Terms and Conditions

Please ensure you have read and agree to the terms and conditions before registering your place on the Engage Mutual Midnight Walk.

  1. Participants must complete an official Engage Mutual Midnight Walk 2010 registration form, which must be returned with the £10 registration fee to Saint Michael’s no later than Saturday June 19.
  2. Transfer of places is not permitted. Due to the administrative costs associated with participation in the Engage Mutual Midnight Walk 2010 Saint Michael’s are unable to offer refunds for those who are unable to participate.
  3. If, once registered, you are unable to attend the event you must inform Saint Michael’s as soon as possible.
  4. Prior to the event, each walker will receive an individual walker number and wristband. Please ensure you come wearing them both on the night. All participants must be accounted for throughout the route. Your personalised wristband should be handed to the stewards at the half way point. These numbers are unique and therefore must not be swapped with other participants.
  5. Anyone under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult who has also registered for the event. Contact details of the responsible adult must be supplied as the guardian on registration.
  6. Sponsorship: There is no minimum sponsorship figure, however we ask that all participants raise as much as possible to support the services provided by Saint Michael’s. To enable immediate benefit of our services users all sponsorship monies or donations should be collected and paid to Saint Michael’s no later than September 30 2010. We are unable to accept sponsorship money on the night.
  7. For your safety and enjoyment of the event we ask that you follow and adhere to the instructions given by the organisers and volunteers. Please do not walk on roads or disrupt the normal flow of traffic and please make use of official crossings available.
  8. If you are unable to complete the walk in full you must inform a steward that you are unable to continue and hand in your walker number. Assistance can be sought if required. Saint Michael’s recommend that where possible participants should walk with an acquaintance or stay near other event participants.
  9. No dogs except assistance, PAT and authorised security dogs are to be brought on the Engage Mutual Midnight Walk, within the perimeter fence of the Yorkshire Events Centre or during any part of the route.
  10. This event involves sustained physical activity. Participants make the decision to take part and must be satisfied that this activity is suitable for them as individuals. Neither Saint Michael’s nor its affiliates can be held accountable for aggravation to illness or injury sustained due to participation in this activity. Participants are recommended to seek advice from their medical practitioner prior to taking part in this event.
  11. Saint Michael’s and its affiliates cannot supply clothing or equipment for participants during this event. Walkers are asked to come equipped with whatever necessary clothing, medication and nourishment is required to enable enjoyable and safe participation in this activity. We ask all walkers to come equipped with a lightweight torch for extra support and visibility.
  12. The organisers aim to ensure the commencement of the event even in all weather conditions; however should a decision be necessary to postpone or cancel the event, participants are encouraged to look out for bulletins through local media and the official Midnight Walk website at www.midnight-walk.org.
  13. Should alterations to the planned activity be necessary to ensure safety of our participants, the organisers will give prior notice either before the event or on arrival to the event of any alterations made.
  14. No alcohol is permitted at the event. Saint Michael's reserves the right to disqualify anyone who is under the influence of alcohol, whether consumed prior to registration or during the event.
  15. By taking part, all participants confirm that they are happy for their names and any footage or photographs taken during the event to be used to publicise the event and Saint Michael's generally. Should special dispensation be required, it is the responsibility of the participants to inform Saint Michael’s of such requirements.
  16. Saint Michael's reserves the right to update its terms and conditions in relation to the Engage Mutual Midnight Walk 2010 at any time prior to the event. All participants will be provided with any updated terms and conditions in advance of the event or on the night of the Walk.