2008 NHA SYMPOSIUM AIRCREW COMPETITION
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: APRIL 16, 2008. NAB LITTLE CREEK
0730-0830: TEAM CHECK IN
0830-0900: SAFETY BRIEF
0900-1200: AIRCREW COMPETITION
1200-1300: BBQ LUNCH
1330-1400: AWARDS CEREMONY
EVENT POINTS OF CONTACT:
AWC OTT (757) 445-0221 DSN (565) charles.ott@navy.mil
AWC JOHNSON (757) 445-0115 DSN (565) lindaleah.johnson@navy.mil
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
This is a five-mile adventure race. Each team will be provided a course map and general course description prior to race start. There will be several task check- points throughout the course that must be completed by the entire team.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
-RFT or RFI Medevac Litter
-Navy issue floatation (LPU-28/TRI-SAR)
-Camel back or Water bottle
-PT gear: Shorts, Squadron or Team T-shirt, Running shoes
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
-Wet suit (April average water temp. 55-60 F)
-Sweat Suit
-Swim Goggles or Dive Mask
COST:
$15.00 PER TEAM MEMBER ($60.00 PER TEAM). Each team member will receive an event T-shirt, BBQ lunch and the honor of competing. Maximum participation is highly encouraged; recommend that Squadrons/Units subsidize theses costs. When you register, you will be asked for the names of the team members and their T- shirt size.
Register via the NHA Symposium Registration form, available on the NHA web page (http://www.nhascholars.com/). Multiple teams per command are welcome. This is also great opportunity to become a member of NHA $10.00 for Aircrewmen. Become a proud member today!
Non-competitors will be able to purchase lunch for $ 3.00.
AWARDS:
The first, second and third place teams will receive awards, which they will be able to proudly display at their commands.
SAFETY:
-No alcoholic beverages will be consumed by competitors and/or event staff during the competition.
-A safety/ROE brief will be conducted prior to event start and is mandatory for all competitors.
-Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate. A small breakfast will be available for competitors (OJ, fresh fruit and water). Competitors must have a sports bottle or camel back.
-This is a beach event / adventure race with a high probability of getting wet and sandy. Bring extra clothes.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact an event representative.