FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions....

POKER RUN

   Q:  What is a Poker Run?
   A:  Well, for starters, it's a great excuse to ride your motorcycle and help charities at the same time!  

In the classic game of poker, each player is dealt five cards.  The person with the best hand wins.  Couple this with a motorcycle ride and you have a genuine Poker Run! 

When you check in at the HONOUR RIDE event, you will receive your route map, a score sheet and your FIRST Poker Card draw.  Along the route, you will stop at the Poker Stop Checkpoints to select another card and meet our enthusiastic volunteers. Your cards will be marked on your score sheet. When you return to the event site, you will select your final card.   Your five cards will determine YOUR POKER HAND.  

There are prizes for the Poker Run so make sure you are present at the event site for the announcements of PRIZE WINNERS! 

REGISTRATION

   Q:  Can I register on the day of the event?
   A:  Yes.  Registration fee on the day of event is $35 per person. 
However, by registering online in advance, you will help us determine how many we can expect in attendance which gives us needed information such as the number of volunteers required, the number of great stuff for swag bags and how much food we will need for the BBQ!  

   Q:  What does my registration fee include?
   A:  Your registration fee includes a mouth-watering BBQ, 1 entry into doorprizes, priceless fun at each Poker Stop and the wonderful feeling that comes with helping awesome charities! 

   Q:  Where does all the money go?
   A:  Proceeds from the HONOUR RIDE benefit the Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society, John Petropoulos Memorial Fund and the Calgary Military Resource Centre. 

 

 

ROUTE

   Q:  What time does everyone leave?  Is this an escorted ride?
   A:  Riders will head out at 10:00am.  This is not an escorted ride.  

   Q:  How long is the ride?
   A:  Approximately 190km.
 

POKER RUN INFORMATION

   Q:  What are the stops on the Poker Run?
   A:  Poker Card 1:  Military Museum, Crowchild Trail
         Poker Card 2:  Redwood Meadows Firehall
         Poker Card 3:  Motorrad Performance
         Poker Card 4:  A&W Aldersyde
         Poker Card 5:  Event site
   Q:  When does the Poker Run end?
   A:  You need to pick up your last card at the event site by 2:00pm.  Prize announcements and live auction will start shortly afterwards.

   Q:  Do I need to be present to win the Poker Hand?
   A:  YES!  We have designated volunteers who will verify all poker hands at the POKER TABLE to determine the winners. You must be present during the announcements to receive your prize.

RAFFLE PRIZES & 50/50 DRAW

   Q:  Where can I purchase raffle tickets for the raffle prizes and 50/50 draw?
   A:   Raffle tickets and 50/50 draw tickets will be sold at the event site 

   Q:  How much are the raffle tickets and 50/50 draw tickets?
   A:  Raffle tickets are $5 for 5 tickets 
         50/50 Draw tickets are $5 for 10 tickets

   Q:  When do I find out if I won?
   A:  Prize announcements will start at 2:00pm

   Q:  Do I need to be present to win?
   A:  Yes.  If you need to leave early, you can give your ticket to a friend to be present for you!

VOLUNTEERS

   Q:  Do you need volunteers?
   A:  The HONOUR RIDE depends on volunteers to help ensure its success  If you have a friend, family member or colleague who would like to volunteer for the HONOUR RIDE, we would LOVE to welcome you!  

   Q:  Who can volunteer?
   A:  We appreciate your valuable time and welcome all volunteers over the age of 14.  Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

   Q:  How do I volunteer?
   A:  To volunteer for the HONOUR RIDE, please contact us by email here.