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2014 Kokoda Challenge Briefing Night Overview
- 1. The 2014 Kokoda Challenge Briefing Night
- 4. And the lives of many Young Australians
- 9. •Steve O’Keefe •Danielle Ritchie •David Paynter •Scott Whimpy •Doug Henderson OAM
- 10. A “NORMAL” PERSON’S GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE KOKODA CHALLENGE
- 12. -----Original Message----- From: Liam ******* [mailto:liam*****@***********.com.au] Sent: Wednesday, 6 July 2005 9:31 AM To: O'keeffe, Steve Subject: RE: Pure Blondes yeah i went through the CD we got for the Kokoda challenge in detail last night....we will have to carry the maps and leg details. It looks pretty hardcore man...i couldn't help thinking "what the hell have we done???"
- 24. Unofficially....
- 27. Danielle Ritchie Team member of Team Electric Schizer Came last in 2012 Took 10 hours off their 2013 Challenge
- 29. Team Tips • Know roughly what speed you walk • Mind biggest obstacle • Only as fast as slowest team member • Don’t intro anything new on the day – food and medications • Chaffing and blisters will take you out • Don’t stay at checkpoints for too long • Cut toe nails
- 30. Bits and Pieces • Walking poles • Injinji socks • Good night lamp • Glide or similar • Ziplock bag with food and snacks • Music for the hills • First aid kit • Named boxes for support crew
- 31. Checkpoint Arrival Times Checkpoint Checkpoint Location Distance (km) Distance CP -CP ETA Likely CP closing times CP0 Start 0 5.4 7.00am CP1 Orange Road 5.4 6.7 9.10am CP2 Mt Nimmel Lodge 12.1 8 10.00am - 10.45am 10.15am 11.55am CP3 Austinville Road 20.1 9.3 3.10pm CP4 - MAJOR CP Polly's Kitchen (1/3) 29.4 9 2.00pm - 4.00pm 3.00pm 7.00pm CP5 Numinbah Enviro Centre 38.4 8.6 10.40pm CP6 - MAJOR CP Numinbah Hall (1/2) 47 6 6.30pm - 9.30pm 8.00pm 2.10am CP7 Numinbah Enviro Centre 53 5.1 4.40am CP8 - MAJOR CP Army Land (Tarlington Range Rd) 58.1 5.9 9.00pm - 1.00am 11.00pm 6.40am CP9 Army Land 64 5.2 9.10am CP10 Syd Duncan Park 69.2 7.4 12.00am - 2.45am 2.15am 11.15am CP11 Bellis Road (3/4) 76.6 6.6 2.15pm CP12 - MAJOR CP Nathanvale Drive 83.2 7.5 3.00am - 9.00am 6.00am 4.30pm CP13 Nerang National Park 90.7 5.3 7.55pm CP14 Finish 96 0 7.00am - 1.00pm 10.30am 10.00pm The team planned for each Checkpoint to have a goal in mind. When you break down each checkpoint it doesn’t seem as hard as “we have 70km to go”.
- 32. Support Crew Notes Team Electric Schizer developed a comprehensive document for each Support Crew Check Point and exactly what they would need for each person at each CP. The following slide shows an overview of what this document looked like. (Please note CP’s differ this year).
- 35. The 2014 Kokoda Challenge David Paynter Event & Operational Manager
- 36. 96km REGISTRATION Friday 18th July: 3pm – 7pm One team member can present on Friday to register the whole team. Please ensure they have all waiver forms signed. Please ensure the correct bib and wrist band is placed on the right person on Saturday and you must SCAN in before the start of the Challenge on Saturday Saturday 19th July: 5.30am – 6.30am All team members must present themselves at registration and all waiver forms must be completed.
- 37. 96km REGISTRATION • Know your team number (this can be found in your Competitors Area) • All team members must have a signed waiver form (there are 4 types of waiver forms, please fill out the right one). • No Paid Up No START
- 38. JIM STILLMAN REGISTRATION Friday 18th July: 3pm – 7pm One team member can present on Friday to register the whole team. Please ensure they have all waiver forms signed. Please ensure the correct bib and wrist band is placed on the right person on Saturday and you must SCAN in before the start of the Challenge on Saturday Saturday 19th of July - Numinbah Hall from 10am – 11.45am all team members must present themselves and have waiver forms signed Know your team number All team members must have a signed waiver form No Paid Up No START
- 41. Minimum Fundraising Due Dates • Schools minimum fundraising due on the 20th of June 2014 • General teams minimum fundraising due on the 4th of July 2014 • Check out the Fundraising incentives in your Competitor’s Area. Please note the highest fundraising team wins a trip to PNG to walk the ‘real Kokoda track’ (terms and conditions apply).
- 42. Team/Supporters Parking Race Registration Hall Start Line Registration, Parking and Drop Off
- 43. Entry Point Exit Point Start Line Team Drop Off Bay Drop Off ONLY – no short or long term parking Registration Parking and Drop Off
- 44. All Competitors need one of these No not the camera man!! A fluoro vest! You will also need a first aid kit and a water proof jacket with hood
- 45. THE
- 46. At the Start Line: •Make sure you scan in! •The ceremony will commence at 6.45am •7am start •Seed yourselves by your finish time •Support crew briefing will be at 7.30am at the start line (this is where Support Crew will obtain their car passes for Check Points).
- 47. START
- 48. At the Jim Stillman Start line: •11.30am Support Crew briefing – this is where Support Crew will pick up there car passes •11.45am ceremony •12 noon START •Parking – Gold Coin donation to local P & C.
- 49. CHECKPOINTS •There are 13 Checkpoints throughout the course •All Checkpoints are manned by volunteers •Please follow directions given at Checkpoints •There is water at every checkpoint provided by The Spring Waterman
- 50. CHECKPOINTS Scan in as a complete team (you must be no more than 100 metres apart from your team mates during the challenge) If longer than 20 minutes at a CP ‘scan’ back out (except for CP 11)
- 51. KML TRACKS www.kmltracks.com Google Earth Tracking the 2014 Kokoda Challenge powered by KML Tracks Please share this link with family and friend so they can track you throughout the event. Like us on Facebook and share with family and friends, during the Challenge the Kokoda Challenge Facebook page will be updated regularly.
- 52. Course Overview
- 53. Course Overview •There is a new CP 11 & New CP 12 •Track marking – every 100 metres there will a pink or orange marker (streamers) in trees. If you do not see these for 200 metres, please stop and go back to the last marker and re-evaluate where you are going and if you are on track). •There are signs at cross roads, forks in trails, etc, please keep in mind these have been vandalised in the past and you need to make sure you keep an eye out for markers in trees at all times.
- 54. Team Member WithdrawalIf a team member withdraws they must do so at a checkpoint (unless in emergency situations) The team member must try and arrange transport for themselves from that checkpoint If 1 team member withdraws, that team is able to continue walking as a group of 3. However, if more than one team members withdraws you must wait at that checkpoint for another team to come through who is agreeable to you walking with their group There MUST be a MINIMUM of 3 people WALKING TOGETHER at ALL TIMES. When walking with another team, please advise the checkpoint Charlie at that checkpoints registration desk
- 55. Support CREW!! Compulsory support crew briefing after the start at Firth Park Teams are to be self sufficient with food and drink and this is where support crew are required so you don’t have to carry it along the whole 96kms There are 4 Major Support Crew Checkpoints: 4 Polly’s Kitchen 6 Numinbah Hall 8 Army Land 11 Clagirba Reserve NO generators or music. Do not service your team at any other point or you risk disqualification
- 56. MORE on Support CREW Communicate with your support crew about estimated arrival times at checkpoints to ensure they are on hand at all the major checkpoints. Encourage team to have contact with the Tracking System through the Kokoda Challenge Website. Teams are limited to one support crew vehicle per team and this will be monitored with parking supervisors – please be considerate of others. Read the new and updated support crew handbook
- 57. WET WEATHER PLAN
- 58. WET WEATHER PLAN •It will be decided by Thursday 5pm if we will activate the wet weather plan you will be notified via SMS, email and face book. If the wet weather plan is activated please note the following: •There will be no Checkpoint 4 for Support Crew to service teams •You will need to bring 2 x 50lt boxes/ maximum 20kg per team •Boxes to be dropped at start line at 5.30 – 6.30am •Full information on wet weather plan is in your Competitor’s Area
- 59. Go to your Competitor’s Area to download & READ all the information we have just talked about! kokodachallenge.com/competitor-login
- 60. Emergency Contact Number 0497 025 761 Put it in your phone now
- 61. Housekeeping
- 62. Scott Whimpy
- 63. First Aid Brief Scott Whimpey First Aid Accident & Emergency WWW.FAAE.COM.AU
- 64. Advice on First Aid How to get your team home • What to do in Emergency • Feet • Knee’s • Sprains, Strains and soreness • Chafing • Nutrition/ Hydration • Basic First Aid Kit on the Track
- 65. What To Do in an Emergency • Never Leave a Team Member by themselves, someone must stay with them. • Call 112 or 000 • Upper limb injuries can usually be moved to nearest checkpoint by slinging injury • Lower limb (Legs) don’t move and send for help to nearest checkpoint.
- 66. Feet you don't want! • The Right Shoes/socks x 2 • Tape your Feet Tape • Keep your feet dry • Swap wet shoes when you can Numinbah Hall • Tape, Vaseline hot spots when they happen.
- 68. Blisters- Care • Tape over small Blisters • If blisters to big, pop, swab then cover • Keep area clean and taped. • Tape to use- Here on the night • Watch the video • www.firstaidae.com.au • follow link to Kokoda
- 70. ITB SINDROME • From Coming down Hills • Causing fatigue and inflammation • Taping just above the Knee • Do this early- • Video on www.firstaidae.com.au
- 71. Chafing and Rubbing Bits • Caused by rubbing- damp areas • Know your bits • Anti Chafe Striderm • Anti Blister Foot Powder • Tape areas up first
- 72. Nutrition and Hydration Tips • Hydration- Drink water and Hammer drinks for hydration Not just Water • Cramps- Endura lites • Checkpoint Foods- Carbs and energy foods early- White Bread, jam, pastas, rice, noodles- No meat • Trail Foods- Hammer Gels, and sports bars are great on the trail as well as Nuts and fruit for fats and energy, some more complex carbs are good Sandwiches- jam, honey & vegemite. • Lollies- snakes and hi glycogen foods/ Coke and cordial as a pep up later
- 73. Hydration and Electrolytes ENDUROLYTES/FIZZ • Rapidly assimilated electrolyte source • Superior cramp prevention • Full-spectrum electrolytes in a balanced formula • Versatile dosing for a variety of conditions • Keep fluids max 500-750ml/hr • Crucial to take on extra electrolytes in the right format.
- 74. Perpetuem • Liquid fuel • Consistent, stable energy • Easy to digest • Minimize lean muscle tissue cannibalisation
- 75. Hammer Gels & Bars • All Organic • Gluten Free • Rock-solid energy • Made with real fruit and wholesome ingredients
- 76. On course During Kokoda Challenge the Hammer HEED will be available at the Numinbah Hall. HEED – High Electrolyte Energy Drink • Steady, consistent energy • Buffer lactic acid • Help prevent cramps
- 77. Checkpoint distances Location of Check Point Distance Approx time for 24hr team CP0 Firth Park, Somerset Drive, 0km 0min CP1 End of Orange Court, Mudgeeraba 5.4km 1.20min CP2 Mt Nimmel Lodge carpark 12.1km 1.40min CP3 Austinville Rd south end 20.1km 1.10min CP4 East of Polly’s Creekside Cafe 29.4km 2.10min CP5 Numinbah Environmental Centre 38.4km 2.10min CP6 Numinbah Hall (Kids start 12 noon) 47km 2.10min CP7 Numinbah Environmental Centre 53km 1.30min CP8 Army Land 58.1km 1.00min CP9 Army Land 64km 1.20min CP10 Syd Duncan Park 69.2km 1.30min CP11 Belliss Rd 76.6km 1.40min CP12 Nathanvale Dr, Mt Nathan 83.2km 1.40min CP13 Nerang National Park 90.7km 1.40min CP14Nerang Velodrome 96km finish 1.30min
- 78. Over Training • You should be pretty fit by now, don’t over do it from here on. • Listen to your body • Try everything now not on the day!
- 79. Gear you need • First Aid KIT • Skins for legs/ Beanie, gloves • Thermals for night- 2-3 sets- sweat. • Wind Jacket/ T Shirts- Dry fit • Shoes and socks x 2 • Night Light- good one • I-pod • Glasses- day and night • Sunscreen • Water bottles x 6 • Hydro pack or Trail pack • Tape for Feet, foot powder and Lip balm
- 80. Final Tip - have a team talk about these topics • Time Goal to checkpoints and overall • Don’t get to far apart on the trail • Never negative talk • Gear needed, • Use small goals- checkpoint to checkpoint • Plan checkpoints- food, gear & time frame • Plan trail food, gear and drinks • Take an I pod / music for down times • When to take pain relief
- 81. A word from Kokoda Youth Foundation founder & Executive Chairman Doug Henderson OAM
- 83. With thanks to our SPONSORS
- 85. Event Sponsors
- 86. Event Partners