LATEST PATCH SPRINT FACTS and FIGURES
Below, you will find the latest Patch Sprint news, information, facts and figures.
With the registrations comes a generous spirit of giving to the Patch Sprint's benefactor: The Adirondack Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation provides financial assistance to families, so that children may enjoy a summer camp or outdoor educational experience. In 2006, the Patch Sprint raised 2,500 dollars.
Late last night, an $80 donation pushed the 2007 figure over one thousand dollars. Several thousand more are expected to be raised as a result of a unique program; all trekkers and racers will earn two dollars per completed mile of the course. (READ MORE ABOUT THIS GENEROUS GIFT HERE)
The directors of the Patch Sprint wish to thank the donors, with the hope and expectation that the generosity will continue right on through Patch Sprint weekend.
TREKKER 21 VOLUNTEERS
OPEN MALE 19 10
KINDER SPRINT 10
MENS MASTERS 8 FRIENDS/DONORS/
OPEN FEMALE 5 GUESTS/CHAPERONES
CLYDESDALE 2 14
WOMENS MASTERS 1
Plans are under way for the 1st annual Patch Open, to be held Sunday, May 27.
The match will be held in the mid-late afternoon, following Pok-O-MacCready volunteer alumni work projects.
The usual "Daley Memorial Day Picnic" has been postponed for 2007, but Patch Sprint officials are entertaining ideas for an alternate post work project/golf outing party location.
Details regarding the golf tournament, plus a full weekend event schedule, will appear on this website in the coming weeks.
It's not too early to study up on the Patch Sprint course. If you're unable to travel to Willsboro to train in advance of the event, you'd be well-advised to study, and print out the route details.
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The Expo is expected to feature several booths showcasing event history, sponsorship product and course information.
Participants may pick up their race packets and t-shirts and pay outstanding fees.
While the specifics of the booths have not yet been revealed, it is known that there will be an exhibit of the "46-In-A-Day", scheduled for August. Attendees may have the opportunity to sign up early for this exciting hiking challenge.
The Expo will be followed by a carbo-loading pasta supper, free to all registered participants.
To date, ten people have registered to volunteer for the Patch Sprint. In 2006, there were 17, and "we'll need at least that many again with our growing numbers," stated a concerned Sandy Solomon, event Director.
Required volunteer positions include: aid station attendants; timers, starters; party planners; sherpas; registration; general chores and assistant to the race director.
“All volunteers will receive free admission into both the pre-race dinner, and the post-race party, awards ceremony and slide show,” Solomon said.
Prospective volunteers may register online. If you are interested in having a “choice” volunteer position, you may contact Solomon here.
Housing will be provided for all registered participants for only $10 per night or $20 for two or more nights.
Lodging will be assigned in advance, so please alert us if you have specific requests. (E-mail us HERE)
Housing is free for anyone who volunteers for the alumni work projects on Sunday.
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* As of May 1, five past overall champions are in the 2007 field, and 12 out of 21 past division champions are participating.
* The youngest person to cover the entire course was Ben Resnick, who was 11 in 2004.
* 2007 participants come from ten different states and three different countries.
