TEAM KIT. Fire Truck Pull for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Mission Fire/Rescue Service. September 12, am to 2pm

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Fire Truck Pull for Muscular Dystrophy Canada September 12, 2015

1 Fire Truck Pull for Muscular Dystrophy Canada September 12, am to 2pm TEAM KIT Are your MUSCLES strong enough to pull a Fire Truck?

Dear Participants: Mission Firefighters Charitable Society is hosting its 1 st Annual Fire Truck Pull in support of Muscular Dystrophy research.

2 Dear Participants: Mission Firefighters Charitable Society is hosting its 1 st Annual Fire Truck Pull in support of Muscular Dystrophy research. By taking part in our fire truck pull you will be supporting individuals and families affected by neuromuscular disorders through initiatives including education, information, support, advocacy, and funding for research and assistive devices. We welcome your participation in this event and hope that your fundraising efforts will go far in supporting Muscular Dystrophy research. Enclosed in this team kit is a registration form, team roster form, and participant liability waiver, as well as some general event information and tips on fundraising. For further information, please Todd Earnshaw at pingntodd@shaw.ca or call Thank you for your participation in this worthwhile event!

Just follow the below steps and you and your teammates will be on your way to competing in the 1st Annual Mission Firefighters Charitable Society Fire Truck Pull for Muscular Dystrophy Canada.

3 Just follow the below steps and you and your teammates will be on your way to competing in the 1st Annual Mission Firefighters Charitable Society Fire Truck Pull for Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Please note that team registration is limited to 30 TEAMS MAXIMUM, so register early! 1. Recruit your team. Choose a team captain. Teams are to consist of 8-10 participants with a minimum of two females pulling. Two optional spares are allowed. All team members must be at least 16 years of age. 2. Each team member must sign a liability waiver. Include these with your registration package. A signed waiver is required to be eligible to pull. 3. Fundraise for your entry fee, see enclosed Fundraising Tips. 4. Complete a registration form and submit your entry fee of $350 no later than Friday, August 7, 2015 to Mission Fire/Rescue Service located at th Avenue, Mission, BC V2V 2E3, Registrations will not be accepted on the day of the event. PRIZES TO BE AWARDED! First Overall Most Money Raised Best Team Theme

4 TEAM REGISTRATION FORM Team Name: Company/Organization (if applicable): Team Captain: Mailing Address: Postal Code: Daytime Phone: Evening/Cell: $350 team entry fee required at time of registration. Please make cheques payable to Mission Firefighter s Charitable Association All proceeds will go to Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Additional pledges are always welcome! Registration is due by Friday, August 7, 2015

5 TEAM ROSTER Team Name: Team Captain: Participant s Name Gender Phone 1. M / F 2. M / F 3. M / F 4. M / F 5. M / F 6. M / F 7. M / F 8. M / F 9. M / F 10. M / F 11. M / F spare 12. M / F spare Rosters must be submitted by Friday, August 7, Participants must be listed on the team roster to be eligible to pull.

WAIVER RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION In consideration of participating in the Mission Firefighters Charitable Society Fire Truck Pull for Muscular Dystrophy (the Event ), I represent that I understand

6 WAIVER RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION In consideration of participating in the Mission Firefighters Charitable Society Fire Truck Pull for Muscular Dystrophy (the Event ), I represent that I understand the nature of the Event and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in the Event. I also acknowledge and agree that if I believe the conditions surrounding the Event are unsafe, I will immediately discontinue participation in the Event. I fully understand that the Event involves risks of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis and death, which may be caused by my own or others actions, or inactions, or those of others participating in the Event, the conditions in which the Event takes place or the negligence of the Releasees named below; and that there may be other risks, either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I incur as a result of my participation in the Event. I hereby release and discharge the Mission Firefighters Charitable Society Fire Truck Pull for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, and their respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, volunteers, and employees, other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of the premises, (each considered one of the Releasees herein) from any liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on my account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations; and I further agree that if, despite this release, waiver of liability, and assumption of risk, I or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the Releasees from any loss, liability, damage, or cost which any may incur as the result of such claim. I have read this RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, and understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect. Printed Name of Participant Team Name Signature of Participant Date For participants under the age of 18 - By my signature below, I affirm that I am the lawful parent/guardian of the Participant, and that I give my consent and agree to the liability waiver above. Printed Name of Parent/Guardian Signature

7 EVENT INFORMATION & PULL RULES Team check in begins at 9:00 am on September 12, 2015 Event begins at 10:00 am 1. Each team will have two chances to pull minimum. The combined pull times total will be used to determine the determine the top team for the elimination round. 2. A complete pull will be a designated 100 foot course. 3. No more than ten members are allowed to pull per team, with a minimum of two females pulling per team. You may have two spares to alternate should there be a ruling by the judges due to an injury on your team. 4. Teams must be ready to pull 15 minutes prior to their pull time. 5. Prior to the first pull / first team on deck, the team will assemble in front of the fire truck for a team photo. All other photos must be taken outside the designated pull area. Pictures will be ed to the team captain after the event. 6. One starting judge and two timer judges at the finish line will be designated. The ruling of the judges stands. 7. Should there be a tie, there will be a pull-off to determine the winner. 8. An awards ceremony will take place immediately following the competition. 9. Participants are encouraged to wear loose fitting clothing and gloves for hand protection. Wear your own team shirt if you like. CLOSED TOE FOOTWARE IS MANDATORY. 10. A concession will be available to purchase hot food and drinks, with all food sale proceeds going to Muscular Dystrophy.

FUNDRAISING TIPS The team entry fee is $350 (only $35 per team member) with additional pledges encouraged. There will be a prize for the most money raised!

8 FUNDRAISING TIPS The team entry fee is $350 (only $35 per team member) with additional pledges encouraged. There will be a prize for the most money raised! Below are several ideas that will help you reach your fundraising goal, however, the possibilities are endless and we encourage you to be creative! 1. Talk it up! There s nothing like personal face-to-face to get folks to sponsor you. Talk to your neighbours, ask your boss, ask friends and family. Be sure to send them a picture after the event. 2. Plug, Plug, Plug! Send an to your family and friends. Post the event on your Facebook page. Tweet about it often. Let people know how you are doing - how much you have raised, how much further you have to go! Thank your Facebook friends by keeping them updated. 3. Stick with it! Send a reminder to nudge those who have promised to donate to get their dollars in. Keep track of who has promised to help you and ask them to follow through on their promise BEFORE the event. 4. Be sure to encourage all your sponsors to come to the event and cheer your team on!

Lower Island Fire Departments. Fire Truck Pull Challenge for Muscular Dystrophy. June 18, 2016, 10am to 1pm TEAM KIT

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