Selecting a Run-Site

Choose a location which has a car park, with easy access, enough space for about 60 (or more) cars and is not on a narrow street and preferably not in a residential area. You will also need an open, and fairly flat, area very nearby for the children's games and tug-of-war.

Try and select a run-site which has some varied ground (hills and streams are always good fun), preferably with some jungle/wooded areas. The children get disheartened and take short-cut's on open ground.

Setting a Run

Ideally set two runs. The first (short) run should be about 30 to 35 minutes of easy walking. The other (long) run should be 40 to 45 minutes of fast walking/jogging. For the short run please remember parents may be carrying small children and so should be able to negotiate the trail fairly easily. Both runs can use the same trail and it is often easier just to add an extra loop for the long run. In both cases please do not place the children in any situation, which may compromise their safety.

Please use flour and chalk as a marker to set the trail. On very wet days toilet or shredded paper is acceptable, but, please keep this to a minimum and have the sweepers gather the paper after all participants are through. We are environmentally friendly!

You should set 1 to 3 checks on the short run and at least 3 to 5 on the long run (short run checks can be included). Remember, the point of a check is to allow the rear of the pack to catch up with the front. There are two types of check:

T-check : shown by a large T on the ground and marks a dead-end. Runners have followed a false trail and must "check back" to find the correct trail.

Circle-check : shown by a large circle on the ground and instructs the runners to "look around" to pick up the trail again. Used when there is more than one or two possible routes ahead. Trail should resume no more than 100 metres from the circle....though it doesn't need to be obvious.

A check should not be so difficult that the children cannot break it. Adults may discreetly help to find the trail, however, it is customary to allow the children to "find" it and issue the traditional, and very loud, ON ON!

Games

Arrange two sets of games to take place after the circle. One set for 6 year-olds and under and one set for older children. We suggest two games per age group. A bag of sweets/candies is generally adequate as give away prizes for the end of the games. The hares may distribute treats to each child after the games.

It is your responsibility to collect the HHH signs and rope from the preceding hares. Please do not rely on anyone else to do this for you.

Please advise the HorSec at least 4 weeks in advance of the details of both your run-site and meal choice so it gets into the newsletter.

It is the responsibility of the hares to clear trash from the run-site and ensure it is disposed of properly.... not left for someone else to look after. Large black plastic bags are always available; just ask if more are required.

Finally, relax, enjoy yourself and ON ON.

Food (Hash Slinger's Grub List (or Mr. Hoe's HHH Menu)

To contact Mr. Hoe email to: hoejuanjok@pacific.net.sg

Roast Chicken & Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Basil Chicken & Chips
BBQ Chicken & Chips
Chicken Casserole & Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Pie & Peas
Fried Chicken & Chips
Chicken Rice & Salad
Szechuan Chicken & Rice
Sweet Sour Chicken & Rice
Oven Fried Chicken & Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Nuggets & Chips
Chicken Enchiladas
Roast Beef & Mashed Potatoes
Beef Casserole & Mashed Potatoes
Beef Pie & Peas
Beef a la mode & Fettuccine
Beef Lasagna
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Swedish Meat Ball & Mashed Potatoes
Beef Rigatoni
Minced Beef & Mashed Potatoes
BBQ Beef Roll & Salad
Chili Con Carne & Rice
Beef Tacos Salad
Roast Pork & Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Sour Pork & Rice
BBQ Pork Ribs & Garlic Bread
Roast Lamb Leg & Mashed Potatoes
Lamb Casserole & Mashed Potatoes
Lancashire Hot Pot
Shepherd's Pie
Roast Turkey & Mashed Potatoes
Hamburger & Chips
Hot Dog & Chips
Corny Dog & Mashed Potatoes
Fried Fish & Chips
Chicken Burger & Chips
Fish Burger & Chips
Sloppy Joe
Sausage & Mashed Potatoes

Last updated Saturday, February 14, 2004