Important Notes of Oxfam Trailwalker Brenda Wong Fundraising Manager - Events

OTW History – A Global Movement 1981 : “Exercise Trailwalker” started by the Gurkhas Army stationed in HK, raising HK$80,000 1986 : Oxfam started to coorganise, event open to public, 100 teams raised HK$208,000 1997 : Oxfam became sole Organizer, 701 teams raised HK$11,640,198 2010 : 13 events in 11 countries, 3,738 teams raised HK$128,943,262 2011 : 15 events in 12 countries (new : OTW Brisbane, Spain) 2012 : 16 events in 13 countries (new : OTW India ) 2013 : 17 events in 14 countries (new : OTW Italy)

Event Date 18-20 November 2011

The Route

The Route Start Point: Pak Tam Chung (Sai Kung) Finish Point (since 2009): Po Leung Kuk Jockey Club Tai Tong Holiday Camp (Yuen Long) Checkpoints and other parts of the trail will remain unchanged as in 2009 and 2010 It is more challenging (uphill soiled paths towards the end) than the trail used up to 2008 Every walker MUST practice on all ten sections of the trail

Oxfam Trailwalker everyone safe & happy Tents Electricity Telephones + Computers Water / Food Toilets First aid Furniture / Resources Oxfam Trailwalker everyone safe & happy 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 1 9 Finish 4,800 Walkers 3,000 Volunteers 4,800 Support members 12,600 People 100 KM 48 Hours Start

Rules and Regulations 4 people 1 goal Finish 100km within 48 hours Finish as a team Raise fund

Change of Team Member NEW If a member is changed after 18 Oct, the form and a fee of HK$100 for each new member should be submitted between 24 Oct and 14 Nov.

Change of Team Member NEW Change of member fee is non-refundable Fee cannot be regarded as donation and is not tax-deductible Write your team number on the original copy of deposit slip and submit it together with the Change of Team Member Form to Oxfam Form can be downloaded from website

Change of Team Member NEW If member is changed after 14 Nov, the form and fee of HK$200 in cash for each new member should be submitted on event day Leader in the Open Team Category cannot be changed Avoid changing team members in the last month before the event and also at the Start

Withdrawal Teams must raise a minimum sponsorship of HK$6,800, except for Pledge Teams, which must raise at least HK$70,000 Teams wishing to withdraw from the event must give a written notice to Oxfam on or before 31 Aug Withdraw with a written notice on or before 31 August Sponsorship not required Withdraw with a written notice after 31 August HK$2,000 minimum sponsorship Withdraw without a written notice/ Absent or withdraw on the event day HK$6,800 minimum sponsorship  

Start Time and Registration Time Category Team No. Start Time Registration Time (on 18 Nov) Super Teams (within 18 hours) S01 – S60 09:00 07:00-08:15 24-hour Teams 5001- 5050 Ordinary Teams (within 48 hours) 0001 - 0300 0301 - 0580 11:00 09:00-10:30 0581 - 0840 12:30 11:00-12:00 0841 - 1090 14:00 12:30-13:30 All teams MUST start at designated times and register at least 30-45 minutes before starting. Late teams might be assigned to the next start time.

Start Point (SP) – Pak Tam Chung Start Point Registration Hall is located at Po Leung Kuk The Lion Clubs Sports Pavilion

Registration – Step 1 Check team details outside the Registration Hall Check if names are correct & who is A, B, C or D Check that the team enters the right category

Registration – Step 2 Fill in & Sign the Disclaimer and bring it to the SP (will be sent to leaders before the event in early Nov OR download it from OTW website) Collect the Disclaimer at the counter if you don’t have a copy Collect and fill in the Change of Team Member Form if necessary

Registration – Step 2 For both Disclaimer and Change of Member Form, ensure names match correctly with A (the leader), B, C, D

Registration – Step 3 Collect Walkers’ bag outside the hall Walkers’ bag include number cloth, barcode bracelets, energy food redemption coupon

Registration – Step 4 If necessary, hand in the completed Change of Team Member Form and pay HK$200 in cash for every member changed Return the signed Disclaimer/Indemnity Have your barcode scanned at the end of the registration table

MUST take a team photo (showing team number) Registration – Step 5 MUST take a team photo (showing team number)

Before Start, you can… Refill Water Remember to bring your own water bottle/ water bag

Redeem Energy Food Each walker: 2 bars & 1 gel

Start Area

9 Check Points (CPs)

CP1 – Sai Wan Village

CP1 – Sai Wan Village

CP2 – Pak Tam Au

CP2 – Pak Tam Au

Shuttle Bus Service Route: commuting between the barrier at Pak Tam Chung and CP2 (Pak Tam Au) Frequency: 40 mins From 12:00 noon (at Pak Tam Chung) to 10:20pm (at Pak Tam Au) on Friday, 18 Nov Free of charge

CP3 – Kei Ling Ha NO vehicles are allowed to access CP3 directly. Loading/ Unloading/ Parking is NOT allowed around the entrance of the checkpoint

CP3 – Kei Ling Ha

CP4 – Gilwell Campsite

CP5 – Beacon Hill

CP6 – Smugglers Ridge Rifle Range All vehicles MUST return when reaching the pavilion at the top Walkers MUST use footbridge to cross Tai Po Road

Temporary traffic arrangements will be implemented at CP6 during event days (18-19 Nov) Loading/ Unloading/ Parking will NOT be allowed along the first 200m of Golden Hill Road between Tai Po Road and the mini dam of the Kowloon Reservoir

2 sets of traffic lights will be erected at Temporary traffic arrangements will be implemented at CP6 during event days (18-19 Nov) 2 sets of traffic lights will be erected at the mini and main dams of the Kowloon Reservoir

CP7 – Lead Mine Pass

Part of the MacLehose was changed by AFCD in 2009 Trailwalkers will follow the OLD trail = walk from M153 along Tai Mo Shan Road to CP8

Part of the MacLehose was changed by AFCD in 2009

CP8 – Tai Mo Shan

CP8 – Support Team Car Park Support vehicle MUST have a CP8 parking permit Only for private car / light goods vehicle

CP9 – Tai Lam Chung Reservoir

Section 10 of the MacLehose was changed by AFCD since 2009 Trailwalkers will follow the OLD trail = along Tai Lam Chung Reservoir (OTW175-OTW198)

CP9 (short cut is NOT allowed)

CP9 (short cut is NOT allowed)

Control Point The Finish Point was relocated from Tuen Mun to Yuen Long in 2009. The new route is about 2km longer than the old route. Speed record was re-set from OTW 2009

Oxfam Distance Post After departing CP9, go towards Kat Hing Bridge, and follow the trail along the northern shore of Tai Lam Chung Reservoir. (Oxfam distance post: OTW175 – OTW198)

To Yuen Long Tai Tong Turn right towards the Yuen Long Tai Tong (Wong Nai Tun Reservoir) direction after coming up from the reservoir

To Yuen Long Tai Tong Oxfam Distance Posts from OTW186 are set up along the route every 500m

Registered at Control Point Arrive at Control Point after you reach the junction. All teams must register at this Control Point. Teams failing to do so will be disqualified. Then head towards Tai Tong direction.

Dirt trail and dizzying steps along the coming 1.5km route. Be careful!

To Yuen Long Tai Tong Continue your walk towards Tai Tong when you see another junction

Be careful of the dirt trail and dizzying steps To Yuen Long Tai Tong Dirt trail and dizzying steps again. Watch your steps! Be careful of the dirt trail and dizzying steps

To Yuen Long Tai Tong Turn right when you finish a section of steps (with cemented railing).

Tai Lam Forest Track – Pak Kung Au Section Follow the Tai Lam Forest Track – Pak Kung Au Section. Beware of traffic! Then cross a stone bridge

To Wong Nai Tun Village Tai Tong Bus Stop Turn left to the direction of Wong Nai Tun Village Tai Tong Bus Stop when you see another junction

To Wong Nai Tun Village Tai Tong Bus Stop After walking about 500m, continue on the road to the direction of Wong Nai Tun Village Tai Tong Bus Stop

To Wong Nai Tun Village Tai Tong Bus Stop Continue to the direction of Wong Nai Tun Village Tai Tong Bus Stop

Arrive at the AFCD barrier. Continue to walk along pedestrian road

Walk down along pedestrian road after passing by the AFCD nursery Walk down along pedestrian road after passing by the AFCD nursery. Beware of traffic!

Get into Tai Tong Barbeque Area

Turn right to Tai Tong Nature Trail

Walk along Tai Tong Nature Trail. Watch your steps!

Green Gate Keep left when you see another junction. Then arrive at a green gate (the back gate of PLK Jockey Club Tai Tong Holiday Camp). This gate will be opened ONLY during the event days.

To Finish Arch Walk/run for about 1km inside the Camp and Cross the Finish Line, TOGETHER!

To Finish Arch

Check in at Finish Tent

To Finish Hall

Finish Hall

When you arrived a CP remember to… Check In Register together at each Checkpoint Register before closing time

Refill Water Cold & hot water (cold water only at CPs 1 & 5) Water dispensers: SP, CPs 2-9 (must bring along own container) Bottled water: CP1

Feed yourself Bread, jam, peanut butter (except CPs 1 & 5) 3-in-1 coffee,milk tea, Ovaltine (except CPs 1 & 5) Fruits (CPs 2 & 5) Cup noodles (CP7)

CP Facilities First Aid Station Toilet Professional services at specified hours : Physiotherapy (CPs 4 & 8) Podiatry (CP 8) Chinese Medicine Tui-Na (massage) (CP 4 & Finish Point)

Water Points End of High Island Reservoir East Dam (between SP & CP1, after M18) Foot of Needle Hill (between CP6 & CP7, after M129)

Withdrawal during the walk Must report your withdrawal to the organiser CPs 1, 5, 7 & 9 cannot be accessed by public transport (withdraw wisely!!!) If two members of a team have withdrawn, the other two members will not be allowed to continue until they have joined up with another team ** Once withdrawal is registered, no re-entry is accepted

Withdrawal during the walk At CPs : report the withdrawal obtain a Drop-out Certificate Between CPs: call the emergency number pass your bracelet to the continuing team members for the completion of the drop-out procedure at next CP

Safety Take good care of yourself Take good care of your team mates Bring fully-charged mobile phone/ torch Always display your number cloth to identify yourself as Trailwalker Before you attempt to overtake, please choose a safe section, and Say “hello” , “please…”, “thank you”…..

Know the Route Well Know the route well yourself Follow the route Take note of the posts, their location & numbering (M001- M174 and OTW175- OTW198)

Temporary Distance Posts CP9 >New Finish Point OTW175 – OTW198

In case of Emergency Stay calm NEVER leave an individual unattended Go to the nearest CP for assistance If cannot move, call emergency number imprinted on your bracelet. Report the nearest distance post, your team number, state of injury & phone number If you call 999, quote that you are a Oxfam Trailwalker

Finish Point PLK Jockey Club Tai Tong Holiday Camp

Crossing the Finish Line

After walking the 100km trail?

Finish Point Finishing time will be recorded as the time the last member of the team reports to officials After crossing the finish line, show proof of registering at Control Point, then have your barcode scanned > Wait for the Certificate Presentation

A Moment to Remember

Finish Hall

Finish Point Facilities Video taking for crossing the Finish Line Hot Shower (at Male and female washrooms) Drinks and Bread Information Desk and Souvenirs Counter Certificate Presentation First Aid Free Shuttle Bus Support Team Car Park

Free Shuttle Bus Service Route: between the Finish Point and Yuen Long MTR Station Service Hours: From Finish Point (Frequency:15min): From 7:00am on 19 November (Sat) to 2:30pm on 20 November (Sun) From Yuen Long MTR Station (Frequency:15min): From 7:30am on 19 November (Sat) to 1:00pm on 20 November (Sun)

Leaving by Taxi/ Support team’s cars Walk 70 steps upstairs to support team car park/ taxi station Taxi

Car Park for Support Teams Each team is entitled ONE parking permit (posted to team leader in early Nov) Only Private cars are allowed to enter All cars can only enter the car park ONCE Places are very limited

Arrive the FP by car Beware of the mini buses & cyclists passing and stopping near the entrance

FP Public Transport KMB Buses From HK Island to Yuen Long: 968, N368 From Kowloon to Yuen Long: 68M, 68X, 268B, 268C, N269 From N.T. to Yuen Long: 53, 64K, 64P, 68M, 76K, 77K, 269D, 276, 276P MTR Feeder Bus Long Ping Station <> Tai Tong (Finish Point): K66 Alight at Tai Tong Shan Road, and then walk 20 minutes to the camp  Mini Bus (Red) Yuen Long Hung Min Court (opposite to CitiMall) <> Tai Tong Road Alight at Tai Tong Shan Road, and then walk 20 minutes to the camp Taxi (Green) From Yuen Long town to Tai Tong Camp (Fee around $50)

Be Kind to the Environment Bring litter to CPs Make use of the recycle bins Your team number will be marked on the bottled water and energy food packaging. If the cleaning volunteers /workers find these items on the trail, the team number and members’ names will be posted on the Oxfam Trailwalker website S60

Your Team Page

Online Donation Safe (transaction processed by Bank of East Asia) Get e-receipt immediately (for HK taxpayers only) Sponsor and leave encouragement To reduce administration cost, sponsors can choose to pay the bank charge for Oxfam Hong Kong Recommend using Internet Explorer 7.0 or Firefox 3.5

Outstanding Online Fundraiser Award Winner raised 2007: HK$500,048 2008: HK$264,957 2009: HK$268,668 2010: HK$408,156

Fundraising Awards Fundraised Awards ≧ $30,000 ≧ $70,000 ≧ $100,000 2012 invitation Asia Miles (62,500 Asia Miles x 16 teams) Dah Chong Hong Food Mart Coupon (HK$4,000 x 15 teams) ≧ $70,000 Team name will be acknowledged in the website and Thank you Advertisement (Feb 2012) Enjoy priority to select favorite team number in 2011 ≧ $100,000 - Eligible to compete for Category Fundraising Awards ≧ $200,000 - Oxfam Trailwalker Outstanding Fundraiser Award 、

Sponsorship and Receipting Deposit sponsorship to Oxfam Hong Kong’s HSBC/BOC account on or before 20 Dec Team leader send the sponsorship forms, original deposit slip, cheque to Oxfam. You must keep photocopies of your deposit slips, online transfer Acknowledgement Note, cheques or other documents as record of your donations Always keep copy of sponsorship forms, deposit slips and cheques. Do not destroy them until you have received all the receipts Visit Oxfam Trailwalker website for fundraising status update – www.oxfamtrailwalker.org.hk

Oxfam Trailwalker Channel vcast.tv/oxfamtrailwalker High-quality live broadcast Online Charity Sales Personalized Playback Experience Accessible Anywhere via Internet or 8,000+ Wi-Fi Hotspots It’s FREE!!!!! 一按即睇毋需下載 個人化播放選擇 自訂播放清單 推薦給朋友一同分享影片 © 2001-2009 Vcast, Inc. 98 98

LIVE Web Tracking @ Oxfam Trailwalker Channel Web：www.vcast.tv/oxfamtrailwalker (Live broadcast will start at 6pm on 18 Nov 2011) © 2001-2008 Vcast, Inc. 99

Online Charity Sales @ Oxfam Trailwalker Channel Share Your Video with Loved Ones! Portrays your unforgettable moment crossing the Finish Arch Share your achievement easily Post to your blog or company website for more publicity Order via online payment & enjoy convenient delivery We Offer Early-Bird Discounts! VCAST ‘s brand new “Online Personalized VOD Platform” is also a great breakthrough as it is the first online personalized VOD web platform in non-profit charity events. In the past, Oxfam Trailwalkers can only review photos to recall how they complete the trail. Since last year, VCAST have launched 3-day / 72 hours non-stopped live video capturing and archiving solution --- which is available in full-length, full motion streaming video format on vcast.tv website, so that all trailwalkers can review and share their remarkable moments with friends and families at anytime. Besides, through VCAST@Web platform, all walkers can choose the video clip at their own and create their own personalized DVD or downloadable file for lifetime preservation or even making great gifts for their loved ones. If they have websites such as their corporate website or personal blogs, they can use the 12-month video streaming service and embedded the streaming video into the website without any systems or network requirements, which can let them to share with overseas supporters, enhance corporate image and generate more publicity.   Share and Order Your Video with Loved Ones Include: Personalized unforgettable moment crossing the Finish Arch (total 5 min +/- 10 sec) Special features of Briefings, Press Conference and Official Start (free bundled) Champion’s moment crossing the Finish Arch (free bundled) Post-event interview with the whole team (free bundled) Benefits Great souvenir of achievement It portrays your own unforgettable moment crossing the Finish Arch. Preserve your memories in motion for a lifetime or make great gifts for your loved ones. Share your own personalized video Just choose the video clip you want and create your own personalized DVD or downloadable file and playback with any DVD player, PC or laptop for sharing. Broadcast your video to the world Simply put the script of video embeds on your personal blog or company website, and your video will be broadcast via Internet automatically. A good way to share with overseas supporters, enhance corporate image and generate more publicity. Everyone can order copies conveniently Anyone can order copies via VCAST online platform, and enjoy convenient delivery options – either directly mailed to their door or delivered to their email accounts. Raise more funds for Oxfam’s work Part of the revenue will be donated to Oxfam Hong Kong to support their poverty alleviation and emergency relief projects. 100 100 100 100

Oxfam Trailwalker Channel vcast.tv/oxfamtrailwalker CONTACT US Enquiry Tel: 2127-8120 E-mail: marketing@vcast.net 一按即睇毋需下載 個人化播放選擇 自訂播放清單 推薦給朋友一同分享影片 © 2001-2009 Vcast, Inc. 101 101

Complete 23 hills and ascend 4830m 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Full Team   2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Full Team 70% 56% 65% ??? Individual 87% 80% 85% Complete 23 hills and ascend 4830m

Supporters’ Trip

WANTED: OTW 30th Anniversary World's First Oxfam Trailwalker Team Do you know one? http://www.facebook.com/oxfamtrailhk Each walker completing the walk can get: Finish medal Special gift

Thanks for your Support to make OTW Safe & Happy! Thank you again for joining Oxfam Trailwalker to help build a better world!