Elf Authentic Adventure, Brazil to Hold North American Press Conference.LOS ANGELES--(BW SportsWire)--Oct. 1, 1999-- Following in the footsteps of their inaugural event on the beautiful islands and inlet waters of the Philippines -- the Elf Authentic Adventure will announce its move to Brazil in April 2000 at a press conference to be held Tuesday, Oct. 5, The Sports Club A sports club, athletics club or sports association is an eclectic institution oriented to multiple sports, which fields many teams and has varied sports departments in several sports, working under the same umbrella organization. Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . The press conference will premier highlights of the upcoming ESPN ESPN Entertainment and Sports Programming Network special as well as a video of the recent reconnaissance mission to Nordeste region Brazil. On hand to make this announcement will be the creator and organizer of the Elf Authentic Adventure, French journalist/explorer Gerard Fusil fu·sil n. A light flintlock musket. [French, steel in a flintlock, firearm, from Old French fuisil, steel for a tinderbox, from Vulgar Latin . Fusil, the founding father of the sport of expedition competition will be available, along with Philippe Mercier of title sponsor Elf Aquitaine, for interviews both Tuesday and Wednesday prior to, and following the press conference. Also on hand will be America's foremost adventure racers: Cathy Sassin -- winner of the inaugural Elf Authentic Adventure and Isaac Wilson, both top finishers in RAID GAULOISES and ECO E·co , Umberto Born 1932. Italian writer best known for his novels, including The Name of the Rose (1981). He has also written extensively on semiotics and British and American popular culture. Challenge. The Elf Authentic Adventure brings together teams consisting of seven participants -- 4 competitors and 3 logistical support crew. At least two of the team members must be women. Competitors will combine their pioneering spirit, quest for discovery and taste for adventure, while experiencing the cultural challenges required to complete the course. Disciplines include orienteering orienteering Cross-country footrace in which each participant uses a map and compass to navigate between checkpoints along an unfamiliar course. Introduced in Sweden in 1918, it later spread throughout Europe. World championships have been held since 1966. , sailing, sea kayaking, mountain biking mountain biking Sports medicine A sport in which participants use specialized bicycles to navigate rough, steep trails covered with unforgiving rocks Injury risk Concussions, fractures, death. See Extreme sport, Novelty seeking behavior. , caving, swimming, climbing and horseback riding. The competition is divided into three categories -- Extreme, Adventure, and Discovery -- which have slightly different courses reflecting competitor's skills and fitness levels. The expedition style 9-14 day adventure competition is a world class media event. Registration is $5000.00 per team, including insurance. For credentials to the press conference or more information on the 2000 Elf Authentic Adventure in Brazil call Lori Hall at 818/883-7891. |
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