With just two weeks to go until Survivor Season 26, it’s time to start fundraising, booking into classes and getting ready for a jam-packed week of fitness festivities.
This guide covers everything you need to know about this year’s Survivor event. Find out how to fundraise for Parkinson’s disease research, how to book into sessions, how points will be distributed and how to stay safe whilst having fun. Plus, find out what to expect in each session with our handy class descriptions.
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How to raise money for Parkinson’s Disease research
Fundraising is its own competition, with the goal of raising as much money as possible for Parkinson’s disease research. There are two ways you can fundraise:
1. Donate money to your Team’s fundraising page
This is the easiest way to raise funds. Simply donate money to your Team’s fundraising page to contribute to Parkinson’s disease research.
2. Set up a personal fundraising page
Go the extra mile and create your own personal fundraising page. The person who raises the most money will win a major prize!
Every member of your team that creates their own fundraising page and raises a minimum of $100 by midnight Monday 11 December, will receive a bonus point that goes directly to your Team’s pointscore. This will give your Team a HUGE head start in collecting valuable points.
Step 1: Click on your team below
MMJ North Orange Team
The Facialist Pink Team
Diggies Purple Team
Step 2: Click the “I want to fundraise for this” button at the top of the page to create your own individual fundraising page
Step 3: Fill out personal information and click Continue
Step 4: Complete Account setup following confirmation email
Step 5: Click “Preview Fundraiser Page” and share your Campaign URL with family and friends to start fundraising. Have fun and good luck!
Important session information for Survivor participants
- The Survivor Opening session is compulsory – you will receive your Survivor singlet at this session. If you cannot participate, please arrange for someone to collect this for you.
- Singlets not picked up will be available for re-sale at $10.00 each
- Sign into your sessions via the SAVVY App
- The SAVVY app is available in IOS and Android.
- All outdoor Survivor sessions from 10 Dec – 16 Dec are ready to sign into now. Pilates and Cycle classes will open Thursday 7 December.
- If you are not a SAVVY member, you can create your own account in the app. You will then be able to sign into all Survivor sessions.
- Each session has been split into 3 colours – only sign into your Team colour
- Please bring a mat, towel, water and sunscreen to every session
- Bring a mat and foam roller to the Stretch sessions.
- If for any reason you cannot make a session you have signed into please ensure you sign out or a cancellation fee will apply.
- Your Team Captains will conduct a roll call at the start of each session.
- Please arrive at the session up to 15 min before the advertised start time. Sessions will start exactly on advertised start time.
- All outdoor sessions will meet at SAVVY Corner, Stuart Park North Beach
- All CYCLE and PILATES sessions are held at the SAVVY WellCo, Suite 7, 135 – 143 Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519
- Please note parking is limited at the studio so you may need to park across the road. Always carpool where possible.
- Rules for each event will be clearly explained at the beginning of each session, you must listen carefully.
- POINTS are awarded for the following;
- Attendance
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for each challenge/event
- Receipts from Sponsor Spends
- Fundraising (both team and individual)
- Team members must play fair in all challenges.
- Team members must be supportive of each other at all times. Encouragement will enhance motivation
- Participants must take care when completing challenges to avoid injury. First Aid will be provided if necessary.
- SAFETY COMES FIRST: please do not jeopardise the safety of yourself or others.
- Hydration during exercise is very important. Please bring a full water bottle to every session.
- Sun Protection: ‘Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide’. Ensure you wear sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun, even on overcast days.
- Whilst exercising, it’s important to have the correct type of clothing such as trainers/joggers, loose lightweight clothing that allows you to move freely and your SAVVY Survivor singlet.
- If you have any existing injuries or are recovering from any injuries, please ensure you report these to your Team Captain. Some exercises may need to be modified.
- Should you be injured during any of the survivor sessions please report these immediately to your Team Captain. Your safety comes first!
- Be considerate of the public: There will be a high number of participants this summer, please ensure you follow all of our regular SAVVY rules when using public areas such as remaining in single file if travelling between locations and always follow instructions from SAVVY staff. Please watch, look and listen when on or around roads and car parks.
- Please be mindful of those around you when using any equipment.
- If you are not sure how to use any of the equipment properly, please ask your Team Captain. Incorrect use can result in injury.
- We will be operating outdoors with maximum numbers all week, please ensure we leave our environment as we found it. Ensure you dispose of your rubbish appropriately and treat council property with respect.
Survivor Season 26 Session Descriptions
SURVIVOR OPENING + Team market stalls
Sunday 10 Dec 7:15 AM – 9:00 AM
Join us to officially open Survivor Season 26. Learn all about our chosen charity and how you can make a difference. Meet your teammates and Team Captains, collect your Survivor singlet (if you signed up during early bird registrations) and get moving! From 8:30am onwards, we turn our attention to the market stalls and invite your family and friends to join us.
In an effort to kick off the fundraising with a bang, we are giving each team the opportunity to set up a market stall on Sunday. Each team will set up an innovative market stall to sell goods and services which will raise funds for Parkinson’s Disease research and kick off your Team’s fundraising tally. Start communicating on your private Facebook group to plan what your team can sell on the day, it could be team merch, a BBQ, baked goods…get creative!
What to bring:
- Cash to shop at the market stalls (OR to pay by card card, simply donate straight to your Team’s Fundraising page as payment – QR codes will be available)
- Stock to sell and anything you need to set up your stall (e.g. tables, BBQ, tents etc.). This is to be organised in your Facebook groups.
- Active-wear, drink bottle, sunscreen…everything you need to get active outdoors.
- Session duration: 1 hr 45 min
RUN FOR RESILIENCE
Monday 11 Dec 6:00 AM
Welcome to the Survivor fun run! Choose between our 3km, 5km or 7km course to gain points for your team. Run or walk, every set of legs across the line counts!
- Session duration: 1 hour
STRETCH TO SUPPORT
Monday 11 Dec 9:30 AM
Improve joint range of movement and muscle flexibility through a structured series of dynamic and static stretching, useful in aiding performance in all other Survivor classes.This session is purposefully placed to prepare your body to move and prevent injury. Bring your mat and foam roller.
- Children’s Champion present
- Session duration: 1 hour
LIFT FOR LIFE
Monday 11 Dec 6:00 PM
Time to test your strength and lift some weights. This weights based session will have you doing reps and sets until you feel those muscles burn! Bring your mat.
- Session duration: 1 hour
PUSH WITH PURPOSE
Tuesday 12 Dec 6:00 AM
Inject some high intensity into your week and push your limits with this innovative, fun but tough session. Prepare to work harder than ever before as the extra effort counts towards your team’s glory. Bring your mat.
- Session duration: 1 hour
PLAY FOR PUBLIC AWARENESS
Tuesday 12 Dec 9:30 AM
It’s game time. You’ll be having so much fun that you won’t even realise you’re working hard in this session. This class is a great opportunity to form even stronger bonds with your teammates. Bring your mat.
- Children’s Champion present
- Session duration: 1 hour
FLY FOR A FUTURE
Tuesday 12 Dec 6:00 PM
In Survivor week, we don’t just run, we FLY! Pick up the pace as it’s a race between teams. Let’s see which team can collaboratively run the most laps. Walking is also an option. Bring your running shoes.
- Session duration: 1 hour
SWIM FOR SCIENCE
Wednesday 13 Dec 6:00 AM
We’re getting sandy and salty for this beach session. Don’t worry, you can choose NOT to swim but you’re still bound to get your feet wet. Bring your swimmers, goggles and beach towel, or just your activewear.
- Session duration: 1 hour
LIFT FOR LONGEVITY
Wednesday 13 Dec 9:30 AM
Time to test your strength and lift some weights. This weights based session will have you doing reps and sets until you feel those muscles burn! Bring your mat.
- Children’s Champion present
- Session duration: 1 hour
PLAY FOR POWER
Wednesday 13 Dec 6:00 PM
It’s game time. You’ll be having so much fun that you won’t even realise you’re working hard in this session. This class is a great opportunity to form even stronger bonds with your teammates. Bring your mat.
- Session duration: 1 hour
LIFT TO LIBERATE
Thursday 14 Dec 6:00 AM
Time to test your strength and lift some weights. This weights based session will have you doing reps and sets until you feel those muscles burn! Bring your mat.
- Session duration: 1 hour
PUSH TO BE PROACTIVE
Thursday 14 Dec 9:30 AM
Inject some high intensity into your week and push your limits with this innovative, fun but tough session. Prepare to work harder than ever before as the extra effort counts towards your team’s glory. Bring your mat.
- Children’s Champion present
- Session duration: 1 hour
RELAY FOR RESEARCH
Thursday 14 Dec 6:00 PM
Put your team work to the test with this fun relay. You will need to identify the various skills in your team and work together to get to the finish line.
- Session duration: 1 hour
STRETCH FOR A SOLUTION
Friday 15 Dec 6:00 AM
Finish an epic week of Survivor sessions with a much needed stretch. This session is purposefully placed to prepare your body to move and prevent injury. Bring your mat and foam roller.
- Session duration: 1 hour
PEAK FOR PARKINSON'S
Friday 15 Dec 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Work together with your team to reach the summit. More details will be revealed during Survivor week.
DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT
Saturday 16 Dec 7:15 – 9:00 AM
A Survivor first – an epic dodgeball team tournament to end an action-packed week of fitness festivities. Come along to The Hub at the University of Wollongong (UOW), then head over to the Pepe’s on the Beach for the final Awards Presentation and breakfast at 9:30.
Come dressed in your finest dodgeball attire!
- Session duration: 1 hr 45 mins
- The HUB UOW
Awards Presentation & Breakfast
Saturday 16 Dec From 9:30 AM
Let’s celebrate an epic week of fun and fitness at the Survivor awards ceremony, and trust us you will want to celebrate!
The awards presentation and catered breakfast will be held at Pepe’s on the Beach and will commence after the Dodgeball Tournament. Final numbers and payment of $10 are required no later than Thursday December 14, see the link below to purchase your ticket.
- $10 ticket
- Pepe's on the Beach
PILATES FOR PROGRESS
Tuesday 12 – Thursday 14 Dec
Various times
This class provides an opportunity to try Reformer Pilates! We will explore different ways to test out your range of motion and core strength. You’ll be amazed with what your body can do in this class. We have very limited capacity (10 spaces available per class) so to ensure all your teammates get a go, we recommend you only choose 1 pilates session for the week. Bring socks (pilates grip socks if you have them).
- Session duration: 45 mins
CYCLE FOR A CURE
Tuesday 12 – Thursday 14 Dec
Various times
Come and ride in the only Cycle lab in the Illawarra! In this session, you will use the best performance technology in indoor cycling to help you reach peak intensity and realise your potential. Enjoy a fun, high energy atmosphere and time on the bike with your team! These classes have limited capacity (25 spaces available per class).
- Session duration: 45 mins
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