Dear ISACA Members,

ISACA Singapore Chapter is organizing an exciting “Southern Ridges Canopy Walk event & BBQ night” event on Saturday, 23, January, 2010.  The objective is to bring together the current ISACA Members & the Youth ISACA members.  This event will not only promote networking and interaction among members but also energize and stimulate participants’ mental and physical well-being.

 

Date:                     Saturday, January 23, 2010
Time:                    4:30pm – 9:00pm  

Start Point:          Car Park B on Mount Faber/ to gather at nearest Shelter (Pavilion)

Cost:                    S$15 (ISACA Members & Adult Non Member)
Dinner:                Sumptuous BBQ Dinner Included (no pork no lard)

 

Health:                  All participants need to make a health declaration and agree to indemnify ISACA during online registration

* A door gift will be provided.

Trail Distance Walking Time (estimated):

·         Faber Walk 1km - 20 mins

·         Henderson Waves 0.3km -  15 mins

·         Telok Blangah Hill Park / Terrace Garden 1km - 20 mins

·         Forest Walk 1.3km - 25 mins

·         Alexandra Arch 0.1km -  5 mins

·         Floral Walk HortPark 0.3km - 15 mins

Total 4 km 1 hr 40 mins

Please note that walking time is estimated, with allowance for photo taking and exploration.

All members will gather after the walk at Hort Park Basement Café (Free & Easy) for a headcount before proceeding to Labrador Park BBQ Pit 6 & 7 (via NOL Building to Labrador Villa Road) for dinner at 7pm.

We hope to see as many of you as possible at this inaugural Southern Ridges Canopy Walk & BBQ night.  This pleasant evening walk will certainly present wonderful networking opportunities and the start of many friendships…

 

Start Point

Assemble at Car Park B on Mount Faber.  Flag off time is schedule at 5pm.  Participants are advised to arrive by 4.30pm.

Exit Points

In the event that you have to leave without completing the route, please note the following exit points:

1.      On MOUNT FABER: Use Mount Faber Loop –> Pender Road –> Morse Road –> Telok Blangah Road.  You can also use the numerous footpaths which lead down to the foot of the hill. Please follow the signage.

2.       After HENDERSON WAVES/HENDERSON CROSSING use Telok Blangah Green (name of road) which leads to Henderson Road. At Terrace Garden, before start of Forrest Walk, similarly use Telok Blangah Green.

3.      On FOREST WALK, either retrace to the start at Telok Blangah Green or proceed to the end of FOREST WALK at ALEXANDRA ARCH, Alexandra Road.

4.      At FORAL WALK / HORTPARK, use Hyderabad Road which exits Alexandra Road 300metres away.

5.       At CANOPY WALK, use Pepys Road –> Pasir Panjang Road.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: INDEMNITY

When you participate in the Southern Ridges Canopy Walkathon organised by ISACA Singapore Chapter, it is taken that you will not hold ISACA or their volunteers for any mishaps or injuries that may occur in the course of, or as a result of participating in the above activity; and that you indemnify ISACA or their volunteers against any actions, proceedings, liabilities, claims, damages and expenses by any party howsoever arising out of or in connection with the above said activity.

 

Logistics

·        Transport WILL NOT be provided to ferry participants back to the start point. Taxi fare from “HortPark at Hyderabad/Alexandra Road” or “Labrador Park” to Mount Faber is about $7.

·        For those who drive, please park at car‐park B on Mount Faber.  If car park is full, alternatively you may park at VivoCity or Seah Im Hawker Centre car‐park in front of Habourfront MRT entrance, opposite VivoCity and either walk up Marang Trail (15mins) or park at Blk 43 Telok Blangah Rise and walk up (12 mins).

·        Arrange car pooling.  You may want to park one car at Hortpark (car‐park opens from 6am to 10pm) or Labrador Park carpark A and the other car at Mount Faber carpark B.

 

Advice to Participants

·        Warm up before the walk.  Do not walk if you do not feel well.

·        Wear light clothing and comfortable shoes

·        Bring enough water.   A small bottle of water will be provided (first come first served). Carry water and snacks in a bag to avoid attracting monkeys (This is a precautionary measure in case there are monkeys around).  Refrain from eating in their presence

·        Useful items to bring include a hat, a small towel, insect repellent,)

·        A camera to capture those wonderful memories

 

Toilet Facilities

Available at

·        Telok Blangah Green (name of road) after Henderson waves crossing

·        HortPark

 

Safety Notes

·        Walk with caution and do not stray

·        Assist one another on slopes

·        Do not feed animals

·        Do not hold on to plants (be careful of the thorns)

·        Do not jump on the elevated platform during the forest walk as it may cause resonance

·        Look out for each other

·        Stop if you feel unwell and seek the assistance of the first aiders or ISACA staffs.