Team Leader Briefing
QR Codes for Participants
Please use the QR code for Participants that have not properly registered for the event.
If the QR code doesn’t work for them, use the link: https://lets.gohadr.com/onboarding
FLAW Check
Conduct a FLAW check on each participant (either Team Leader or Assistant Team Leader)
1. Footwear
Check participants’ footwear to make sure they are wearing adequate footwear. At a minimum, trainers. No flip flops or sandals.
2. Load
Check what load the participant is carrying and note this for your reference.
Ask whether they have carried this load before, are progressively loading, or are not familiar with it at all.
Check whether the load is appropriately packed.
3. Aid
Check if they have any medical conditions that will affect their participation.
Note down any medical conditions that they inform you of in the embarkation report.
Ask if they are carrying medication for any medical conditions.
Check if they have a first aid kit on them.
4. Water
Make sure they have sufficient water for the hike.
Ask them how much water they have on them.
Note their water down as it may impact break timings and rest locations.
Based on the information they have provided, you must evaluate whether they are:
Good to go. No issues.
Needs Monitoring. Some issues but keep an eye.
Needs Adjustment. Has issues that will require adjustment to the route.
Not good to go. Has issues that can’t be fixed by them or a route change.
Briefing
Before your start your briefing, make sure that all participants have completed the Event Participation Agreement.
Introduce yourself.
Explain the purpose of the Humanitarian Hikers.
Briefly describe the route - distance, terrain, start and end points.
Explain the pace and estimated time of arrival.
Explain any particular hazards along the route.
Describe the good hiker etiquette.
Do a water parade (if needed).
Do your reporting.