Rules

‘Go for your life’ Melbourne City Romp

Rules of Event

In the rules below, participants in the ‘Go for your life’ Melbourne City Romp on October 19, 2008 are referred to as “Rompers” and the event title is shortened to “Romp”.

1.   Entry Criteria – None, everyone is welcome!  With a strictly limited number of places, entries are offered on a first-come,        first-served basis.  

2.    Team Captains. All teams need to have a Team Captain who's over 18 at the date of entry into the Romp.  They will be responsible for ensuring that all team members, and their parents or guardians (for participants who are under 18) have read the Rules and Terms & Conditions, and have physically signed a copy of the Terms and Conditions. The Team Captain will take responsibility for ensuring these signed documents are kept safe. In the unlikely event of an incident occurring on event day, Team Captains will be required to pass all signed Terms and Conditions documents to the Romp management.

The Team captain in the schools team is the only adult allowed in the team.  That way no schools will have an unfair disadvantage.

3.    Mobile Phones and Email addresses.  All Team Captains must have a mobile phone.  This is a key tool on event day and will be used as the primary method of communication with the Romp team.

All team members must have an email address as we need it to send you important information about the day as well as keeping you up to date with Romp news.

4.    Walking, public transport (tram, train, bus), wheelchair (including motorised wheelchairs), stroller/pusher and pram are all permissible forms of transport during your participation in the Romp.  Forms of transport that must not be used during the Romp include bicycles, motor vehicles, motorbikes, scooters, skate-boards, roller-skates or in-line skates.

5.    Be Romp Smart. Rompers must adhere to road/pedestrian rules and signals at all times.

Rompers should dress appropriately for the weather, and take on enough food and drink to stay energised and hydrated during the event.

Sunscreen and comfortable shoes are also essential Romp gear. Remember – slip,slop,slap!

6.    No running or jogging! - not even on grassed surfaces.  The Romp is not a race.  If you want to collect as many checkpoints as possible you’ll have to walk briskly and/or be clever with the way you plan your route around the city.

7.    Stick Together! Teams must stick together at all times.  No splitting up is allowed. If a team member needs to pull out they can do so, however that team member cannot attempt to Romp on their own while the rest of their team completes different Checkpoints.

In order to make sure teams don’t split up, only team captains (who will be wearing a different coloured bib) are allowed to receive the Checkpoint Challenge card at each Checkpoint.

8.    A Team includes between 2 to 6 Rompers.  After confirming your entry, you can add/delete/change team members at any time up to 5pm Wednesday 15 October  2008.

9.    SMS your answer.  Teams must submit their answers to puzzles/questions via SMS.  No second chance will be given for incorrect answers. Teams must SMS their answer from the Checkpoint Venue at which they are attempting the Checkpoint Challenge.

The SMS aspect of the event is not being used to generate profits, it is purely to provide you with an instant answer regarding whether your answer is right or wrong!  Plus you’ll instantly know your total score at the end of the event.  Each SMS you send during the Romp will be to a non-premium number, so your carrier will charge you for a standard SMS.  If you happen to be on a monthly plan and haven’t reached your monthly cap, then of course you will not incur any additional cost of SMS’ing during the Romp.

10.    Leave the car at home!  Public transport is the best way to travel to and from Fed Square for the Romp.  There’s no need to worry about finding a park or driving in heavy traffic; you can sit back, relax and chat about the day with other Rompers.
Plan ahead and visit metlinkmelbourne.com.au before the day, enter your details into Metlink’s online journey planner and be provided with a personalised trip plan on public transport from your door to Federation Square (and home again). It’s so easy!
And you’ll be able to visit more Romp checkpoint locations on event day if you use trams to get around (compared with walking).  Trams offer are a great option for travel within the CBD and inner-suburbs, taking you all over the city quickly and conveniently.

Don’t forget there are also many bus routes operating within the city and surrounding suburbs, and catching a train may be a good option for those checkpoints located a little further out of the CBD or travelling between city loop stations.

Unsure which tram to catch? Use your mobile phone during the Romp and call Metlink on 131 638 to find out best way to get to your next checkpoint by public transport.

11.    Travel with the right ticket on public transport. Make sure you have a valid ticket for travelling by public transport on Romp day. At only $2.90, the Sunday Saver Metcard is the best ticket option for public transport travel for Romp as it allows unlimited travel on trains, trams and buses all day across Zones 1 and 2.

Don’t forget to validate your Sunday Saver Metcard each time you catch a tram, board a bus or enter a train station.

Save time and buy a Sunday Saver Metcard before the Romp. They’re available from retail outlets displaying the blue Metcard sign, premium train stations, the MetShop (corner of Little Collins and Swanston streets), online at metlinkmelbourne.com.au or by calling the Metcard Helpline on 1800 652 313.

12.    Correct Answers score Points! At each checkpoint location, you’ll be randomly given one of up to 10 different challenge cards, of varying difficulty.  For every challenge completed correctly, you’ll score points.

Points are determined using the following criteria:

• Difficulty of the actual Checkpoint Challenge – 1 being the easiest, 5 the hardest
• Estimated length of time it will take you and your team to find the location that the Checkpoint Challenge is asking about and to solve the Checkpoint Challenge
• Distance from Federation Square ie the further you travel from the start, the more you will be rewarded

Your team’s ranking within your chosen category will be determined by your points total at the end of your 4 hour time period.  You are not permitted to exchange the challenge card if you don’t like it, you must either attempt to solve the challenge or move onto the next checkpoint.

The teams with the highest number of points at the end of the event will be declared the winners in their respective categories.  Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 in each category – Corporate, Schools, Family & Friends and University Romp.

Note however that the major prizes in Romp are being awarded randomly, the focus of this event is on having fun, not on the race aspect.

13.    Points for $’s. For every $2 raised for the Burnet Institute in addition to the team entry fee, the team will receive 2 Romp Points up to a maximum of 100 points.

14.    No responsibility for wrong answers. All efforts are made to ensure that answers to Checkpoint Challenges  are correct however there may be instances where the answers to a question may not be 100% accurate (eg if a piece of public artwork has been vandalised).  We accept no responsibility for incorrect answers but will endeavour to allocate points where they are deserved.  

15.    One Shot. You will be given one Checkpoint Challenge per Checkpoint and you will only be allowed to attempt to answer it once – so make sure you’re sure of your answer!

16.    Tax Back.  Your entry fee into the Romp is not tax deductible however any additional donations over $2 to the Burnet Institute are. All donations to the Burnet Institute over $2 through a Romp team are fully tax deductible unless however, you are donating through your own team.

17.    Romp Proud. All Rompers must wear the “Romp” paper bib number on their front upper-body.  

18.    The route is up to you... During the event, you can visit checkpoints in any order you wish, except for the very first checkpoint which will be compulsorily advised to the team when you register at the start location.  In addition, when you start on the morning of the event, you will be given a “Fab 4” list of four separate checkpoints, if you visit all 4 locations you will be in the running for a major prize draw.

19.    If you can’t go on… During the event, if for whatever reason a team member is unable to continue (eg tired, feeling ill, had enough of walking etc), the team may continue in the event without that person, and still be recorded as a fully ranked finisher.  There will be first-aid officers at Federation Square from 10am to 5pm should you need them.

20.    Resting is not for wimps! You can take a break at any time during the event.  If, for example, a team arrives at a checkpoint destination and decides they’d like to spend more time exploring it, that’s fine.  You don’t have to visit a minimum number of checkpoints and you can choose to stop actively seeking checkpoints at any time. Your teams’ finishing score will be the total points scored up to the time you visited your final checkpoint.

21.    Take part no matter what your disability. We recommend that at least one experienced carer should accompany each person with a disability.  Some of the Romp checkpoint locations may include locations that have access challenges.  People in wheelchairs also please note that only a small percentage of the Yarra Trams fleet is low floor trams and the roll-out of accessible tram super-stops is still not complete, so you may be disadvantaged in relation to tram transport options.  Low floor tram information can be accessed by using Tram Tracker.

22.    Keep us informed of any Health Issues. It is your responsibility as a Romper to advise of any pre-existing medical conditions prior to taking part in the event. Do so by entering details of such conditions on-line prior to Friday 10 October.

23.    No Refunds – it’s all for Charity remember?! After the entry fee has been paid, no refunds will be made.  All profits from the Romp will be applied to various charity programs administered by the Burnet Institute. By entering Romp, you’re helping Burnet Institute to “work towards a healthier world”.

24.    Play fair. This event is run under the principles of fair play.  Any team found to be participating in a manner that is contrary to the principles of fair play may be disqualified by the Event Director.

25.    Got a Problem? Talk to us.  Let us know if you have any disputes, issues or protests by getting in touch with the Event Director up to 5pm on the day of the event.  The Event Director has the right to disqualify any team that is deemed to have broken the Rules of the event.  Any decision or adjudication made by the Event Director will be final.

26.    Virtual Romp. The “Think you know Melbourne” Virtual Romp competition is open to everyone, whether entered in Melbourne City Romp or not. The competition runs from 9am Wednesday morning until 9am the following Wednesday morning when a new competition is posted on the website. The competition is a multiple choice question. Every individual is entitled to one Virtual Romp entry per week. One winner will be drawn at 10am each Wednesday, from all correct entries. There will be a total of 12 weekly Virtual Romp competitions. The prize each week is a Melbourne Icons Package valued at approx $400. The contents of the prize pack may change from week to week.

27.    Regional Romp Challenge. For a team to be eligible for this prize draw, all team members must reside at an address more than 100km from the Melbourne GPO. Only one team winner will be drawn from all eligible teams, and the $3,000 prize will be split equally between all team members in the winning team.  For example if there are 5 people in the team, each team member will receive a voucher worth $600.The winning team will win a voucher from G.A.P. Adventures to the value of $3000. This voucher is valid upon presentation at the G.A.P Adventures Concept Store, Melbourne, at time of making a reservation.

This voucher is valid for the tour content of all G.A.P Adventures small group adventures and safaris, but not valid for ‘extension’ tours, city breaks, independent tours, pre/post hotels and transfers, local payments, flights or any other expenses. This voucher is valid for new bookings only. This voucher has no cash value, is not transferable and not redeemable for cash. This voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, voucher or promotion.
 
Should the value of the tour chosen be greater than the prize amount, the winner must pay the difference in cost to G.A.P Adventures. If the cost of the tour is less than the prize amount awarded, no balance is payable by G.A.P Adventures.  Tour choice is based on availability and is at the discretion of G.A.P Adventures. Tours must be booked by 31st July 2009 for travel before 31st December 2009.

28.    National Romp Challenge. For a team to be eligible for this prize draw, at least 75% of the team members must participate in (and complete) both Brisbane City Romp on September 21, 2008 and the 'Go for your life' Melbourne City Romp on October 19,
2008. Only one team winner will be drawn from all eligible teams, and the $5,000 prize will be split equally between all team members. Teams competing in this competition must use the same team name for both events.

29.    G.A.P. Adventures $5000 Travel Adventure Prize. The winning team will win a voucher from G.A.P. Adventures to the value of $5000. Only one team winner will be drawn from all participating Romp teams, and the $5,000 prize will be split equally between all team members in the winning team.  For example if there are 5 people in the team, each team member will receive a voucher worth $1000.The winning team will win a voucher from G.A.P. Adventures to the value of $5000. This voucher is valid upon presentation at the G.A.P Adventures Concept Store, Melbourne, at time of making a reservation. 

30. MCG Corporate Hospitality Prize. In addition to the redemption rules stated on the prize voucher, this prize may not be passed to a third party, sold or auctioned off.

31.    Win a prize and it’s yours and yours only. All prizes awarded during the Romp are non-transferable. Prizes are final and cannot be exchanged. The prize allocation process will be audited to ensure all prizes are awarded fairly.

32.    Ch-ch-ch-changes…The Event Director reserves the right to alter the rules of Romp to ensure the absolute safety of all participants on event day.

If you have any specific questions or concerns you’d like to discuss in relation to the Romp, you can call the Romp hotline on (03) 8506 2350 Mon-Fri 9-5, or e-mail askus@cityromp.com.

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