Zuwharrie Spring 2006 Registration is NOW CLOSED!!!

[NC Zuk]

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages! It is time again to turn those wrenches and get those Zuks ready for the Spring 2006 Zuwharrie!

That’s right, the Spring 2006 Zuwharrie Event will take place from 21-23 April, 2006 at the Badin Lake OHV Park located in central North Carolina in the Uwharrie National Forest. Don't miss the Southeast's largest Suzuki Event! Uwharrie trails have a little something for everyone from stock to modified.  Zuwharrie is open to all Suzuki-based vehicles, including the Samurai, Sidekick, Vitara, X-90, and Geo/Chevy Tracker.


About the Trails
Zuwharrie is held in the heart of North Carolina just minutes from downtown Troy. The park features 8 trails that will challenge any level of driver and vehicle. The trail system ranges from easy to difficult and features a wide variety of terrain. The majorities of the trails are made of up red clay soil and is spattered with various outcroppings of exposed rocks and boulders. There are also a good number of hill climbs and enough mud sloshed about to keep you on your toes. Some of the highlights of the park are Kodak Rock (a famous picture spot), Dickey Bell (the longest and most widely varied trail at 3 miles total) and Daniel (which takes honors as the hardest trail with its intense switchbacks and steep hill climbs). The trail system offers something for everyone and every experience level. One thing to note, however, once it rains in the park...the trails can get nasty quick...so A/T's should stick to the easiest trails if it has been raining but do fine when it's dry. Click HERE for a trail map.

Who can attend?
Due to the incredible growth of the event, we ask that only Suzuki-based vehicles attend.  However, if you are a Suzuki owner and would like to invite a friend to attend that does not own a Suzuki, you may sponsor that person when you register.  Please contact a Zuwharrie Staff member at info@zuwharrie.com if you have any questions. No Suzuki based Vehicle will be turned away; however, we ask that you sign up in advance so we know how many people to expect.

Event Fee
There will be a $10.00 per trail vehicle fee, due at time of registration, required to attend the event.  This is a per vehicle fee, not a per person fee. The cutoff for online registration will be April 19th. If you miss the online registration deadline you can still register at the event but the cost will be $15.00. Voluntary donations will also be accepted to help cover the cost of the Saturday night dinner.

How do I sign up?
Want to attend the largest Suzuki Gathering on the east coast? ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. YOU CAN STILL REGISTER AT THE EVENT BUT THE COST WILL BE 15.00

There will be a registration table open Friday and Saturday morning at the event. Even if you register online you will need to visit the table to turn in your waiver form (available online HERE), obtain a windshield decal for your vehicle, (this is a separate decal from the required Trail Pass) receive your raffle ticket, and sign up for a trail group. You may also mail in your waiver form along with your registration to the address above. The form is available online HERE or in person at the event. This is mandatory and without it you will not be allowed at the event.

Trail Fees
There is a $5 per day, or $30 per year trail fee that is your own responsibility to pay. This fee is charged by the state for upkeep of the park and trails. All passes must be displayed on the windshield of your off-road/trail vehicle. No one will be allowed to participate in the trail rides unless you have a valid pass. You will need to stop on your way in to the event and pick up your passes at one of the following locations:

Donnie Mullinix Store. Hwy 109, Uwharrie, NC
Eldorado Outpost, Hwy 109, Uwharrie, NC
Swift Island BP, Hwy 24/27 and River Road
Uwharrie Sportsman, Hwy 24/27 and River Road

Passes also available at the
Uwharrie National Forest
District Office
789 Hwy 24/27 East
Troy, NC 27371
PH: 910-576-6391

Where do we stay for the event?
The Official Zuwharrie campground and Event Headquarters is located at the Badin Lake Group Camp in the Uwharrie National Forest. The cost of camping there is included in your registration fees. We have reserved sites A, B, and C for the entire weekend.  We have also reserved site B for anyone who would like to come in on Thursday.  Anyone arriving Thursday is requested to stay within the bounds of site B. Last year the USFS completed construction of a Shower House at the Badin Lake Group Camp. There are 4 shower rooms complete with hot water. Now there should be no excuse for not coming to the event! Please see a staff member if you have any questions.

There are also alternative camping locations located within a mile or two for those who may not want to stay at Group Camp. If you choose to stay at one of these alternate sites (some have electric hookups!) you will be required to make reservations and pay the cost associated with camping there as well as the registration fee to attend the event. For more info on these sites click HERE. For those who don’t like to rough it (meaning their wife wants to come but doesn’t like bugs) you can find a list of Hotels within 30 minutes driving distance to the event by clicking HERE.

Who else will be there?
Are you worried that you'll be in the woods all by yourself, well, fear not! Click HERE and see who's coming with you!

What do I need to bring to the event?
For a list of trail gear click HERE and  for recommended camping equipment click HERE.

What's the weather like for this event?
Spring in the Uwharrie area usually brings mild days and cold nights.  Things can change at any time, though, so we recommend you bring clothing for cool and warm weather. Last spring brought lots of rain to the event so be prepared for some good old fashion mud action.

Refunds
Should you require a refund there will be a 15% processing fee. Refunds requested on a Credit Card paid registration can only be credited back to the original card. All other refunds will be paid via check. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing. Deadline to request a refund is April 17th, 06.

Who do I contact for more info?
You may contact us via email at  info@zuwharrie.com or post on our BBS for more information.

Please Remember
Alcohol is not permitted in the park. Drinking and driving will not be tolerated.  We will be in a National Forest and there are rules to follow.  Let common sense tell you what is right and wrong.  Remember that when you are at the campsite or on the trails that you are representing the Zuwharrie event, Zuwharrie.Com, our staff and sponsors, Suzuki owners, and the entire off-road community.  Anyone involved in inappropriate behavior will be asked to leave and will be prohibited from future Zuwharrie events.


Here is the tentative Schedule of events. (Subject to change)

Thursday, 20 April
Staff and early bird arrival (Site B reserved)
Open Wheeling all day

Friday, 21 April
Open Wheeling all day
12-2 pm Early registration
6-9 pm Late Registration
Midnight to 6am Camp quiet hours as per Forestry regulations

Saturday, 22 April
7:00-8:00am Registration
8:00am Trail Leaders Meeting
8:15am Welcome to Zuwharrie and Drivers meeting
8:30am-6:00pm Organized trail groups
3:30pm Staff returns to prep for dinner
5:30pm Meet at Camp for Group Photo
6:00pm Group Photo
6:15pm Zuwharrie Dinner
7:30pm Raffle
8:30pm until complete Night wheeling
Midnight to 6am Camp quiet hours as per Forestry regulations

Sunday, 23 April
Open Wheeling


For more info on the Uwharrie National Forest please visit their Homepage at: http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreation/uwharrie/

[NC Zuk]

  Registration begins tomorrow

[X-jeeper]

i'll be near the top of the list if i can find someone to sponsor me!

[Whitfield]

i'll be near the top of the list if i can find someone to sponsor me!

Got ya covered.

[ZUKIMON]

Got ya covered.

Dang, beat me to it.

[Whitfield]

Registration begins tomorrow

Wednesday, February 01, 2006, 12:59:06 AM

No visiable registration available         

[dschwab9]

Wednesday, February 01, 2006, 12:59:06 AM

No visiable registration available         

You're supposed to be asleep now

[NC Zuk]

LOL!! Give me til tonight

[Captjim]

Where is the sign up form?

[NC Zuk]

Where is the sign up form?

Read the post above yours. It will be ready this evening.

Oh derek........................ 

[dschwab9]

I'm working on it.    Right now the database is on the new server and the form is still on the old one

[dschwab9]

Should be working now:  https://store.zuwharrie.com/register/register.php

I've just re-written about 50% of the code, so, if it doesn't work, let me know and I'll check it out.

[NC Zuk]

Registration is now open!!!!!!

So what are you waiting for? Register NOW!

[Whitfield]

Waiting on the list to see who else is coming

                Just kidding     

I signed up those two Jack Russel Terriors with the cool Yota too.

[X-jeeper]

unfortunately, the jacks wont be there, but our newest truck dog will...shes even crazier that they are...lol. thanks again mike!

[Willc]

Like whitfield will show and ben in 1083 yota never seen one of them

[X-jeeper]

its VERY rare...first vehicle ever built 

[bearingman]

Registration is now open!!!!!!

So what are you waiting for? Register NOW!

I'M IN.  SENT $$$ TO DERECK WITH MY ZU CREW FUNDS.    BARRING SOMETHING REAL BAD I WILL BE THERE THIS YEAR IF I HAVE TO PUSH THE SAMMI THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NC Zuk]

Hey everyone, let's get registered!!!!!!!!!!

[jerseyzuks]

Registration is now open!!!!!!

So what are you waiting for? Register NOW!

I don't see your name on the list... 

[NC Zuk]

I don't see your name on the list... 

I don't know why, I registered

[Mr_DIY]

I'm gonna try to make it... might even be my maiden voyage in the yota... guess I'd need to find a sponsor though?   woof, this could be tough 

[dschwab9]

I'm gonna try to make it... might even be my maiden voyage in the yota... guess I'd need to find a sponsor though?   woof, this could be tough 

Shouldn't be too hard to find a sponsor.

[Mr_DIY]

Shouldn't be too hard to find a sponsor.

thanks... now I'm going outside to build the "to be sponsored" yota 

[vintagegarage]

I hate it when  I am Unable to select database when looking at the list of who has registered.

[dschwab9]

I hate it when  I am Unable to select database when looking at the list of who has registered.

Ooops!   I moved that to another server and didn't update the MySQL config.    I'll get it fixed shortly.

[dschwab9]

Fixed.

[vintagegarage]

works now.. thanks!

[NC Zuk]

Wow! Only 22 registrations so far. Seems as if a WHOLE BUNCH a people said they would be there in the "Role call" thread. 

Help out the Staff and get registered. That way we can best plan for all of ya!

[Mr_DIY]

I just registered.  now I am needing a sponsor  oh yeah, and a truck

[NC Zuk]

I just registered.  now I am needing a sponsor  oh yeah, and a truck

How did you register if you don't have a Zuk?

[96track]

can we pay with paypal? if so then how?

[NC Zuk]

I'll get you the paypal address

[Mr_DIY]

How did you register if you don't have a Zuk?

I think the computer remembered my red sami registration.  I just filled in everything else and left that alone or wrote it in as a comment?  I don't remember.

I guess I need to have it changed to 84 yota and get a sponsor?

[dschwab9]

can we pay with paypal? if so then how?

I'll get you the paypal address

You can fill out the registration form, then send the payment to events@zuwharrie.com

[NC Zuk]

I think the computer remembered my red sami registration.  I just filled in everything else and left that alone or wrote it in as a comment?  I don't remember.

I guess I need to have it changed to 84 yota and get a sponsor?

The way it is SUPPOSED to work is your sponsor has to sign you up when they register. Non-zuks can't register themselves unless they lie and say they have a samurai when registering. Not saying you lied, but you just didn't do it right.

[Mr_DIY]

10-4   wanna sponsor me?   

[Greentintop]

<<< Is Going but Waiting to Hear from DIY if he needs a sponser

[Mr_DIY]

I registered and paid I think $20..... GTT says he also had to pay an additional $10 to sponsor me?  is this correct?
thanks

[Greentintop]

I have no idea But I think he owes me anyway just for spite

[NC Zuk]

I registered and paid I think $20..... GTT says he also had to pay an additional $10 to sponsor me?  is this correct?
thanks

You registered a Samurai which you don't own. The only people who can register for this event are Suzuki owners as it is a Suzuki event. If a Suzuki owner wants to sponsor someone they must do it when they register. You just didn't pay attention to the rules. We'll give GTT 10 bucks back at the event.

[Mr_DIY]

I appreciate your refund to GTT.  I understand the rules... I just wanted to make sure I didn't " not pay enough" or " pay too much"...

so I guess we are all good.  besides- I can stick a samurai part or two on it and have more suzuki than some 

[Greentintop]

How about at the event, Art, I slip you guys another $10 and I become Zu Crew instead of getting a refund

[durnzuki]

 The  wife said       




      I GET TO GO, I GET TO GO, I GET TO GO

[NC Zuk]

How about at the event, Art, I slip you guys another $10 and I become Zu Crew instead of getting a refund

I don't see why not. Let me talk to derek and get it straightened out. Paypal or credit card?

[Greentintop]

I can do either

[NC Zuk]

Registration numbers are growing every day. It's gonna be busy at Group Camp

[Mr_DIY]

nice

[NC Zuk]

Only 5 days left to register online

[durnzuki]

   I need to change my attendee number to 2 adults. I talked( bribed, conned, kidnapped) my wife into comming sat. night.

[NC Zuk]

   I need to change my attendee number to 2 adults. I talked( bribed, conned, kidnapped) my wife into comming sat. night.

No biggie, just turn in your waiver form at the registration table with her name on it as a passenger.

[jtaj77]

No biggie, just turn in your waiver form at the registration table with her name on it as a passenger.

Yeah right like she is going to ride with him. She saw what the last one looked like after the Fall Zu.

I am on the list. See you guys Friday.

[NC Zuk]

Yeah right like she is going to ride with him. She saw what the last one looked like after the Fall Zu.

I am on the list. See you guys Friday.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST BE ON THE WAIVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad to see that you FINALLY registered

[durnzuki]

Yeah right like she is going to ride with him. She saw what the last one looked like after the Fall Zu.

I am on the list. See you guys Friday.

  you know, for some strange reason she hasn't rode with me in months.  Wonder why   But as you mention it she WON'T  be riding with me.  She is gonna come and socialize at the dinner and see what I have been talking about.

[b1pig]

a little late, but i gotta ask....  both my 4-bys are "broke" right now, so I cant attend anyway.

If I'm a Suzuki owner... but cant drive it... can I still attend with a non-zuki veh without a sponsorship?

kinda silly... but i went brain dead reading 4 pages of posts.

[NC Zuk]

a little late, but i gotta ask....  both my 4-bys are "broke" right now, so I cant attend anyway.

If I'm a Suzuki owner... but cant drive it... can I still attend with a non-zuki veh without a sponsorship?

kinda silly... but i went brain dead reading 4 pages of posts.

just come, you'll be fine

[NC Zuk]

Online registration closes tonight!

[NC Zuk]

Online registration is now closed. Please register at the event. Thanks! See you there!