Hints for Hundreds Organisers - Contents


Introduction
Chapter One - First Steps
	1.1 What is an LDWA style event?
	1.2 The event committee
	1.3 Early planning and policy
Chapter Two - Designing The Walk
	2.1 Choosing a date
	2.2 Location of walk headquarters and checkpoints
	2.3 Planning the route
	2.4 Length of the route
	2.5 Time limits
	2.6 Styles of event
	2.7 Consultation and liaison
	2.8 Environmental considerations
	2.9 Safety
	2.10 Restrictions on entrants
	2.11 Young participants - Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations
	2.12 People with disabilities
	2.13 The route description
	2.14 The marshals' walk
Chapter Three - The Administrative Side
	3.1 Finances
	3.2 Entry fees
	3.3 Commercial sponsorship
	3.4 Insurance
	3.5 Publicity
	3.6 Entry form and event details
	3.7 Administration of entries
	3.8 Badge and certificate
	3.9 Marshals and helpers
Chapter Four - Operations On The Day
	4.1 Walk headquarters organisation and operations
		Staffing
		Registration
		Kit check
		Route description and amendments
		Baggage
		Mixing space
		The Start
		After the start
		Control
		The finish desk
		Toilet and washing facilities
		Sleeping accommodation
		Provision for marshals
		First aid
		Stores
		Catering
		Information, displays and sales
		Clearing up
	4.2 Organisation and operation of manned checkpoints
		Staffing
		Documentation
		Setting up the checkpoint
		Checkpoint operation
		Closing the checkpoint
		Recording walkers
		Feeding walkers
		Food/Drink Shortages at early checkpoints
	4.3 Other types of checkpoints
		Breakfast checkpoints
		Baggage checkpoints
		Unmanned ('self clip') checkpoints
		Unannounced checkpoints
		Cut-off points
	4.4 Keeping track of walkers
		Procedures for detecting missing walkers
		Action if a walker is suspected missing
	4.5 Sweepers
	4.6 Retirements
	4.7 Grouping
	4.8 Breaking rules and disqualification
	4.9 Communications
	4.10 Transport
	4.11 Emergencies and first aid
	4.12 Dealing with complaints
	4.13 Food matters
	4.14 Supporters
Chapter Five - Final Matters
	5.1 Extra touches
	5.2 After the event
	5.3 The organisers' responsibility
		Profit or Loss
	5.4 Was it all worth it?

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