Before You Register!

Before you register, please read the following information to ensure you are all set to sign up your students teams.

Safety Certification

• All students must successfully complete the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard swim test to enter deep water. Please consult Swim Test for additional information.

• The event must follow MPASS and your school division guidelines. For more information, please review the MPASS website here.

Teams

• Teams must consist of 3 students.

Equipment

Each team will need the following in order to participate

• a canoe that fits all three team members, pdf for all students, paddles and a water safety kit. Kayaks can be used if you do not have access to a canoe. Each team member must have a kayak (whether that is one two-seater kayak and one single-seater kayak OR 3 single-seater kayaks).

• a mountain or gravel bike for each team member & helmets

• one compass per team

Orienteering

Orienteering is a critical part of adventure racing. Before registering, please ensure your team is comfortable reading a map and using a compass for directions.

Cost

• The total cost is $75 per team ($25 per student)

Waiver

• All participating students must sign a Beaches of 59 waiver along with any waiver required by your school division.