The Mitsubishi City Chase Powered By Blackberry

		ENGLISH / FRANÇAIS EDMONTON EVENT MAY 28, 2011 hrs
Edmonton Calgary Toronto #1 Kelowna Montréal Ottawa Toronto #2 Vancouver	TORONTO #1 COMPETITOR UPDATES June 19, 2010 - RESULTS I'm signed up … Now bring on the ChasePoints!!! Here is a list of everything that you need to know to participate in The City Chase! Event Details Waiver and release What you'll get What you need to bring How to prepare for race Finish & Post-Race Rules that will be broken from ignorance Questions? Email "The City Guru" TORONTO #1 EVENT DETAILS THANK YOU TORONTO CHASERS! YOU CELEBRATED THE 100TH EVENT IN "TRUE CHASER" FASHION THIS PAST SATURDAY... GAVE IT 110%... AND WE WANT TO THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR CITY CHASE HEARTS! WE TRULY COULD NOT HAVE PULLED IT OFF WITHOUT THE SPIRIT AND SUPPORT FROM ALL OF YOU! It was a beautiful day at Nathan Phillips Square....and the perfect atmosphere to celebrate 100 City Chase events! You Chased your hearts out! An enthusiastic 550 teams participated in the event this past weekend and soldiered it out - showing the rest of Canada "NOT TO MESS" with Torontonians! Congratulations to Chris McQuinn and Joshua Neubauer who were declared The 2010 Mitsubishi City Chase Powered by BlackBerry Champions! We`ll see you both at The Canadian Championships! WE HOPE EVERYONE HAD A FANTASTIC TIME TESTING YOUR MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT! Once again you embraced The Chase! Thank You to all Chasers, extraordinary volunteers, sponsors and partners! WITHOUT FURTHER ADO....LADIES AND GENTS.... THE RESULTS ARE IN! To check the event results, and reminisce with some of the photos from The 2010 Toronto Mitsubishi City Chase ... click "Results and Photos" on the left tool bar. ZOOMphoto: We hope to have these photos available for tomorrow. Please stay tuned to your inbox for an update as soon as they are available. WIN ENTRY TO 2011, BY HELPING US IMPROVE ... Many of you have already provided us with feedback of your City Chase experience, and we are already working to incorporate some of it! Our goal is to improve the quality of the City Chase experience with every event so please keep the feedback and ideas coming. Thank you. We would greatly appreciate if you would also take a moment and complete a survey for us online! To show you HOW MUCH WE APPRECIATE YOUR TIME - we`ll be giving away 5 free team entries for The 2011 Series, to be drawn from those who complete the survey (click the link below) - draw to be made on September 9, 2010. CLICK HERE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!! RIGHT TO PLAY ...AND THE GREATEST NEWS OF ALL - as a result of your dedication and generous donations, Toronto Chasers have raised $35, 842.95 thus far for Right To Play! THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT! Remember: For every $50 raised, one child will enjoy the benefits of Right To Play`s Sport and Play programming for an entire year! That means that your efforts will support programming for over 716 children. AMAZING!! You deserve a huge round of applause and a BIG pat on the back for your tireless efforts! On behalf of The Mitsubishi City Chase Series and Right To Play - THANK YOU! The best part is that the kindness doesn`t end here - we encourage you to visit RIGHT TO PLAY after viewing all the fun pictures and race results below, to continue fundraising until August 31, 2010. The highest fundraising team from each City Chase event will be entered into a random draw and invited as our guest to The 2010 Canadian Championships. Please stay tuned for more information as the 2011 season approaches. ********************************************************* The Toronto Mitsubishi City Chase Powered By BlackBerry is TOMORROW! And with it being a busy day in the City of Toronto, we wanted to share a few last minute thoughts and reminders ... PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! UPDATED WEATHER FORECAST FOR CHASE DAY!!! SUNNY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS! 30 Degrees ... 40 with the Humidex please come prepared to maintain your hydration! 40% Chance of Precipitation We`re thinking HAPPY thoughts which is why we left out the rain drops in the picture! A friendly reminder to come dressed for whatever mother nature bestows on us! G20 UPDATE We know that you`re not living under a rock! The G20 Summit is a week away and we wanted to let you know that we`ve been working diligently with The City of Toronto to make the necessary preparations to ensure that interruptions to the the 100th event celebrations, and your day of adventures, are minimized. That said, you should be prepared for various road closures, transit delays, and possibly a question or two, as you travel the streets. IMPORTANT - Although it has always been a rule during City Chase, it is particularly important on Saturday that EVERYONE travels with your photo ID - please keep it in a safe place as you race throughout the city! HINT:** A hint will be revealed tonight. You can access it by doing one of the following: * Join The Mitsubishi City Chase Powered By BlackBerry Facebook page - www.facebook.com/citychasecanada * Follow City Chase Canada on Twitter - www.twitter.com/citychasecanada * Find someone else who has done one of the above and ask them to share the information! CHASER UPDATE #2 ... 2 DAYS TO GO!!! Thank you for registering for The Toronto Mitsubishi City Chase Powered By BlackBerry TORONTO...Are you ready to celebrate the highly anticipated 100th CITY CHASE EVENT? In only a few days....you will experience more in 6 HOURS... than your friends and family will the whole summer! On Saturday, Nathan Phillips Square and the City of Toronto will turn into a GIGANTIC CELEBRATION and urban playground featuring 100th themed ChasePoint activities that will test teams with physical, intellectual, adventurous and humourous challenges. We have lots of surprises in store for you so BUCKLE UP and get ready for the RIDE! For 1500 Chasers, there are two more days to prepare ...So think about... Doing last minute stretching Brushing up your knowledge of local history and culture Studying the transit system Raising money for Right To Play Preparing Chase-Day costumes Working on your team dynamic Although preparation is good thing, always remember Expect the Unexpected! PLEASE NOTE - for those who have "Chased" in the past, but are not yet registered, this is a friendly reminder that with less than 2 days to go, ONLY 30 spaces remain. Register Your Team Today! PRE-EVENT KIT PICK-UP: Our suggestion is to AVOID the long line-up the morning of the event, by checking in early!! Date: Wednesday June 16, 2010 Timing: 3:30pm to 7:00pm Location: Running Room - Commerce Court Running Room OR Date: Friday June 18, 2010 Timing: 4:30pm to 7:00pm Location: Running Room - Kingsway Village Running Room IMPORTANT! * You will require photo I.D. as well as the signed waiver for both participants. You only need to hand in one copy per team, as there is a space on the waiver for both team members to sign. Waiver - click here * Only one member of your team needs to be present at the pre-event kit pick-up, but they MUST bring the waiver with both signatures on it. We don`t want to have to turn you away, so please remember to follow this instruction! * You will receive your team shirts, bib numbers, and transit passes. The other non-race related goodies will be provided once you cross the finish line! * Please ensure that your team information is accurate on the event manifest - team name and both participant names. CHASEPOINT #1 ... THE CHASE IS ON!!! DID YOU KNOW ... For every $50 raised one child will enjoy the benefits of Right To Play`s Sport and Play programming for an entire year!! The Mitsubishi City Chase powered by Blackberry is very proud to work with Right To Play as our official charitable partner across Canada. In 2008, the efforts of thousands of Chasers across Canada generated more than $115,000 in support for this great cause. In 2009, Chasers helped us raise the bar generating nearly $175,000. In 2010, we have set out sights on a goal of $225,000, and with your help, we are confident that we can get there. To encourage your support for this meaningful cause, your team can earn their FIRST CHASEPOINT by raising a minimum of $50 in pledges for Right To Play by 5pm on Friday June 18th! (Although not mandatory, it will give you a leg up on the competition). CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS, AND TO BEGIN Thank you for registering for The Toronto Mitsubishi City Chase Powered By BlackBerry Are you ready to celebrate the highly anticipated 100th CITY CHASE EVENT and the ultimate day of Adventure? Enjoy more in 6 HOURS... than your friends and family will the whole summer! On June 19th, Nathan Phillips Square and the City of Toronto will turn into a GIGANTIC CELEBRATION and urban playground featuring 100th themed ChasePoint activities that will test teams with physical, intellectual, adventurous and humourous challenges. Since the launch of City Chase in October 2003 ... * 60,000+ Chasers have participated in The World`s Largest Adventure Series * 15,000 staff and volunteers have provided support and encouragement along the way * 2500 ChasePoint Challenges have provided Laughter, Adventure and Discovery * 40 cities have been transformed into urban playgrounds * 5 consecutive years, City Chase has been named `Canada`s Best Sporting Event` * 4 City Chase World Champions crowned * 1 Major Learning ... Expect the unexpected!! In addition to the new twists and turns, we have compiled another great line up of prizes, including, of course, the opportunity to represent Toronto at The Canadian Championships. PLEASE NOTE - for those who have "Chased" in the past, but are not yet registered, this is a friendly reminder that with less than 1 month to go, SPACE IS LIMITED! (over 70% sold out) Register Your Team Today! ... SIGN UP For those of you who have already registered ...we`re looking forward to hosting you! A full day of Laughter, Adventure and Discovery awaits. Wear your costumes, bring your friends, and get ready for a crazy day of adventure!! 100th Event Highlights include: More than $25,000 in prizing, 100th themed ChasePoints, a kick-ass post-party, and many more surprises. Did we mention the 28-floor Rappel from Toronto`s City Hall? Stay tuned for details on how you can have a chance to drop over 300 feet ... Event Day Agenda: 7:30-8:45 am - Event Day Check-in @ Nathan Phillips Square 9:05 am - Participant Warm-up 9:20 am - Opening speech 10:00 am - The Chase Is On! 4:00 pm - Course Closed 5:00 pm - After Party @ The London Tap House Start/Finish: The Mitsubishi City Chase Powered by BlackBerry will be hosted at Nathan Phillips Square. Pre-Event Kit Pick-up: Avoid the long line-up on the morning of the event by checking in early at one of the 2 locations below. Date: Wednesday June 16, 2010 Timing: 3:30pm to 7:00pm Location: Running Room - Commerce Court Running Room OR Date: Friday June 18, 2010 Timing: 4:30pm to 7:00pm Location: Running Room - Kingsway Village Running Room IMPORTANT! * You will require photo I.D. as well as the signed waiver for both participants. You only need to hand in one copy per team, as there is a space on the waiver for both team members to sign. Waiver - click here * Only one member of your team needs to be present at the pre-event kit pick-up, but they MUST bring the waiver with both signatures on it. We don`t want to have to turn you away, so please remember to follow this instruction! * You will receive your team shirts, bib numbers, and transit passes. Any other non-race related items will be provided following the race! * Please ensure that your team information is accurate on the event manifest - team name and both participant names. Toronto Transit: The Toronto Transit Commission has been moving Torontonians since 1921. Here are a few little-known facts about the TTC: * The TTC is Toronto`s transit system. It`s the better way. More than 11,000 employees serve over 460 million customers annually. With nearly 1.5 million passengers on a typical weekday, the TTC has one of the highest per capita ridership rates in North America. * Number of Stations - 69 (Subway interchanges counted once) * Number of Escalators - 294 * Busiest Stations (Estimated passenger trips to and from trains daily) * Bloor (Yonge-University-Spadina) - 191,800 * Yonge (Bloor-Danforth) - 188,600 * St. George (Bloor-Danforth) - 122,000 Those of you who have Chased before, know the value of understanding the vast offerings of the Transit System. Be sure to familiarize yourself with it ... Click Here Parking: There are several parking options in the immediate area. Click Here for an overview of a few options. 2010 Canadian Championships: The winner of the Toronto event will go on to compete in The Canadian Championships, which will be held in a location to be announced. The Canadian Championships will be an epic adventure that will take participants out of their comfort zone and truly test their resourcefulness in unfamiliar territory. Not to mention it`s a whole lot of fun! Stay tuned... more information to come. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!!! Volunteering for this interactive, fast-paced event can be very exciting. Assistance at any level would be appreciated. If you have any friends or family members who are Fun, Energetic, and Enthusiastic, and are interested in volunteering for City Chase please have them complete this form ... click here Right To Play: The Mitsubishi City Chase Powered by BlackBerry Bold is very pleased to once again be working with Right To Play as the official Charitable partner of the 2010 Series. Thanks in part to your tremendous efforts - especially Team "Ottawa Renegades" Elie Silver and Jon Willis, who raised an incredible $1800 and earned `City Chase For Life`! - more than $165,000 was raised in 2009, bringing the two year total to nearly $300,000. These funds help to bring sport and play programs to improve health, develop life skills, and foster peace for children and communities in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world. Stay tuned for more information as the season approaches. Join us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter And remember to SPREAD THE WORD!! WAIVER AND RELEASE Upon arrival, each team will be required to turn in their signed waiver and release. To expedite the day-of check-in process you can print the waiver and release now, sign where indicated, and remember to bring it on the day of the event. Download the waiver in PDF format. French - Download the waiver in PDF format. WHAT YOU'LL GET: Each team will receive a packet at registration containing the following items: Reserved team entry to the World's Largest Urban Adventure Series (regional event) Participant gift bag … filled with tons of great stuff Official City Chase t-shirts Race numbers (to be warn as the outer layer at all times from registration until the finish line) One day all access local transit pass ChasePoint Clue Sheet Access to great ChasePoint Challenges – minimum of 12 different ChasePoints per market The world's greatest Staff and Volunteers to brighten your day A memorable experience that will challenge you mentally, physically, and emotionally through crazy ChasePoint activities Access to the City Chase After-Party WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: Identification: You don't want someone else walking away with your race packet. Water: There are no water stations on the course because there's no set course. Detailed Map: A map with a street finder would be handy. Spare Cash: For lunch, snacks, stuff … Paper and Pen: in case you need to write something down along the way. Energy Bars: In case you get hungry on the course. You never know what kind of food we are going to provide, or not! Cell Phone: This could come in handy for so many reasons … bring one if you can! Transit Book/Schedule: good to know how to get from point A to point B in the fastest time HOW TO PREPARE FOR RACE Get a good night's sleep on Thursday and Friday. Eat a good breakfast on Saturday morning. Give yourself plenty of time to get to the event headquarters on Saturday morning. Bring the recommended items with you to race. Be open minded and have a sense of humour FINISH & POST-RACE The City Chase officially ends six hours after the start. Teams that have not returned to the finish within the time limit will be considered unranked. All teams are required to return to finish after six hours to enjoy some awards, cold beverages, and camaraderie with fellow participants Details for the post race activities will be available in the competitor update section leading up the event date and will be provided by the City Chase host prior to the start of the event. Re-fuel. Let's face it—you're gonna be hungry when the race is over. RULES THAT WILL BE BROKEN FROM IGNORANCE Click Here to review complete event Rules and Regulations Travel - Teams must travel only by foot or approved local public transportation — city bus, ferry, train, subway, or streetcar. Any and all other methods of transportation, including, but not limited to, any form of private transportation, car, taxicab, skateboard, scooter, motorcycle, inline skates, hand glider and rickshaw are strictly prohibited. Any team using a prohibited form of transportation will be immediately disqualified ChasePoint Cut-off Time– All ChasePoints will officially be closed at the 6 hour mark of each event unless otherwise stated. At this time, all teams must return immediately to the finish line and check in with a City Chase staff member. Finish Line Cut-off Time – The finish line will officially close at the 6 hour mark of each event. Teams finishing after that time are still required to check in with a City Chase staff member. Please note that the finish line will be taken down 30 minutes after the official end of the event (6.5 hour mark) Results - To be officially ranked, teams must locate and complete 10 ChasePoints before returning to the Finish Line. Teams will be ranked according to the order they cross the finish line. Teams finishing after the 6 hour mark will be ranked according to the number of ChasePoints completed. Entry – Participants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the race to be able to participate. Waiver - Each entrant will be required to sign a waiver and release at race registration Race Shirts - Teams must wear the official City Chase event shirts visibly throughout the event from the time they check-in, until they cross the Finish Line. Teams who fail to do so will be disqualified. Misconduct - Play with honor - No team or member of a team may act in a way that physically impedes the progress of another team. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification of the team. Legalese: All decisions interpreting or applying to these rules are made by The City Chase. All decisions and interpretations are final. There is no right of appeal or review. These rules are subject to change without notice. Any team or member of a team that violates state or local laws, including, but not limited to traffic laws, is subject to immediate disqualification. Any consequences, resulting from a team's actions are the responsibility of that team. Marshals are posted along the course to observe team behavior during the event. In order to receive the national prize, a team must agree not to share, gift, or distribute, whether in cash or in kind, any portion of the prize to any person other than the members of the team and except as such transfers may occur by operation of law, e.g. spouse or other family member. This rule is further intended to disallow teams from making agreements to share, gift, or distribute the prize in the event the team is successful. 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