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Saturday, March 20, 2010
Join us for one of the most unique events in Tampa Bay. On March 20, 2010, hundreds of people will huff and puff their way up the 42 flights in the Bank of America Plaza in downtown Tampa. This is more than your same old 5K; this event takes people vertical! Whether climbing for a winning time or simply to cross the finish line in honor or in memory of someone with lung disease, this event is a great way to challenge yourself physically. We guarantee that all finishers will have a new-found respect for healthy lungs!
General event information:
- The registration fee is $25.00 per person and the minimum fundraising requirement is $100.00 per person. Registration fee and minimum fundraising goal are required per person in order to participate in the event, whether you are an individual or on a team.
- All participants are professionally timed and ranked by timing chips.
- All climbers will receive an official Fight For Air Climb / Tampa stairclimb t-shirt, medal, giveaways and refreshments (must be registered by March 1st to guarantee t-shirt).
- Fundraising incentives will be given to top fundraisers. Start early and you will easily reach your fundraising goal!
- All participants are invited to join us at the Bank of America Plaza's courtyard for the continuous after-party.
- Awards will be given to fastest climbers, top fundraisers and top teams.
Participation:
You can register as an individual, as a member of an existing team or as the captain of a new team. Teams must consist of at least 3 or more people (this is for timing purposes). Participants registering as a member of a team, please note that the TEAM CAPTAIN has to register online first before you can. You can also register as a spectator. Spectators can be there to support their climbers and join in on the after party for snacks and refreshments. *Please note spectators do not receive t-shirts. T-shirts may be purchased upon availability.
Team Overview:
Why climb alone? Forming a stairclimb team is a fun way to share this event with family, friends and co-workers. Your team will support each other as you train, fundraise and complete the event together. When you all reach the top, the celebration will be all the more sweet. You can form a corporate team or a family team for this event. You can easily manage your team's progress from your team's personal webpage.
Corporate Teams:
Corporate teams are a fantastic way to engage your employees in an activity that promotes healthy living as well as serves a good cause. This is a great way to encourage team building within your employees. Everyone will feel a huge sense of accomplishment when they reach the top of the Bank of America Plaza and raise money for the American Lung Association.
Corporate Team Benefits include (must have entire team registered prior to March 1st to receive benefits):
1) Special delivery of all team participant climb packets to team captain before event day.
2) Coordinated start times so all team members can climb together.
3) Opportunity to design special "team" shirts or costumes to wear on event day.
4) The unbeatable support from your fellow team members as you climb 42 flights of stairs!!!
5) Fundraising coaching and support from Lung Association staff every step of the way.
Family Teams:
Lung disease touches families from all walks of life. Whether it is asthma, emphysema, tobacco addiction or lung cancer, lung disease can be devastating. If your family has been touched by lung disease or knows someone who has, join the Lung Association by forming a stairclimb team. This fun event is a great way to raise awareness and funds to help save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. Invite your family, friends, neighbors and others to join your team and make a difference!
Family Team Benefits include (must have entire team registered prior to March 1st to receive benefits):
1) Special delivery of all team participant climb packets to team captain before event day.
2) Coordinated start times so all team members can climb together.
3) Opportunity to design special "team" shirts or costumes to wear on event day.
4) The unbeatable support from your fellow team members as you climb 42 flights of stairs!!!
5) Fundraising coaching and support from Lung Association staff every step of the way.
EVENT DAY:
Please arrive at least one hour prior to your start time (start times are e-mailed and posted on the site one week prior to the event) and be sure to visit the "Bib & Timing Chip Table" in the Bank of America courtyard to check-in morning of the event.
Again, start times will be e-mailed to you prior to the event, so it is important that you include your email address when registering. The sooner you register, the more likely we are able to accomodate your requested start time. Check-in begins at 7am. The climb actually begins at 8 a.m. and bib numbers will be assigned with start times in 15 second intervals.
Your timing chip will coincide with your start time and bib number, which will be distributed to you the morning of the event at the "Bib & Timing Chip Table" in the courtyard (unless otherwise requested by your team for early pickup.) YOUR BIB NUMBER MUST BE DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE EVENT. (Individuals are responsible for returning their Timing Chips. Unreturned chips will cost the participant $30!)
All climbers should be in numerical bib order prior to your start time. Line monitors will assist you. Climbers will proceed in 15 second intervals. Start times are not flexible. Climbing a stairwell multiple times, or going "down the stairs" is strictly prohibited. While climbing, if you notice that you are "faster" than other participants, please PASS TO THE LEFT OF THOSE PARTICIPANTS.
You may run, you may walk, but please don't crawl! Please remember that the Bank of America Plaza is a combination of offices, retail and recreational facilities. If you must exit in case of an emergency or you are unable to complete the climb, please seek security, volunteer or medical staff for assistance to be properly escorted. DO NOT EXIT ANY FLOOR WITHOUT SECURITY PERSONNEL.
POST-EVENT INFORMATION:
Timing Results and Awards
Awards:
Trophies will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in the following age groups. Plaques will be awarded to 2nd and 3rd place male and female finishers in the following age groups as well:
Age Groups:
0 - 10
11 - 14
15 - 17
18 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 +
Trophies will also be awarded to the following:
Highest Fundraising Team
Largest Team
Fastest Team - Team ranking will be based on the finishing times of your top three climbers.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Fastest Firefighter in full NFPA structural fire fighting gear
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