There are three categories that can be selected from for entry to the 2008 Mark Webber Pure Tasmania Challenge. Each category has a separate set of entry criteria which is outlined below.
- Van Diemen Cup (corporate teams of four) 5 days
- 2theXtreme Cup (elite pairs) 5 days
- Ambassadors Cup (invitational pairs) 3 days
Four competitors from the one company or government department can enter the Challenge as a team. Team members can be sourced from any one or multiple of locations that that company or government department conducts its business from. Each team can be made up in a one gender or mixed team configuration. All team members must be employees of the company either on a full or part time basis and must not have the following job descriptions or job titles in their contract of employment.
- You must not fulfill any role within the company that involves physical education of staff. Please note that voluntary efforts coordinating fellow staff in active pursuits is permitted.
- No part of your job description must include physical fitness (specific). For example: personal fitness instructor.
- Armed Forces, Fire, Police and other government departments in which physical fitness is deemed as a priority of their employment cannot enter the Van Diemen Cup. They will be able to enter the 2theXtreme Cup with no restrictions.
- No employee who gains financial reward from sponsorship by the company or an outside source for the participation in physical activity (prize money accepted).
- An employee can represent their county/state or country in a physical activity as long as it does not breach any of the above conditions.
This is open to any pair from the following pursuits or backgrounds: sports, celebrities and politicians from all over the world. The focus is on matching pairs; for example two cricketers, climbers, adventure racers etc but this is not mandatory. No limitations on criteria.
An invitational category for pairs of competitors who want to experience the sense of achievement associated with the Challenge but compete over a shorter duration (Noting they will compete on the same course for the three days as all other competitors). No limitations on criteria.
