Exeter

Important Notes

We want to see your smiles! Whether you're walking virtually on your own or on event day with your team, we invite you to share your photos to the Facebook Group; Exeter Coldest Night of the Year. We'll make a highlight reel and we want you in it!

Check-in

• All in person walkers must check-in personally to participate in the in-person event on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

• Toques! Fundraising walkers who raise $150+ (or $75+ for those under 18) will receive a CNOY toque as a thank you on selected pick up days or event day, while supplies last.

• Please note: Toques are to be picked up by Team Captains

• No money or cheques will be processed at check-in.

Schedule

• 4:00 pm: Check-in opens and team captains can pick up toques

• 4:30 pm: Opening remarks

• 4:45 pm: Walker send-off

• 5:30 pm: Light to-go meal provided upon return

• 7:00 pm: Route closes

Route Details

• Route Distances: 2 km or 5 km

• Rest stop: There will be one rest stop on the 5km route with water provided if needed.

• Signage: All routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs

• Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and sweep vehicle drivers will provide support along the route

• 12 and under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times

Toque Pick-up

In-person walkers, toques can be picked up by Team Captains at walker check-in on February 26th beginning at 4:00pm. For our wonderful virtual walkers, and those that would like to pick up their toques in advance, here are the toque pick-up times:

• Location: South Huron Welcome Centre located at 303 Main Street South, Exeter, ON (across from Lawn Bowling)

• Times:

• Monday, February 21st 10:00am to 4:00pm

• Friday, February 25th 10:00am to 4:00pm

• For those not on a team, please pick up your toques at one of the selected times.

Handling Money

We cannot process cash or cheques at our in-person event. Here's what you can do:

• Credit Card: The Best Option! Simple, secure, automatically tax receipted for gifts of $20+. Visit the Donate page, share your personal page link, or have your donor call CNOY Head Office.

• Cheques: The Old Faithful - made out to Coldest Night of the Year with your name on the Memo line. Mail them to CNOY Head Office along with your completed pledge sheet.

• Cash: You have 2 options:

• 1. Login to FundHub, click “Enter $$ and Cheques,” create pledges for your cash donations, pay them off with your personal credit card, and keep the cash. OR...

• 2. Write a cheque (made out to “Coldest Night of the Year”) for the total amount of cash you’ve collected. Mail it to the CNOY Head Office with your completed pledge sheet.

What to Bring

To ensure the safety of all participants at this years event, please note that facial coverings will be required and the maintaining of social distancing. Here are a few other common sense suggestions:

• A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)

• Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking

• Warm coat and mitts/gloves

• A face mask for personal use or if you need to go inside

• Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities

• Your own water bottle

• A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for

Waivers

All participants must register online this year and accept the electronic waiver.

• When they register online, they will automatically accept an electronic waiver, which is all that is needed for adults.

• If you have youth or children on your team, they will need to have their parent or guardian sign a printed paper waiver.

• Someone on your team (like you!) must take a photo of all child/youth waivers and send them to waivers@cnoy.org.