World Partnership Walk - Sun, Jun 10 2012

World Partnership Walk (6/10/2012)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Urban Hike

Event Location:

Alberta Legislature Grounds (10800 97th Ave)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jun 10 2012 10:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Jun 10 2012 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

3 - 4 hours - including walk plus other activities

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Ian M
Narmin
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All - DO NOT USE

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

9 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Want to walk five kilometres that will make an impact on the other side of the world?

Welcome to the 28th annual World Partnership Walk. More than $70 million raised to date in the fight against global poverty. The Walk is an annual event to help raise awareness about and funds for global development efforts in Asia and Africa.

Join the Edmonton Outdoor Club Team for this year's Walk. This is a fantastic opportunity for each of us to do our part for global development efforts.

Here are the details of this year's Walk (we will be doing the 5km walk):
WPW Edmonton details

Your registration for this event is not completed until you've also joined the EOC team at the WPW website.

Following the Walk, we will stick around the Alberta Legislature Grounds to enjoy a BBQ with all the fixings (for just $5) and take in the entertainment on the stage at the bandshell on the Grounds. It'll be a great time!

Required Items to Bring:
Proper footwear and weather appropriate clothing
Water
$ for BBQ lunch after the Walk

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Hat

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To make things easy, we'll meet at the bottom of the main outside stairs that lead to the Alberta Legislature Building.

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The Alberta Legislature Grounds are accessible by public transportation and there are bicycle racks. Impark lots and meters are also available.

The coordinators will wear the yellow EOC ball cap to help you spot us. Also, you can check out the volunteer page to see what we look like so you can be doubly sure to spot us.

Notes:

There is no registration fee to join this Walk. Participants are encouraged to raise funds. We encourage all team members to at least sponsor themselves for whatever amount they can afford even if they choose not to fundraise.

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost Includes:

There is no registration fee to join this Walk. All participants are encouraged to raise funds. We encourage all team members to at least sponsor themselves for whatever amount they can afford even if they choose not to fundraise.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!