Sunday, January 23, 2011

FAQs

Posted by NUS Canoeing | Sunday, January 23, 2011 | Category: |

FAQ

*Some issues not covered in the Frequently asked questions are covered in the Rules and Regulations. Participants are advised to read the rules and regulations @ http://legsandpaddles.blogspot.com/2011/01/rules-and-regulations.html before signing up for the event. If you have any doubts or queries, or you wish to make any clarifications, please email to legsandpaddles11@gmail.com or contact Nicole @ 96607006


*This section serves only as a guide to clarify the doubts and queries. The questions and answers in this section are not final and are subject to changes. The organizers of LNP 2011 will not be liable for any issues that arise due to changes and amendments made. Participants are advised to email legsandpaddles11@gmail.com or contact Nicole @ 96607006 if they have any doubts.

Q. What is LNP about, and who are the organizers?

Legs n Paddles is a unique and ONLY biathlon in Singapore involving kayaking and running. Organized annually by NUS Canoeing Club, we aim to promote canoeing as a leisure and competitive sport in the local water sports scene.

Q: How do participants get to the event venue?



Q. Will participants get transportation to the event?

Due to the large number of competitors signing up for the event, we regret to say that we do not provide transportation to Bedok reservoir.

Q. What is the distance for kayaking and running?

LNP Challenge (Men & Women): Kayak 6km, Run 6km
Team Relay (4pax): Kayak 4km, Run 6km
Institutional(4pax): Kayak 6km, Run 6km

Q. What are the positions available if I am planning to join as a volunteer and what are the benefits I will receive?

Students from Junior colleges and Secondary Schools will be awarded CCA points/CIP hours by joining us as a volunteer. Volunteers will also be entitled to a T-shirt and meals will be provided. 

Q. What are the timings for each event? I may be planning to join more than 1 category.

To be updated

Q. Can I still join LNP if I am not a very strong runner/kayaker?

Legs and Paddles apart from being a competitive event can also be seen as an event whereby you and your family and/or friends join to have fun and to test your limits. It is a venue where you can make more friends and if possible, form your own kayaking groups to go on your own expeditions in the future.

Q. How do I pay for the events I have signed up for?

Basically, there are 3 methods for you to pay for the events. They are:
(a) Bank Transfer 
(b) Cheque 
(c) Cash Payment.

(a) Bank Transfer: 

  • Please I-bank/atm transfer the registration fee to DBS Savings Plus 070-6-010768
  • Please make sure that the amount paid is EXACT. No change will be given for excess payment.
  • Please take note of the transaction number, the date/time of the transaction and the amount transferred.
  • Upon making an ATM transfer, please remember to keep a copy of the receipt for identification purposes, and send a scanned copy to our e-mail - legsandpaddles11@gmail.com. For Internet Banking transfer, please print a copy of the transfer confirmation, and send it to our e-mail as well. Please SMS the payment details to Nicole (96607006) and also include your payment details in the email in the following format:
    1. Payment of Legs and Paddles fees for (Your Name):
    2. NRIC No.:
    3. Date and time:
    4. Transaction Number:
    5. Amount transferred
    6. Email address:
  • Please keep a copy of the receipt/screenshot of transaction for your reference.
  • Once we have confirmed the payment, we will send you an email to acknowledge your payment together with your receipt number. The receipt itself will be given to you on the actual expedition day.
  • If you do not receive any confirmation 2 days after the payment, please email us to inform us about it. Alternatively, you can contact Nicole at 96607006. We will try our best to investigate the delay reply you as soon as we can.

(b) Cheque:

  • Please DO NOT mail a Cash Cheque. 
  • Please ensure your Cheque is made payable to: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
  • Include your name, NRIC/FIN Number, contact number, and indicate "Registration for LNP" at the back of your Cheque. If you have signed up for the 'Institutional' or ‘Team Relay’ Category, please indicate your team members' names and NRIC numbers as well.
  • Mail it to: 
NUS Canoeing Club
National University of Singapore
Sports and Recreation Centre
2 Sports Drive Singapore 117561

(c) Cash Payment:


 Cash Payment will only be accepted when there is cash collection booth announced. The dates and location of the cash collection booths will be put on the website when the date approaches.

Q. Can I take part in the competition if I do not have a kayaking one-star certificate? / Can I take part in the competition if I had taken the one-star kayaking course but lost the certificate?

All participants involved in the kayaking segment are required to have at least a SCF 1 Star Award Personal Skill certification or equivalent.  However if the participant is only involved in the RUNNING segment of the ‘Team Relay’ category, then we do not require the participant to possess a 1 Star Award certification.

Confirmation of registration would entail the receipt of the scanned copy of participants’ SCF 1 Star Award Personal Skill certification or equivalent to legsandpaddles11@gmail.com. Thus, participants will need the certificate as proof of having taken and passed the course.

If you do not have at least a one-star certificate, NUS Canoeing Club organizes 1-Star Certification courses through our coaches. Please visit nuscanoeing.wordpress.com for more details.

Alternatively, you may also take your 1-Star Certification through other agencies likes SCF, Paddle Culture and WaterVenture.

The rationale for this is to ensure the safety of all the participants and safety kayakers in the water as well as fulfil the safety requirements of NUS and the various organisations.

Q. Other than registering for the event, what are the other things/ forms that I need to do/ submit?


  • Confirmation of registration would entail the receipt of the following:     
  • Completion of registration form, indemnity form and swimming declaration form. 
  • Payment of registration fees to the organizers of LNP 2011. 
  • Submission of scanned copy of participants’ SCF 1 Star Award Personal Skill certification or equivalent to legsandpaddles11@gmail.com.
Participants are required to: 

  • Bring their SCF 1 Star Award Personal Skill certification or equivalent for verification.
  • Submit their completed indemnity forms and swimming declaration forms when collecting their LNP 2011 race packs. 
Q. Am I allowed to bring my own equipments to use for the competition? 

For participants in the ‘Challenge’ and ‘Team Relay’ categories, all kayaks, paddles and PFDs (personal floatation devices) used in the event will be provided by the organizers of LNP 2011. Participants are encouraged to use the equipment provided.

For teams competing in the ‘Institutional’ category, they are allowed to bring their own kayaks (a maximum of 4 T1-boats) to participate in the race and they will be liable for their own transportation fees.

The organizers will not be liable for any damages/lost of personal equipment brought by participants on the event day. However if the teams decide not to bring their own kayaks, the LNP committee will then provide the equipments. The LNP committee will not entertain any disputes resulting from the discrepancies of the kayaks should the institutional participants choose not to bring their own.  

Q. Will I get any refunds if I decide to withdraw from the race after payment and before the race?

Participants will only be entitled to refunds under the following conditions: 
  • Cancellation of category due to insufficient number of participants in a particular category. 
  • Refusal of a registration accompanied with registration fee.
Other than the above 2 situations stated, no refunds will be guaranteed to the participant should he/she decide to withdraw from the race after confirmation of registration.

Q. What are the prizes awarded for each category?

Only the top three positions from each race categories will be awarded medals and prizes. More information on the prizes will be updated.

Q.When can I collect my race-pack? Where am I supposed to go to collect my race pack? I am unable to go down personally to collect the race pack, can someone else collect the race-pack for me?

The race pack collection will be on 27 May 2011. It will be from 10am to 5pm in NUS at the Sports and Recreational Centre. However, please visit the website regularly for any updates or changes.

If you are unable to go down personally to collect the race pack, you can authorize someone you trust to collect on your behalf. Just fill up the Letter of authorization form http://docs.google.com/View?id=dftwxskw_23fbjjb7n5 and ask the person to bring it along with your completed indemnity form and swimming declaration form during the collection period.

Q. Where do I register for the events?

Registration can be done online through the following link: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dGcwQldQcWtGNlpYNXI0SkRVbnFidnc6MQ#gid=0

Alternatively, participants can register at our booths if there is any. Please continue to check our website for updates regarding the booths.

The registration period is from 31st Jan 2011 to 3rd April 2011.

Q. What kind of kayaks and paddles will we be using for Legs and Paddles 2011?

For the purposes of the race, we will be using single slaloms for LNP Challenge, and double slaloms for Team Relay race. As for paddles, we will be using Symmetrical, Spoon-bladed paddles. Participants of the Institutional category are allowed to bring their own kayaks and paddles.

Q. Will there be any left-handed paddles available for left-handed participants? 

There will be left-handed paddles for participants available on race day. However, we cannot guarantee that there will be enough left-handed paddles for all participants, so there might be a possibility that they will have to use a right-handed paddle.

Q. Are there any preparatory sessions for the event?

There will not be any preparatory sessions organised by the organising committee for LNP 2011 at the moment. However, participants can go to the venue and do their own trainings/ preparations on their own accord. The organising committee will not be held liable/ responsible for such trainings/ preparations done at your own accord and any matters that arise as a consequence.