Kermode Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 I am planning on setting up a Saturday Geo caching event on souther Vancouver Island. I can not go into specific details at the moment. The plan is to run it like a competition with 1 or 2 major prizes at the end of the day.To be able to furnish prizes I would need to be able to charge an entry fee to take part in this game. The entry fee would be in the neighbourhood of $20 per player with entry money going towards the prizes and a bbq type of day end gathering in a picnic shelter in a park. What I need to know is #1- Is it in keeping with the geo caching rules to be able to charge an entry fee thats would cover prizes and food for the end of the day events? #2 is there anyone interested in this type of event? #3 if it is within in the rules of geocaching to charge an entry fee to a day long event like this is A maximum $20 entry fee reasonable and affordable for the average geo-cacher? I would like comments either posted here or send me an email message. I would also need help in organising this.If it does go ahead I have plans to visit with scout troops in securing their help. Asd I said in the beginning I do have a plan that I believe could be a fun exciting day. If you have comments or are able to help me with the logistics please contact me and also point as many of you're geo caching friends to this message board. It will only work with a good turn out of players. If not I will sit on this idea. Quote Link to comment
peetz Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Sounds like fun to me.....$20 isnt alot of money for a day of fun....count me in on this one.....( hope it falls on my days off ) Quote Link to comment
binaryballerina Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 I would go as long as it wasn't during midterm/final exam season... If it's a full day $20 doesn't seem too bad, if it was a half day it might be a bit much. I might be able to 'drag' eolan and a few others along with me. Not sure how they'd feel about the cost though. bb Quote Link to comment
peetz Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 This is the east coast peetz and 20 bucks isnt anything for a day of fun. Heck i would pay airfare to come, lol. I hope there will be lots of advanced noticed so I can make arrangments to attend. I was a day short in getting to the victoria cache machine, but we did almost all the caches listed on my trip. Judy Quote Link to comment
+RobertM Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 $20 isn't too bad. But what about the guy with 3 kids and his wife? I don't think he'd be forking out $100, but then I may be wrong. I don't have any kids so wouldn't know. Quote Link to comment
Kermode Posted September 7, 2003 Author Share Posted September 7, 2003 The $20 dollars would be for an individual or for a team. ie: If a family of 4 entered and paid $20 then the would play as a unit of 1 and would be eligible for for the prize as a unit. ie:if John Doe wanted to play on his own then he would pay his $20 and be elible for the prize on his own. ie: If John Doe and Jane Doe wanted to play as a couple and be eligible for the prize (if they were the winners)then they would pay $20 and would have tp play as an independant team. ie: If John and Jane Doe wanted to play and both be eligible to win then to be fair to other players then they would have to pay $20 each and more than likely play in separate vehicles. I need these questions because I need to have all of the potential scenarios worked out so that on game day there is a written set of rules and no uncertainty. If all goes well and there is enough interest then I would like to make this a go around the 1st weekend of November. Definately a weekend day. Saturday or Sunday? Quote Link to comment
+Dagg Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 If John Doe is going, count me out. Especially if he brings Jane! Quote Link to comment
The Big Kid Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Well, I heard that if John drinks he thinks he's funny, but Jane, I heard she likes to dance on tables. But I would probably attend anyway. Quote Link to comment
Goldguru Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Dont care too much about john or jane (unless she dances well without alot of outside influence).but TWR basically can only show on a Sunday.....Gg Quote Link to comment
+Dagg Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Ive seen Jane dance....Remember that Seinfeld episode when Elaine tries to dance?......Worse then that. Quote Link to comment
gm100guy Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Why would someone who has been registered here for 9 days be in a big rush to have an event like this? gm100guy http://members.rogers.com/gm100guy/cachepage.htm Ontario geocachers http://groups.msn.com/GeocachinginOntario/homepage Quote Link to comment
The Big Kid Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 In response to gm100guy(disclaimer - not trying to stir the pot or anything) The need to be noticed. If you were new in school, didn't you want to be known by the cool kids. Best way to meet them, throw a party. This is just a bigger playground. He just wants the status of hopefully having Eroyd, any member of Team Phoenix, MarinerBC etc and the host of others recognize him on the street and say hi. Total cool points. Just a thought, makes me think I fit in on this planet!! Quote Link to comment
+eroyd Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Shucks Big Kid Beginners enthusiasm. That is COOL! Keep it up Kermode. Quote Link to comment
peetz Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Getting back to Jane.... isn't she bringing Dick..hmmmmm..... run Jane run hehehehe Quote Link to comment
peetz Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 ...Well ,gm100...it seems you have only 26.....and your point is? Quote Link to comment
jimmyjames Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 Thanks for the compliments Big kid... I might be available depending on how much beer is there! Eroyd maybe you could get vroyd and croyd to draw us some pics? or at least bring ma, and the uncle johns! Quote Link to comment
DrChrome Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 jimmyjames and uncle john, how cute!!! Quote Link to comment
Kermode Posted September 10, 2003 Author Share Posted September 10, 2003 GM100...........I will take that as a no on your part.Seeing that your only comment is about how long I have been registered. Feel free to read my user profile and maybe you will learn something about how long I have been actually doing it. If it is a major concern to you then I will cancell the thought or will find someone who has been registered longer and give them the details and they can do it. Oh and one other thing...Are you even on the Island or are you from Ontario and feel the need to make a comment on something you won't even be able to attend? Quote Link to comment
jimmyjames Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 How was your island trip Zuuk? I see you feel the need to hide once again? Quote Link to comment
+Dagg Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Beer? did someone mention beer? Quote Link to comment
The Big Kid Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Somebody pick a pub, soon, and schedule a "planning conference". One should not rush into full size competions without organizing a pub night first. The Team Phoenix beer low light has illuminated. Quote Link to comment
Curious George Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 Hee hee, new thread started Quote Link to comment
+Capitalpete Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Well, the idea sounds good to me. Kindly let us all know of when and where you are going to try and hold the event. I would be willing to donate a few prizes or unique cache boxes. Capitalpete Quote Link to comment
naturenerd Posted October 8, 2003 Share Posted October 8, 2003 If you pick a Saturday I could take part. I work Sundays. Sounds like fun to me! Quote Link to comment
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