Requirements to Participate
    1. All teams must have at least one adult 21 years of age or older. Participants under 16 years of age must be partnered         with a parent or legal guardian.
    2. All team participants must have a valid government issued ID with photo or proof of parent/legal guardianship.
    3. Complete the application package including signed liability waivers.
    4. Access to a vehicle that will properly seat at least two people for the entire day and has two working seatbelts.

Each team application package must include the following items which must be received by August 19, 2011.
    1. A completed “Team Information Form” (Incomplete application forms will not be considered)
    2. A completed waiver for each team participant (2 per team)
    3. Registration Fee: A check made payable to the Amazing Race for Charity for $50 ($25/person)

What you CAN take
   1. Vehicle
   2. FULL tank of gas
   3. Car insurance and registration
   4. Drivers license (for any possible driver)
   5. Enough snacks, beverages and food to last throughout the day – limited beverages & snacks will be provided at pit stops.
   6. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes

What you CAN’T take
   1. NO electronic devices that have internet access or GPS (cell phones, Blackberry’s, laptops, GPS devices (including vehicle)
   2. No gas cans or containers of any type
   3. Emergency lights or sirens
   4. Anything not approved by Amazing Race Committee. We reserve the right to remove anything from the vehicle prior to the        race.

Other important info
   1. Up to 25 teams of two will be competing
   2. Team information session will be held at 8:30 the morning of the race (all team members will be required to attend)
   3. Some challenges will not allow for every team to compete at once. This is designed as part of the Race and should be        accepted as that. However, all team members will be required to participate in sections of the race.

Automatic team penalty or dismissal from the race
   1. Speeding or reckless driving – each vehicle will be identified as race participants   
   2. Violation of race spirit – i.e. Taking more than one clue at a location or cheating during challenges
   3. Use of emergency lights or sirens
   4. Violation of any rule set forth
   5. The Amazing Race for Charity organizers reserve the right to make changes to these rules at any time.
   6. Amazing Race for Charity organizers reserve the right to asses penalties at anytime during the event.

Condition of Winning
All challenges must be completed according to instructions and in the time allotted for the race and after any and all penalty minutes (if applicable) have been applied to race finish time.


RACE FEATURES

Roadblock
A Roadblock is a task that only one team member may perform. A Roadblock clue is given as a cryptic question, such as "Who's really hungry?" or "Who wants to get down and dirty?" Based on this information and observation of any other racers at the task, the team must decide which member is doing the task before reading the rest of the task description. Once a team member is selected, they CANNOT switch. The Roadblock task is performed only by the selected racer, while their partner waits in a designated area, though the partner is able to supply words of encouragement.

Detour
A Detour presents the team with a decision between two tasks, each with its own pros and cons. Teams will be given several details about both tasks. The decision on which task to attempt lies solely with the team. A team may choose to switch tasks as many times as they wish with no penalty other than the time lost in attempting the tasks and traveling between task locations. Unless otherwise instructed, teams can work together to finish a Detour option. Once a team has completed one of the tasks, they are given the clue to their next location.

Optional Race Features
Each team will be provided with a card that will be marked when they utilize one of the following. The team will pay for their features used at the conclusion of the race. If a team loses their card, they are not provided another and will receive a 10 minute penalty.

Yield - $20, limit 2 per team
The Yield allows any one team to force another team to stop racing for 10 minutes. Teams must state their intentions to employ the Yield upon arrival at the challenge, prior to receiving their challenge instructions. When a yielded team arrives at the destination a volunteer will inform them they have been yielded. The volunteer will begin to time the 10 minute wait period.
A team may only use their Yield power twice on the race. Only one team may be in the Yield status at any given time on at a single challenge (i.e. if one team has already been yielded, no other team can enforce a yield until the current team has completed their 10 minute waiting period). The same team can be yielded multiple times during the race. If a team is yielded, but has already completed the challenge where the yield was used, the Yield is nullified. Yields are $20, limit two per team.

Fast Forward - $25, limit 1 per team
Upon reading the instructions for a challenge, a team may choose to utilize their Fast Forward, allowing them to skip the challenge and receive the clue to the next destination. Only one Fast Forward may be used at each challenge, thus the first team to indicate they would like to use their Fast Forward, will be the only team allowed to skip the tasks associated with that challenge. All other teams will be required to complete the challenge in order to receive their next clue. Fast Forwards are $25, limit one per team.

Additional Clues
If a team is unable to decipher the original clue, they may elect to request an Additional Clue. A team member will be provided a number to contact for an additional clue. There is only one additional clue per team, per location available. Additional clues will be available for $5 each and be penalized 5 minutes per additional clue received.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I mail in my race application package?
Although mailing your application is acceptable, please be advised that the Race Committee is not responsible for the speed or reliability of mail delivery. The team application packets must be received no later than August 19, 2011. If e-mailing your team packet please make sure you request a read receipt and receive confirmation that your team packet has been received. Mail all packets to: Amazing Race for Charity, c/o Kris Beyer, 25235 Creek Bank Trail, Claremore, OK 74019 or email to: KrisBeyer@mac.com

Can I mail in my team packet before paying the entry fee?
No. Fees must be paid the same day you turn in your packet. If your packet is turned in and your fees have not been paid you will not be entered into the race until your entry fee has been paid.

Can we submit separate photos of each team participant?
No. Each team must submit a single photo that contains only the participating members and no other individuals.

Can our team have its own name and unique style of dress?
Yes. Teams are encouraged to come up with a unique name and style of dress as long as it is appropriate. All names and styles of dress must be approved prior to the race date, August 27th. We reserve the right to request a name change and/or style of dress the day of the race if deemed inappropriate.

I’m not sure I’m up for the physical challenges. Can you give me more specific details?
One of the great things about the race is that participants have no prior knowledge of the details of the race. The race will have some physical challenges, but our event committee has tried to make sure challenges can be completed by the general population. The main mode of transportation will be by vehicle. Some walking or running short distances may be required. If you’re not sure this race is for you, sign up as a volunteer. This gives you a way to participate and see if you want to enter the race next year.

Is there a back-up date in case of inclement weather?
No. The race takes place rain or shine!

Can my team back out of the race once we submit our application and pay the fee?
Teams have until August 1st to back out of the race and receive a refund. We are only allowing up to 25 teams to compete. We need to make sure all available team slots are filled the day of the race.

What kind of vehicle do I need for the race?
Any street legal vehicle will work as long as it has adequate seating for all team participants and a possible videographer, meets all driving laws such as working blinker and tail lights and is insured properly. All participants must have seatbelts. Since this race will require a lot of driving it is wise to use an economical vehicle that gets good gas mileage. Once again, vehicles equipped with GPS are not allowed.