Just like any other racing event, Moncton’s Race for Cache has it’s own set of rules and requirements as well. The rules are pretty much the same as we have always had with a few minor changes here and there.
Team Requirements
- All teams must consist of two more people, one of whom has a registered username on www.geocaching.com
- No teams of one are permitted since it is illegal to operate a handheld GPS device while driving, and it is much safer to have at least two people racing together in case something happens
- Individuals who do not have a team are welcome to register anyway and they will be added to a team at the starting line.
- All members of a team must use the same vehicle to travel during the race
- You cannot do this race on foot
- Teams cannot be split between multiple vehicles so if you want a lot of people on your team, get a good sized van
- Children are more than welcome, and encouraged to participate in the race. This is a family friendly event
- $20 in cash/credit available for task related expenses (per team, not per person)
- The $20 required does NOT include your team’s registration fee
- The $20 will be used to pay for various items required at some of your tasks
- Previous costs have included paying for a small meal, a drink, Crystal Palace tickets, etc
- The $20 also does not include any costs associated with going for the Print bonus (see scoring for details)
- A general knowledge of the city of Moncton is advantageous but not a requirement. Racers will be required to travel to all three of the major communities within Greater Moncton.
- Unless otherwise indicated, you will NOT be traveling outside the city limits so if you think a clue is leading you somewhere outside of Greater Moncton, then you need to re-read the clue.
- All teams should be at the starting line no later than 12:45
Equipment Requirements
- All teams must have a GPS receiver unit that is capable of navigating to a set of GPS coordinates
- No addresses are given on any clues so you need to know how to enter coordinates into your GPS
- It is advisable that a team member who is not driving be designated as the “navigator” and do all of the GPS navigation for your team
- All teams must have at least one cellular phone
- It is preferred for your cell phone to have text messaging capability but it is not a requirement to run the race.
- If you do not have text messaging for your phone, please be sure to inform the person at the registration desk.
- It is preferred for your cell phone to have text messaging capability but it is not a requirement to run the race.
- All teams must have a digital camera that uses an SD card to store the photos used for specific race tasks
- The use of an SD card is mandatory. If you do not have a camera that uses an SD card, you will need to have your photos printed to submit them. Photos will be submitted to the race officials for scoring by providing the data card (or printed photos) in your score packet.
- The score packet will be an envelope that you will submit when you cross the finish line and will be used to determine your final score in the race.
- The use of an SD card is mandatory. If you do not have a camera that uses an SD card, you will need to have your photos printed to submit them. Photos will be submitted to the race officials for scoring by providing the data card (or printed photos) in your score packet.
- All teams should bring chairs for each of their team members for the BBQ at the finish line