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The Variety Bash is all about having fun whilst raising funds for children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs. Whilst we encourage entrants not to take the Variety Bash too seriously, there is a very serious side to the event. For the safety of participants, staff and local communities each entrant must abide by the following terms and conditions.
• All participants must be over 18 years of age.
• Each participant must read and agree to adhere to all Variety Bash Terms and Conditions, including the Conditions of Entry (agreed to upon entry), Event Rules and Regulations and the Variety Bash Vehicle Compliance.
• Teams will be no less than two and no more than four participants unless otherwise authorised by the Variety Bash Chair.
• All participants who will be driving in the Variety Bash must hold a current valid driver’s licence.
• All participants must hold a current valid Ochre/Working with Children card. A copy is to be provided to the Variety NT Office.
• All participants agree to abide by road laws as stipulated by each state government.
• All forms provided by Variety to entrants must be signed and submitted to the Variety NT office by the due date specified on each form.
• By entering this event you agree to being filmed or photographed, the product of which may be used by, replicated, reproduced & published for any use including but not limited to marketing or promotional purposes.
• All entrants must pay Variety for participants fee costs associated with the event by the date specified by the Variety NT office.
• All entrants are responsible for payment of accommodation (other than camping), refreshments, fuel costs, mechanical repairs and any other out of pocket expenses.
Fees
Registration Fee $550 (Inc. GST) With Application
Minimum Fundraising $5,000
This can be raised via sponsorship or fundraising. Of course, as with all Variety events, you are encouraged to raise as much as possible over the minimum.
Participants Fee $TBA.
Each entrant pays an Event Participation Fee that covers their camping, meals, merchandise, entertainment, event movie, name badge and event commemorative gift and additional services on the event such as mechanical & medical assistance etc.
WHAT IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE?
Monies donated to Variety – the Children’s Charity are generally tax deductible under the Income Tax Assessment Act provided they qualify as an unfettered donation; that is, the donor can prove that they have received nothing of value in return for the donation.
WHAT IS NOT?
Sponsors and entrants should accordingly be aware that the following ARE NOT deductible as donations. These costs are met personally by the entrants:
1. The $550 entry fee
2. Event Participation Fee (includes meals, merchandise, entertainment etc)
3. Accommodation costs
4. Vehicle purchase, preparation, maintenance and running costs
5. Additional merchandise purchases
6. Associated travel costs, for example, return airfares and accommodation, vehicle return transport or vehicle recovery costs
7. Ticket sales, including raffle tickets
8. Auction items
These comments are to be taken as guidelines only. Variety is not a tax consultant and therefore assumes no liability for actions taken as a result of these guidelines. In any instances where an entrant or a sponsor is uncertain of the tax implications of their involvement, they should consult their own accountant or tax adviser.
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Age of Vehicles
Year of Construction: Vehicles must be in standard condition and shall be models with a minimum age of 30 years. Refer to the Events Manager and Bash Chair for any queries or to request special permissions.
Radios
All vehicles must be fitted with a 40 channel UHF radio. Radios are required for safety reasons and for communication between vehicles and Officials.
Lights
It is essential that each vehicle in the Bash has a rear mounted Dust Light and a high mounted Stop Light. Flashing Lights may only be fitted to vehicles in accordance with State Legislation.
Flashing red and blue emergency lights are NOT permitted.
ALL BASH VEHICLES WILL COMPLY WITH, AND HAVE FITTED, THE FOLLOWING:
• Brakes – Bash vehicles can have original type brakes fitted, or be converted to disc brakes if recommended by qualified personnel. It is imperative your brakes are in good working condition.
• Engine Size and Modifications – The engine shall not be of a later model car, or of a larger capacity than that permitted for that model car at the time of construction.
• Seat Belts – Bash vehicles must have seat belts for ALL passengers and need to be either full harness or lap/sash.
• Suspension – check to see if the springs and shock absorbers fitted to your vehicle are satisfactory for outback conditions. Bash vehicles should have the original springs modified and heavy duty shock absorbers added to increase ground
clearance.
• Sump Protection Plates – The sump guard cover is fitted from the front of the engine to the rear of the gearbox (excluding the extension housing), and mounted for easy removal.
• Transmission – Bash vehicles may have column or floor gear shifts, and have manual or automatic transmission. Stronger gearboxes are recommended.
• Tyres – Appropriate tyres and rims are to be fitted to all Bash vehicles. All Bash vehicles must take two (2) spare tyres and rims.
• Radios – All vehicles must be fitted with a 40-channel UHF radio. These are for safety reasons and for communication between vehicles.
• Windscreen Washing Reservoirs – Variety recommends that a larger capacity water reservoir be fitted to your Bash vehicle. One tried and true substitute reservoir is a 2 litre cordial bottle.
• Radiators – Make sure your radiator has been cleaned out and is suitable for long distances and difficult conditions.
• Fuel Tanks – An extra fuel tank may be fitted provided this tank is vented outside of the passenger and luggage compartments and filled from outside the passenger compartment. Additional fuel may be carried in jerry cans but cannot be stored in the passenger compartment and MUST be tied down. All Bash vehicles will be required to have sufficient fuel for a four hundred and fifty (450) kilometre range.
• Exhaust – Excessive exhaust noise will not be permitted.
• Cargo Barriers – It is advisable to have approved cargo barriers fitted to all station wagons and vans.
Bash Vehicle Modifications
All Bash vehicles MUST be modified and fitted with the following:
* Sump, gearbox and petrol tank protection plates.
* Engine securing devices to prevent the engine from being forced back into the passenger compartment or forward into the radiator.
* Laminated windscreen
* Safety strap to be fitted under front of tail shaft.
* Mud flaps must be fitted.
Options to consider:
* Headlight stone guards.
* Rear high-mounted brake light.
Tools and Repairs: All Bash vehicles must carry basic tools including an adjustable spanner, one jack, a tyre repair kit, jumper leads, a portable light and a wet and dry shovel. Full back-up emergency service provided by the mobile workshop crews including towing, welding and mechanical repairs will be available to all Entrants.
Towing: All Bash vehicles MUST be fitted with front AND rear tow hitches/bar affixed to the chassis of the vehicle that allows for 50 mm towing balls to be attached. Tow balls must be carried and not attached. All Bash vehicles MUST carry one tow rope or heavy duty snatch strap. Steel ropes, light duty snatch straps and thin rope will not be permitted as towing devices.
Spare Parts: All Bash vehicles must carry during the Bash and have on board at Mobile Workshop :
* Five (5) litres of engine oil.
* Container of brake fluid.
* Spare nuts and bolts (applicable to your vehicle).
*Spare radiator hose.
* Ten (10) litres of water.
* Spare fan belt.
* First Aid Kit.
* Fire Extinguisher.
* Spare fuel and oil filters.
* Fencing wire and pliers.
* Spare globes for rear high mounted brake light & dust light
DECAL PLACEMENT
The Variety office will supply a decal (sticker) pack containing Variety Event sponsors on registration day. These must be placed on your vehicles prior to Day 1 start. Entrants must reserve the top of the front windscreen (major sponsor decal), bottom back windscreen (National Variety sticker) and the two front doors (door panel decals). Entrants are to supply their allocated car number stickers in black (15cm in height) for the door panel decals, along with white number stickers in white (10cm in height) for the front and back windscreens. These are to so other entrants and Officials can easily identify your vehicle.
Download the full NT Bash Guidebook HERE
BEFORE PURCHASING A BASH VEHICLE
Please contact the Variety Office prior to buying a Bash vehicle to build or a pre- existing Bash vehicle or If you have any further questions about vehicles (08) 8981 2544.
All supporting documentation and forms are available upon registering for the Bash on the Bash Forms Portal. Each crew must supply:
- Individual Crew Member Forms: to be completed by each crew member.
- Vehicle Compliance List: for our mechanics to know what you carry on board in case of a breakdown.
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