Spring 2013
Ahoy Mate!
It’s time to get your team ready for the ever popular RIVERDAYS Milk Jug Raft Race! Be part
of a crew to promote your organization and activities and to support recycling. The Midland
Area Community Foundation and Midland Recyclers are sponsoring the race.
Get your blueprints ready and start building your raft for the race. Rafts must be constructed
using milk jugs or any other type of reusable or recyclable materials as the primary source of
flotation. (Please use materials that would have ended up in the landfill or at the recycling
center to stay in keeping with the ideals of waste reduction, reuse and recycling!) Prizes will
be awarded to the team with the fastest raft, best use of recycled materials and most
creative raft. And, don’t forget the “Milk Dud” and duct tape awards! The race will be held
on Saturday, July 20th at 3 p.m.
This year we are offering an opportunity for those of you that don’t want to take the time to
build your own raft. There will be a limited number of milk jug rafts, for an additional fee,
ready for you to decorate that day and race.
The race is open to community groups, organizations, businesses, families and individuals. We
are encouraging friendly competitions. If you have a rival group or organization, let us know
and we will issue a challenge! See enclosed rules and regulations and registration form.
Please contact me for more information.
On your Mark, Get Ready . . . Get Set . . . Go!
Esther Seaver
Executive Director, Midland Recyclers
Race Director, Milk Jug Raft Race
989-631-1668
[email protected]
Riverdays Milk Jug Raft Race
Rules and Regulations
The following rules are prerequisite to entering the race.
1. All crewmembers must wear Coast Guard approved life preservers (tag starting with
#160) and tightly fitted shoes such as tennis shoes or water shoes. (No flip flops)
2. Each raft must have a flat surface for the registration number. This board should
measure 8 X 11 inches and be anchored approximately 3 feet above the base of the
raft and face toward the front of the raft. (The number needs to be visible from the
Tridge)
3. Motors are not allowed. Use paddles or poles for propulsion.
4. No commercially made water vehicles.
5. The plastic milk jugs or alternative recyclable material should supply essentially all of
the buoyancy of the raft. Director’s decision as to legality of each raft entry is final.
(One milk jug will support 8 pounds)
6. No restriction to raft size as long as all crewmembers can ride safely. After launching,
crewmembers must stay on rafts at all times.
7. Crew members 13 and under must ride with an adult (18 or over).
8. Each raft must have a designated crew Captain.
9. Crew Captains must be responsible for removing all rafts from the water upon
completion of the race. Participants will need to be able to carry their raft by hand
approximately 100 feet at the end of the race.
10. Unruly conduct may result in disqualification and you may be asked to leave the water
by the proper authorities.
11. All Captains and crew members must sign a form of indemnity (Waver of liability)
excluding the Midland Area Community Foundation, Midland Recyclers, and the City of
Midland, associated sponsors, their members and employees for any and all
injuries/damages they may suffer as a result of participating in this race. Participants
under the age of 18 must have a disclaimer signed by their parent or legal guardian.
12. Register for numbers at the south end of Golfside Drive beginning at 1:30 the day of
the race. Rafts must be registered by 2:30 p.m. for judging. Race time will be at
3:00pm.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Early registration is encouraged, as race size is limited to 15 rafts. The
judging of rafts, except for timed runs, will be done in the staging area. (South end of Golfside Drive)
Entry fees will be used to pay for prizes. Direct any questions to Midland Recyclers at 631-1668.
Midland Area Community Foundation / Midland Recyclers
Milk Jug Raft Race
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM
Contact Person__________________________________________________________________
Organization (If any)_____________________________________________________________
email__________________________________________________________________________
Phone_________________________ Raft Name_______________________________________
___We want to use a pre-made raft, we have enclosed $50 which includes the entry fee.
Enclose the $10.00 entry fee (on or before July 13th) or $15.00 entry fee up until the day of
the race. Make checks payable to Midland Recyclers and mail it along with this form to:
RIVERDAYS Raft Race
Midland Recyclers
P. O. Box 128
Midland, MI 48640-0128
________________________________________________________________________
(Waiver form may be turned in the day of the race)
WAIVER FORM AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY
In consideration of the acceptance of my application for the RIVERDAYS Milk Jug Raft Race, I hereby
release the following sponsoring groups, Midland Area Community Foundation (MACF), Midland
Recyclers, City of Midland, and any person officially connected with this competition, from all liability
for any injuries or damages whatsoever arising from my participation in this event. I recognize and
agree to comply with the Rules and Regulations. I hereby grant MACF and Midland Recyclers permission
to use my photograph in any and all publications including web site entries, without payment or any
other consideration in perpetuity.
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL THOSE CREWING ON THE APPLICANT’S RAFT
Signed (Captain) ________________________________________________ Date___________
Signed (Crew) __________________________________________________ Date___________
Signed (Crew) __________________________________________________ Date___________
Signed (Crew) __________________________________________________ Date___________
(Use the back of this sheet if more space is needed)
Disclaimer for participants under the age of 18:
I authorize _______________________________________________ to participate in the RIVERDAYS
Milk Jug Raft Race. I understand that by signing this, I release the Midland Area Community
Foundation, the Midland Volunteers for Recycling, and the City of Midland from any liability arising
from the above named participant in this event. I hereby grant MACF and Midland Recyclers permission
to use ____________________________’s photograph in any and all publications including web site
entries, without payment or any other consideration in perpetuity.
PARENT/GUARDIAN_______________________________________________