ADULT – WOMEN / $ 50 per participant in pledges raised
ADULT – MIXED / $ 50 per participant in pledges raised
CELEBRITY / $ 50 per participant in pledges raised
YOUTH / $ 25 per participant in pledges raised

PLEDGE PRIZING IS BASED UPON THE INFO PROVIDED ON THE PLEDGE SHEETS

Minimum $50 pledge per participant

Heart and Stroke Foundation – Tammy Fera
60 Wilson Avenue, Suite 301, Timmins
705-267-4645 ext 225
tfera@hsf.on.ca

http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1066943

See full rules for Amateur Hearts division.

Registration includes:

Opportunity to win cash prizes (Experienced Hearts division only)
Opportunity to win prizes based on the amount of pledges you have received on the day of the event (Amateur Hearts division only)
Bragging rights that you helped “Make Death Wait”. (All Divisions!)
Eligibility for all draws
Saturday night live music in the park & Fireworks.

Notes:

Use of 3-man kayaks, paddles, safety kits included in registration fee.
Participants must provide own CSA approved lifesaving vests.
Maximum participant weight/seat 250lbs – total weight of 750 lbs.
Rules and regulations available at www.thegreatcanadiankayakchallenge.com
Free on site camping Friday to Sunday is available at the Mountjoy Historical Conservation Park for out of town registrants only. Space is limited. No advance registrations; first come first serve.
For all other accommodations visit www.tourismtimmins.ca — Special Great Canadian Kayak Challenge and Festival rates apply see www.greatcanadiankayakchallenge.com / Travel Planner for participating accommodation properties.

Substitution

Paddler substitutions will not be accepted after 4 p.m., Thursday August 22, 2013.

Confirmation and check in procedures

All participants must check in at the On Site Event Registration Booth located south /west of the Mattagami Bridge near the Mattagami Beach to complete a RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS ASSUMPTION OF RISKS & INDEMNITY AGREEMENT which also includes a photo/video model release form. A copy of this legal document can be viewed at www.thegreatcanadiankayakchallenge.com.

Do not complete this document at this time. You will be asked to complete the RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS ASSUMPTION OF RISKS & INDEMNITY AGREEMENT on site, game day.

At check‐in, you will receive your race vest & information package.

Registration and cancellation policy:

Registration forms will be processed only if accompanied by full payment of registration fees.

Cancellations must be received in writing by August 12th, 2013 will be refunded in full, less a 25 % cancellation fee (Experienced division only). No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after August 12th, 2013.

Only cancellations received in writing will be processed. The Great Canadian Kayak Challenge & Festival Committee and the Heart & Stroke Foundation reserves the right to cancel this event due to insufficient registration & any circumstances beyond their control, in which case registration fees will be refunded in full.