Official Website for NUS Legs and Paddles

We have moved, and we have made it even BIGGER!

2012-02-20T01:52:00.000+08:00

Hi Folks,

The time of the year has come to "brave the wave" and "beat the heat".

This time round, we are taking the race to the heart of Singapore's Central Business Districts. Paddling the waters of Marina Reservoir and running the city path, be captured by the marvelous beauty of our city life. We promise a whole new load of excitement and experience, which we can only provide to you. Where else do you find a biathlon that allows you to kayak, run and enjoy the scenic sights of Singapore.

Because the event is packed with so much fun, it has exploded and been reformed into NUS RowRunRace 2012 . Do fill your passion for the sports through us and we hope to see you at the grandiose Marina Bay Sands where the race begins.

Don't wait, act now.

Brave the wave, beat the heat.

See ya.

LNP11 Post Race

2011-06-07T02:03:00.000+08:00

LNP11 has officially come to an end. Legs and Paddles 2011 Committee Members wish to thank everyone who has helped to make this event happen.

Even though the Men's Open category had to be cancelled due to the poor weather, the other categories were still able to complete their races in the afternoon.

We will be sending out the certificates after they are printed.

The timings for the event can be found in the links below:

Women's Open
Team Relay
Institutional

The photos of the event can be found at http://www.facebook.com/legsandpaddles?sk=photos

Once again, we would like to extend our gratitude to all participants, volunteers, valued sponsors and people who have made this race possible.

Volunteers Registration

2011-05-14T21:36:00.000+08:00

Registration for volunteers will close on 20th May. So join us now as a volunteer for the exclusive event if you have not. For more information on the benefits or workload of a volunteer, do check out the volunteer's tab at the top of the page!

Forms Required!

2011-05-14T10:43:00.000+08:00

HELLO EVERYONE!

These are the required forms that every participant have to submit on the booth dates / race pack collection dates! Print them out and get them signed!

Indemnity Form ( above 21)

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7jus-uwk0U5YzBlOGVjMmEtMGFjYS00OGViLTg2YmItZmExYzUxYmNiNThk&hl=en&authkey=CKiVx_cH

Indemnity Form (below 21)

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7jus-uwk0U5NDBmOTljNWEtNTEyMS00OWU4LThhZjYtNDEyZGQwZjYwMzVj&hl=en&authkey=CNXkoe8J

Swimming Declaration Form (ALL)

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B7jus-uwk0U5ZTQzMTZhNTctNDQ1OS00NTA1LWE0NTEtYmIzNDMxOThhMGM3&hl=en&authkey=CInf7_YF

Remember to bring them down! (:

Online Registration

2011-05-12T19:19:00.000+08:00

Online Registration ends tomorrow 13th May. However, people can still sign up and make payment at our booths. Our next booth is held at Raffles City Starbucks on this coming Saturday 14th May from 12pm to 6pm.

We will have more booths. Please follow us on our facebook page to receive the latest updates on the booths.

External Booths

2011-05-08T12:29:00.000+08:00

Our external booths will be on 8th May and 14th May at Raffles City Starbucks. Do come down to make payment or register.

For 8th May booth, contact Shih Wan (98123494) or Chin-I (90620576)

For 14th May booth, contact Kai Ling (97361039) or Ryan (81121518)

LNP Race Pack and Prizes

2011-05-07T13:31:00.001+08:00

Some of you have been curious about what our race pack contains as well as what are our prizes. Well, here's the post to satisfy your curiosity.

Race Pack
- Exclusive LNP Shirt
- Race Bib
- SPH Magazine
- Kimage Voucher
- 1 tube of Block Up! Sample
- GNC Voucher
- Ski360 Voucher
- Refresh Bodyworks Voucher
- BodyWellness complimentary facial/massage Voucher
- 100 Plus Drink
- Frolick Voucher
- Lux Asia Voucher
- MrBean Voucher
- Palprints Voucher
- Eskimo Voucher
- The Habitue Voucher
- Narcissus Hairdressing Voucher
- ScubaPeople Voucher
- Once Upon a Milkshake Voucher
- Wavehouse Voucher

Prizes
Men & Women's Challenge
1st
1 X Fabulous Tan Package Voucher
1 X Ski360 Pass
1 X $100 Cash

2nd
1 X Lux Asia Hamper
2 X The Habitue Voucher
1 X Scuba Discovery Voucher
2 X Frolick Voucher

3rd
1 X The Habitue Voucher
1 X Wavehouse Waveriding Voucher
1 X Frolick Voucher
Team Relay
1st
4 X Fabulous Tan Package Voucher
4 X Ski360 Pass

4 X $50 Cash

2nd

1 X Lux Asia Hamper

8 X The Habitue Voucher

4 X Scuba Discovery Voucher

8 X Frolick Voucher

3rd

4 X The Habitue Voucher

4 X Wavehouse Waveriding Voucher

4 X Frolick Voucher

Institutional

1st

4 X Fabulous Tan Package Voucher

8 X Frolick Voucher

2nd

8 X The Habitue Voucher

4 X Scuba Discovery Voucher

4 X Frolick Voucher

3rd

4 X The Habitue Voucher

4 X Wavehouse Waveriding Voucher

4 X Frolick Voucher

And of course, all top winners will obtain medals.

Registration EXTENDED!

2011-04-23T15:55:00.000+08:00

We have quite a number of requests to extend the deadline for the registration so the committee has decided to make a last extension of the deadline to 13th May! This will be the last extension and we will not be accepting anymore registrations after that.

Good luck to those having exams and vote wisely for the coming elections =P

External booths

2011-03-25T08:35:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone, please take note that there will be a booth tomorrow at Raffles City Starbucks. Do come down if you have not registered, make payment or simply have questions that you want to ask!

Team Relay 'Mix and Match'

2011-03-19T12:12:00.000+08:00

Can't find enough members to form a team of 4 for the race? We are now here to help you to form. 'Mix and Match' is our latest offering to all the potential participants out there to form a team. Here's how it works:

1. Go to the form provided and indicate your details. If you have more than 1 member in your team currently, only 1 of you need to fill in the form. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FORM.

2. Indicate how many more participants you are looking for and any other requests under the 'Other Remarks' section.

3. You can view the responses below and choose your desired potential team mate!

NOTE: LNP11 Committee is not responsible for the allocation of team members under this service. It is up to the participant's own discretion to contact any potential team member and form a team themselves. Participants WILL be the one deciding their own team members.

On the wire!

2011-03-08T16:43:00.000+08:00

Other than water sports, do follow up on the other interesting sports locally! Here is an article on netball by Voxsports on the 12^th NTUC Fairprice Foundation National Super League (NSL) 2011!

Photo taken from Netball Singapore website

It was good news for the Blaze Dolphins, Mighty Mannas and Nike Marlins at the opening ceremony of the 12^th NTUC Fairprice Foundation National Super League (NSL) 2011. The same can’t be said for the likes of the Bedok King Vipers, M1 Sunfish and Adidas Sneakers Stingrays. The fight between these 6 teams will continue for the next 7 weeks; as they vie for the championship trophy and a fat cheque of $10,000.

The Marlins played their first game in style against the Stingrays. Putting up a good fight the Stingrays managed to tie the score at 21 at the end of the second quarter. The Marlins came back in the third, stealing the ball away more than a handful of times and netting 15 goals in that quarter.

But the Stingrays gave the Marlins a run for their money. With an encouraging coach, 3 National Players (open) and a bunch of cheering supporters - the Marlins stole an eight point lead at the final whistle. It will be interesting to see these two teams meet again in round two.

In other matches, the Sunfish had 3 National Players (open) and Goal Keeper Chen Li Li standing at 1.96m; but it was the Mannas that brought the game to a whole new level. Swift, clever and energetic, they led the game in all four quarters; finishing 57-30.

And the Blaze Dolphins over-ran the Bedok King Vipers stamping their mark as a team to be reckoned with in this tournament.

Each team will meet twice in this NSL. Foreign players will join each of these teams in round 5 onwards; promising to give the NSL a more exotic flavour.

The Grand Finals will be held on 16^th April 2011. All games are held either at the Toa Payoh Sports Hall or Jurong East Sports & Recreation Centre. Look out for more details here on VOXSPORTS!

Volunteers' Schedule

2011-03-06T13:12:00.001+08:00

To be updated

Volunteers Registration

2011-03-06T13:11:00.005+08:00

Volunteer’s registration

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Volunteers' Welfare

2011-03-06T13:07:00.002+08:00

What will I get if I join as a volunteer?

Apart from the experience of being part of Singapore’s only kayaking and running biathlon, and the friends you get to make, you will also receive gifts and benefits from us!
Volunteers will receive:

Certificate of volunteering
Exclusive Legs and Paddles Goodie Bag
Legs and Paddles T-shirt
For Secondary and Junior College students, you will receive Community Involvement Program (CIP) hours equivalent to the number of hours you participated.
Meal will be provided during the event day

Volunteers' Job Description

2011-03-06T01:29:00.001+08:00

Volunteers' Job Description

Safety Kayakers

Safety kayakers will be stationed within the reservoir race route, ferrying the lifeguard. (Note that safety kayakers need a minimum of 1 star certificate)

1. Look out for participants in distress

2. Do a rescue in the event that a competitor’s kayak capsizes

3. Ensure competitors compliance of race routes(e.g. look out for participants who try to take short cuts)

Marshallers

Marshallers will be stationed at critical road junctions as well as along the running route.

1. Direct participants to the correct route to prevent them from taking the wrong turn at a junction

2. Look out for participants in distress, informing the medics should they require any medical attention

3. Ensure competitors compliance of race routes(e.g. look out for participants who try to take short cuts)

4. Cheer on the competitors!

Drinks station

Drinks station volunteers will be in charge of water points located along the race routes.

1. Handout drinks to runners along the route

2. Do a timely refill of cups so that all runners can get drinks

3. Cheer on the competitors!

Water logistics
Water logistics volunteers will be helping out with the moving of wet equipments such as kayaks/paddles/life jackets, assisting competitors when they get on and off their kayaks as well as controlling the crowd at the transition area of kayaking and running.

1. Male volunteers preferred as some items may be heavier to move and crowd control may require volunteers to shout if necessary.

Land logistics
Land logistics volunteers will be in charge of tending the registration counter, baggage stations, moving of land equipments and controlling of crowd at the booths area.

1. Male volunteers preferred as some items may be heavier to move and crowd control may require volunteers to shout if necessary.

Timers

Timers will be stationed at the end of kayaking and running race routes to clock the timings of competitors. Timers must be alert as timings recorded are important in determining the outcome of the race.

Photographers

Pictures tell a thousand words. What better way is there to document this exciting event than by taking pictures! Come join us in capturing the excitement on film!

1. Photographers will be stationed along race routes to capture the priceless moments of competitors in action!

2. Photographers have to bring their own cameras for the event

Lifeguards

Lifeguards will be stationed with the safety kayakers. A minimum of bronze medallion certificate is required.

1.\ Assist capsized participants should they require help.

Route Briefers
Route briefers will brief competitors on the race routes and respond to any participant’s queries.

1. Must be able to articulate and communicate effectively with a crowd

2. Route briefers will be briefed by Legs and Paddles committee on the competition routes and plans.

Legs and Paddles Registration Booths

2011-02-20T15:15:00.001+08:00

We will be setting up a booth at Raffles City Starbucks on 20th March, Sunday, from 12pm to 6pm and on 26th March, Saturday from 12pm to 6pm. We will be doing registrations and payments at the booth. If you have not registered or want to come down to talk to us, you are welcomed to do so at our booths.

Do come down!

No 1 Star Certificate? Fear Not!

2011-02-17T11:32:00.001+08:00

Want to participate in Legs and Paddles but do not have a 1-Star Kayaking certificate? No worries! NUS Canoeing Club is organizing 1 Star courses every month.

Register for Legs and Paddles and under the 'Certificate Number' portion of the registration form, indicate 1-star course and we will inform you about the next course soon. Alternatively, you can register for our course at NUS Canoeing website

For those who have not signed up, do register soon. Look out for our upcoming booths in the coming weeks.

Event Venue/Date/Time

2011-01-23T14:42:00.008+08:00

Legs and Paddles 2011

(Like Us On Facebook to receive updates)

Date: 5th June 2011 (Sunday)

Time : 06 45am onwards
(Different flag off time for different categories)

Venue: Boat Vista @ Bedok Reservoir

(Streetdirectory Map)

Directions to Race Venue

Bus service		5, 18, 21, 22, 28, 59, 65, 69, 168
Car		Exit PIE into Bedok North Road, turn right into Bedok Reservoir Road. (Please note that carparks lots are limited. Lots are allocated according to a first-come first-served basis.)
MRT	From Bedok MRT	Bus service : 18, 28, 67, 69, 168
	From Tampines MRT	Bus service : 18, 22, 28, 69, 65, 67

Race Categories and Prices

2011-01-23T14:41:00.018+08:00

Race Categories and Pricing

Note

For all categories, participants will be required to kayak first before proceeding with the running segment
For 'Team Relay' Category, there will only be FOUR participants. At least one of the participant must be of the opposite gender. The first pair will kayak in a doubles kayak for the kayaking segment and the next pair will proceed with the running segment after the first pair has completed
If you do not have enough participants for the 'Team Relay' segment, you can use our 'Mix and Match' service to find your preferred potential team member
All participants involved in the kayaking segment MUST have a 1-Star kayaking certificate
Institutional Category is solely by invitation. Min of 1 opposite gender rule applies
Different flag off timings for different categories
Participants are allowed to join more than 1 category but will need to indicate to the LNP organizing committee
NUS participants will receive a $2 discount off the fees as indicated in the pricing chart. For 'Team Relay' category, each NUS participant will receive a $2 off. For example, if the team consist of one NUS participant and the other three being non-NUS participants, the total they have to pay would be $96 - $2 = $94.
Registration has been extended to 13th May!

Attractive Prizes to be won!

Men and Women's Challenge

Champion: Vouchers and Cash worth over $350

Team Relay

Champion: Vouchers and Cash worth over $300

LNP Race Route

2011-01-23T14:41:00.009+08:00

LNP Race Route

The race route consists of the kayaking route and the running route. Participants are to complete the kayaking route first before proceeding with the running segment

Kayaking Route
6KM (Men's, Women's Challenge and Institutional)

4KM (Team Relay)

Running Route

Participants will end the kayaking segment at the transition point where they will then proceed for the running segment.
For 'Team Relay' Category, the first pair will kayak in doubles kayak and end at the transition point. The next pair will then begin the running segment after the first pair have finished their kayaking segment.
For the running segment, participants MUST collect their chips at the two points indicated on the map. Failure to comply will result in the results being forfeited.

Registration and Payment

2011-01-23T14:40:00.008+08:00

Registration

Fill up the registration form.
(Click Here)

Registration has been extended to 13th May!

Payment details are listed in the registration form.

Registration is only confirmed upon payment.

Rules and Regulations

2011-01-23T14:39:00.013+08:00

Rules and Regulations

Objectives

First conceived as a race to expose and encourage the sport of kayaking and running, Legs and Paddles (LNP) aims to promote mass participation in kayaking amongst the youth and students, and to promote healthy competition and good sportsmanship.

Competition

LNP 2011 will be held on 5^th Jun 2011 (Sunday), 06:45 am at Bedok Reservoir (Event is held at Boat Vista area and its running route).

LNP 2011 will be governed by the Rules and Regulations as set by the organizing committee of LNP 2011. The organizing committee has complete discretion over the rules and penalties set. These rules and regulations may be modified and altered at the discretion of the organizing committee at any time. Participants are advised to check for updates and changes to the rules and regulations.

The official website for Legs and Paddles 2011 is http://legsandpaddles.blogspot.com. Participants are advised to check for any updates and amendments to race events posted.

Eligibility for race

The event is open to all members affiliated to the National University of Singapore and the public.

Participants involved in the kayaking segment must possess at least a SCF 1 Star Award Personal Skill certification or equivalent to take part in the race.

Categories/Event

Equipments

Kayaks, paddles and PFDs (personal floatation devices) used in the event will be provided by the organizers of LNP 2011. Participants are encouraged to use the equipment provided.

With the exception of institutions, participants will not be allowed to use their own equipment (kayaks or paddles) to ensure fairest of the race. The organizers will not be liable for any damages/lost of personal equipment brought by participants on the event day.

Registration

All participants must be 15 years and above on race day to participant in LNP 2011. Participants below the age of 21 must seek parental or guardian consent before submitting their race registration forms.

Participants can register for the race through the Legs and Paddles 2011 Official Website.

Onsite registration on event day will not be entertained.

Incomplete registration forms will not be accepted.

Race category and race entry are not transferrable.

The organizers will not be responsible for any dispute arising from incomplete details given by participants during submission of their registration forms.

Completion of the registration form evidence the participant’s agreement to abide by the Rules and Regulations of LNP 2011.

Confirmation of registration would entail the receipt of the following:

Completion of registration form, indemnity form and swimming declaration form.

Payment of registration fees to the organizers of LNP 2011.

Submission of scanned copy of participants’ SCF 1 Star Award Personal Skill certification or equivalent to legsandpaddles11@gmail.com!.

Participants are required to:

Bring their SCF 1 Star Award Personal Skill certification or equivalent for verification.

Submit their completed indemnity forms and swimming declaration forms when collecting their LNP 2011 race packs.

The organizers of LNP 2011 reserve the right to close registration before the said closing date should participation reaches its capacity before the said date. As such, interested participants are strongly encouraged to confirm their registrations as early as possible.

No alteration of entries will be allowed after the closing date.

Any participant or team who has withdrawn from one event will not be allowed to enter any other event for which they have not registered before the closing date.

The organizers reserve the right to cancel any race category due to insufficient numbers of entries in any race event category without any prior notification. Refunds of registration fees will be made to affected participants.

The organizers reserve the right to limit and refuse entries. Refund of registration fees will be made to participants whose registrations have been refused.

By registering for the events, participants are deemed to have agreed to indemnify the organizers of LNP 2011 and its affiliates against all losses, claims, demands, actions, proceedings, damages, costs or expenses, including legal fees, and any other liability arising in any way from his/her participation in the event.

Reporting for Race

Participants who fail to report 1 hour before the start of their event race shall be considered to have voluntarily withdrawn from the race.

Participants who fail to report punctually at the starting point of their race may be disqualified by the race official of LNP 2011.

Baggage Deposition

Baggage deposition will be provided for participants to deposit their bags on the event day.

Baggage that is not redeemed by 6pm will be confiscated.

Race

Failure to abide with the Rules and Regulations of LNP 2011 may result in disqualification.

LNP 2011 race officials reserve the rights to refuse any latecomers from taking part in their race.

Participants who feel unwell in the course of the race should stop and seek immediate medical attention. Unwell participants who are kayaking should approach the safety kayakers or officials on the safety boats for assistance. Participants running can approach any road marshallers or first aiders stationed along the racing route.

Participants will be assigned race bids with numbers to wear on (pin on) their tops. The race bids must be clearly visible to race officials at all times throughout the race. Failure to do so might result in disqualification.

Participants who capsize during the kayaking leg of the race will not receive any reduction in timing due to the unfortunate event.

The organizers reserve the right to remove any participant deemed physically incapable (i.e. severe cuts or physical harm) of continuing the race.

The organizers reserve the right to impose a time penalty or disqualify any participants found to be cheating during the race.

Protest

A protest for infringement during the race must be lodged by the participant or team no later than 20 minutes after his/her completion of the race.

All protests shall be made to the timing officials, and not to any other officials.

The decision made by the organizers and timing officials is final and shall not be subjected to appeal.

Refunds

Participants will only be entitled to refunds under the following conditions:

Cancellation of category due to insufficient number of participants in a particular category.

Refusal of a registration accompanied with registration fee.

LNP Challenge and Institutional

Start
The method of starting will be a “On Water Start”. Participants are to line their kayaks behind the start mark before the start timing as specified in the race programme. The start shall be given without reference to any absentees or latecomers.

All participants shall wait stationary behind the start mark. When satisfied that the kayaks are stationary, the starter (race official), shall say, “Ready” followed by a blast of the air horn.

The starter will declare a false start should any participant commences the race before the starting shot. The offending participant will be warned by the starter for the first offence.

For the “On Water Start”, no participant shall tackle, block, hinder or obstruct other participants using any part of their kayaks, paddles or hands. The offending participant will also be warned by the starter.

Any participant who receives a second warning of any sort from the starter will be automatically disqualified from the race.

Where the “On Water Start” is impossible or impractical owing to the lack of space or high waves or other physical constraints, the race officials reserves the right to choose to decide on an alternative starting procedure.

Kayaking Leg

Means of Propulsion
Kayaks shall be propelled solely by means of double-bladed paddles. The paddles may not be attached to the kayaks in any way.

If a paddle is broken, the participant may not be provided with a new one by a supporter. The participant is to signal to any officials or safety personnel and exchange the broken paddle for a replacement paddle.

Overtaking

When a kayak is overtaking another kayak in the race, it is the duty of the overtaking kayaker to keep clear at all times of the kayak being overtaken to avoid collision and obstruction.

On the other hand, the kayak being overtaken is not allowed to alter its course to make difficulties for the overtaking kayak.

Turns

Participants are to turn at the end of the lanes as demarcated by the buoys.

A participant will not be disqualified for touching a turning point marker. However, if in the opinion of the race officials stationed at the turning point, an advantage has been gained from there, the race official shall instruct the offending participant to turn and retake the turning point again. Alternatively, the race official might impose a time penalty for the said participant.

Collision and Damages

Any participant who is responsible for a collision or who damages any of the provided race equipment (kayak, paddle or PFD) is liable to any damage costs incurred.

Transition

Participants will be assigned a space within the transition zone to place their necessary race gear (socks, shoes, additional top etc.) for transiting between the kayaking leg and the running leg of the race.

Participants will be brought by officials to place their gear in their allotted space prior to the start of their race event. Participants are advised to place their items neatly in the centre of the allotted space to avoid misplacement. The organizers will not be held liable for any loss or damages to any items placed in the transition zone.

There will be officials guiding transiting participants to their allotted spaces for a swift transition.

Participants are advised to display their number bibs prominently at all times.

Items left in the transition area can be redeemed at the baggage deposit area after the race

Running Leg

Participants are to wear proper running gear during the entire running leg. They must wear their number bids in front at all times.

No bare torso is allowed at all times.

All participants must run in the designated paths for the entire running route. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

There will be water points stationed along the running route.

Unwell participants can seek assistance from any road marshallers or first-aid stations along the running route.

Assistance

All participants are not to receive any assistance of any kind from supporters or support crew at all times during the race. Failure to do so might result in disqualification.

Finish
The finishing line is reached when the participant crosses the finishing line on the racing track. If two or more participants reach the finishing line at the same time, they will get the same finishing time.

Team Relay Category

Start

The race will start with a 4 km kayak by a kayaking pair in a doubles kayak.

As soon as the kayaking pair completes the 4 km kayaking route, the kayaking pair will run to the starting point of the running leg. The running pair will finish the race with a 6 km run as soon as the kayaking pair hands them the race band at the running launch point.

Finish

The finishing line is reached when either both runners of the Team cross the finishing line or the slower runner of the Team crosses the finishing line on the racing track. If two or more participants reach the finishing line at the same time, they will get the same finishing time.

All other regulations except for the Start and Finish as stated under the LNP Challenge are applicable.

Race Timing

All recorded time will follow the digital clock display.

A participant’ race timing is calculated from the participant’s event flag-off time to the time a) the participant crosses the finishing line, or b) the last participant of the team crosses the finishing line.

Race timings will be released by the organizer after computation is completed.

All race timings released by the race officials will be final. Any protest shall adhere to the guidelines laid out under “Protest”.

Medals

Only the top three positions from each race categories will be awarded medals and prizes.

Safety

Proper footwear is to be worn at all time during the race.

Participants are allowed to wear sandals (minimum, slippers are strictly not allowed) or shoes for the kayaking leg and shoes for the running leg. Race officials reserve the right to refuse and disqualify any participants who do not comply.

Due to safety concerns during the course of this physically demanding race, failure to do the following might result in disqualification:

All participants must wear a PFD while kayaking.

Safety boats and safety kayakers are positioned along the kayaking race routes. All participants must adhere to any instructions given by the safety personnel at all time.

Kayaking may involve participants in dangerous situations. It is required of participants to display good sportsmanship and render all necessary assistance to be best of his ability upon seeing another in real danger.

During the kayaking leg of the race, all participants must be well aware of fellow participants kayaking near them. Participants are expected to avoid collisions and to be wary of their paddles when kayaking close to other participants.

Participants are to steer their kayaks clear of any capsized participants and their kayaks unless approaching to render assistance.

Any form of act deemed dangerous by the organizers, officials or safety personnel.

Participants are not allowed to swim in the water at all time during the commencement of the race.

Participants who face difficulties during the kayaking leg of the race should stop paddling and signal to safety personnel by raising their paddles or shouting for assistance. Wait patiently while the safety personnel approach.

In the event of a capsize, affected participants (victims) are expected to do the following:

Participants are to slide out of their kayaks and hold on to their kayaks and paddles (if possible) while awaiting assistance.

Victims are to hold up their paddles in an upright position and shout for help to attract attention from the safety personnel or fellow participants.

Victims should not attempt to swim away from their kayaks as they might endanger other participants who have to avoid them.

Be patient and wait for safety personnel to approach. Adhere to their instructions as they perform the rescue.

Victims can resume racing after being helped into their kayaks and deemed fit to do so by safety personnel.

Participants are strongly advised to properly hydrate themselves at all times during the race. Water points will be stationed along the running route.

During the running leg of the race, participants are expected to avoid collisions with other participants and avoid performing acts that may endanger others.

By completing the registration forms, participants shall participate in this race at their own risk and agree to abide by all Rules and Regulations of LNP 2011. All participants are responsible for their own safety during the race.

The organizers will not be liable or held responsible for any injury, loss of life, accidents, damages or loss of personal equipment and belongings that may arise during the race.

Bad Weather

In the event of bad weather, the organizers reserve the right to delay the commencement of the event or cancel the event on the basis of prolonged bad weather conditions without giving any refund.

FAQs

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FAQ

*Some issues not covered in the Frequently asked questions are covered in the Rules and Regulations. Participants are advised to read the rules and regulations @ http://legsandpaddles.blogspot.com/2011/01/rules-and-regulations.html before signing up for the event. If you have any doubts or queries, or you wish to make any clarifications, please email to legsandpaddles11@gmail.com or contact Nicole @ 96607006

*This section serves only as a guide to clarify the doubts and queries. The questions and answers in this section are not final and are subject to changes. The organizers of LNP 2011 will not be liable for any issues that arise due to changes and amendments made. Participants are advised to email legsandpaddles11@gmail.com or contact Nicole @ 96607006 if they have any doubts.

Q. What is LNP about, and who are the organizers?

Legs n Paddles is a unique and ONLY biathlon in Singapore involving kayaking and running. Organized annually by NUS Canoeing Club, we aim to promote canoeing as a leisure and competitive sport in the local water sports scene.

Q: How do participants get to the event venue?

Q. Will participants get transportation to the event?

Due to the large number of competitors signing up for the event, we regret to say that we do not provide transportation to Bedok reservoir.

Q. What is the distance for kayaking and running?

LNP Challenge (Men & Women): Kayak 6km, Run 6km

Team Relay (4pax): Kayak 4km, Run 6km

Institutional(4pax): Kayak 6km, Run 6km

Q. What are the positions available if I am planning to join as a volunteer and what are the benefits I will receive?

Students from Junior colleges and Secondary Schools will be awarded CCA points/CIP hours by joining us as a volunteer. Volunteers will also be entitled to a T-shirt and meals will be provided.

Q. What are the timings for each event? I may be planning to join more than 1 category.

To be updated

Q. Can I still join LNP if I am not a very strong runner/kayaker?

Legs and Paddles apart from being a competitive event can also be seen as an event whereby you and your family and/or friends join to have fun and to test your limits. It is a venue where you can make more friends and if possible, form your own kayaking groups to go on your own expeditions in the future.

Q. How do I pay for the events I have signed up for?

Basically, there are 3 methods for you to pay for the events. They are:

(a) Bank Transfer

(b) Cheque

(a) Bank Transfer:

Please I-bank/atm transfer the registration fee to DBS Savings Plus 070-6-010768
Please make sure that the amount paid is EXACT. No change will be given for excess payment.
Please take note of the transaction number, the date/time of the transaction and the amount transferred.
Upon making an ATM transfer, please remember to keep a copy of the receipt for identification purposes, and send a scanned copy to our e-mail - legsandpaddles11@gmail.com. For Internet Banking transfer, please print a copy of the transfer confirmation, and send it to our e-mail as well. Please SMS the payment details to Nicole (96607006) and also include your payment details in the email in the following format:

Payment of Legs and Paddles fees for (Your Name):
NRIC No.:
Date and time:
Transaction Number:
Amount transferred
Email address:

Please keep a copy of the receipt/screenshot of transaction for your reference.
Once we have confirmed the payment, we will send you an email to acknowledge your payment together with your receipt number. The receipt itself will be given to you on the actual expedition day.
If you do not receive any confirmation 2 days after the payment, please email us to inform us about it. Alternatively, you can contact Nicole at 96607006. We will try our best to investigate the delay reply you as soon as we can.

(b) Cheque:

Please DO NOT mail a Cash Cheque.
Please ensure your Cheque is made payable to: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Include your name, NRIC/FIN Number, contact number, and indicate "Registration for LNP" at the back of your Cheque. If you have signed up for the 'Institutional' or ‘Team Relay’ Category, please indicate your team members' names and NRIC numbers as well.
Mail it to:

NUS Canoeing Club
National University of Singapore
Sports and Recreation Centre
2 Sports Drive Singapore 117561

(c) Cash Payment:

Cash Payment will only be accepted when there is cash collection booth announced. The dates and location of the cash collection booths will be put on the website when the date approaches.

Q. Can I take part in the competition if I do not have a kayaking one-star certificate? / Can I take part in the competition if I had taken the one-star kayaking course but lost the certificate?

All participants involved in the kayaking segment are required to have at least a SCF 1 Star Award Personal Skill certification or equivalent. However if the participant is only involved in the RUNNING segment of the ‘Team Relay’ category, then we do not require the participant to possess a 1 Star Award certification.

Confirmation of registration would entail the receipt of the scanned copy of participants’ SCF 1 Star Award Personal Skill certification or equivalent to legsandpaddles11@gmail.com. Thus, participants will need the certificate as proof of having taken and passed the course.

If you do not have at least a one-star certificate, NUS Canoeing Club organizes 1-Star Certification courses through our coaches. Please visit nuscanoeing.wordpress.com for more details.

Alternatively, you may also take your 1-Star Certification through other agencies likes SCF, Paddle Culture and WaterVenture.

The rationale for this is to ensure the safety of all the participants and safety kayakers in the water as well as fulfil the safety requirements of NUS and the various organisations.

Q. Other than registering for the event, what are the other things/ forms that I need to do/ submit?

Confirmation of registration would entail the receipt of the following:
Completion of registration form, indemnity form and swimming declaration form.
Payment of registration fees to the organizers of LNP 2011.
Submission of scanned copy of participants’ SCF 1 Star Award Personal Skill certification or equivalent to legsandpaddles11@gmail.com.

Participants are required to:

Bring their SCF 1 Star Award Personal Skill certification or equivalent for verification.
Submit their completed indemnity forms and swimming declaration forms when collecting their LNP 2011 race packs.

Q. Am I allowed to bring my own equipments to use for the competition?

For participants in the ‘Challenge’ and ‘Team Relay’ categories, all kayaks, paddles and PFDs (personal floatation devices) used in the event will be provided by the organizers of LNP 2011. Participants are encouraged to use the equipment provided.

For teams competing in the ‘Institutional’ category, they are allowed to bring their own kayaks (a maximum of 4 T1-boats) to participate in the race and they will be liable for their own transportation fees.

The organizers will not be liable for any damages/lost of personal equipment brought by participants on the event day. However if the teams decide not to bring their own kayaks, the LNP committee will then provide the equipments. The LNP committee will not entertain any disputes resulting from the discrepancies of the kayaks should the institutional participants choose not to bring their own.

Q. Will I get any refunds if I decide to withdraw from the race after payment and before the race?

Participants will only be entitled to refunds under the following conditions:

Cancellation of category due to insufficient number of participants in a particular category.
Refusal of a registration accompanied with registration fee.

Other than the above 2 situations stated, no refunds will be guaranteed to the participant should he/she decide to withdraw from the race after confirmation of registration.

Q. What are the prizes awarded for each category?

Only the top three positions from each race categories will be awarded medals and prizes. More information on the prizes will be updated.

Q.When can I collect my race-pack? Where am I supposed to go to collect my race pack? I am unable to go down personally to collect the race pack, can someone else collect the race-pack for me?

The race pack collection will be on 27 May 2011. It will be from 10am to 5pm in NUS at the Sports and Recreational Centre. However, please visit the website regularly for any updates or changes.

If you are unable to go down personally to collect the race pack, you can authorize someone you trust to collect on your behalf. Just fill up the Letter of authorization form http://docs.google.com/View?id=dftwxskw_23fbjjb7n5 and ask the person to bring it along with your completed indemnity form and swimming declaration form during the collection period.

Q. Where do I register for the events?

Registration can be done online through the following link: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dGcwQldQcWtGNlpYNXI0SkRVbnFidnc6MQ#gid=0

Alternatively, participants can register at our booths if there is any. Please continue to check our website for updates regarding the booths.

The registration period is from 31st Jan 2011 to 3rd April 2011.

Q. What kind of kayaks and paddles will we be using for Legs and Paddles 2011?

For the purposes of the race, we will be using single slaloms for LNP Challenge, and double slaloms for Team Relay race. As for paddles, we will be using Symmetrical, Spoon-bladed paddles. Participants of the Institutional category are allowed to bring their own kayaks and paddles.

Q. Will there be any left-handed paddles available for left-handed participants?

There will be left-handed paddles for participants available on race day. However, we cannot guarantee that there will be enough left-handed paddles for all participants, so there might be a possibility that they will have to use a right-handed paddle.

Q. Are there any preparatory sessions for the event?

There will not be any preparatory sessions organised by the organising committee for LNP 2011 at the moment. However, participants can go to the venue and do their own trainings/ preparations on their own accord. The organising committee will not be held liable/ responsible for such trainings/ preparations done at your own accord and any matters that arise as a consequence.

Contact Details for Legs and Paddles 2011

Official Email

legsandpaddles11@gmail.com

Project Director

Wong Kai Ling(Ms)

butterain@hotmail.com

97361039

Vice Project Director

Chua Cheng Wei(Mr)

ccw888@gmail.com

98237141

Admin Director

Nicole(Ms)

soh_nicole@hotmail.com

96607006

Marketing/Publicity Director

Toh Yi Hui(Mr)

ghostbb88@hotmail.com

93832161

Operations Director

Lee Jin Yuan(Mr)

saviour1988@gmail.com

91508993

Logistics Director

Teo Shih Wan(Mr)

u0908883@nus.edu.sg

98123494

If you have any enquiries or concern regarding the race, please contact any one of us.

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