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2008 Spring Fury Sprint AR's
Infiterra Sports is proud to host the 5th annual Spring Fury adventure races to be held the weekend of April 12th and 13th, 2008 at Yankee Springs State Park near Middleville, Michigan.
This will be the second year that the Spring Fury will be two races: one on Saturday and one on Sunday. The Saturday race will be the Sport/Elite Race and 11 hours long. The Sunday race will be the Beginner/Intermediate Race and 8 hours long.
Sport/Elite Race 4/12/08:
Less than a week before the race, registration has been taken down.
There are still spots available. Please email zac@infiterrasports.com if you still want to race the Elite race.
Beginner/Intermediate Race 4/13/08:
Registration is sold out.
» Elite Race Teams List - Updated 4/9/08
» Beginner Race Teams List - Updated 4/9/08
Note: Teams lists not updated in real time.
» Elite Racer Update #1 - 3/19/08
» Beginner Racer Update #1 - 3/19/08
» Elite Racer Update #2 - 4/9/08
» Beginner Racer Update #2 - 4/9/08 - Yes, the race is still Sunday. Sorry for the original type-o in update 2.
» Race Waiver - Please Bring This to the Race!
» Mandatory Gear List
» Please visit our event Sponsors
Questions? You might be able to find your answer on the FAQ section of the Message Board. Or contact Zac Chisholm with any questions about the Spring Fury.
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008 - Sport/Elite Race
and Sunday, April 13, 2007 - Beginner/Intermediate Race
Location: Yankee Spring Recreation Area - Middleville, Michigan
Length: 11 hour sprint race on Saturday and 8 hour sprint race on Sunday
Disciplines: Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Orienteering, Trekking & Fixed Ropes
Divisions: 2 person coed, male (MM), female (FF), Solo, and 4 person coed
Who: Beginner to Advanced
Racer Check-In: 5:00am to 6:30am
Race Briefing: 6:45am
Race Start: 8:00am (Both Saturday and Sunday races will start at 8am)
Race Cutoff for Saturday Race: 7:00pm
Race Cutoff for Sunday Race: 4:00pm
Post Race Food with Prizes & Giveaways: 15-30 minutes following cutoff.
Prizing:
A cash prize purse of $1,500 is being offered at the Sport/Elite race in addition to the awesome prizes put up by our great sponsors. The total amount of the eventual cash purse will be determined by the number of racers entered. Note that we will still have great gear prizing at the Sunday race, but the cash will only be up for grabs on Saturday. The case prize breakdown will be as follows:
There are 5 team divisions in this race: Solo, 2 Person Male, 2 Person Female, 2 Person Coed and 4 Person Coed. Each Division winning team will receive $100. Additional Prize Money will also be awarded based on overall place. $500 will go to 1st overall, $300 to 2nd overall and $200 to 3rd overall. So if you win the entire race, you will walk away with $600, that is $100 for the division win and $500 for the overall win.
Event Cost:
Per Person - $95.00 Sport/Saturday and $75.00 Beginner/Sunday - The cost includes a T-shirt and post-race food. Entry is limited to 175 participants on a first come-first serve basis at each race.
About The Sport-Elite/Saturday Race:
This race will be challenging! This is the Sport/Elite race and the course is being designed with that in mind. That means longer disciplines, more mileage, difficult navigation and a longer race. If you land on the podium for this race you will have earned your share of the $1500 prize purse and some great prizes. Each team will be issued a passport that will be punched at designated control points along the way. No support crew will be needed.
About The Beginner-Intermidiate/Sunday Race:
This race be of moderate difficulty and will serve as a great spring tune up. It will be perfect for beginners. We want it to truly be an exciting and fun race in classic AR fashion. No support crew will be needed. Teams will be required to navigate each stage of the race using provided pre-marked topographical maps. Each team will be issued a passport that will be punched at designated control points along the way. Note that significant sponsor prizing is awarded for the Saturday Race, however, we will have some prizing for the Sunday Race as well.
Racers Please Note:
Many racers have expressed interest in racing both days. This is permissible, however, you (and your entire team at the Sunday race) are not eligible for prizes at the Sunday race if you race Saturday. The courses will be similar, so the person/team that raced Saturday will have an advantage; this is why they will be ineligible for prizes. For racers that want to race both days, we would prefer you to race with a competitive team on Saturday and then race with a rookie or less experienced racer(s) on Sunday.
Racer Check In Information & Directions:
The start and finish will take place at the Long Lake Outdoor Center. For a park map click here.
Accomodations:
We have finalized plans for lodging and camping options at the Long Lake Outdoor Center where the races will start and finish. We would like to see a “racer village” atmosphere with many racers staying before and after the event this year. We encourage everyone to look into the options of staying out at the Long Lake Outdoor Center. Below are the cabin and camping option details. For questions, please contact Luke luke@infiterrasports.com
The Long Lake Outdoor Center has many cabin options. All the cabin options are rustic. Meaning there are no bathrooms, water facilities, or electricity in the cabins. The cabins do have heat should it be cold. All the cabins (and the campers) will share a common bath house that has modern showers and toilets. Click here for a layout map for the cabins and the outdoor center. All camping options are in the north end of the field area noted as the “event green” on the layout map. All camping is essentially pitching a tent in the open field area. Location is on first come first serve basis. There are no designated camp sites.
All onsite accommodations for the event weekend are handled through Infiterra Sports, not through the Long Lake Outdoor Center. To make a reservation for either a cabin or a camping location, please contact Luke luke@infiterrasports.com to see what is still available. Payment options will be arranged when you contact Luke. Cabins will be rented out on a first come first serve basis.
» Camping Charge: $20 per night per tent, $30 for two nights per tent.
» Cabin Charges:
» 16 small one room cabins noted as the Lake & Hill cabins on the map, 2-4 people - $45.00 per night
» Roadhouse cabin - accommodates 12 people - $80.00 per night. Get a group of teams together and rent this one out.
» Stage house cabin - accommodates 8 people - $65.00 per night. Get a group of teams together and rent this one out.
» Mansion cabin - accommodates 20 people This will be an “open” bunkhouse. You can rent a bed in it for $15.00 per night.
Don’t wait contact Luke to make you reservation today!
Trekking / Orienteering:
The total trekking will be a minimum of 4 miles - much more depending on the selected route and number of CP's achieved. The terrain will vary from trails to dense brush, woodlands and swampy lowlands. Teams will always go through a significant off-trail section where navigation will be tested. Maps will be USGS 1:24000. Maps will be pre-marked with points.
Canoe:
Teams will be paddling 4-8 miles depending on their route. Teams are responsible for their own canoes, paddles (standard or kayak), and PFDs. Rental canoes are being handled slightly different for the Fury. When you register for the race, you will be asked if your team needs to rent a canoe for the race and if you need rental equipment (paddles and pfds). The cost will be added to your registration fee. Canoes are $30 for a two person team and $60 for a 4 person team. Kayaks for solos are $25.
Canoes must be open bowed and have two or more actual seats. And a newly adopted rule: Canoes may have a maximum length of 19 feet with a minimum width following the ratio of 0.1625 x length. (For example if your boat is 18 ft long it must be at least 35 inches wide. See equipment heading under our race rules, or click here, for the full rule.) Two person teams will paddle in one canoe and four person teams will paddle in two canoes. Only solos are allowed to paddle in kayaks. The basic requirements for a kayak are that it be a closed cockpit, not inflatable, and not a sit-on-top. Standard sea kayaks, usually around 12-17 feet, with closed cockpits are fine. Check with race staff if you have questions regarding your boat being acceptable. Both kayak and standard canoe paddles are allowed for whichever watercraft you choose to paddle.
Mountain Bike:
The mountain bike stage(s) will be 18-25 miles in length. Teams must locate and check in at each of the required checkpoints. The course will include a decent portion of single track with the remaining portion on a mix of dirt and paved roads.
Fixed Ropes:
Details to be announced as the race nears. You will not need special certifications or equipment for this section.
Contact Zac Chisholm or Luke Osborn with any questions about the Spring Fury.
Sponsors:
Be sure to visit and support our sponsors as a way of thanking them for supporting us.
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