The Great Grove Bed Race will return for its second annual event…wake up and get creative! To be involved you can volunteer as a Cone-Head, assemble your team to build a bed, compete by theme and race for best time or come join a pit crew …no bed theme or idea? We have the creative team to assist you and the pit crews to join you!
The race is a free community event and fundraiser that proves that a community can come together, have fun and raise funds for the University of Miami and this years’ community based charity; the Alonzo Mourning Charities.
The race involves rolling beds down village streets in Coconut Grove with our local community, individuals, businesses, organizations, and clubs sponsoring the beds. Teams consist of 5 members, four (4) race and one (1) rides, racing against the clock until the fastest eight (8) beds are determined and go head-to-head racing for the top position. Prizes are awarded for theme, décor, and racing success.
Date of Race (with waiter’s race): Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010
Pre-event Pajama Pub Crawl: Saturday eve. Sept. 4, 2010
Location for race: Commodore Plaza and Grand Avenue
Participants: Anyone *
*families, businesses, church groups, friends, schools, colleges; but keep in mind you must be 18 years and older to race on the day of the event.
REGISTRATION:
Online registration is open. A maximum of 50 beds will be allowed entry and priority will be given to returning teams and captains who register during the early bird registration only.
Email info@thegreatgrovebedrace.com for more information or twitter your questions at http://twitter.com/grovebedrace.
***NEW IN 2010 - RACE DIVISIONS***
DIVISION M - Men’s Division: To qualify as a competitor the team of five must be made up of all males, including rider on bed.
DIVISION W - Women’s Division: To qualify as a competitor the team of five must be made up of all females, including rider on bed.
DIVISION E - Co-Ed Division: To qualify as a competitor the team of five must be made up of at least two females with one required as a runner/pusher.
DIVISION C - Corporate Challenge Division: To qualify as a competitor the team comes from a corporate company or division within a corporation and will compete against other corporate challengers with an age requirement of 30 years old or above but no male or female requirements.
RACE FEES AND TEAM RAISING REQUIREMENTS:
100% of registration revenue goes to charity!!!!!!!!!!
Each team will pay $50 registration fee per team (1 bed, five participants) from April 1, 2010 to July 15, 2010. $75.00 late registration fee up to the Final entry deadline of 5 pm, Aug. 21, 2010 and provide a credit card for the TEAM RAISING guarantee. What this means is that each team will also compete through online fundraising called TEAM RAISING with a minimum $250 to be raised or guaranteed by each team.
Complete forms including names of five participants, waivers and fee must be in by deadline to qualify. Last minute team participant substitutions must sign waiver, pay $5.00 fee and have proper ID. Deadline for team substitutions is the required Captain’s meeting, Thursday September 2nd. Two fun, competitive, brainstorming gatherings will be scheduled for teams, friends, volunteers and families to attend and connect. Door prizes will be given out with drink and food specials at the Barracuda Bar. Check back in to our Calendar periodically to see the crazy ideas and activities we always come up with.
WHY TEAM RAISING:
Similar to other bike-athons or races The Great Grove Bed Race is fun for sure, but its real goal is to raise money for the Alonzo Mourning Charities and The University of Miami Sleep Program. Your team will be provided with the online system through Active.com and will solicit partners, sponsors and funders through simple emails and online payment systems with a guarantee of $250 per team but the sky is the limit on how will win this competition. Winning fundraising teams will get special access to celebrities and VIP's as well as a VIP reception and Amazing Awards.
CAPTAINS MEETING:
*REQUIRED ATTENDANCE*Thursday September 2nd, Coconut Grove Location TBD, 7 pm. Final event rules, pit assignments and racing routes will be given out and reviewed.
Prizes: Prizes will be announced at Bed Race for the various categories (Fastest, Best Decorated and Themes)
Rules:
1) Each team must have 5 people to a team (4 runners, 1 rider)
2) Rider must wear helmet
3) Race course and all info will be given at the Captain’s Meeting.
4) Two beds will race at once for a time trial in each division. Top 8 times of each division go head to head drag racing for the championship.
5) All beds must be decorated (keep in mind there is a contest for best decorated)
6) Anyone may design and decorate the beds, not just team members.
7) Any size wheels are permitted
8) No breaking devices allowed
9) No steering devices allowed
10) Pushing the bed only during the race, no pulling
11) All 5 team members and the bed must pass finish line in order to win. Time of finish is based on the last one to cross the line.
12) Judges decision is final on race times and on bed construction, which must adhere to all rules and regulations stated below under bed construction. All beds will be inspected by judges prior to the races. The judges have final word in all matters pertaining to the race and reserve the right to disqualify or penalize a team at any time.
13) Pit Crew's of up to Five People are allowed up until race time if submitted on the waiver by the Captains Meeting of September 2nd, 2010, 7 PM. Pit Crew's must check in at racer registration on event day with proper identification and must have the wrist band on at all times to be in the Pit.
BED CONSTRUCTION:
1) Twin bed size only. Mattress must be part of design and design must mimic a bed with headboard and footboard. Headboard should be the width of the bed and 4’ in height. Footboard should be the width of the bed and 2' in height.
2) Beds must have minimum of four wheels one in each corner, all must touch the ground, wheels can be any size
3) Beds can be decorated in any way but must have a headboard and footboard as part of the design with a pillow and blanket during judging – be creative!
4) Bed cannot have any means of propulsion other than the team pushing it. No motors. No steering mechanism. Human power only. No breaks.
5) Bed may not have push bars exceeding the width of the bed, no sharp or straight bars. Nothing may stick straight out on sides.
6) Any violations in bed design will have penalties (team starts 3 seconds late per violation). Beds that are not constructed according to the rules will be required to be modified to adhere to the rules.
7) Participants are encouraged to dress along with the bed theme decoration to win prizes
8) No sharp items, glass or obscene items on beds. Beds will be disqualified for any of these violations.
THE GREAT GROVE BED RACE CALENDAR
-Third Thursday of each month
Great Grove Bed Race “Get Rolling Gathering” at Barracuda Bar on Fuller.
*All teams, volunteers, friends and Pit Crews Welcome (Under 18 must have parents’ permission).
-Friday August 27th, 630 doors open 8-830 Bed Race Test 'n tune
*Great Grove Bed Race Practice Evening at the Speedway TNT. All teams open practice at Homestead Miami Speedway, the Speedway TNT which allows the general public to bring their own “car” and race on the championship track. BYOBBB (Bring your own Bed, Bodies and Booze) and practice on the 1/8th mile track similar to the Bed Race track in Coconut Grove.
- July 15, 2010, 5 pm
**Final early Registration with $50 registration fee per team and final date for returning participants to be guaranteed a spot (1 bed, five participants)
-Aug. 21, 2010
**Final entry deadline, 5 pm, with $75.00 late registration fee and no guarantee to returning beds if capacity is met.
-Thursday September 2nd 7pm
**CAPTAINS MEETING, Location TBD
Saturday eve. Sept. 4, 2010
Pajama Pub Crawl. Register at The Grove Spot from 630 - 8 PM (first come first serve)
Sunday, Sept. 5 2010
Great Grove Bed Race and All Day Activities
All Day Bed Race Breakfast and Brunch specials throughout Grove
11 AM- 1PM Family Pajama Party: story time, live music and book giveaways
1 PM PIt Row Parade (Commodore Plaza)
RACE 2-5 PM:
2 PM Race Begins ! (Time trials, Grand Ave.)
4 PM Championship Racing - Quarters, Semis, and Finals (Grand Ave.)
5 PM Awards and Post Race Celebrations and Concerts: merchant drink and dinner specials