Deadline for team registration will be Friday, June 19th, 2008.

Eligibility

• All participants must be willing to have fun.

Registration Fee

• Registration fees are set at $15.00 per team.
• Fees are due with the registration forms (cash or checks made payable to the "Beamsville Strawberry Festival Association")

Race Procedures

• Teams will draw for a heat position (depending on the number of participants, one team may draw a bye into the second round)
• Absolutely nothing will be thrown at either racers or observers during the race.

Team Structure

• Each team will consist of 4 runners/pushers and 1 rider
• Individual team members must be 18years of age or older

Bed Construction

• Mattress and bed frame must rest on 4 wheels which are in use for the duration of the race
• No motorized beds are allowed
• The bed must be "pushed" by racers, not "pulled" by ropes or cables
• All beds must be constructed with safety in mind

Safety Requirements

• The rider for each team must wear either a bicycle, motorcycle or athletic helmet for the duration of the race and it is recommended that the rider wear other protective equipment
• While competing, teams may not interfere with or obstruct the opposing team in any way

Beds can be rented from the Strawberry Festival Association for $25. ($50 additional fee if you damage the bed).

Please contact Carolyn at 905-563-4785, carolyn.hansen040@sympatico.ca, or Barb at 905-563-7274, rstones@becon.org for further info.