Event Registration
This page is a guide for Event Organisers when registering events.
The full regulations governing events and their registration can be found in the National Constitution & Bylaws.
SINGLE EVENTS
These are classified by the British Walking Federation as, an event or events that take place on one or more successive days from the same venue.
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Walks - A standard walk should offer at least 2 distances, one between 10 & 15 km and a second between 16 & 30 km and may offer shorter distances of between 5 & 10km and/or longer distances in excess of 31 km. Walks over 42 km require additional approval from the National Committee
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Cycles - A standard Cycle route should offer at least 2 distances, one between 25 & 40 km and a second between 41 & 70 km and organisers may offer a longer distance of between 71 & 100 km. Cycle routes over 100 km require additional approval from the National Committee.
- Swims - A standard swim should offer a minimum distance of 300m.
World Walking Day - The IVV celebrates World Walking Day each year on the 8th May. Organisers can register any events that takes place between 5th & 11th May 2011 as World Walking Day events. A special stamp is given for these events.
Single Event Registration form
Explanation
of terms used on Registration forms
Organisers must provide proof of third party insurance cover for all events that they organise.
Event Registration Fees
No events will be registered until event registration fees have been paid. Payment should not be sent with registration forms. An invoice will be sent when the forms are processed.
LEAFLETS
Event organisers must produce an entry leaflet for any event/s that they wish to register with the BWF. No events will be registered unless a satisfactory sample entry leaflet accompanies the registration form. When the final leaflet is printed this must be as close to the original as practical and a copy of the final leaflet must be sent to the Event Co-ordinator as soon as it is printed and at least 6 weeks prior to the event or the first event in a series.
The following information must appear on the leaflet or event/s approval cannot be granted.
- Name of event - on front cover
- Date of event - on front cover
- BWF logo - on front cover
- Event Approval Number (space can be left for this) - on front cover.
- Organising Club and contact details
- Start & Finish Location
- Distances available with start times
- Entry Fees and Awards etc. available
- Insurance Declaration (when using BWF insurance)
- Statement regarding Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations
To appear in the 2012 IVV and BWF Events Books registration must be received by the end of July 2011