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World Challenge: Wild Card Eliminations
For competitors who have not earned a bye (see website for all the bye details), the Wild Card Eliminations on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will identify who will advance into the Championship Round. The advancing teams and individuals will be announced at the Lion’s Den Reception, Wednesday evening. At the conclusion of the ceremony, signups for practice times will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Registration Matters
Everyone attending must register on line- Otherwise, we have no way of knowing if you’re attending. Teams that have won a bye are “comp’d” their registration. However, if you wish a practice run on any of the Wild Card days, you must pay for each of the heats in which you race. And, you must register for each category in which you are competing. For example, if you wish to be considered in multiple categories, e.g.: Open, Over 40, then you have to indicate your eligibility and pay your registration fee for each competition category. Senior Citizens, (over 60) are free, but limited to the Tandem category.
Multiple Registrations
You may register for each of the 3 days, based upon space available. If eligible competitors can not obtain a slot because available runs are over-subscribed, we will ask that you vacate one or more of your slots to make room.
Order of Runs
We will start each Wild Card days with the Individuals (and teams). Then we will run the Tandems and finish with the Relays. The number of race slots per day is nominally 200. We will close off a Wild Card day when the slots are filled.
Check-in
Everyone must Check-in. This is the second, administrative part of the competition. This is how we know that you actually are in-town. The Check-in takes place for every race day and starts on Sunday for Monday’s event- and so forth for each of the Wild Card days. The FCC Check-in Station is located adjacent to the Tower. It will open The afternoon before each day (Check the schedule for specific times) and 0700 each day of the Wild Cards. Everyone must check-in- not just the team captain.
Head Shots
We are updating our photo library. Your photo will be taken when you check-in. Also, you will carefully review all of your information before leaving the Check-in area.
Tandems
Note the Competitor Schedule: Tandem Championships take place Friday morning. The benefits of this time slot should be self-evident. We are able to allow competitors a respite between the last two-days’ events and finish the competition at a reasonable hour.
Run Order
We will make every effort to start the competition promptly. There are no opening ceremonies during the Wild Card competition. Check-in early and show up on time. Time preference will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Checking in late makes it more likely you will be placed at the end of the start order.
Awards Ceremonies
We will hold our Scott Awards Ceremony on the course immediately following each of the last two day’s events.
NFPA Compliant Gear
Just a reminder that we will be checking gear to ensure compliance with NPFA 1971. Your gear must have a label saying that it is compliant with the NFPA specifications in effect at the time of manufacture.
Receptions
Tuesday Night: The Grand National Champions will be recognized in a reception sponsored by Globe Footwear.
Lion’s Den Dinner
Thursday evening, we will hold the 10th Annual Lion’s Den Induction Ceremony at the Plaza (with dinner) and we will announce the finalists who will advance to the final day’s competitions. Varsity jackets will be distributed along with the other bling and a group photo will be taken. Activities start at 1800. This year’s inductees are posted on the website. Please RSVP is you are a 2008 Inductee.
Globe Footwear Trial Program
We will have the Globe Boot checkout located in the Competitor Staging Area. Same deal as always: leave your license for a pair of boots. Don’t come too early. We need to share.
Schedule of Events
Look for additional information on the website. We will have posters on site at the venue as well as on the video monitors. A special program featuring all the activities will be printed and included in your goody bag.
Dehydration Issues
Historically, competitors forget that Las Vegas is high desert with very low humidity. If you couple these factors with ANY alcohol consumption you’re putting yourself at risk for performance problems. Think carefully about how you plan on maintaining proper hydration.