Phoenix Phind: how to prepare for the RSA event

Get mentally, physically and emotionally prepared for the treasure hunt that will be held on campus next week

Schuntel Reddock / Reporter

So the long anticipated and well awaited weekend is less than a week away … Phoenix Phind that is! RSA has worked diligently along side staff at Danieley Center to make this event as entertaining and rewarding to the average college student.

After last year's first place winners earned $650 among their 6-8 person team, the weekend proved to be very fun. Join in on the fun of winning the grand prize and a chance to be apart of RSA history in the making.

Nov. 4 – 6, will be like no other weekend because Elon University will be transformed into a scavenger hunt for almost everything in sight. Contrary to my regular fashion articles this, extreme challenge calls for fashion advice, health choices and how to get mentally equipped for this adventurous weekend.

As fall winds pick up at rapid speed and we bundle up in our fleece jackets, the first weekend of November will be blistering cold and the proper attire is necessary.

Because this event involves outdoor and indoor activities, layers of clothing are essential to survive Phoenix Phind. I suggest that thermals be worn under your polo tops or cotton sweat shirts because you can remain warm and still be able to move around without any hesitation. After all, you will be doing a scavenger hunt so don't go out in your finest and expect not to get your hands dirty.

The best attire is sweat pants or comfortable bottoms. For females, the velour sweat suits are popular and most suitable for the occasion (Juicy Couture if you like!) For males, casual sweats are desirable and comfortable to wear (Adidas or Nike). Shoes are quite simple. One word that is necessary is "comfortable" tennis shoes.

Shoes are important to our everyday lives, especially

getting around Elon's campus during Nov. 4-6th. Comfortable shoes are absolutely necessary to be

successful in this competition.

Your health is also very important and essential to survive Phoenix Phind. Eat a well–balanced meal with a mix of energy drinks like Gatorade, Red Bull or even Starbucks!

And don't forget to get those fruits and vegetables in the "well–balanced meals" you will be consuming. Don't shy away from the sweets this weekend it helps out your performance do well!

Mentally, Phoenix Phind is about strength, determination and endurance among your team. Make sure you get your schoolwork done so that you can play all weekend with RSA.

Please e-mail RSA online at rsa@elon.edu or call them at ext. RSA1.

Contact Schuntel Reddock at pendulum@elon.edu or 278-7247.

 Remember the following:

– Comfortable clothing is required.

– Work together as a team.

– If you still want to sign up, hurry to the RSA office. Time is running out.

– Determination, strenghth and endurance is all you need.

– Eat a well-balanced meal and don't forget energy drinks.

– Grand Prize: $650 to the wining team.

– Get a good night's sleep before the event.

– Stay positive.