General Entry Information

Entries open on the 1st of June 2012 and will close on the 14th of December 2012, or when capacity is reached. The organisation reserves the right to close entries early. We envisage, given feedback, that demand for places will be high so we encourage you to be proactive in getting your entry in early. Once the event is full we will create a waiting list for teams.

To secure a spot at GODZone 2013 – Chapter 2, the Team Captain (only) needs to complete the entry form on the Enter Now page and then send it to Event HQ via the ‘Send’ button. Once payment has been received your entry will be confirmed via email. To qualify for the Early Bird discount your balance payable needs to be cleared by the date stipulated in the table below. After this time the Standard Entry fee will apply. You do not need to have a complete team of four to secure your entry.

Entry fees are strictly to be paid in a maximum of two instalments – see below. We regret that we are unable to split payments and cannot cater for competitors paying their own individual fees:

  • Instalment One – Deposit
  • Instalment Two – Balance Payable

To complete your entry and for more information please Enter Now

Entry Fees

Deposit

Deadline for Payments

Balance Payable

Total Payable

Team Early Bird Entry

$1,500

From 1st June to 1st October, 2012

$5,000

$6,500

Team Standard Entry

$1,500

From 2nd October to 14th December, 2012

$6,000

$7,500

Entry fees have increased from Chapter 1. This broadly reflects:

  • The investment in kayaks, canoes, canoe and climbing equipment by the organisers (not factored into the previous event due to their late inclusion and our reluctance to change the fee)
  • The fact that entry fees cover only a portion of the cost of putting on an event like this (the balance being made up by sponsors)
  • The need to retain key personnel to ensure excellent event delivery. Practically every person working and volunteering on Chapter 1 did so free of charge (including the organising team), often committing hundreds of hours of time in the process. Goodwill is not infinite
  • Our desire to improve certain small aspects of the event and live coverage which means further investment in infrastructure and technology
  • A sound financial foundation will ensure that the events future is secured for the coming years

There are several extremely strong and capable school, college and colt teams currently competing in New Zealand. We are very keen to help nurture the next generation of adventure racers and therefore have decided to offer them a substantial discount. Competitors who are aged 25 or under (at the start of the race) and who are still in full time education will be eligible for a $500 discount on their portion of the entry fee (all other conditions regarding early and late payment apply).

Team entry fee includes:

  • A high quality expedition length adventure racing course
  • Logistical support for event (no need for support crews)
  • Kayaks and inflatable canoes
  • On-site search and rescue teams for emergency first aid
  • Special disciplines and equipment
  • Team tracking and live race website
  • All race maps and route book
  • GODZone shirt or equivalent
  • Race vest
  • Race pack with goodies (TBA)
  • Chance to secure free entry to Adventure Racing World Championships 2013 and Chapter 3 of GODZone to be held in 2014
  • Post race dinner (for the team of 4 – additional tickets will be available for friends, family and supporters)

What you will need to provide:

  • Travel to and from Event HQ
  • Your pre and post race accommodation (variety available from camping to 5 Star)

At this point we envisage that teams will need accommodation in Queenstown for Friday 8th but NOT for the night of Saturday 9th. Teams will have to decide what nights they will need accommodation in Queenstown after they finish. The fastest teams are expected to finish on Wednesday 13th and the slowest on Saturday 16th. Further clarification will be made available in the Newsletters.

Cancellation and Refunds

Teams may officially cancel their entry at any stage prior to the event by writing, calling or emailing the race organisers. The $1,500 deposit that secures your entry is not refundable at any stage. Cancellation of team entry after 14th December 2012, teams will only be refunded 50% of any monies paid over and above the deposit. Cancellations of team entry after 1st February 2013, teams will not be refunded any monies.

Teams are welcome to transfer or sell their entry to another team if available. This will be a transaction between the teams. Event HQ must be notified as soon as possible and details must be updated.

If two teams do not have sufficient members and decide to join together, this will be strictly considered as one team cancelling their entry. Refund policy will be as stated above, no exceptions.

If any member of your team is deemed not competent enough to undertake the event, the whole team will be disqualified and NO refund will be given. Exact details of expected competencies are be promulgated on this web site and in the Newsletters.

If the race is cancelled due to acts of god, natural disasters, terrorism or other reasons etc, the organisers will make every effort to refund as much of the entry fee as possible to all teams. The race will not be re-scheduled.