English Conversations on the Trails - Will You Be My PAL-entine? - February 13th, 2025

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English Conversations on the Trails - Will You Be My PAL-entine? - February 13th, 2025 - Registration and Waiver

Welcome to the registration and waiver for the Rainbow Routes Association - English Conversations on the Trails on February 13th, 2025. This hike is held in partnership with the Greater Sudbury Public Library. It will take place at the Bell Park Boardwalk.

Registering helps us organize and ensures you get last minute notifications such as cancellation due to extreme weather conditions or other changes. You will not receive a confirmation email immediately after registering, only the day before the hike.

About the Hike

We will host our English Conversations on the Trails, welcoming all newcomers, those who speak English as a second language and all trail users who want to help welcome new friends. Come join us on Thursday to explore the Bell Park Boardwalk along with some Pal-entine friends. We know that the cold February days can feel isolating, so please feel free to bring along a friend. We will be discussing how important socializing is, especially during the winter months when spending more time indoors becomes the norm. Led by Timothy LaPlante in collaboration with the Greater Sudbury Public Library (GSPL).

Hike Details
When: Thursday February 13th, 2025 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (please arrive 15 minutes early at 4:45 PM)
Meeting place: Grace Hartman Amphitheatre (by the Amphitheatre parking )

Parking: York Street Parking Lots

Trail: Bell Park Walkway
Trail Surface: Paved, Boardwalk (clearer than during our Rotary Park Hike)
Length: 3.5 - 4.0 km

Stops: There will be some stops along the trail.
Dress: Layer for the weather, consider winter boots, warm hat or scarf and water. We recommend bringing a headlamp or flashlight as sunset will be at 5:47 PM.
Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours

Hike Leaders: Timothy LaPlante

GOVA transit route #1S at 4:30 PM from the Downtown Terminal, getting off at the York St. stop, which arrives at 4:35 PM. Continue south down York St., then cross at the set of lights. Make your way down the set of stairs towards the Amphitheatre.

Note: GOVA fare is $4.00. Exact change or a bus pass is required.

Important Information
Registration is required to participate in the hike. This ensures that you receive all last-minute notifications, including weather-related cancellations or any changes to the event plan. Note that you will receive a confirmation email the day before the hike.

Our hikes are designed to accommodate participants capable of walking on outdoor trails. Look out for organizers in RRA dark blue vests at the event for any assistance or questions you may have.

For further inquiries, please reach out to us via email at socialmediarra@gmail.com!

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If applicable, please list any friends or family you also wish to register. The waiver section in this form will also apply to these individuals.

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Participant (and registration guests) Waiver & Risk Acknowledgements. Please read carefully. *

I am aware of the nature of hiking activities I choose to take part in, and that I am properly equipped and physically able to participate. I have consulted my doctor (if necessary) and have no medical or other condition left unmanaged that might preclude my participation.

I acknowledge that the activities in which I am participating involve risks that are beyond the control of the association including the potential for disability or death. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks both known and unknown and assume full responsibility for my participation. I agree to pay any emergency costs if and where applicable including evacuation of my person or belongings. The route includes a wide variety of infrastructure, including but not limited to, road crossings, sidewalks of varying conditions, both maintained and unmaintained trails of varying condition, etc.

I give full permission for the use of me and/or my minor child's name, photograph and video image by the Rainbow Routes Association to recognize my participation and promote RRA and its initiatives. If you do not agree, please inform the hike leader at the onset of the event!

I hereby release City of Greater Sudbury and/or other Trail Operator, their employees, volunteers, other participants, partners, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (Releasees) with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property, whether caused by the negligence of the releasees or otherwise.

I recognize and understand that RRA activity hike leaders are volunteers, and do not necessarily have professional qualifications and training to lead their activities to industry standards.

I will stay home if presenting any symptoms of illness such as fever/chills, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, etc.

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Rainbow Routes Association is your community organization dedicated to leading trail development and promotion in Greater Sudbury. Our initiatives and events are free for everyone to enjoy. Please support us by purchasing a membership or making a donation!

For more details or information about RRA, visit our website.

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