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Fort Dunlop - Open Abseil - 18th/19th July 2009
Want to raise £15000 for your charity?
FAQ's
Fort Dunlop - Open Abseil - 18th/19th July 2009
A unique opportunity to abseil from the top of Fort Dunlop in Birmingham. You can raise money for any charity of your choice or for our charity of the year, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. This event is proving extremely popular so hurry and send your registration form back to us with payment and we will confirm your place/timeslot. Download a registration form here
pdf/registration_form_fort_dunlop_2009.pdf
or please contact us for any further information.
Want to raise £15000 for your charity?
In the past, Pinnacle Challenge has helped charities raise thousands through charity abseils. Our qualified team will assess the building at the earliest convenience for its safety and accessibility. Based on that assessment Pinnacle Challenge will provide all the appropriate staff and equipment on the day. Your fundraisers are trained on the spot, escorted to the roof and seen safely back to the ground by our staff.
As well as all the safety equipment, Pinnacle Challenge will set up a marquee and cordon off both the training and landing areas with posts and bunting, providing a professional looking event. We endeavour to promote your organisation where ever possible.
All you as the charity need to do is sign up as many daredevil volunteers as possible and collect their fundraising money on the day. Pinnacle Challenge can work to any time table that suits you, but we would recommend that you allow yourself at least eight weeks to get people involved and make the most of this opportunity.
FAQ's
Q: Where do I send my registration form?
A: Send your completed form with registration fee to Pinnacle Challenge Limited, 22 Montague Road, Warwick, CV34 5LJ
Q: Must I pre-register or can I just turn up on the day?
A: You must pre-register, the sooner the better, if you turn up expecting to sign up on the day you will probably be dissapointed.
Q: I have a dissability, can I still take part?
A: Yes, if it is physically possible, then we will let you abseil, the best thing is talking to us then we can make a decision together.
Q: Do I have to raise money for charity?
A: Ultimately no you don't, but that would negate the purpose of the event, If you don't like asking for sponsorship you caould always sign up and make a donation to WNAA yourself.
Q: Can I keep the money for myself?
A: Of course you can, but we will be checking with all the charities that have been supported that they have received the money. At the end of the day it would be stealing from your friends and family.
Q: What If I've never abseiled before?
A: No problem, we will give you all the support and encouragenent you need. You will be given full training on the day.
Q: Is abseiling safe?
A: Totally, You are abseiling on 1 rope and we control your descent on a second rope, this means if you do anything wrong, our professional and qualified instructors can take control.
Q: How old do I need to be?
A: You can climb and abseil from any age but for our events you must be at least 14 years old, all under 18s must have their registration form
countersigned by a parent/guardian who must be present at the abseil. Special allowance may be made for under 14s with previous experience, subject to a prior discussion and a parent/guardian taking part with them.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Compfortable clothes without too many dangly bits/tassles to get caught. No Skirts or high heels. Shoes must be non marking and must not be able to fall off. Stilettos are bad...
Q: Can I bring spectators?
A: Yes, bring your friends to watch, support and cheer, being environmental, we would urge you to car share.
Q: Will the weather affect the abseil?
A: Not very often, you can abseil in all but the worst wind. If there is lightning you are welcome on the roof, but our instructors will definately run for cover and would ask you to do the same.
