SAT JUL 24, 2010 - How well do you know Hamilton? Test your knowledge for a chance for you and a friend to win an APPLE IPAD!

The Proud Hamilton Hunt is an urban adventure where teams solve clues, photograph themselves as proof they were at the clue location, and reach the finish line (Cottage Social Eatery at King and Bay) for a chance to win TWO iPads and many more great prizes. It’s a fun, great way to experience the city. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Art Gallery of Hamilton's Art Without Barriers Summer Camp.

Choose a partner, register yourselves in advance, and have fun!

Must be 19yrs of age or older. Space is limited. Check in starts at 11:00am, and the Hunt starts at 12:00pm on Sat Jul 24, 2010. Prizes will be awarded at the finish line, Cottage Social Eatery at 4:00 p.m. 

We’ll be using the hashtag #PHH1 on Twitter, so if you’re tweeting about it, please use the same hashtag.

We will have some awesome prizes from Hamilton businesses for the winning team and other cool things lined up from our sponsors who rock. First place winners will receive an iPad - one for each team member!

Visit www.twestofto.com for Proud Hamilton Hunt updates

Example Riddles (Scroll Down for Answers!)

1) Once a place for sorting mail, now where you go for an escort to jail…

2) A former station where trains were never tardy, it now the location of the Mustard Party…

3) A beautiful space, the dawn of an age. Legendary plays and a great big stage…

4) Out on patrol or out on the beat, their building is located on King William Street…

5) Come by on the first Friday, entrance is free. With over 3,000 paintings, you’ll never know what you’ll see…

Official Proud Hamilton Hunt Rules

START
The Proud Hamilton Hunt will start at 12:00pm (noon) on Sat Jul 24, 2010, however participants are encouraged to arrive up to 1hr before the event start time to check in. The start location will be emailed to registered participants. Participants will have another opportunity to revisit the official rules and other official event details at the start location. 

TEAMS
Each team is made up of two participants that are each at least 19yrs of age. Teams must form by themselves. Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably and appropriate to the weather forecast of the day. Participants do not necessarily need to be in top physical form to participate; this is an event that can be done by anyone who is mobile, but time is a factor in the winning decisions. Teams may elect to ask friends or family to be their official go-to Support team members to help solve clues. These Supporters must not be physically with teams during the event, but can contacted by any means the team sees fit (phone, e-mail, etc). Supporters will not be recognised officially as part of the team, but teams are encouraged to give thanks where thanks is due. Supporters are, however, encouraged be at the finish location (Cottage Social Eatery at King and Bay) to celebrate with their team.

CLUES
At the start of the event, all teams will be given an identical list of clues that contains 10 or more clues of varying difficulty levels to decipher and solve. There may be a mixture of physical and mental clues. Teams can use any sort of device needed to solve clues and find locations, including phones, laptops, smartphones, and GPS devices. Teams are permitted to use wifi hotspots, internet cafés, or any other form of internet connectivity to solve clues.

LOCATIONS
Deciphered clues will lead participants to publicly accessible locations. These may be buildings, restaurants, galleries, landmarks, public art, or anything accessible to the public. Teams will not need to enter into buildings to obtain proof of solved clues. All locations will be within the boundaries of John St, Main St, Dundurn Castle, and Bayfront Park.

TRANSPORTATION
Teams are only allowed to participate by foot or HSR public transportation. Teams are not allowed to use any other form of transportation, electric, motor, or manual, including but not limited to bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, cabs, or cars. If it isn’t feet on the ground or HSR vehicles, do not use it!

*note: We regret that this event is not suitable for people who require assistive devices, and the finish location may require a flight of stairs. 

QUALIFICATION
Each team member must wear an official race number and it must remain visible at all times during the event; one participant must wear it on the front of their torso and one must wear it on the back of their torso or clearly placed on a backpack. Each team must carry with them either a digital camera, camera phone, or Polaroid camera, or some other means of photography where the photos can be easily shown at the finish line. A minimum of one camera per team is required. Teams must take a picture of both of their faces together in front of the location in clear view. iPhone users should practice prior to the event if they find it tricky! Photos will be verified by event staff) at the finish location. Each incorrect clue will add 10mins to the final time. Participants are responsible for the care and function of their own electronic devices used in the event.

CHEATING
Cheating is not allowed! Event staff will be positioned within the event boundaries to watch for cheaters. Other teams are encouraged to take pictures of cheating individuals or teams. Valid photographic proof of cheating will disqualify a team completely and cheaters will not be entitled to a refund. Cheating also includes preventing other teams from obtaining proof of a location. Event staff will have the final say on disqualification.

FINISHING
When the minimum number of locations have been visited and proof obtained or when the disqualification time is nearing, both participants must return to the finish location (Cottage Social Eatery at King and Bay) to check in with designated finish line event staff. Staff will verify that the first 10 photos presented are correct and will calculate a score. The fastest team may take 1.5hrs to solve all clues and visit each location to obtain proof. All teams must return to the finish location within 3hrs of the start time of the event. Teams that take longer than 3hrs will be disqualified. The closing ceremony (including prizes!) will take place at the announced finish location at approximately 3:30pm the day of the event, or 30mins after the last team has arrived at the finish line, whichever is earlier.

WINNING
The object of completing the event is to produce as many correct solutions to the official list of clues in the shortest amount of time. Prizes awarded will include a grand prize winner for the most correct solutions within the fastest time. Other prizes will also be available.

LEGAL NOTES
Rules may be subject to change without notice, but final official rules will be available at the start location. Participants are individually responsible for knowing and understanding the rules. Decisions to interpret the rules will be made by event staff and will be final. Event staff may choose to disqualify any participant or team for any reason at any time. Participants have no right to appeal or request a refund or to review decisions. Participants will be required to sign a waiver at the registration table of the event at the start location.

OTHER NOTES

• The event will take place in any weather.
• Teams must adhere to and obey all municipal and provincial laws during the event, including laws pertaining to pedestrians. Participants are solely responsible for their own actions and associated consequences.
• Teams are encouraged to dress in costume, if interested, to have the most fun for the day – a prize for the best costume may be determined by event staff and awarded at the finish location.
• Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably and be prepared for any weather or circumstance. Participants are also encouraged to bring whatever might be necessary to remain comfortable, including but not limited to water bottles, backpacks, hats, change of socks or shoes, snacks, etc.
• Teams are encouraged to upload all pictures from the event to a flickr group for all to see. Participants are also encouraged to tweet or blog about the event beforehand, during, or after the event. If posting to Twitter, please use the hashtag #PHH1.
• This is meant to be a fun adventure. Be safe and don’t be a jerk.

Questions? proudhamilton@gmail.com

RIDDLE ANSWERS!

1) John Sopinka Courthouse

2) Ferguson Station

3) Theatre Aquarius

4) Police Station

5) Art Gallery of Hamilton