Nitehike

Participant Information Sheet

• All participants, including leaders, must be registered members of Scouts Canada, Girl Guides of Canada or Members of Boy Scouts of America with proper documentation. Individuals must carry PROOF of  registration and a copy their registration/fitness form at all times.
  
• 4-7 registered Scouts/Guides per group. You’re required to follow official leadership requirements for your organization.
• -Larger groups can split into 2 hike groups (separate Registration Cards & Mark sheets) but have the same Start Station (just pick one and change the other Reg. Card), so minimum leadership requirements can be met.
  -Small groups must team up with other small groups and register as one group. Groups will not be accepted with fewer youth than leaders.
• Cost is $9 per youth ($9 US). There is no charge for one leader per group. Second and other leaders pay $4.00 each.
  Each participant and registered leader will get 1 badge (when they check out/de-register) included with their fee. Extra and old badges are available for $2 ($2US).
• Cheques to "Scouts Canada Nite Hike"�. Receipts by request. Please fill out registration card before paying.
• Write your Start Station and Hike Number from Registration Card on this sheet below for reference.
• Send one person from group to register, they will receive a Map/Mark Sheet. Be prepared to show Proof of registration and/or fitness forms at the registration desk.
• Put a unique group/patrol name on your mark sheet if you would like it to be on the results sheet.
• Hikers should carry a copy their medical forms on them (as well as in the leaders folder) in case of emergency.
• Each hiker should know their Hike group number so they can be reunited with their group if separated.
• Hike starts at your Start Station (see registration card) at 7pm, stations will close in time to allow you to check out BY 6am.
• You must have and use a garbage bag. Keeping the park and schools clean insures continued use!
Results will be available at <http://www.nitehike.org> or self address an envelope at registration.

• BEFORE 6:00am Sunday all groups must de-register at the tennis courts.
• Make sure your registration card is crossed off, hand in mark sheet, pick up badges & donuts.
• If you do not de-register before you leave we will assume you are still hiking and will send safety personnel to look for you. So please remember to check out so we don't have to wake you or your family up Sunday morning with a phone call to check that you made it home.
• There is no requirement to complete the hike, you can check out anytime. If you want to check out early go to MAST station North of the school. Consider the possibility of leaving early when arranging transportation.

• There is no age restriction. Groups just need to be composed according to the guidelines. This means that all sections can participate with the right leadership.
• Groups may de-register any time they want. Younger groups always tend to quit early although there are exceptions. Some groups do as few as 2-3 check points and then go home.
• We recommend that younger participants always "go short" in their first year. In other words quit some time between 12 and 2. The next year they can attempt to "go long".

• Please go to stations in the order on the Mark sheet, starting with your Start Station to reduce line-ups and for safety reasons (so we can find you easily if someone gets lost). Score tie-breakers will be based on time and correct route order.
• Your route starts at your Start Station. You will move in alphabetical or reverse alphabetical order.
• Start stations are A, B, F, G, H, I, J, X, Y, Z and will be assigned at the registration desk.
• Washrooms are at these stations:   Start/Finish, D, F, I(GVRD Parks Office), L(reservoir), P.
• PLEASE USE THEM, NOT THE BUSHES
• Water: Station I (GVRD Parks Office)
• IF YOU NEED HELP: Go to the nearest checkpoint and call the NiteHike Coordinator at 604-889-1218. For medical emergencies call 911 and the NiteHike Coordinator at 604-889-1218 to clarify your location for the emergency personnel.
  
• Use caution crossing roads, use crosswalks, stay as a group, use flashlights, watch for cars.
• Hike on marked trails only. Stay on the trails don't take shortcuts or "braid" (weave) the trails. Do not hike on roads or shoulders.
• You will be judged on different things at each checkpoint.(See mark sheet.) It is your responsibility to see that the checkpoint staff mark and initial your marking sheet. Activities at all stations unless told otherwise.
• You may not be able to get to all the checkpoints in time, so keep moving and do as many as possible. You can stop at any time and de-register at the U-Hill Secondary School Tennis Court location - you do not have to complete the course.
• You may be docked points if you are not de-registered by 6am. As well, you must de-register to receive badges and donuts.
• The map is not 100% accurate Powerline trail may be closed west of the junction with Imperial trail though you can traverse it via Sword Fern
• You may have extra copies of the map if you like. Please ask at the registration table or stations have extra copies if you lose yours en route.

Please note that a great deal of effort is spent trying to keep all this info current and up to official standards and requirements. Please be patient if you're required to change or provide additional info at the registration desk.