What is the Base to Base Challenge?
Each year the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service completes approximately 1,500 missions. Base to Base is your unique opportunity to come on a virtual mission with us and registration is FREE. Set your distance target then walk, ride, run or roll while raising vital funds for the Service.
Choose from three distance targets - 50, 100 or 150km or set your own challenge. You can complete your kilometres solo or invite friends and family to join your crew.
There are some very cool rewards on offer for active participants and great incentives for the top fundraising individuals and teams.
PLUS, the first 750 participants to raise $50 will receive a limited-edition Base to Base buff.
Head to the "How It Works" tab to find our how to log your km's!
Once you sign up, you’ll receive a link to a personalised fundraising page and access to online resources.
REGISTER
How much does it cost to register?
Zip, zero, nothing. It’s free to sign up for the Base to Base challenge.
Who can take part?
Anyone – this event is designed to suit all ages and fitness levels.
Whether you’re an individual, a workplace, a school or a crew of friends and family you can take part in the Base to Base challenge.
Where can I walk, ride, roll or run?
Head to your local walking or cycling track, in the bush, at the beach, around the neighbourhood or in your own backyard. Every kilometre you log throughout October counts towards your mission.
Who can be part of my crew?
Base to Base is a virtual challenge so you can register a team from across the state or across the country. We encourage you to connect with friends, family or workmates and take on the challenge together.
There is no limit to the size of your crew - each member's kilometres are logged individually, contributing to the team goal!
How do I create a crew?
When you sign up, simply tick ‘Create a Crew’. Once your team is set up, log into your Dashboard, click on the "My Team" icon and follow the instructions to invite your friends to join your challenge.
If you have already registered as an individual, but would now like to create a team, login to your dashboard, click the 'Create a Crew' tab and follow the steps. Once your team is set up you can use the "Invite your Friend” tab to ask your friends to join your challenge.
If you have trouble assembling your crew, get in touch and we can help link you together events@rescuehelicopter.com.au
How do I join a crew?
When you register, simply select the 'Join a Team' button, find your team and follow the steps to complete your registration.
If you have trouble joining your crew, get in touch and we can help link you together events@rescuehelicopter.com.au
How do I track my kilometres?
Your profile page includes your personal distance tally so you can track your distance towards your target. This is a great way to keep your friends updated on your workouts!
If you track your workouts with Fitbit, Strava or Garmin, your distances will automatically add to your tally.
Follow these steps to track your KMs automatically:
1. Download the Fitbit, Strava or Garmin app and set up your account
2. Log in to your Base to Base account.
3. Click on My Fitness Activity and select your chosen app.
4. Follow the prompts to connect your account
5. When you next work out, select start your workout in the app on your phone. Once you end your workout, save your workout and your distance will be published to the tally on your page the following day.
If you have synced your app already but it is not working, please log in and re-connect it.
- Fitbit: You must start an activity and save it. If no activity is logged, then your cumulative activity will sync at the end of the day. If you are having issues, try syncing through BOTH your Fitbit and the Fitbit app on your smartphone.
- Strava: You must start your workout, stop your workout and then SAVE your workout.
- Garmin: You must start your workout, stop your workout and then SAVE your workout.
Your tally will be updated each day with the previous day’s distances.
Manually adding activity
Remember, you can manually add your exercise to the tally in the My Fitness Activity tab within your logged in dashboard. This is a great option if you’re using a pedometer or a different method of tracking your distances.
Follow these steps to manually add your activity:
1. Log in to your account and select My Fitness Activity.
2. Under Add activity, enter the required fields. Depending on the challenge this may be steps, distance and/duration.
3. The logged activity will now appear on your fundraising page!
Can I start tracking my kms before October 1?
We want to make sure your fitness tracking apps are all connected so you will be able to log your kilometres before October 1. However, we will be resetting the odometers on September 30 so no-one gets a head start!
Where do the funds that I raise go?
Your support will help keep the Rescue Helicopters ready to respond to those who need it most.
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter provides urgent aeromedical assistance to over 1.5 million people with missions including:
- Pre-Hospital Emergencies such as motor vehicle, farming and industrial accidents and injuries around the home
- Inter-Hospital Transfers of critically ill or injured patients such as newborn babies, cardiac patients or spinal injuries
- Search and rescue services, such as in the bush, ocean or inaccessible terrain
As a flying intensive care unit, the Service is able to stabilise patients on the scene or in the air before safely and rapidly delivering them to the most appropriate destination.
Is there a minimum amount I have to raise?
There is no minimum amount participants need to raise for Base to Base. We believe a little from a lot goes a long way. That said, we encouarge you to set yourself a fundraising goal.
There are some very cool rewards on offer for active participants and great incentives for the top fundraising individuals and team.
PLUS, the first 750 participants to raise $50 will receive a limited-edition Base to Base buff.
Are there incentives to fundraise?
There sure are!
The first 750 participants to raise $50 will receive a limited-edition Base to Base buff!
Our highest individual and team fundraisers are also in the running for great prizes.
Keep an eye on our Facebook, Instagram and our Facebook community for opportunities to win prizes in our online competitions run throughout the event.
How do I share my fundraising page?
Simply log into your dashboard, click "Get Support" and follow the instructions below to share your fundraising page.
Alternatively, copy the URL of your page and share through email or text.
How do I collect donations?
Donations can be made through your fundraising page.
Simply send your fundraising page link to your friends, family and colleagues to support your efforts.
You can also add offline donations to your fundraising page by contacting us at events@rescuehelicopter.com.au or 1800 155 155.
Are donations tax deductible?
Yes, all donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.
How do I share my pictures on the event Facebook and Instagram pages?
We’d love to see how you’re tracking on your Base to Base Challenge. You can:
- Post your photos in a public post on your account and use #BasetoBaseChallenge
- Join our closed Facebook Community and share with others on the mission
- Tag us directly by mentioning @rescuehelicopter or @basetobasechallenge
