Events
Description
The World Challenge consists of four days of Wildcards, and two days of Finals. Eligible (as previously defined) participants may register for any of the four days of wildcards, in the standard categories on a first come first-served basis. Multiple registrations are permitted while space allows, however priority will be placed on a participant’s first registration in a category over another participant’s second or third registration.
After the final Wildcard Day has concluded, the top participants in each category will automatically advance to the Finals. The number of slots available in each category will be updated each year and will be posted well before Worlds begins. If a participant cannot use their slot (injury, etc.) the next fastest in the category will advance. The announcement of who has successfully advanced will occur the afternoon of Wildcard Day 4.
No registrations are required for the Final Days since the only competitors allowed to compete have qualified from the round of Wildcard Days. The first final day consists of Individual runs, broken down into the various categories recognized (as previously defined.) The awards for the Final Day 1 will occur after the final participant has run that day. The second final day consists of tandem runs in the morning, followed by the tandem awards. Following that is the competitor walk-on, with relay runs and then the relay awards ending the World Challenge.
Competition Category Types and Team Registration Instructions
Participants can enter in one or more of the following categories:
Individual Category – a competitor running the entire Course, on-air (COVID protocols permitting), in full turnout gear; automatically considered for the specific respective age or sex category that is in effect at the event, as well as the open category.
Team Category – a team is comprised of 3 to 5 members, each of whom runs the Course individually (that is, on-air (as COVID protocols permit), in full turnout gear) and receives an individual time. The team time is composed of the three fastest individual times from team members added together. If there are less than three members with times due to disqualifications, no-shows, etc., there is no time, and the team will not receive consideration for placement.
Veteran Relay Team Category – a group of 3 to 5 members, each of whom completes part of the Course before handing a baton over to another member. The members are in full turnout gear, except that facepieces are not worn. They usually are seeded with their first race at regional events and then enter an elimination bracket based on their seeding time. New and veteran relay teams typically compete in separate brackets.
Tandem Category – a pair of competitors, each of whom completes roughly half the Course, with the handoff coming before or after the Keiser Forcible Entry Evolution. The members are in full turnout gear, except that facepieces are not worn. A tandem team may qualify for multiple categories but must specify beforehand which category they wish to compete in. (To compete in more than one category, it requires running more than one race, each designated as the specific category for consideration).
HOW DO I REGISTER MY TEAM? PLEASE READ SO YOU DO NOT MISS ANY STEPS!
Only one member of the team should do the initial registration for the Veteran Relay, New Relay, Tandem or Team Member. Before doing so, the following information will be needed during the registration process:
• DETERMINE THE TEAM’S NAME
• DETERMINE WHICH TEAM EVENT YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR
Ready to Register? First: Open and/or print the step-by-step instructions below to use moving forward, then scroll back up to the top of this page and select TEAMS under EVENTS.
CLICK THIS LINK: REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEAM CAPTAIN
CLICK THIS LINK: REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEMBERS OF TEAM
Place
The Shops at South Town
Sandy, UT US 84070
Wildcard Days Event Schedule
Sunday, October 9th
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday, October 10th: Wildcard Day 1
Check-in begins at 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (For Monday only)
Wildcard Day 1 Runs 10 AM - 5:00 PM
Check-in 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, October 11th: Wildcard Day 2
Check-in begins at 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM (For Tuesday only)
Wildcard Day 2 Runs 9 AM - 5:00 PM
Check-in 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, October 12th: Wildcard Day 3
Check-in begins at 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM (For Wednesday only)
Wildcard Day 3 Runs 9 AM - 5:00 PM
Check-in 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, October 13th: Wildcard Day 4
Check-in begins at 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM (For Thursday only)
Wildcard Day 4 Runs 9 AM - 5:00 PM
TBD Lion's Den Reception afterwards
Hotel Information
Last Day to Book: Friday, September 23, 2022
Courtyard Salt Lake City Sandy for $119.00 USD per night
FAQ's
Who can participate? Any first responder, whether cadet, volunteer, or career, over 18 years of age, who has participated at a regional event. If you would still like to compete, please contact us for a waiver.
How do I Manage Setting Up a Team in the System? Follow these instructions provided by RunSignUp: DIRECTIONS
Why should I pre-register? Pre-registration allows us to properly order the correct number and sizes of T-shirts to ensure all participants get the location’s custom design.
Why do you charge for registration? The registration fee covers the cost for awards, medals, T-shirts and supports the mission of First Responder Institute.
What do I need to bring? All participants should bring their turnout gear, boots, gloves, and helmet. All gear must be NFPA 1971 approved.
How many Categories can I sign up for? As many as you want during the Wildcards. If you advance to the final day, you can only run once in each specific category.
What are the rules and regulations? Please find our rules and regulations on the Firefighter Challenge website.
Who is First Responder Institute? A 501(C)(3) tax-exempt organization. Learn more on our website.
What is the Refund Policy? Our policy is stated on this same page up in the section above.
For All Questions Related to Using the RunSignUp Platform visit their website's support page SUPPORT PAGE
Cancellation/Refund Policy
An Event Registration Fee is refundable only if First Responder Institute, the 501(C)(3) tax-exempt umbrella organization of the Firefighter Challenge, cancels the Event. For the avoidance of doubt, Participant is not entitled to any refund once Participant is charged the Total Event Fees, except as expressly set forth below.
Canceled and Rescheduled Events. You bear all risks of inclement weather. You also understand and agree that First Responder reserves the right to cancel the Event for any event that is beyond its reasonable control, including, without limitation, in the event of weather (and further including, but not limited to, pandemic, epidemic, heat, tornadoes, earthquakes, fires, storms, lightning and floods), accidents, acts or threats of war or terrorism, military conflicts, riots, government order, law or regulation, national or regional emergency or for any reason that would in the sole discretion of First Responder affect the safety and security of Event participants and/or spectators or the feasibility of the Event. You agree to hold First Responder harmless from any claim of any kind or nature that you may bring that is related to any cancellation or disruption of the Event. In the event of an Event cancellation for any reason, there will be no refund of your payment unless authorized by First Responder. If an Event is canceled, and you purchased your Event Registration through the First Responder site, you will be permitted to transfer/defer your registration to another Event, as set forth below. If First Responder issues you a refund for an Event Registration due to a canceled or postponed Event, First Responder will issue a refund of the Event Registration Fee and for all service fees paid. If a refund is issued, it will be issued using the same method of payment that was used to purchase the Event Registration. First Responder is not liable for travel or any other expenses that you (or anyone else) incurs in connection with a canceled or postponed Event.
Refunds and Transfers. Before purchasing an Event Registration, carefully review your purchase. First Responder does not offer a refund of Event Registration Fees for any circumstances. You agree that you will not attempt to evade, avoid, or circumvent any refund prohibitions in any manner with regard to an Event Registration that you purchased. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you will not contact First Responder to seek a refund. You will not dispute or otherwise seek a “chargeback” from the company whose credit card or the online payment method you used to purchase an Event registration from the First Responder site. Should you do so, your Event Registration may be canceled and First Responder may, in its sole discretion, refuse to honor pending and future Event registrations made from all credit card accounts or online accounts on which such chargebacks have been made, and may prohibit all persons in whose name the credit card accounts exist and any person who accesses any associated online account or credit card or who otherwise breaches this provision from using the site in the future.
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