1. Where is the event being held?
Nortel Carling Campus, 3500 Carling Ave.
2. Where’s the Nortel Carling Campus?
Directions: Exit Highway 417 at Moodie Dr. North. Using Nortel glass dome on your left for reference, turn left in to campus at Network Access Dr and follow special event signs.
3. When is the event?
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2008
4. What’s the start time for each event?
80K Cycle – 8:30 a.m.
35K Cycle – 9:30 a.m.
12K Cycle – 10:00 a.m.
5K Walk – 10:15 a.m.
2K Walk – 10:30 a.m.
Plan to arrive at least ˝ hr before start time, in order to park, pick up your bib etc.
5. What happens to the proceeds?
Beneficiaries: CHEO Foundation, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Programs, Ronald McDonald House.
6. When is registration?
Corporate Challenge: Thursday, May 1, Noon – 8 p.m., Nortel (Lab 8)
Nortel Employees only: Friday, May 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Nortel (Lab 8)
General Registration: Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. – Noon, Nortel (Lab 8)
General Registration: Sunday, May 4, 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Nortel (Lab 8)
7. What do I need to bring to register?
Your signed registration/pledge form as well as all the pledges you have collected. Remember if you are under 18, your parent or guardian needs to sign your registration/pledge form.
8. Why do I have to register in person when I registered online?
We have express lines for pre-registered online participants so you can turn in any cash pledges and pick up your Tour Nortel bib and any applicable pledge incentives.
9. Does my donation cover my registration?
Yes.
10. Do we get a tax receipt for the $25 registration fee?
Yes.
11. I have just registered. How can I change teams?
We’ll do it for you. Email us your name, the name of your existing team and the name of the team you would like to be on. Alternatively, call 613/765-TOUR and leave a message.
12. I just made a pledge but I can’t tell if it went through, could you check the donation?
Yes. Email us your name and the amount of your donation. Alternatively, call 613/765-TOUR and leave a message.
13. I have registered twice – could you delete my extra registration?
Yes. Email us your request. Alternatively, call 613/765-TOUR and leave a message.
14. Can I bring my dog?
Yes, please keep your dog leashed, stay at the back of the pack and remember to poop and scoop.
15. Do we all have to do the same route?
No. Everyone should choose a route they can comfortably complete by 12:30 p.m.
16. Can my kids ride their bikes on the 2K and 5K walks?
We don’t encourage it because parts of the route are on narrow gravel walking paths, and there’s not much room to pass others.
17. My daughter is 3 and I can't get a sitter for the day so she will be on my bike with me. Do I need to pay registration for her as well?
No. That being said, in the spirit of this being a fundraiser, we encourage you to make a donation in her behalf.
18. Do I need to register all my children?
Since this is a fundraiser, we encourage all family members to register and collect pledges to help kids with cancer. In addition, all registered participants receive Tour Nortel bibs, which facilitate the identification of lost children, for instance, or injured cyclists.
19. I would like to register but don’t have a credit card.
No problem. We accept both cash and personal cheques during general registration on Saturday, May 3 (9 a.m. - noon) and on Sunday, May 4 (7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.).
20. I would like to make a donation but don’t want to do it online?
We accept both cash and personal cheques made out to “Tour Nortel – In Trust”. You can also donate by calling 613-738-3275.
21. Is there parking available?
Yes, there’s lots of free parking at the Nortel Carling campus.
22. I would like to volunteer?
Great. Check out the volunteer positions available, then sign up on line.
23. How much does it cost to enter?
$10 for children 12 and under; $25 for adults.
24. How many people can be on a team?
A maximum of 10 people
25. I didn't get a receipt – or I lost it – could you send a new one?
Yes. Email us your name and the amount of your donation. Alternatively, call 613/765-TOUR and leave a message.
26. Where can I pick up a pledge form?
You can download a pledge form from tournortel.com or after March 31 you can pick up a pledge form at McDonald’s Restaurants, Your Independent Grocer stores, GoodLife Fitness Clubs, Tommy & Lefebvre stores and ESSO retailers.
27. I have moved, would you take me off your mailing list?
Yes, please email your request to tour@nortel.com.
28. I need to remove a team member from my team.
We’ll do it for you. Email us their name and the name of your team. Alternatively,
call 613-765-TOUR and leave a message.
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