7th Perak Ironbound 2012

7th Perak Ironbound 2012 with its official name 7th Perak Columbia Ironbound 2012

Must be this time the main sponsor is Columbia.. hopefully got Columbia jacket in goodies bag he he.. check out  the details at organizer official website here . This is one of happening adventure racings in Malaysia of course. Organized by renown and reputable organizer SNR Adventure, now for its 7th edition has carved name of IRON BOUND as SNR Adventure's most popular brand name beside those orienteering tournaments. Even without USD prize money, this adventure race do attract international participation. 

In case you got issue to find the details at SNR Adventure website, I paste some information here for your conveniences :

To the “adventure racing" fans, the foremost adventure racing event in Malaysia IRON BOUND CHALLENGE to appear once again hosting the 7^th  edition, this time it was more physical and mental challenge, this time the challenge will be hosted for 2 days in stages "weekend warriors", it will be held on 28-29 April 2012, the location set in Lumut, Perak, Malaysia.

The challenge was organized to commemorate the Perak visit year 2012 thisinaugural tournament was brought to the attention of adventure racing lovers every year, Perak Iron Bound Challenge has received awards by the MALAYSIA SPORT TOURISM COUNCIL, as the most successful sports in Malaysia 2003. @ The Palace Golden Horses.

What is certain is organized at this time is very interesting and different from the previous edition.

discipline at this time (adventure race TEAM only- 2 Day Race)

1. forest runoff
2. mountain bike
3. high ropes
4. discover scuba diving (DSD) ---> are you scared?..don't worry peeps!!
5. kayaking
6. orienteering
7. test mystery
8. river runoff

participants have a healthy body and should be competent in each discipline (skills test will be charged to each participant to ensure eligible to enter this challenge,COLUMBIA SPORTS WEAR will become the main sponsor in the tournament for the first time in Malaysia, the brand known for Eco Challenge series.

Categories offered (team two)

1. Open men (2 days race)
2. Open mixed (2 days race)
3. Ultra solo male / female (1 day race)

Offered cash prizes for both categories

1st place RM 5,000.00 + products
2nd place RM 4,000.00 + products
3rd place RM 3,000.00 + products
4th-5th RM 1,000.00 + products

Presents a special award.

- Courteous team
- Sporting team

Offered cash prizes for both categories of ultra-solo

1st RM 1,000.00 + products
2nd RM 800.00 + products
3rd RM 500.00 + products

Registration fee for the category team

RM 300.00 per team, the package includes

- Goodies Bag
- Event Shirt
- Finisher shirt
- Finisher medals
- Certificates
- Buffet breakfast 28th Dec
- Buffet Dinner 28th Dec
- Breakfast 29th Dec
- 29th Dec Hi Tea

Registration fee for the category of ultra-solo

RM 150.00, the package includes

- Goodies Bag
- Event Shirt
- Finisher shirt
- Finisher medals
- Certificates
- Buffet breakfast 28th Dec
- Buffet dinner 28th Dec
- Breakfast 29th Dec
- 29th Dec Hi Tea


RACE TENTATIVE


25-26 April 2012 : arriving international participant (shuttle from KLIA to LUMUT,PERAK)
27 April 2012 (10am-05pm) : registration/skill test @ Orient Star Lumut, Malaysia
27 April 2012 (08pm) : race briefing (day 01 - compulsory)
28 April 2012 (06-07am) : breakfast
28 April 2012 (09am) : first stage (day 01) flag off - COT 6hrs (first team finish)
28 April 2012 (07am) : dinner
28 April 2012 (08am) : race briefing (day 02 - compulsory)
29 April 2012 (06-07am) : breakfast
29 April 2012 (09am) : second stage (day 02) flag off - COT 6hrs (first team finish)
29 April 2012 (04pm) : prize giving / closing ceremony / culture performing
29 April 2012 (07pm) : shuttle to KLIA (international participant)

Free promotion to Abg Sham :)

SNR ADVENTURE CONSULTANT

Address: 14 Jalan Indah 2 Taman Desa Indah 34200 Parit Buntar, Perak Darul Ridzuan Malaysia Telephone: 012-407 2495 Fax: 605-716 1731

SHAM - 6012.407.2495
ZUL - 6012.550.6244
ASWADI - 6012.447.6371