Huron community

AMazing race & scavenger hunt
 August 8, 2009

 

Congratulations to the winners of the Amazing Race & Scavenger Hunt!!!!

 

#1 Amie Swope and Patricia Graves, team Athena
#2 Julie Spitzley and Tim Dreffer, team Dreffer-Spitzley
#3 Elaine McNulty and Elaine Tomczyk, team E Squared
#4 Jim and Karen Lamb, team The Lambs
#5 Pati Taylor and Judy Carter, team Oklahoma

 

Huron’s Amazing Race should truly live up to its name.  On Saturday, August 8th the scavenger hunt will come together as individual, neighborhood and corporate teams take to the Huron’s streets.  This event will begin at 9 am.  Each team will receive a packet of clues that will test their cognitive ability and challenge their skill in solving puzzles.  Clues will take participants ON FOOT from the Huron Lighthouse Pier (northern boundary) to the railroad tracks (southern boundary) to the Huron High School (western boundary) to the Huron River Bridge (east boundary).  A sample clue: Locate the historical marker that lists Huron’s fishing enterprises that include Huron’s Kishman, Scott and Zimmerman fish companies.  Take a picture of your team with the marker.  For those who would like to learn more about other city scavenger hunts check out website http://www.greaturbanrace.com/. 

 

What is a team? A team is two participants, 14 years old or older.  At least one team member must be an adult.  Any participant under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver. Teams must remain together throughout the event.

 

How much does it cost?  The cost is $15 per person.  We do NOT offer refunds, but you can transfer your registration to a different person.

 

What will each team receive the day of the race? 

1. A great party adventure!
2. Huron’s Amazing Race T-Shirt
3. Race numbers (must be worn throughout the race).
4. Detailed list of rules.
5. Clue sheets with instructions.
6. Teams have a chance to win ($200) 1st, ($100) 2nd, or ($50) 3rd place cash prizes.

 

What should participants wear?  Dress appropriate for the weather.  A T-Shirt will be provided the day of the race but teams may choose to wear their sponsors T-Shirts, original costumes or anything comfortable. Wear comfortable shoes for a morning of walking or running about 3 to 5 miles.  All travel must be on foot. 

 

How long is the race?  The course is designed so racers should finish in 1.5 to 3 hours.  The race begins at 9 am and all participants must return to the finish line by 12:30 pm.  The distance will depend on how fast your team organizes and completes their clues. 

 

What should each team bring?

1. Digital camera.
2. Identification (any participant under 18 must have a parent or guardian    sign a waiver on the registration form).
3. $5.00 in petty cash per team (to be used as part of the race).
4. Beverage to drink (weather will be hot).
5. Pen and paper.
6. Glue stick or tape.
7. Calculator.
8. Cell phone (teams can use “lifelines” to call a friend or do computer     searches).
9. Optional (laptop, backpack, GPS, map or phone book).

 

Why do teams need a digital camera? Pictures are needed to complete many of the clues and checkpoints.  Pictures will be used to judge the winners.

 

Can team members use a camera phone? Yes, as long as the judges can clearly see each  teammate in the pictures.

 

Where do teams meet and get their T-Shirts and race numbers?  The meeting place is in the Fellowship Hall at the United Methodist Church, 338 Williams Street.   Shirts and numbers are given out from 8 am to 8:59 am on the day of the race.  Each team must sign in by 8:59 am.  The event will begin at  9 am sharp.

 

How are the winners determined?  The first team in together with the most correct answers will win.  The race is not just about speed but also having the most correct answers.  The first team in is not necessarily the winner.

 

When will the winners be announced?  The winning team will be contacted by phone or email and also announced in local papers.  All teams will be able to view their finish times on our website http://www.huronbicentennial.com after August 10th.

 

What are the prizes?  Teams have a chance to win ($200) for 1st, ($100) for 2nd or ($50) for 3rd place prizes.

 

Can a team sign up after the registration deadline of August 2nd or the day of the race?  Yes, but registration will be $20 a person and there is no guarantee of a T-Shirt.

 

Rain or shine, the race will go on.  However, in case of extreme situations of torrential storms or lightening, the start time may be delayed on race day or completely rescheduled for AUGUST 15th, at the same place and time.  Please check our website http://www.huronbicentennial.com the day of the race for any changes if torrential storms are forecasted.

 

How do I register my team for the scavenger hunt?  Fill out the registration form with a check or checks made out to the Huron Bicentennial Committee for $15 a person and send to chairperson, Sue Frankart. If you have any questions email Sue at oldcuppy@aol.com or call 419-433-4375 after 5 pm.