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NAMIBIA OCR - RESULTS (Heja Lodge October 2020)

https://raceday.events/data/documents/2020-OCR-WARRIOR-RESULTS.pdf

Big shout out to all participants, WELL DONE & Many thanks for your support!!

See you early in the new year, when hopefully all back to some semblance of normality and the promise of a FULL OCR event with all the trimmings (Bars / Food, music.....)

EVENT INFORMATION - Namibia (Warrior) OCR Series -Heja Lodge 24th October 2020

Registration:

THURSDAY 22nd October 2020 - (17:00 – 18:30) - at Race day Events offices (13a Walter Street, Windhoek).

At last the 2020 event can now take place!! Thank you everyone for your patience and continued support all through the various COVID postponements!!

To follow please find IMPORTANT Event information:

CVOID19 Compliance:

• Participants will be started in batches of 50 or less (See below timing schedule)
• We are very sorry, but due to the current COVID-19 pandemic we are not facilitating any spectator engagement”
• No spectators allowed on route
• Face masks mandatory for all, except for participants on the course
• Be mindful of social distancing requirements

When arriving at Heja Lodge:

• Park on the designated parking area, located before the main entrance to the lodge. No parking allowed within the lodge area!

• Use first entrance to lodge just after the boom gate, 2nd entrance will not be accessible.

• Kindly stay at your vehicle or at the lodge but do not gather at the start finish zone.

• Try and keep your groups as small as possible, always keep social distancing.

• Only go inside the lodge building to buy food or to use the toilets.

• Wearing of masks are compulsory for all. Please respect the safety of others and wear your masks.

• Athletes don’t have to wear a mask in the starting chute or during the race, however, after the race the wearing of a mask is compulsory.

Registration:

THURSDAY 22nd October 2020 - (17:00 – 18:30) - at Race day Events offices (13a Walter Street, Windhoek).

Event Schedule (Starting times):

06:30 – Gates open
07:00 – Black Ops (15km) race briefing (In start chute)
07:10 – Black ops race start
07:20 – Commando (10km) SOLO race start
07:30 – Commando TEAM start
07:40 – Rookie (5km) SOLO start
07:50 – Rookie TEAM (1st batch) start
08:00 – Rookie TEAM (2nd Batch) start
12:00 Event cut off time….

ROOKIE TEAM BATCH TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON WED EVENING!

NB: Expecting temperatures in access of 35Deg C on the day, so PLEASE WEAR SUNBLOCK & CARRY ADDITIONAL WATER ON YOURSELF!

3x Water points will be available on route (advisable to carry additional water with you due to forecast warm temperatures)

Medical staff will be available throughout the day and obstacle marshals have basic medical training

General Event Rules

Unfortunately, and due to Covid19 restrictions we are not allowed to have a prize giving at the lodge afterwards. Limited prizes available (Elite category winners), notification will be done via email and result will appear on AEP website (www.africanextremepromotions.com)

General Event Rules

1. No participants on the route or obstacles before the race
2. All team members must complete all obstacles.
3. Team must consist of minimum 3 max 4 participants. In the event of 3 participants then 3 must complete course, or in case of 4, at least 3 needs to complete course for team to be awarded official time.
4. Team official time based on last members time (Must be within 1 min of each other).
5. If a participant cannot or wishes not to attempt an obstacle, he/she will have to do burpees as required by the obstacle’s rules. The number of burpees will vary depending on the obstacle.
6. Black-Ops/Commando/Rookie Elite athletes will have to complete all obstacles. If the athlete does not complete an obstacle, he/she will not be able to qualify for a podium position. PLEASE NOTE: No assistance of any nature will be allowed for Elite athletes. Participants will not be allowed to assist each other. No assistance from spectators or marshals will be permitted.
7. If one or more team members do not finish the race due to injury, the team may still qualify for an official finishing time, (refer point No.3)
8. Teams or solo participants that do not abide by the rules will be disqualified and will not come in contention for prizes and will also not receive a finishing time
9. No cooler boxes or cooler bags will be allowed into the venue, also no Braais allowed in the venue.
10. No alcohol, drinks, food, drugs, fi****ms or any dangerous weapons will be allowed into the venue.
11. Unfortunately, no pets will be allowed.
12. No personal gazebos will be allowed into the venue
13. You may bring your own chairs (practice social distancing).

Elite Event Rules

This refers to Black-Ops, Commando and Rookie Elite Races - Disqualification armbands
1. Elite athletes will receive an armband (referred to as a disqualification (DQ) armband) when at registration.
2. Elite finisher times are only valid if the athlete crosses the finish line with the armband still on his/her arm.
3. The DQ armband must be kept on either wrist & may not be hidden from plain sight for any reason whatsoever.
4. If an athlete loses his/her armband (i.e. snaps or falls off) on the course – it is their own responsibility to report this to a marshal who will take note of this and be able to report this information back to the official race timing crew.
5. Elite athletes must complete all obstacles on their designated course to keep their DQ armband.
6. No assistance of any physical nature will be permitted for Elite athletes, and will lead to disqualification
7. Elite athletes are not allowed to assist each other at any point along the route or at an obstacle unless otherwise stated by the Route Director at the start line, the morning of the race
8. Spectators and Marshals may not provide any Elite athletes with physical assistance at any point along the route or at an obstacle
9. DQ armbands must be handed to the obstacle marshal if the athlete:
a. Is not able to complete an obstacle
b. Does not adhere to the obstacle’s rules determined by Warrior Route Director (and communicated to the obstacle marshal)
c. Does not comply with the general race rules and Elite rules
d. An athlete may attempt an obstacle as many times as they wish until the 12:00 cut-off time. If they are unable to correctly complete the obstacle, the DQ armband must be handed in to the obstacle marshal
e. If the athlete hands in their armband or is unable to continue with the race for whatever reason, they are required to report this to the official race timing official. Their time will reflect as disqualified in the race results.
f. If the athlete does not complete an obstacle, he/she will not be able to qualify for a podium position or prize money.
g. If a participant does not respect a marshal or the race rules the marshal has the right to disqualify a participant pending further investigation.
h. Specific rules given by the Route Director at Elite race briefing on race day must be adhered to and failure to comply will result in disqualification.

Route access and seconding

The following people and vehicles with access to the official race route leading up to the event and during the event weekend:
• Medics,
• Marshals and marshal managers,
• The route director,
• Official OCR Race organizers,
• And official event photographers.
• Spectators and participants not racing at that specific point are not permitted onto the race route or routes surrounding it for any reason whatsoever
• This applies to people on foot as well as bicycles, motor vehicles, motorbikes and quads, etc.
• Failure to comply will result in removal from the route and a disqualification for the participants racing
• Spectators and participants not racing at that specific point are not permitted in any official vehicles or in their own vehicles leading up to the event or during the event weekend
• This refers particularly to Elite athletes racing the next day – a route recce in any of the marshal or race organizers vehicles is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification.
• Spectators and participants (including Elite athletes) not racing at that specific time are only permitted along the designated Spectator Route
• Outside assistance of any kind is not permitted along the route and at water points during the Elite races. Outside assistance can include, but is not limited to the following:
• Food and liquids
• Medication and/or medical assistance
• Physical assistance
• Sweat towels
• Elite athletes, other participants, and spectators are not permitted to attempt any of the obstacles along the race route before their specific race. This is for safety reasons as well as giving the athletes a level playing field.
• Any person found doing so will be asked to leave the premises immediately.

BY STARTING THIS RACE, YOU AUTOMATICALLY ACCEPT OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS

I agree to obey all the rules and warnings of the organizers, marshals or governing body and furthermore agree to subject themselves to any drug tests and penalties provided for therein.
I agree to abide by any decisions made by the event organizer or official.
I understand that the Event course may contain wild animals, insects and plants
I certify that I am physically fit and have no medical condition that would make participation in the Event more hazardous
I understand, agree and accept that some of the course may go through water that has not been tested for chemicals, disease or contamination
I agree not to consume alcohol prior to the Event or use any medicines or substances that will inhibit my mental or physical ability to safely and effectively participate in the Event
I consent to medical care and transportation in order to obtain treatment in the event of injury to me, volunteers or medical professionals may deem appropriate and understand that this Waiver & Release extends to any liability arising out of or in any way connected with the medical treatment and transportation provided in the event of an emergency and/or injury.
The organiser may dismiss me, without refund, should my behaviour endanger the safety of or negatively affect the Event, person, facility or property. I also agree to indemnify The organiser, its owners, officers, past and present employees, agents and Event sponsors from any and all third party claims caused in whole or in partly by my negligent or intentional acts or omissions.
I agree that organiser and / venue is not responsible for any personal items or property that is lost, damaged or stolen at the Event.
I consent to the use of my image in photographs, motion pictures or recordings taken at the Event for use in Event advertising, marketing or promotion without compensation.
I agree that all entry fee payments are final and non-refundable
I agree that organiser reserves the right to cancel the Event in the event of extreme weather (including, but not limited to, heat, tornadoes, earthquakes, fires, storms, lightning and floods), accidents, acts of war or terrorism, military conflicts or riots or for any reason that, in organiser’s discretion, will protect the safety and security of Event participants and spectators. In the event of such cancellation, there will be no refund of my registration fee.
I represent and warrant to organiser that I have full legal authority to complete this event registration on behalf of myself and/or any person I am registering (Registrant(s)), including full authority to make use of the credit or debit card to which registration fees will be charged. If I am registering a minor under the age of 18, I represent and warrant that I am the parent or legal guardian of that person and have the legal authority to enter into this
Agreement on their behalf and by proceeding with this event registration, I agree that the terms of this Agreement shall apply equally to all Registrants.
Use of online registration is at my own risk, on an as is and as available basis and the organiser makes no warranty that its site or services will be uninterrupted, secure or error free. I understand and agree that any material and/or data downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of online registration, is at my own discretion and risk.
I agree to receive periodical email and sms notifications from the organizing body communicating necessary event information and arrangements.
I agree that my personal data may be shared with event sponsors or partners and sister companies, who may communicate with me via email communication.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

There will be security guards in and around the race village and parking area for general security and safety. Please note that we will not be responsible for the security of any personal belongings and items. It will be your own responsibility to look after your personal items or alternatively book it in at our secure locker zone (see above). Also please make sure that you don’t leave any valuables on the seats of your car or at any other clearly visible place in your car. Please hide it away in the boot or under the seats just to make sure you don’t tempt any potential “thieves”.

SPECTATOR ZONE AND RULES

Obstacle Racing is an amazing adventure that is fun-filled, action-packed and a highly entertaining spectator’s sport. The challenging and exciting obstacles that participants have to take on and conquer very often lead to awkward and extremely funny incidents and are a blast to witness as a spectator. Namibia OCR is no different, so if people are not actually participating in the race, there is no reason why they cannot still share in all the fun and action and be entertained by the crazy stuff that the “Warriors” are up to on the obstacle course. To get spectators as close to the action as possible, there will be designated spectator viewpoints on the course – so bring those cameras! You will definitely want to capture some of that crazy action on camera. Spectator entry fee includes access to the entertainment area where a fun-filled day is guaranteed with DJ’s, beer stands, food stalls and a dedicated product expo area.
Spectator entry fee: N$50 (kids under 7 years of age don’t pay an entrance fee)
Spectators must stay outside the clearly marked danger zones. No spectators are allowed on the course or on an obstacle. No spectators are allowed to follow any of the participants throughout the course. No spectator vehicles, bikes, bicycles, etc. will be allowed on the course or in the race village. No spectator or unofficial photographers are allowed beyond the marked area around an obstacle to take photos. Please note that any pictures or video footage taken at the race remain the property of NAMIBIA OCR and is for non-commercial use only.

OCR 24th October

Looking forward to some new exciting challenges on Namibia (Warrior) OCR route next Saturday. Entries open till Wed 21st, join if you have what it takes???

Look forward to event updates in next few days...

Namibia Obstacle Course Racing 2020 Series

Warriors, are you ready?!

The Namibian OCR Series 2020 is finally able to kick off on 24 October at Heja Lodge. This is Obstacle Course Racing at its best, with something for everyone. From the elite athlete looking to prove a point, to the couch surfer looking to discover some fresh air.

Get out there and rise to the challenge. It’s you versus you in the most rewarding challenge in Namibia.

COVID-19 regulations do still apply and we ask that government protocols be observed and adhered to. We will provide ample sanitation, but since this is a race… give a little bit extra to ensure “social distancing” from your other competitors.

Remember our marshals/medics will be on hand to guide you through the course, so no need to fear.

It’s time to breathe fresh air again! Join us at Heja Lodge for the Namibian OCR Series Event 1 for 2020, Saturday 24 October 2020.

Visit https://africanextremepromotions.com/page/namibia-ocr-series/ for entry details. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

UPDATE - NAMIBIA OCR EVENTS 2020 (HEJA LODGE WARRIOR)

To all our athletes and supporters, as well as our partners and sponsors, we would like to apologize for the sparse communication regarding the event(s) for the year. The national response to the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for events such as ours to host and plan our events as normal.

Please allow us the opportunity to reassure you that we have not, nor do we intend to cancel our event. We are ready and committed to hosting it as soon as we are allowed to. All of our infrastructure is ready and waiting. We are however forced, due to factors completely out of our control, to postpone the event until the threat of spreading COVID-19 is deemed to be obsolete.

As you know, we planned to host the event in August, however with the recent outbreak of the Corona Virus in Namibia we were again forced to reevaluate our options for hosting our first event of the series for 2020. Also take into consideration that our event site is an official quarantine facility. Thus, after a lot of discussion it was deemed to be irresponsible to host an event of this magnitude at Heja Lodge during this period.

Another factor is the fact that many of our participants from the Erongo Region who have already entered are still confined to regional restrictions and specific regulations that prohibit them from traveling to the capital. We aim to make this series a national event and for 2020, the Erongo region was targeted as our first expansion project outside of Khomas. We still aim to host an event at the coast in 2020. We certainly hope that external factors offer us the opportunity to do so.

Again, we can only apologize for the postponement and reemphasize the fact that we are still one-hundred percent committed to hosting the previous event, as well as the series as a whole as soon as we are able to. These decisions are not made lightly and are not due to anything within the control of the organizers, sponsors and event partners.

NB: Both the Event and the Series will still take place!!!

Due to the reasons stated above, the Heja Lodge event has been forced to shift again, to 24th OCTOBER 2020.

We thank you for your continued support and encouragement. We can only apologize for the inconvenience caused by this current global pandemic. It is not in our control, and it is certainly not something that is unique to us. There are very many businesses, households, lives and events far more adversely affected than we are. We want to reiterate that we are committed to staging the Heja Lodge event as soon as we are able to, and also to build this series throughout the country into a truly Namibian one. As a community we need to stand together during this time and hopefully our “new normal” will provide space for a bit of obstacle racing in the very near future!

Namibia OCR Event - UPDATE

Due to the global onset of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown in Namibia, we were unable to field our initial series event.

For this reason, we have decided to kick the series off on August 15th at Heja Lodge. We are confident that all will be resolved by this time.

All entries for the March event will be carried over to this date, however if for some reason you cannot make it, please contact us for further information. We can always roll over entries to other dates in the series.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this. It is obviously frustrating to everyone involved, since we have no control over national level decisions.

We appreciate your continued support and understanding and we look forward to still hosting the biggest, baddest OCR Series Events in 2020. There will be at least two events at Heja Lodge, and two other venues are currently being developed for inclusion. More dates will be released soon.
Regards,
AEP

Epic morning trail run, goofy Namibia weather!! Everything seems cleaner and fresher, somehow there is a real distinct calm in the Bush!! Mother nature is breathing deeply at the moment!!

Hand sanitizer available, refer below contact detail.

Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:
1. Wash hands frequently
2. Avoid touching eyes, noes, mouth
3. Stay informed & follow advice given by health care professionals

NAMIBIA OCR EVENT (POSTPONEMENT)

In light of new government restrictions on public gatherings, due to the global outbreak of COVID 19, AEP is compelled to POSTPONE the OCR event of the 21st March (Heja Lodge) to Saturday the 18th April. The series will absolutely continue and we will provide further details as and when it transpires, therefore please keep a close eye on Social Media and email.

All paid up entries will be carried over to this date!

In light of new government restrictions due to the global outbreak of COVID 19, AEP will provide a full press release on the status of the first OCR event scheduled for 21 March 2020. The series will absolutely continue and we will provide full details on necessary changes as soon as we have all the information available.

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