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OVER THE EDGE BASICS

Rappellers must weigh between 100 and 300 pounds to ensure their safety while rappelling.
Rappellers come down two at a time, so if you wanted to go Over The Edge with someone, you can!
Anyone under the age of 18 requires a parent or guardian’s signature on the legal waiver and must have a parent or guardian present during the rappel.
No previous experience needed – OTE technicians will provide all of the training and support you’ll need.
Costumes ARE allowed. The technical team has the final say in whether your costume is safe. Loose or excessive costumes and capes should be avoided. Head pieces that won’t accommodate a helmet, obscure your vision or are notably large or heavy will not be allowed.
Wear sneakers, well-fitting clothes, and long hair pulled back.
If you have a Go-Pro, bring it! Helmets provided by Over The Edge allow for Go-Pro usage.
Bring your cheering section!

Want to learn more about OVER THE EDGE's safety protocols? Click here!

FUNDRAISING BASICS

Make a list and make your ask.
Be authentic -- use your own voice and your own story when asking friends and family to contribute to your campaign.
Keep it simple -- start by asking a broad group of people via email or on social media and then narrow down to individuals you think would support your campaign.
Share your personal fundraising link in as many places as you can.
Ask us for help! If you're stuck or want to brainstorm some fundraising ideas, reach out to Sarah at sarah.wolf@adoptionnetwork.org or Patricia at patricia.hughes@adoptionnetwork.org and they will be happy to assist.

FUNDRAISING INCENTIVE: Priority for selecting your rappel time will go to those who meet their fundraising goal first!

I'VE REGISTERED -- WHAT'S NEXT?

Complete your fundraising by August 14.
Be on the lookout for communication from Sarah and Patricia regarding sign-ups for rappel times, t-shirt size, and other event-day information.
Please plan to be with us for about an hour/hour and a half to complete your pre-rappel safety training prior to going Over The Edge.
Start thinking about a song you’d like to hear our DJ play while you rappel.
Start thinking about an intro message you’d like our emcee Tim Alcorn to read while you rappel.
Sarah and Patricia are here as resources if you need help or have questions! Reach out any time.

Click HERE for the Adoption Network Cleveland Over The Edge Toolkit and other great resources!

*Please note: some resources may require you to login to your gmail account in order to access the entire document. If you do not have a gmail account, you can create one for free here. Alternatively, you may opt to reach out to Sarah or Patricia at their contact info below to request a document be emailed to you.

How about this exciting treat: PHYT FOR FUNCTION will be back again this year at Over The Edge from 9am-1pm to offer some R&R for our rappellers!

DETAILS ABOUT WHAT WILL BE ON OFFER:

We love being part of this community! That's why we're bringing a free pop-up recovery station to Over the Edge, offering cupping, soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, and stretching at no cost to participants and families. Come see us before or after your rappel to loosen up and treat your body right.

Whether you're dealing with a nagging ache, recovering from an injury, or just want to move and feel better, that's who we're here for. PHYT for Function brings physical therapy, occupational therapy, and personal training together under one roof, no referral needed. We're proud to call Northeast Ohio home, with locations in Hudson, Beachwood, Fairview Park, Boardman, Twinsburg, and our flagship spot inside the Screw Factory in Lakewood, where we also offer group fitness. Come say hi, we'd love to meet you!

Visit us at PHYTForFunction.com or follow us at @PHYTForFunction!