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DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO GO OVER THE EDGE? The first 80 to raise $1,000 for Scouting will get the opportunity to rappel off the Wells Fargo Arena!
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EVENT DATE: August 4th, 2023
Reception/MVIP Day: August 3rd, 2023
LOCATION: Wells Fargo Arena
How do I participate?
- SIGN UP NOW to become an Edger
- Easily set up your personal fundraising page
- Check out the Participant Guide
- Reach the $1000 fundraising minimum!
- Experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rappel\
*Must be at least 14 years of age and between 100-300lbs.
How do I Volunteer?
- Check out the Volunteer Opportunity Sheet
- Talk with us to see what is needed
- Sign up to volunteer - Signup link
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- Check out the Sponsorship Packages
- Fill out the Sponsorship Form or Click Donate
ABOUT Boy Scouts of America :
Our Mission
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Scout Oath
“On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”
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Do I need to have experience to participate?
- Not at all! Our technicians will provide all of the training and support you need to get Over The Edge!
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What is the minimum age to Rappel?
- Anyone over the age of 14 can participate. People in their 80s and 90s rappel! Anyone Under the age of 18 are required to have a parent or guardian's signature on the legal waiver.
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Can I wear a costume?
- Absolutely! Our on-site technical team will do their best to make your costume work for your rappel. The technical team has the final say in whether the costume is safe enough to rappel. stringy, loose, or excessive costumes must be avoided. head pieces that will not accommodate a helmet, obscure the vision, or are notably large or heavy will rarely be allowed.
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What is the minimum/maximum weight to rappel?
- Over The Edge's Safety standards require that people must be between 100 and 300 lbs in order to safely rappel.
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What is the fundraising deadline?
- Event Day is the official fundraising deadline. If you haven't quite met your target by event day you can contact your event manager to hold your rappel spot with a credit card.
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