Re: Alley Cat race checkpoint question



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Andrew Martin

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On Nov 21, 9:43 am, "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
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> On Nov 21, 9:08 am, [email protected] wrote:
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> > Hello:

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> > I'm putting on an adventure race in the spring that will have check
> > points similar to those in alley cat races. My question is what are
> > some effective ways of having un-personed check points?

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> > So far I've seen:

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> > * ticket-punch cabled to fixed object (like a light post)
> > * misc. trinkets at ea check point
> > * RFID cards (uh, a little beyond my budget)
> > * competitor takes photo of checkpoint

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> > These all have pros/cons. Looking for both pros/cons/inappropriate
> > comments/as well as some totally new ideas.

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> > Also, if you know of other/better places to ask this question let me
> > know too.

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> - Something at checkpoint indicates directions to
> the next checkpoint.
> - They have to record something they see at the checkpoint
> (street address, words printed on a sign, etc)
> - Checkpoint at a pay phone has partial instructions
> for number they have to call for directions to next
> checkpoint
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I've heard the payphone option works well. Just make sure that the
number you give them to call will pick up the incoming number and have
them leave a message. We had one with a recorded message giving them
the next clue.