Malaysian Bar Fitness Challenge 2021

Challenge Period: Any time between 1^st September 2021 (Wednesday) 12:01 a.m. (Malaysian Time) until 30^th September 2021 (Thursday) 11:59 p.m.

Registration Period: 1^st August 2021 until 31^st August 2021

Registration Cut off Period: 31^st August 2021 11:59 p.m.

Registration: All registration must be done online via Checkpoint Spot. No manual registration or any other form of registration will be accepted.

Individual Challenge : (a) 50km; or (b) 100km

• The participant shall complete the distance selected within the Challenge Period.
• The distance could be completed by either running, jogging, or walking/hiking.
• Mileage completed by individual participant can also be taken into account for Team Challenge if the participant has entered both Individual Challenge and Team Challenge.

Team Challenge: (a) 300km; or (b) 600km

• Each Team shall consist of minimum two (2) and maximum ten (10) participants.
• A participant can register for both Individual Challenge and Team Challenge BUT shall NOT register for more than one (1) Team Challenge.
• The distance could be completed by either running, jogging, or walking/hiking.

The participants registered as a team shall collectively complete the distance selected within the Challenge Period. Some participants in the team may complete more distance than the others provided that each participant in the team shall complete at least five (5) km.

Participant must satisfy any one (1) of the following requirements:

(a)    A practising lawyer in Malaysia; or

(b)   A pupil reading in chambers in Malaysia; or

(c)    A member of the judiciary in Malaysia; or

(d)   A holder of LL.B Degree/Bachelor of Jurisprudence AND residing in Malaysia or is a Malaysian citizen; or

(e)    A student for LL.B Degree/Bachelor of Jurisprudence AND residing in Malaysia or is a Malaysian citizen.

• RM 65.00 only per participant for Individual Challenge (exclusive of 6% online registration administrative/transaction fee and delivery charges if any)
• RM 60.00 only per participant for Team Challenge (exclusive of 6% online registration administrative/transaction fee and delivery charges if any)

• Cut-off time for results submission is 1^st October (Friday) 9am (“Results’ Submission Cut-Off Time”).
• Participants are required to submit and upload their results in Checkpoint Spot by either (i) auto sync, i.e. syncing their STRAVA records onto Checkpoint Spot or (ii) manual submission i.e by way of entering the relevant data fields manually on Checkpoint Spot platform provided and upload screenshot of their record as shown in recognised running/tracking application onto Checkpoint Spot platform showing (a) name of participant (b) date and time (c) distance.
• The elapsed time and NOT moving time shown will be taken into account.
• If required, the participant shall allow Checkpoint Spot personnel to access their tracking records. If required. the participant’s STRAVA setting shall be set to “public” for results verification purpose.
• Please refer to Section E of our Rules and Regulations as well as our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) tab for further information.

• Individual Challenge 50km Leader Board (Female)
• Individual Challenge 50km Leader Board (Male)
• Individual Challenge 100km Leader Board (Female)
• Individual Challenge 100km Leader Board (Male)
• Team Challenge 300km Leader Board
• Team Challenge 600km Leader Board

Top 10 Fastest Individuals/Teams of the above-stated Leader Boards will be awarded with trophies (1 trophy per team for Team Challenge) and prizes (to be determined and to be announced).

NOTE: All participants are reminded to obey the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by Malaysian National Security Council (MKN) on outdoor exercises from time to time.

A. General

1. The Malaysian Bar Fitness Challenge 2021 (“MBFC”) is organised by the Malaysian Bar Sports Committee (“MBSC”) in accordance with these Rules and Regulations (“R & Rs”) and all the terms and conditions stated hereunder in this webpage are applicable to all Participants.
2. By signing up/registering for the MBFC and submitting information to MBSC through this website, whether for the purpose of registering or otherwise, you signify that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by the R & Rs and the Privacy Statement hereinafter appearing in respect of MBSC’s collection, use, disclosure, and any other form of processing of your personal data.
3. Completion of the online registration form herein confirms the Participant’s agreement to abide and be bound by these R & Rs.
4. Registration for the Challenge is only confirmed upon payment and issuance of a confirmation through this website.
5. The Participant agrees to: (i) provide true, accurate, current and complete information about the Participant as per the registration form (“Personal Information”); and (ii) maintain and promptly update the Personal Information to keep it true, accurate, current and complete. MBSC may contact the Participant from time to time by way of e-mail, telephone call, or facsimile. Any notice sent to the e-mail address registered with MBSC shall be deemed as received by the Participant.
6. If the Participant provides any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current and/or incomplete, and/or if MBSC has grounds to suspect that such information is untrue, inaccurate, not current and/or incomplete, MBSC may suspend or terminate the Participant’s registration. MBSC is also entitled to disqualify the team/participant in the event of the discovery of any such untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete information after the event is completed and/or at any time of such discovery.
7. MBSC reserves the right to modify or substitute any of these R & Rs from time to time as they deem fit. If there is ambiguity in any of these provisions, MBSC shall be the authority to interpret and in so doing, MBSC will endeavor to take into account the interests of all the affected Participants. Any amendments to these R & Rs will be updated on the Event Page at Checkpoint Spot website or via e-mail to you.
8. MBSC reserves the right to cancel or defer the MBFC at any time without prior notice to the Participant, in which case they will make reasonable effort to inform the Participant prior to the date of the event. If the MBFC is cancelled, there shall be no refund of fees paid. MBSC, Event Sponsors or Co-Sponsors shall not be liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
9. MBSC reserves the right to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other media records (including those displaying the Participant) of the MBFC, for any legitimate purpose, including commercial advertising.
10. MBSC reserves the right to limit and/or refuse entries without assigning any reason.
11. MBSC will not entertain nor be in any way responsible for any dispute arising from incomplete entry details.

B. Safety

1. Participant takes part in MBFC at his or her own risk and shall be responsible for his or her own safety. MBSC, Event Sponsors (if any) or Co-Sponsors (if any) shall not be responsible or held liable for any injury or death howsoever arising from training for or during participation in MBFC. The Participant is strongly encouraged to consult his or her medical practitioner in respect of his or her health prior to registration and before the Challenge Period.
2. All Participants shall comply with the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) and all regulations made pursuant thereto from time to time. All activities shall strictly in compliance with any standard operating procedure, guidelines, rules, and regulations as imposed by the relevant authorities from time to time. Unless otherwise allowed by the relevant authorities, no participant shall run/walk/jog/hike in group or in any place which is closed.
3. MBSC reserves the absolute right to postpone or cancel the MBFC as MBSC deems fit in the interests and safety of the participants. There will be NO refund in the event of such postponement or cancellation.
4. Anyone who has any Covid-19 symptoms or is tested positive for Covid-19 during the Challenge Period shall NOT be allowed to participate in MBFC.
5. In addition to the above, anyone who has been in close contact with a Covid-19 positive person less than 14 days prior to the Challenge Period shall also not be allowed to participate in MBFC.

C. Challenge Format

1. Each individual participant or team is required to complete the distance selected by way of running, jogging, walking, hiking or any combination thereof. MBSC does not condone any form of cheating and any form of cheating may result in immediate disqualification of the team from the event.
2. The ‘Elapsed Time’ (NOT the ‘Moving Time’) will be used to determine winners.
3. Running on treadmill is allowed. Any use of equipment such as roller blades, e-scooters, bicycles, motorcycles, and any form of vehicle, machinery, equipment whether powered by electronic means or otherwise and whether in part or in whole are STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
4. The distance shown on STRAVA app and any other approved applications will be taken into consideration regardless of any other variation of distance shown on the participants’ other wearable or applications.

D. Entry Requirements

1. A Participant must be 18 years and above on the first day of the Challenge Period to participate in the MBFC.
2. Participants must be physically fit and in good health to complete the challenge distance.
3. Participants are responsible for their own personal health insurance and well-being.
4. MBSC assumes no responsibility for any injury or damage that occurs from training, during or as a result of the MBFC. Participants are encouraged to consult with their medical practitioner prior to the MBFC.
5. The MBFC is opened to all members of the Malaysian Bar, pupils in chambers, members of the judiciary, students for LL.B Degree/Bachelor of Jurisprudence AND anyone who holds a LL.B Degree who are residing in Malaysia or is a Malaysian citizen and subject to the fulfillment of Entry Requirements.
6. The number of participants for Team Challenge shall be minimum two (2) and maximum ten (10).
7. MBSC reserves all rights to reject and/or cancel any registration of any team which fails to fulfill the Entry Requirements stated herein.

E. Submission of results

1. Go to website checkpointspot.asia and click the event thumbnail.
2. Key-in your Order ID and IC Number. Kindly fill in all the information needed.
3. (FOR TEAM CHALLENGE) Each participant must submit and upload their results by syncing their STRAVA records onto Checkpoint Spot or upload screenshot of their STRAVA app or any other approved applications to Checkpoint Spot showing (a) name of team member (b) date and time (c) distance (d) elapsed time.
4. (FOR INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGE) Each participant must submit and upload their results by syncing their STRAVA records onto Checkpoint Spot or upload screenshot of their STRAVA app or any other approved applications to Checkpoint Spot showing (a) name of participant (b) date and time (c) distance (d) elapsed time.
5. Results will be displayed at its respective leader boards after verification.

F. Cancellation and Disqualification

1. After registration and payment of registration fees, there will be no fee refund for a Participant who does not eventually take part in the MBFC, for any reason whatsoever.
2. Participants are not allowed to transfer his or her registration entry to another party after his or her registration is confirmed.
3. Any Participant who commences its activity before the commencement of the Challenge Period of the event OR complete the distance after the Challenge Period OR does not fully complete the selected distance will be disqualified.
4. A team whose team member who does not complete the distance within the specified date and time will be disqualified.
5. Results as determined by the MBSC shall be FINAL and no appeal will be allowed. No dispute will be entertained.
6. MBSC reserves all rights to disqualify any individual/team whose member/members are found to be cheating, refusing to adhere to the R & Rs and/or fail to fulfill the Entry Requirements and/or in any way behaving in a manner which MBSC in its absolute discretion finds to be offensive or inappropriate.

G. Participant’s Entitlement

1. All participants will be awarded with an Event Tee Shirt each within 21 working days after the Results’ Submission Cut-off Time.
2. The Event Tee Shirts are to be delivered to the Captain (for Team Challenge) or to the Participants (Individual Challenge) with the following applicable delivery fees (additional fee to be borne by participants if delivery address is within East Malaysia). No requests thereafter will be entertained. Individual dispatches will NOT be entertained. Delivery address must be within Malaysia. (Add on: East Malaysia: RM13 for Individual Challenge, RM8 per participant for Team Challenge.)
3. Event Tee Design and Chart
   

H. Prizes

1. Special medals/trophies will be awarded to the following:
   • Individual Challenge 50km (Female) – Top 10 fastest individual participant (based on overall timing);
   • Individual Challenge 50km (Male) – Top 10 fastest individual participant (based on overall timing);
   • Individual Challenge 100km (Female) – Top 10 fastest individual participant (based on overall timing);
   • Individual Challenge 100km (Male) – Top 10 fastest individual participant (based on overall timing).
   • Team Challenge 300km – Top 10 fastest team (based on overall timing)
   • Team Challenge 600km – Top 10 fastest team (based on overall timing)
2. We will have special prizes, discount vouchers, and gift vouchers to be awarded to selected winners. The details of the same will be announced on our Facebook Page.
3. All prizes will be delivered to the winner (Individual Challenge) or captain (Team Challenge).

I. Results

1. The individual participant’s results and the team’s results (name of participants and timing) will be published on Malaysian Bar Website, Checkpoint Spot website and relevant social media platforms.
2. The master list may contain particulars (name of participants, team name and timing) of all other teams participating in this event.

J. Waiver and Acknowledgment clause

1. By registering you hereby confirm that (1) you have fulfilled with the entry requirements as stated in the R & Rs herein and you are in good health and proper physical condition to participate in the MBFC; (2) you are not under the influence of alcohol or any illicit or prescription drugs which would in any way impair your abilities to safely participate in the MBFC.
2. You understand and acknowledge that the participation in the MBFC may involve risks and dangers and you agree that it is your sole responsibility to determine whether you are sufficiently fit and healthy to participate in the MBFC and you will participate in this event at your own risk and expense.
3. You agree that (1) you have read and understood the R&Rs herein; (2) you will adhere to and comply with all the R&Rs; (3) you will not in any circumstance hold the MBSC, the personnel involved in organising and/or sponsoring this event, their representatives, staff, employees and/or contractors, responsible against any cost and expense, and liability that may arise from your participation in this event; (4) you expressly waive all claims for any injuries, death, financial losses and invalidity to you or any of you which may be caused by any act, omission, or failure to act on the part of the organiser, sponsors, their representatives, staff, employees, contractors during the course of the MBFC; (5) MBSC, the organiser, Malaysian Bar and/or Sponsors/Co-Sponsors for MBFC shall have your unequivocal consent to process your Personal Data as defined under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 for the purpose of MBFC and/or for other marketing purposes; and (6) You may receive marketing materials from Sponsors/Co-Sponsors for MBFC.

K. Privacy Statement

1. We may collect your data through various ways including data and information voluntarily provided by you during registration.
2. We may process your Personal Data for the following purposes:
   • to verify your identity;
   • (if applicable) to protect your vital interest or the vital interest of another person in a case where the consent cannot be given by or on your behalf;
   • to detect and prevent fraudulent activity;
   • the administration of justice or prevention or detection of a crime, investigations, public interest or legal proceedings;
   • the execution of any functions conferred on any person by or under any law or was required or authorised by or under any law or by the order of a court or any administrative or regulatory bodies having jurisdiction over the matter;
   • establishing, exercising or defending legal rights;
   • to contact you and maintain communication with you;
   • our internal record keeping;
   • to send you seasonal greetings, messages or public service announcements; and
   • any other purposes which you have explicitly consent to, whether contained herein or otherwise.
3. We may share some of your personal data with the Malaysian Bar and/or our Sponsors.
4. You hereby confirm that you have read this Privacy Statement and you fully understand the contents and extent of this Privacy Statement and therefore signify your voluntary, explicit and unconditional acceptance and consent to your Personal Data being processed by us and/or Malaysian Bar and/or our Sponsors/Co-Sponsors for the purposes set out in this Privacy Statement and to those classes of third parties identified in this Privacy Statement and that this Privacy Statement shall constitute sufficient NOTICE to you in relation to the process of Personal Data by us.

Registration

Q1: How do I register for Malaysian Bar Fitness Challenge 2021?
A1: Please go to http://checkpointspot.asia and look for the Event.

Q2: Can I submit my registration manually to Malaysian Bar Secretariat?
A2: No. All registrations have to be submitted online via Checkpoint Spot. You may however request Checkpoint Spot to assist you in attending to online registrations but there will be a surcharge imposed by Checkpoint Spot

Q3: Where is the venue for Malaysian Bar Fitness Challenge 2021?
A3: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysian Bar Fitness Challenge 2021 will be held virtually. You can complete the distance on your own anywhere indoors or outdoors, at a location of your choice.

Q4: When is the registration cut-off date?
A4: Registration cut-off time is 31^st August 2021 (Tuesday) 11.59pm Malaysian time. No late registration will be entertained.

Participation

Q5: Can I cycle the distance?
A5: No. You can choose to run, jog, walk, or hike the distance. Any use of equipment such as roller blades, e-scooters, bicycles, motorcycles, and any form of vehicle, machinery, equipment whether powered by electronic means or otherwise and whether in part or in whole are STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Q6: Can I run on treadmill or Skillmill™?
A6: Yes. You may submit a photo of your treadmill dashboard and make a manual submission.

Entry Requirements

Q7: I am a practising lawyer but my friends who are not, would like to participate. Can I form a team with them?
A7: No. This race is strictly for lawyers who are practising in Malaysia, pupils reading in chambers in Malaysia, members of the judiciary, and LL.B/Bachelor of Jurisprudence degree holder or students who are residing in Malaysia or are a Malaysian citizen.

Q8: I am a an in-house legal counsel in Malaysia. Can I participate
A8: Yes if you are holding a LL.B/Bachelor of Jurisprudence degree AND residing in Malaysia or a Malaysian citizen.

Team Challenge

Q9: I have registered for Individual Challenge but I have also formed a team and registered with my friends for Team Challenge. Do I need to run the combined distance?
A9: No. The distance you have completed under Individual Challenge will also be taken into account for Team Challenge. You just need to upload your mileage under Individual Challenge and then upload your mileage under Team Challenge.

Q10: Do all the participants in the team need to run, jog, walk, or hike together?
A10: No. The participants in the team can choose to run, jog, walk, or hike at any time at anywhere within the Challenge Period as long as they collectively complete the selected distance and their results are submitted to Checkpoint Spot before the Results’ Submission Cut-Off Time.

Q11: Does the distance for Team Challenge need to be divided equally between the participants?
A11: No. The participants in the team can complete any distance they wish as long as the entire team collectively completes the selected distance during the Challenge Period.

Q12: Can I participate in more than one team?
A12: No. Each person can only participate in one team. However, a participant can register for both Individual Challenge and Team Challenge.

Refund

Q13: If I am unable to participate in the event within the Challenge Period can I get a refund of my registration fee?
A13: No. The registration fee is not refundable. You will however receive the Event Tee.

Results Submission

Q14: What is Strava?
A14: Strava is a free mobile application which can be downloaded at Apple Store or Google Play. It is free and it can be used to track your run, walk, or hike.

Q15: If I don’t want to download the Strava App, what options do I have?
A15: Strava App will facilitate the auto sync function between your Strava records and Checkpoint Spot dashboard so you do not need to enter the date manually. However, if you do not have the Strava App, you can still select “Manual Upload” function on Checkpoint Spot dashboard, enter all the mandatory data fields, and upload a photo as proof of your distance. The photo could be the photo of your Garmin Connect, or any other applications/wearables (such as MapMyRun, Komoot, Trailforks, etc) which shows the time, distance, and name.

Q16: What is overlapping activity?
A16: If you submit an activity for 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and a subsequent submission of an activity from 7:40 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., that is considered ‘overlapping’ and will not be taken into account as you could not be doing 2 distance related activities at the same time.

Q17: According to my wearable device, I have completed 3km but when I uploaded it to the Strava app it shows 2.99km?
A17: We will only recognise the distance shown in the Strava result if you are using the auto sync function.

Q18: What are sharing or tag-along activities?
A18: If you and your friend run together but only one person tracks the activity, the tracked activity can only be submitted by one person and cannot be shared. We have the right to reject any sharing/tag-along activity/record.

Q19: What is Elapsed Time?
A19: Elapsed Time means the total time you have utilised for the distance which includes both your moving time and resting time. For example, if you have walked for 5km then press ‘pause’ on your wearable device, the time elapsed during the ‘pause’ period will also be included in the computation of Elapsed Time.

Q20: The Moving Time on my Strava App shows 18m:03s but the Elapsed Time shows 19m:04s, which timing will be taken into consideration?
A20: The Elapsed Time of 19m:04s. Usually the difference is due to temporary cessation of movement, for e.g. when you stop and drink water, or when you stop to cross the road. 

Q21: My Strava results could not be synced or does not appear on Checkpoint Spot’s dashboard. What can I do?
A21: There will be technical glitches such as these due to various reasons such as outdated software, incompatible devices, limitations imposed by Strava, etc. However, there is an option to submit your results manually. You will need to insert all the data required under ‘Manual Submission’ and provide screenshots of your Strava apps to validate the results. 

Q22: When do I need to submit my result?
A22: You can submit each result as soon as practicable after each of your run, jog, hike, or walk, which will also assist you to keep track of your progress. Some people prefer to do it every week and some people prefer to do it closer to completion of the distance. Therefore, at the end of the day it is entirely up to you. But as we always say: don’t wait until the last minute! (No extension of time will be granted.)

Q23: How do I submit my result?

A23: (i) Go to the Event Page.
        (ii) Click “Submit”.
        (iii)Enter your ID number and select your categories (if you have entered both Individual Category and Group Category).
        (iv) Choose “Connect with Strava” if you are opting for Auto Sync function. The page will link you to your Strava account and you need to log in with your user name and password for Strava and allow Checkpoint Spot to access to your data in Strava. Then refresh the page. You know you are connected to Strava when you see “Disconnect from Strava” on you result submission page. Click “Refresh Activities”. All your activities will appear on the page and you need to select and ‘tick’ the activities which you wish to include.
        (v) If you choose for Manual Submission, you need to fill in the data field manually and upload a screenshot of your activity (Please refer to Q15 above). Your activities will appear on the page and you need to select and ‘tick’ the activities which you wish to include.

Leaderboard

Q24: How do you determine ranking on the leaderboard?
A24: First of all, we wish to stress that completing the selected mileage is an achievement in itself. The ranking on leaderboard serves as motivational purpose to propel participants to achieve better timing. The ranking will be based on the overall timing clocked by the individual participant (for Individual Category) or the team as a whole (for Team Category) for the selected mileage. You could select by ticking the activities which you wish to be included for computation purpose. For example, in the event that you have registered for 50km Individual Category but you have run/walk/jog/hike more than 50km, then you could select your faster activities to make up a total of minimum 50km. In the event you have completed 49km and your next activity is 3km, then the overall time taken into consideration will be the overall timing for 49km + 3km as you need a minimum 50km for your selected mileage.

Q25: Can I choose my activities to be included for Leaderboard purpose?
A25: Yes. Once you have auto sync your results or manual upload your result on the Result Submission Page (please refer to Q23) you may tick and untick any activity before the Results’ Submission Cut-Off Time. However, please ensure your activities attain the mileage you have registered.

Any inquiry please contact us via following:-

ll.lilian@hotmail.com

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