Are you up for a challenge, Dundee Fans are being asked to “volunteer” to join DFC Board members, Coaching Staff and Players of Dundee FC in an adventure of a lifetime by climbing North Africa’s highest peak, Mount Toubkal (4167m) and at the same time raising money for Youth Development at Dundee FC.
General
With the full support of the board, coaching staff, and players of Dundee FC, loyal Dee supporters are being invited to “volunteer” to step up and take part in a challenging adventure of a lifetime with the view of raising funds for the Club’s youth development programme and to create this “first official adventure-bonding with fans and the Club”
Supporters Clubs & Associations
The Club is looking for the minimum of one possibly two representative from each of their loyal supporters clubs, to volunteer and take part in this exciting challenge. The exact date is still to be confirmed, but most possibly, June 5th-12th next year (2015).
Organisation This trip will be spear headed and co-ordinated by Club director Steve Martin & Jock McInnes (organiser) both who have successfully tackled similar trips in the past, including conquering Mount Kilimanjaro at 5895mtrs.
Info & Costings
Each volunteer who steps forward will be asked to raise the full package and sponsorship costs of £2000 through fundraising and sponsorship from their supporters club, businesses, friends and family. The goal is our target to raise a fantastic £30,000 for the Club’s Youth Development programme. Each volunteer will be part of the “official” Dundee FC challenge, joined by directors Bill Colvin, Steve Martin, John Nelms and Ian Crighton, Alison McQueen from Dee Promotions and the Club’s very own Ray “Jinky” Farningham and players from the first and youth team squads.
Challenge overview
This is a short and active challenge, this trip is a real great life time adventure. Starting in lively Marrakech, you explore the old city on a guided sightseeing walk through the bazaars. Escape from the hustle and bustle to the High Atlas Mountains and experience the challenge of climbing Mt. Toubkal – North Africa’s highest peak (4,167m). Making it to the summit is a real achievement.
Package Information
Itinerary ( provisional ):
Day One: The group would depart from Dens Park to a fanfare of publicity and bus the journey to Manchester Airport. Flights from Manchester to Marrakech for an overnight stay in a city hotel.
Day Two: We are driven across the desert towards the plains of the ATLAS MOUNTAINS to begin our trek.
Day Three: Our trek continues and last night and tonight are spent in “Gite” accommodation ( Dormitory beds )
Day Four: After our acclimatisation treks, now we start the accent of Mount Toubkal, again sleeping in a “Gite”
Day Five: Early morning start, demanding day, get your banners ready for today we reach the summit at 4,167m
Day Six: We depart last night “Gite” tired, exhilerated, proud, and feeling a real part of the DFC family. After a 3 hour hike back to civilisation, transport takes us back to Marrakech for an official “Club” dinner and a restful night in a “real” bed at a city hotel.
Day Seven: A full day to explore the city, do some souvenir hunting, or just have fun in the sun. Tonight city hotel
Day Eight: Flight back to Manchester and bus to take us back to Dens Park to end this “trip of a lifetime”.
Benefits: Full Health checks and personalised training schedule by DFC staff. Official Trip Tee Shirts. Official DFC certificate of completion. Monthly updates and meetings August 2014-May 2015 for pre-climb info and updates Pre climb sponsorship dinner with club officials. Post climb dinner with club officials for cheque presentation.
For full information on how you can be involved in this “trip of a lifetime” email [email protected] Steve Martin & Jock McInnes.
