Mule Adventures Fall Frenzy (MAFF) adventure race

Delafield, WI, US
Nov 3, 2012

Next entry deadline: Oct 26, 2012

Type: Adventure Racing - Local

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MAFF 2012 - Info
The Basics

WHAT:
Mule Adventures Fall Frenzy (MAFF) adventure race!
This is the third and final race of the 1st Basis Adventure Series.
Expect 8 hours of team-based fun/challenge that you're not likely to forget! For those who've done this before, you can probably skip to "WHEN". For those asking "Adventure what?!?", you can get an idea of what to expect by looking at past events. We've been hosting races for a number of years now, but 2009 is a good starting point to see what kinds of things can happen at these events (check out MAFF 2009 and MASH 2010).
WHEN:
Saturday November 3rd, 2012
7:00am - 7:45am: Check-in (Trecker Lodge - Homestead Hollow)
7:15am - 7:45am: Basic Orienteering Clinic (optional - If interested, email Mike by Thu Nov 1st)
8:00am - 8:30am: Pre-race meeting (mandatory)
9:00am: Race begins
5:00pm: Race ends
WHERE:
Lapham Peak State Park - Delafield,WI
WHY:
Why not?!?
Actually, we'd like to continue our tradition of providing quality races guaranteed to challenge you and your team while at the same time helping to raise money for charitable organizations. With continued cuts in state budgets, you can bet the parks we love need more help than ever before to continue to be the gems we've grown to expect. For that reason, we have once again decided to do what we can to help the many causes of Friends of Wisconsin State Parks.

This is typically Wisconsin's last adventure race each year so you don't want to miss this chance to get out in the sticks before hibernating!
WHO:
ANYONE in decent physical condition! If you can trail run 2 miles, bike 20 miles, paddle for 1 hour, and find someone who can read a map, you will likely be able to complete this race. However, if you want to do well and/or reduce your level of discomfort, you'd be wise to train beyond those levels because actual race distances will be a bit longer. Each team should also have at least one person who is familiar with orienteering or willing to learn (please let us know ahead of time if you need help with this).
HOW:
See registration info

Please email Mike at Ya Mule with any questions/concerns.

The Rules

Standard rules of adventure racing will apply. These will be reviewed at the pre-race meeting.

The Course

GENERAL INFO:
We plan to achieve course flexibility by implementing a Score-O type strategy for each discipline. That essentially means teams can go for as many Control Points (CPs) as they want, but must acquire at least the minimum number of CPs specified for each discipline to remain ranked. CP minimums will be noted in race packet. However, if your team goal is to win, you will likely need to acquire all CPs on the course. To help teams strategize and stay on course, we will establish cut-off times for most disciplines. If you do not leave a discipline by the cut-off time, your team will likely have a difficult time remaining ranked. This will all be detailed in your race packet.
All maps and aerial photos needed for navigating the course will be provided. No other maps/photos allowed.
BIKE:
2-3 hours (not all at once). Predominantly road riding, but expect some off-road. Mountain bikes encouraged since that is the norm for adventure racing. Road and cyclocross bikes will be allowed; HOWEVER, to even the playing field, CP/time adjustments will be made. Details on MAFF Gear page.
MYSTERY CHALLENGES:
.5 hour. If we told you anything about these, they wouldn't be mysteries anymore!
But expect some sort of unusual challenging activities.
ORIENTEERING/TREKKING:
2-3 hours (not all at once). Trails can be used for parts of this discipline, but bushwhacking will be needed if your team's goal is to acquire all check points. Points will be pre-plotted on maps of various scales that we'll provide for you.
Note: Please do not let a fear of navigating prevent you from trying this event! Keep an eye on our Events page for multiple learning/practice opportunities before the race. These opportunities are either FREE or very reasonably priced (not to mention - just plain fun!).
PADDLE:
1-2 hours. Expect flat water paddling.
We intend to use the same boats that were used in recent MAFFs (see Events page 2009, 2010 Race History). You may use your own paddles and PFDs or use the ones provided. If any paddling gear transport is necessary, we'll take care of that for you.

The Rest

TEAM CONFIGURATIONS:
4 person coed is preferred for this race and will be considered the Premier division.
However, we don't want anyone to miss out just because they couldn't find the right mix.
Therefore, 4 person same gender, along with 3 and 2 person (coed or same gender), will be allowed.
DIVISIONS / PRIZES:
There will be 2 divisions for this race.
Premier (4 Person Coed) - Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Open (any team that's not 4P Coed) - Prize for 1st place only.
More effort will go towards getting good door prizes that all racers and volunteers will be eligbile for.
Expect prizes valued at no less than $1500 $2000 for the combined raffle (more teams = more prizes!).
The prizes/raffle above are in addition to the $1000 for the winner of the 1st Basis Adventure Series.
REGISTRATION:
Event fee
$60 per participant if registering by October 6, 2012.
$70 per participant from October 7 - 26, 2012.
This fee covers our expenses for the event (insurance, shelter/facilities, boats, maps, food, etc.) and will leave some extra for prizes and our donation to the designated charity (more teams = more prizes/donation!).

REFUND POLICY
If your team is unable to race, you may transfer/sell your entry to another team. Otherwise:
- 75% refund thru September 8, 2012
- 50% refund thru October 6, 2012
- no refund after October 6, 2012

Other fees (for items participants must acquire before/on event day - eg. park and trail passes)
Each vehicle driven to the event requires a state park pass (either annual or one day).
State trail pass will be required (carry with you for all bike portions of race).
Pass fee info can be found here.
NOTE: If you need a vehicle pass for the day and the ranger is not at the station to assist you, be sure to self register. Ranger will likely check vehicles at various times throughout the day and issue citations if necessary.

Registration deadlines:
By mail - postmarked no later than Friday October 26, 2012
Online - time-stamped no later than Friday October 26, 2012

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We will provide this waiver to sign at the race, but please read ahead of time to speed-up check-in.
(If racer under 18 years of age, must have parental/guardian approval signature prior to event.)
SUPPORT:
This is an unsupported event. Teams will be responsible for transporting their own gear as needed throughout the event. The exception to this is the paddle (please see Gear List for more info)
FOOD/WATER:
Food during the event is whatever you carry or can find along the course. Water is available at the park and at various locations along the course. Food and drink will be provided for the post-race party and awards presentation.
LODGING:
Delafield area hotels
Waukesha area hotels

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