Ramble Announcement Guideline

Connecting and empowering women in midlife and beyond one Ramble at a time. Everywhere is in Rambling distance with Sole Sisters.

Use this as a guideline when writing your Ramble Announcement. It will help you include the information you need to provide so that others can determine whether the Ramble suits their interests and abilities. 

Once you have written your Ramble Announcement, please post it on WhatsApp in the Rambling Group (colored logo).

Please private message a moderator in your WhatsApp Sole Circle group if you would like help drafting and posting your Ramble Announcement.

RAMBLE ANNOUNCEMENT TEMPLATE (COPY AND PASTE)

RAMBLE ANNOUNCEMENT > NAME OF RAMBLE > EMOJIS (emojis help Ramblers tell posted Rambles apart).

DATE: (day, month)

To join this Ramble, COPY the LATEST Ramble Announcement, PASTE it in the WhatsApp message box, add your name to the list, and SEND. Sign up using your first and last name and phone number.

TIME: (meeting and starting time)

MEETING PLACE:   

DIFFICULTY, PACE, DURATION: 

XXXXX - Leader - WhatsApp number

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OPTIONAL TIPS FOR RAMBLE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Provide information about the route, trail, or path that will help Ramblers assess their ability to complete a walk or hike safely and comfortably.

Note specific details about the distance, fitness requirements, difficulty of the terrain, elevation, whether it may be slippery after rain, and areas with a lot of direct sunlight and potential for overheating.

You can use this disclaimer on the Ramble Announcement if you think your Ramble might be difficult for some Ramblers. 

Disclaimer: This Ramble may be difficult for some Ramblers!

Please read the Ramble description carefully. For the consideration of others and for your own well-being, it is important to ensure that you are physically prepared to participate in this Ramble. If you have any questions or uncertainties, please reach out to the Ramble leader before the event.

Please also advise Ramblers about the gear they may need, such as appropriate clothing, a hat, hiking shoes, hiking poles, sunscreen, water, snacks, a first aid kit, or any other related items for safety and comfort.

Note it is a good idea for hikes in wilderness to designate someone to remain at the back of the Ramble to collect stragglers and ensure nobody gets lost. 

If you need to specify the group size for your own comfort or preference, safety, trail restrictions, or any other reason, please note it on the announcement and include a waiting list. 

When noting time include a meeting time and a starting time. We recommend 10-15 minutes apart. That way you can feel assured when the start time occurs that you can set off comfortably knowing you gave Ramblers a bit of extra time to arrive.

Tell people when you will notify them (in the Chatting Group) if the Ramble is canceled due to weather or other reasons. 

Note the approximate Rambling time and kilometers or miles.

Provide information about the meeting spot that might help Ramblers easily find you. A notable landmark or map link is great! 

Include transit info or parking information.

Let Ramblers know if they can bring leashed dogs.

Note if there are bathroom options.

Note the slow, moderate, brisk, or fast walking pace. Also, note whether you will accommodate all paces and fitness levels or if your Ramble requires specific levels of fitness or skills.

• Slow - 22+ minutes per mile or per 1.6 km.
• Moderate - approximately 18-21 minutes per mile or per 1.6 km. 
• Fast - approximately 15-17 minutes per mile or 1.6km.

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