How to Enter

Entry is via our secure online entry system. Entry into the Eureka Climb includes an entry fee (paid for by the participant) and a minimum fundraising pledge (pledge can be made up of donations from others). For more information on the minimum pledge, click on the menu Fundraising. Online entries are open now – click on Register to Participate at the top of the page.

Entry Fees

Event Category	Individual	Team
Walker (not timed, social)	$50	$180
Climber (official timing, competitive)	$60	$220
Min. Fundraising Pledge	$35	$140

Event Categories

1. Climber

A climber is a timed competitive entrant, eligible to receive an accurate race time and prizes. Climbers will start at the Eureka Tower Plaza Area and finish on level 88. Climber Entry Fees Individuals – $60.00 (plus minimum fundraising pledge of $35) Teams – $220.00 (plus minimum fundraising pledge of $140($35 per team member))

2. Walker

A walker is not timed, non competitive and ineligible for fastest time prizes*. The walker category is perfect for those individuals and teams wanting to take part in this charity event without the added pressure of keeping up the pace. A separate stairwell will be utilised for this category and will finish on level 88. This is perfect for families and social teams! Individuals – $50.00 (plus minimum fundraising pledge of $35) Teams – $180.00 (plus minimum fundraising pledge of $140($35 per team member))

3. Teams

A team consists of 4 team members of which you will all start at the same time (but do not have to all finish at the same time). You can enter as a team in the climber OR walker category – not both (a team can’t consist of 3 team members as climbers and 1 team member as a walker). A team time is the aggregate of all 4 team members. A team member is eligible for fastest individual prizes but NOT individual fundraising prizes.

Event Groups

Elite

Exclusive to elite athletes only, Athletics Australia and Athletics Victoria will team up with the Eureka Climb to offer Australia’s only elite stair climb. Elite athletes will need to apply for a limited position in this group of just 20 male and 20 female climbers. Entry fees and fundraising pledges still apply, however all participants will be in the running to be awarded fundraising prizes regardless of the event category they have entered. Applications have now closed. Email events@kingperformance.com.au to be notified when entries open for Eureka Climb 2012.

Emergency Services

The 2008-10 Eureka Climb events were well supported by members of the Emergency Services, in particular the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB), plus Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police, and the Coast Guard – Victorian Squadron. In 2011, we will be encouraging Emergency Services personnel from across Melbourne and around the country to compete in the Eureka Climb. Emergency Services personnel will compete from 10:15am on race day.

Celebrity Race

Michael Klim will again be taking on the Eureka Climb this year, with a host of other celebrities. Stay tuned for further information.

Wave Start Times

When you enter online you have the ability to select your preferred start time. A field limit of approximately 80 participants is permitted per wave for climbers and 150 participants for walkers. Once a wave is full you will no longer be able to enter that allotted time. A list of wave start times is listed below. When entering as a team, 4 spaces will be allocated when you select your wave start time. Show Wave Start Time

Race Kit & Showbag

Your race kit includes your race bib (with safety pins) which you are required to wear (includes a timing chip for climber entrants only) when taking to the stairwells. We advise you to arrive at least 30mins prior to your wave start time to collect your race kit. Race kits can be collected at the registration area from 6:15am on event day. Each participant will also receive a showbag, which can be collected from the showbag marquee, by handing in the showbag tear-off from your race bib, either before or after climbing. Items include: Reusable bag from Charity Partners – Interplast and Whitelion, Official Eureka Climb 2011 workout towel, Runner’s World magazine voucher for two free trial issues, 2 for 1 meal vouchers from P.J.O’Brien’s Irish Pub (Southbank) for a post climb refuel, iBag Intelligent  Drycleaning voucher, MiNDFOOD magazine, Go Natural snack pack, North Melbourne Recreation Aquatic Guest Pass, and more!

Timing

Timing will be available to those that have entered the “climber” category (individual or team). Your race bib will include a timing chip that is activated when you run over a timing mat located just inside the entrance. It will then activate again when you run over the timing mat located at the finish line on level 88, recording an accurate start and finish time. A team’s time is an aggregate of all 4 team members. If you are not that competitive and do not care about receiving an official time, we advise you to enter the walker category either as an individual or team.

Official Event T-Shirts

Official Eureka Climb 2011 t-shirts are available for purchase when registering to participate, or directly via the King Performance office by emailing events@kingperformance.com.au.

CoolDry T-Shirts $30

• Official event merchandise will only be available for order up until 5pm Friday October 21^st
• All event merchandise will be available to be picked up on event day
• Please choose your size carefully as there will be no size exchange or refund
• All profits made from the t-shirts will go directly to Whitelion and Interplast Australia & New Zealand
• These t-shirts will not be available for purchase on event day
• Official Eureka Climb T-Shirts come in Men’s and Women’s sizes and are made from 100% CoolDry polyester moisture management fabric, with ultra-light mesh in contrast contoured side panels for ventilation. UPF30+

Size Chart

Size	M’s S	M’s M	M’s L	M’s XL	M’s XXL	W’s 8	W’s 10	W’s 12	W’s 14	W’s 16	W’s 18
Half Chest	50.0	52.5	55.0	57.5	60.0	42.5	45.0	47.5	50.0	52.5	55.0
Body Length	68.0	70.0	72.0	74.0	76.0	58.0	60.0	62.0	64.0	66.0	68.0

Measurements are in cm’s

Training Program

To help you get into top shape for Eureka Climb, Active Melbourne, the official health / training partner, will hold stair-based pre-training sessions in October and November in the lead up to the event on Sunday 13 November:

• Tuesday 18 October
• Tuesday 25 October
• Wednesday 3 November
• Tuesday 3 November

For further details, visit Active Melbourne online. Registrations now closed due to an overwhelming response. In the meantime, start your training with Active Melbourne’s 4 week and 6 week training programs. Download them and an accompanying Exercises & Stretches Sheet now: EC11 – Active Melbourne 4 Week Training Program EC11 – Active Melbourne 6 Week Training Program EC11 – Active Melbourne Exercises & Stretches

Fundraising

Raising the required funds
You are required to raise a minimum pledge of $35 (individual) or $140 (team). The minimum pledge must be reached by all individuals/teams in order to receive your race kit (race bib and official event towel). As this is a charity event we rely on participants to assist us in reaching our fundraising target of $250,000 and the minimum pledge is part of this. If you fail to reach your minimum pledge unfortunately you will not receive your race kit and you will not be guaranteed a start time which will jeopardise your future involvement with the Eureka Climb. Reaching your minimum pledge is a simple process using our online fundraising system, see below.
Where do the funds go?
All fundraising goes directly to our amazing Charity Partners, Interplast and Whitelion. Click here to read more about how your fundraising will help Rebuild Young Lives…
How do I get started?
Reaching your minimum pledge is a simple process using your online ‘My Fundraising Page’.  Simply direct your supporters to Sponsor a Participant at www.eurekaclimb.com.au or to your specific fundraising page web-address which you were provided upon registration.

 Login to your ‘My Fundraising Page’ now to get started!

Tips
Here are some tips on making the most of your fundraising page:

• Keep your fundraising profile up to date with a  photo of yourself or team
• Post training updates on your wall
• Set yourself a fundraising target
• Use Facebook – upload your photos to the Eureka Climb Facebook page, post a link to your fundraising page on your profile, take a photo of your team training and tag your team members and Eureka Climb.
• Send out your ‘Get Sponsored’ email to family, workmates & friends – perhaps suggesting that they sponsor you or your team an amount per floor or even per stair.
• Start a competition within your team to see who can raise the most.
• Get creative! An example could be to fine your team members if they don’t turn up to your training sessions and have them donate the amount (or fine yourself if you’re participating as an individual!)

Prizes And Incentives

This year we have fantastic prizes to reward those of you who are the best dressed, the fastest up the tower in your respective categories (teams and individuals) and those of you who are the highest 3 fundraisers (teams and individuals).

Win a Trip to New York!
The fastest male and female climbers will each receive return flights, transfers, and five nights’ accommodation in New York City, thanks to Travelscene American Express. Full terms and conditions: EC11 – Travelscene Am Ex Prize T’s + C’s

Run To The Roof
As a fundraising incentive, individuals who raise over $500 and teams who raise over $2000 will be rewarded with a trip to the Eureka Tower roof top. There you will be able to take in the magnificent views of Melbourne and receive an official photo shoot. Be sure to get in early and start fundraising now, a prize like this does not come along often and is limited to a strict number of people.

Prizes
Highest Fundraising Team: 1st – $1,000 Verve Portraits photography package, 4 x $100 Brooks Online apparel vouchers, 4 x $300 RRP packs of beauty and grooming products from l’Oreal and an Active Melbourne City Sports Corporate Cup team entry; 2nd – 4 x $75 Brooks Online apparel vouchers, 2 x 3 month aquatic memberships at Melbourne City Baths, 2 x 3 month aquatic memberships at North Melbourne Recreation Centre, and Active Melbourne City Sports Corporate Cup team entry; 3rd – 4 x Runner’s World 5 issue subscriptions, Active Melbourne City Sports Corporate Cup team entry, and 4 x $50 Brooks Online apparel vouchers.

Highest Fundraising Individual: 1st – Apple iPad 2 16GB Wifi, Village Cinemas Gold Class double pass, $400 Verve Portraits photography package and Runner’s World 5 issue subscription; 2nd – Stand Up Paddle Board lesson for 2 adults and 2 children, $400 Verve Portraits photography package, $100 Brooks Online apparel voucher, Runner’s World 5 issue subscription; 3rd – $100 Brooks Online apparel voucher, $400 Verve Portraits photography package, and Village Cinemas movie double pass.

Fastest Team – Medal for each team member, 4 x $100 Brooks Online apparel vouchers, and Active Melbourne City Sports Corporate Cup team entry.

Emergency Services Challenge Fastest Team – Medal for each team member, and 4 x $150 Brooks Online apparel vouchers.

Best Dressed Team – 4 x $100 Brooks Online apparel vouchers.

Age Group Winners will each receive a medal and Runner’s World cap.

Accommodation

Travelling to Melbourne for Eureka Climb? We’ve set up a great rate with Travelodge Southbank for $129 p/n. Simply quote King Performance – Eureka Climb when booking directly with the hotel on 1300 886 886 or tsbk@travelodge.com.au. This rate will be available until Thursday November 3 unless sold out prior, and is available for a limited number of rooms, so we recommend booking asap!

Sponsor the Eureka Climb

Become an Event Sponsor

A variety of sponsorship opportunities still exist for Eureka Climb 2011 for more information on how to become involved in supporting this event please email Ben: ben@kingperformance.com.au

Become a Floor Sponsor

Companies have the unique opportunity of becoming a floor sponsor. Each floor sponsorship package can be tailored to suit your company needs and includes:  – Signage with company logo on a nominated floor in both the walking & climbing stairwells; – Opportunity to list your own personal message on the floor sponsorship sign; – Company logo and link on the event website; – Team entry for 4 people (minimum fundraising pledge must be reached); – x4 double passes to Eureka Skydeck for your family, colleagues or friends to watch you cross the finishing line (value $140); and – x8 passes to The Edge – the world’s only Edge experience!  A glass cube which projects 3 metres out from the building, with you in it!  (value $96) Download: EC11 – Floor Sponsorship Info Sheet