4 Variety Queensland Bash Handbook 6 ROAD RULESThe Bash is neither a speed event nor a race The Bash is not exempt from current road and traf ID: 317758
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Variety QueenslandBASH HANDBOOK 4 Variety Queensland Bash Handbook 6. ROAD RULESThe Bash is neither a speed event nor a race. The Bash is not exempt from current road and traf c rules. In particular, infringements of speed limits and blood alcohol limits can be prosecuted by the Police.All participants agree to wear a designated driver badge, or similar ID, while driving, which will be supplied to each team. The designated drivers badge signi es and obliges the driving a Bash vehicle. Bash Of cials may at any time carry out random breath tests and all drivers agree to submit to such tests conducted by these Of cials. However, each participant Participants, who, by breaking the law or behaving in a dangerous manner, bring discredit to the Bash and/or Variety, may be asked to withdraw and must do so immediately upon request by an Of cial and will not be invited to participate in future Variety motoring events.7. FIREARMSParticipants are prohibited from carrying rearms on the Bash.8. FIREWORKSLicensed reworks displays organised or approved by the Bash Director is the only exception 9. FLARESFlares are for emergency use only, unless special dispensation has been obtained in writing from the Bash Director. 10. REGISTRATIONAll Bash vehicles must have current registration covering the period of the Bash. Current registration papers and a Roadworthy certi cate must be shown to an Of cial at the rst 11. INSURANCEIt is essential that third party property insurance is held by all Participants. SECTION 12. VARIETY LOGOThe copying or use (in whole or in part) of the Variety logo or any other intellectual property belonging to Variety is not permitted on letterhead, in advertising material, brochures, tickets or any other medium without prior written permission of Variety Queensland. See Section 3 - Fundraising and Sponsorship.13. BASH VEHICLES - see also Vehicle Preparation and Scrutineering. (a) SCRUTINEERINGIt is the responsibility of owners of all Bash vehicles that their vehicle be roadworthy. It is NOT the responsibility of Variety Queensland to ensure that the vehicle youre driving is roadworthy. That responsibility lies solely with each driver. (b) RADIOSAll vehicles must be tted with a 40-channel UHF radio. Radios are required for safety (c) LIGHTSmounted Stop Light. Flashing Lights may only be tted to vehicles in accordance with State Legislation. (d) TAMPERING (very serious)Participants must never tamper with other vehicles on the event or any signage erected by Of cials on the route. (e) OVERTAKINGThe overtaking vehicle must signal by radio communication, sounding horn or ashing lights of their desire to overtake. A driver about to be overtaken must allow the following vehicle to overtake immediately by moving to the side of the road and, if necessary, slowing or stopping. This is as much for safety reasons as for pure 8 Variety Queensland Bash Handbook All Bash vehicles must have seat belts for ALL passengers. The belts should be either full harness Windscreen Washing ReservoirsVariety recommends that a larger capacity water reservoir be tted to your Bash vehicle. One tried Fuel TanksAn extra fuel tank may be tted provided this tank is vented outside of the passenger and luggage compartments and lled from outside the passenger compartment. Additional fuel may be carried in (SAA Approved) jerry cans but cannot be stored in the passenger compartment and MUST be tied down. All Bash vehicles will be required to have suf cient fuel for a four hundred and fty (450)-kilometre range.Bash Vehicle Modi cationsAll Bash vehicles MUST be modi ed and tted with the following:Engine securing devices to prevent the engine from being forced back in to the passenger compartment, or forward in to the radiatorSafety strap to be tted under front of tail shaftMud aps must be ttedAny modi cations must comply with the Department of Transport and be blue plated. SECTIONVehicle Preparation and Scrutineering IT IS COMPULSORY to have SAA approved cargo barriers tted to all station wagons and vans.All Bash vehicles must be tted with an operating UHF radio. This is perhaps the most important piece of equipment on the Bash, and as such, it must be treated with the respect it deserves. The main purpose for using your UHF is:1. To warn other drivers of your intention to pass.2. To warn other drivers behind you of any impending danger, or oncoming traf c.3. To advise the Of cials and Mobile Workshops in the event of a breakdown.In the event of an emergency, you should avoid using your UHF unless you Finally, wed appreciate your cooperation in only using the UHF for the reasons above. If the airwaves are clogged through general chatter, then you may hinder the passage of important information, or delay the response to an emergency.Tools and RepairsAll Bash vehicles must carry basic tools including an adjustable spanner, one jack, a tyre repair kit, jumper leads, a portable light and a shovel. Full back-up emergency service provided by the TowingAll Bash vehicles MUST be tted with front AND rear 50 mm towing balls af xed to the chassis tongues. All Bash vehicles MUST carry one tow rope or heavy-duty snatch strap. Steel ropes, light duty snatch straps and thin rope will not be permitted as towing devices. Further, each car is to 12 Variety Queensland Bash Handbook should you mention that Variety is the bene ciary of your particular fundraising activity. For CAR NO 44(Raising funds for Queenslands Variety Bash)CAR NO 44(Raising funds for Varietys children in need through the Variety Bash)Any promotional material designed by participants (for example raf e tickets, letterhead etc) which contain a Variety logo MUST be approved by the Bash Of ce before printing. The nal design must be approved by the Bash Of ce prior to printing. Advice on Category 2 raf es can be obtained from the Variety Of ce. The general procedure to follow for submitting your sponsors donations is to ll out the Fund Variety Of ce. Receipts will then be issued and returned to the entrant unless advised otherwise. The entrant must then distribute these receipts to their sponsors.Receipts will only be issued for donations directed to Variety Queensland. Receipts can not be issued for parts donated for the car, or other donations not received by Variety. Variety may receipt goods as a donation provided the goods are delivered to Variety.raf es with a total prize value of a small amount. However, you are required to contact the Bash Of ce to register all your fundraising activity. The Bash Of ce will advise if you are required to have a permit under the Queensland of ce of Gaming regulations.We know that some of you like to surprise us with your fundraising abilities at the very last minute, however, please spare a thought for the of cials and our hardworking computer. The nal week with the Bash Of ce by 12noon on a date as speci ed in the monthly newsletter. Donations must be paid in by this date to be eligible for the pole position on the start line which However, we are always delighted to accept money for our children in need, and those of you added to your fundraising total and will determine the Top 10 Pole positions for the nish. SECTION Details of Bash Entry contribution is held strictly con dential and only available to nominated Of cials. At no time will other entrants have access to this information. Periodically you will receive statements detailing the progress of your own entry.RESEARCH AND PLANNINGIdentify your fundraising target. (You will be rewarded for your fundraising efforts)you should consider the more traditional methods of fundraising such as dinner dances, raf es Identify your potential sponsorship targets. You need to know the products, services and distribution network of these companies and, most importantly, the right person to speak to (who has the nancial delegation to authorise spending sponsorship money). In large Identify the return on investment to the sponsor. The sponsor will want to know what is in it for them. Tell them what route the Bash is taking, what exposure will be gained in media, what crowd. A gimmick, theme or superb paint work will draw attention to the car. Your sponsor will then know that their car will be noticed. Basing your entry on some community effort local community.Do not leave it too late the sponsor will think its an afterthoughtRequesting product which can be auctioned or raf ed will often bring a better response than a request for money. ROUTE INSTRUCTIONSYoull receive route instructions for both the AM (morning) and the PM (afternoon) stages of the Bash each day (occasionally the AM and PM are combined). These are given out each morning and you should follow them carefully. DO NOT FOLLOW THE CAR IN FRONT THEY MAY BE LOST!!! Do not deliberately deviate from the Bash Route see Rule 1. DATE: 16/082007DAY: OneAMTOTAL KM AT START: 0.00TRIP: Twin Waters to DalbySECTION: Twin Waters to LinvilleRUNNING TOTALDISTANCEINSTRUCTIONDESCRIPTIONCAUTION WARNINGKM KM 0.00 0.00TLT 0.04 0.04SOWandinyi Centre OR 0.21 0.17TRS. Foyer 0.36 0.15SOForm One Lane C - CAUTION CC - EXTRA CAUTION CCC - EXTREME CAUTIONTL - TURN LEFTTR - TURN RIGHTLF - LEFT FORKRF - RIGHT FORKG - GATEGR - GRID cialsOf cials are primarily focused on ensuring everyone gets to the nish safely while having a good time. The number of Of cials selected is to ensure the safety of all participants. Of cials raise funds, cheerfully put up with the ravings of the Bash Director while working long hours and missing The basis of our Safety System is the tracking of entrants from start to nish during each day. As the Outback of Australia can still be a potentially dangerous environment, it is important that all entrants are accounted for. Any entrants not accounted for at checkpoints along the way will be noti ed to our central command post. Be certain your Bash Vehicle is checked through at all checkpoint locations. Our Radio Base command post can contact Of cials vehicles by HF radio and divert them to search for missing entrants. Thus a prime responsibility of Of cials is to continually monitor the HF radio set tted to their vehicle. Our HF radio network also allows us to contact emergency services in a hurry if need be. We would appreciate it if everyone would help the Of cials with their objectives by following their directions, which may include the offering of Mobile WorkshopsThe Committee, in its sole discretion, will invite or accept 4WD vehicles deemed t, as authorised Auxiliary Workshop vehicles (AWs) to assist the Of cial Mobile Workshop on the Bash.All authorised AW vehicles should have a maximum crew of three (3) people. Authorisation must authorised support vehicle. All authorised support vehicles must have at least one (1) mechanic The AWs and Mobile Workshops play a vital part in the Bash. They are there to assist you in the event of a breakdown. If necessary they can tow you to the nearest place of repair or sanctuary. Each Mobile Workshop has a different function or carries different equipment. Two Mobile Workshops are equipped with heavy welding gear to allow major roadside repairs to be performed. Other mobile workshops (the ratio is usually 1:40 Bash cars) are equipped for less demanding tasks but travel closer to the front of the eld to assist those who breakdown and are (PART 2) 20 Variety Queensland Bash Handbook If you need a Mobile Workshop at any time, please note the following:1.Before calling on your radio, try to pinpoint your exact location on your route instructions.2.If possible, try to remove your car from the Bash traf c, particularly on dusty roads where visibility may be poor.3.Try to identify your problem as each Mobile Workshop carries different equipment.4.If you are supplied petrol or spare parts, you should pay the Mobile Workshop in real cash unless other arrangements are made. The Mobile Workshop crew will probably charge you anyway, by way of Bash Bucks, cold stubbies, or something else easily tradeable.5.If your car cannot be repaired on site and is easily towable, the Mobile Workshop will tow you into the next place of repair. (FROM HERE ITS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SORT OUT YOUR DIFFICULTIES UNLESS SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE AGAIN MADE WITH THE WORKSHOP CREW)You may have a fair wait for a Mobile Workshop as they tend to lag towards the back of the eld due to the time taken to repair cars, so get out the necessary parts before they arrive.Standing at the nal checkpoint for the day, gazing into dusty faces and listening to those wonderful questions on accommodation keeps an Of cial amused (NOT!!).Yes, even Of cials have to go out without a shower every now and then. DO NOT LEAVE HOME WITHOUT A SWAG, OR TENT AND SLEEPING BAG.All Bashers will be required to pay for their meals in advance. This is included in the provisions levy. Meal tickets will be issued in your passport at registration and tickets must be handed over at each meal in exchange for your food. Therefore, if you wish to eat during the week, keep your NO MEAL TICKET NO MEAL NO EXCEPTIONS SECTION(PART 2) Unique Bash merchandise will be produced and the cost of this is included in your Provisions Levy. Merchandise will be issued at registration prior to the start of the Bash. Other merchandise will also be available for purchase at the Variety Bash shop which travels with us. These are ideal gifts for sponsors and supporters!Awards AND trophiesThe following are awarded each year at the end of the Bash: Team Award Best Theme Best Presented Most Memorable Moment Lowest Point Scorer Highest Point Scorer Of cial of the Bash Major Sponsor Award Media Award Bash Directors Award Best Support Crew Chairmans Award Ultimate Cheats Highest Fundraiser Spirit of the Bash Graham Mockridge Helping Hands Award Barry Gomersall Grasshopper AwardThe following Fundraising Awards are presented at a Fundraising Awards Evening: Entrant Participant Award $ 7000 - $ 7999 Bronze Award $ 8000 - $ 9999 Silver Award $10000 - $14999 Ruby Award $15000 - $24999 Gold Award $25000 - $49999 Platinum Award $50000 - $74999 Diamond Award $75000 - $99999 Top Hat Legends Club $100,000 plus 22 Variety Queensland Bash Handbook 1. RULE 1 BASHERS HAVE NO RIGHTS OR PRIVILEGES2. FLOUR BOMBS AND OTHR MESSY PROJECTILES The throwing of our bombs, eggs and any other food is banned. 3. CHEATING Cheating is allowed and actively encouraged. Anyone caught cheating should expect to pay a heavy ne to Variety. The team who cheats most blatantly will be named the Ultimate Cheats at the end of the Bash and will be ned accordingly.4. BRIBERYBribery of Of cials is both allowed and encouraged. All Of cials are adept at accepting bribes, which are overt, covert, underhand, overhand, in hand, cash or goods. The bribes can be in or cheques or IOUs. All cheques must be made payable to Variety. Variety accepts all major 5. ATTITUDEEntrants can be ned for taking the event too seriously. The amount an entrant is ned depends on the seriousness of taking it seriously.6. PROTESTSAnyone wishing to lodge a protest must rst hand over a cheque payable to Variety This cheque will be in addition to the cheque needed to cover the ne for Attitude. Anyone lodging a protest is automatically taking the Bash too seriously.Frivolous or vexatious protests may incur a severe dressing down in public by the Bash Director with no right of reply. SECTION(PART 1)