1. Important Notes of Oxfam Trailwalker
Brenda Wong
Fundraising Manager - Events

2. 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)

3. Event Date
18-20 November 2011

4. The Route

5. 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

6. 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 KM
Hours
Start

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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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
Ordinary Teams
(within 48 hours)
11:00
09:00-10:30
12:30
11:00-12:00
14:00
12:30-13:30
All teams MUST start at designated times and register at least minutes before starting.
Late teams might be assigned to the next start time.

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

14. 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

15. 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

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

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

18. 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

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

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

21. Redeem Energy Food
Each walker: 2 bars & 1 gel

22. Start Area

23. 9 Check Points (CPs)

24. CP1 – Sai Wan Village

25. CP1 – Sai Wan Village

26. CP2 – Pak Tam Au

27. CP2 – Pak Tam Au

28. 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

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

30. CP3 – Kei Ling Ha

31. CP4 – Gilwell Campsite

32. CP5 – Beacon Hill

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. CP7 – Lead Mine Pass

37. 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

38. Part of the MacLehose was changed by AFCD in 2009

39. CP8 – Tai Mo Shan

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

41. CP9 – Tai Lam Chung Reservoir

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

43. CP9 (short cut is NOT allowed)

44. CP9 (short cut is NOT allowed)

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

46. 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)

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

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

49. 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.

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

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

52. 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

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

54. 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

55. 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

56. 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

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

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

59. 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!

60. Get into Tai Tong Barbeque Area

61. Turn right to Tai Tong Nature Trail

62. Walk along Tai Tong Nature Trail.
Watch your steps!

63. 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.

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

65. To Finish Arch

66. Check in at Finish Tent

67. To Finish Hall

68. Finish Hall

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

70. 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

71. 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)

72. 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)

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

74. 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

75. 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

76. 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”…..

77. 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)

78. Temporary Distance Posts
CP9 >New Finish Point
OTW175 – OTW198

79. 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

80. Finish Point
PLK Jockey Club Tai Tong Holiday Camp

81. Crossing the Finish Line

82. After walking the 100km trail?

83. 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

84. A Moment to Remember

85. Finish Hall

86. 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

87. 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)

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

89. 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

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

91. 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)

92. 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
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93. Your Team Page

94. 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

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

96. 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 、

97. 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 –

98. 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!!!!!
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99. LIVE Web Tracking @ Oxfam Trailwalker Channel
Web：
(Live broadcast will start at 6pm on 18 Nov 2011)
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100. 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 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 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.
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101. Oxfam Trailwalker Channel vcast.tv/oxfamtrailwalker
CONTACT US
Enquiry
Tel:
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102. Complete 23 hills and ascend 4830m 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Full Team
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Full Team
70%
56%
65%
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Individual
87%
80%
85%
Complete
23 hills and ascend 4830m

103. Supporters’ Trip

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

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