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What is ICR?
Inter-Company Relay (ICR) is a project initiated by the Zambia Athletics (ZA) formerly called Zambia Amateur Athletic Association (ZAAA) in 1999 to raise funds to develop and promote Athletics in Zambia, through the Talent Identification Program (TIP), while promoting an Integrated Approach to Health Response and Wellness.
SPONSORS / PARTNERS / PARTICIPANTS / SUPPORTERS
ICR has relied on the financial support and goodwill of its Sponsors and Partners who want to make a difference in the lives of others especially the less privileged athletes in the Country to exploit their athletic potential.
ICR is indebted to its participants whose valuable contribution over the years has resulted in the growing popularity and attractiveness of this initiative.
From the funds raised through participation fees and sponsorship of ICR, ZA has been able to create three (3) National Teams, namely: the Junior under 18, Youth (18-20), and Senior teams above 20, both male and female
This annual event is epitomized by various races which include the 10Km relay race taken by eight (8) persons, the 21km Individual race, the 100m Chief Executive Race, the 100m Executive Race, the 5 Km Health Walk, the Kids Athletics, Product Display and Health & Wellness activities.
The event (ICR) is the largest, most engaging, and most exciting sporting event that brings together Corporate Leaders and Executives, Civil Society, Government, the Diplomatic Corp, and the Community for a day of fun while promoting an integrated approach to Health Response under the motto “Know your Status for a Healthier Nation.”
The ICR has made a significant contribution to the saving of lives in the country by enabling people to know their status and take preventive measures or seek the right medical treatment.
The funds raised from the ICR through Participation Fee and Sponsorship, are used by the Zambia Athletics (ZA) to continue promoting and developing athletics across the country through the Talent Identification Program.
ICR RACES & ACTIVITIES
10 Km Relay – This being the main race requires participating organizations to register a team comprising eight individuals. Each of these individuals has a leg (approx. 1.2 km) of the race to run, starting from exchange zone one, after which they hand over a relay baton to the subsequent team member at every exchange zone until the full distance has been covered. The relay baton has a chip embedded in it.
Each Organisation is placed in line with its Business activity. Winning Organisations from one (1) to three (3) receive trophies while participating organizations / individuals are awarded a Medal and a Certificate of participation.
An organization can register more than one team of eight persons if they so wish.
5km Health Walk – The Health Walk aims at giving people who cannot run and those with medical conditions an opportunity to participate in the Inter-Company Relay.
10km Individual Race – One covers the 10km race.
21km Individual Race- One covers the 21km race.
Product Display- ICR also provides an opportunity for organizations and individuals to exhibit their innovative products and services.
Paralympic Race – The differently-abled children, individuals, and groups participate in the different activities.
Kids Athletics – A program where children from different backgrounds are drawn from several Children’s homes and take part in multiple activities and races. It is also open to the children who are at the event. The children who win in the different races are awarded trophies, while the rest receive medals and enjoy physical activities, social skills, and health.
HEALTH ACTIVITIES
COVID-19 vaccinations, Screening, and Testing of various Medical Conditions and no communicable conditions such as HIV / AIDS, Breast and Cervical Cancer, Cardiac related ailments, Diabetes, Hypertension, etc. under the motto “Know Your Status for a Healthier Nation” is one the most critical component of the ICR Event.
AWARDS
Several trophies are presented to the winning organizations and individuals on the day. Every Participating Organization is placed in a category in line with its business. Winning organizations from number one (1) to Three (3) in each category receive Trophies and a Certificate of Participation, while all participating individuals also receive a Certificate of Participation. Apart from performance, other trophies are awarded to the first (1), second (2), and third (3) in categories like Best Dressed Team, Most Consistent and Early Registered.
CATEGORIES
These include:
Arms of Government, Commercial Banks, Construction & Engineering, Consultants, Diplomatic Corps, Defense & Security, Energy, Financial Institutions, Government Ministries, Health Institutions, Hospitality Industry, insurance & pensions, and Legal Practitioners.
Others are:
Manufacturing Industry, Media Institutions, Mining Industry, Non-Governmental Organisations, Regulatory Bodies, Trade & Commerce, Training Institutions and Transport & Communication.
QUOTE BY THE ICR FOUNDING CHAIRMAN
“It has been a long but interesting rewarding journey of total commitment and courage.”
OBJECTIVES OF THE ICR
The ICR has been the single most important fundraising event for the Zambia Athletics (ZA) formerly called Zambia Amateur Athletic Association (ZAAA). The funds raised from the ICR have enabled athletes to participate in National Regional, and International Championships.
THE ICR THEMES SINCE INCEPTION
1999 – RUN AWAY FROM HIV/AIDS
2000 – RUN FOR YOUR HEALTH
2001 – RUN FOR HEALTH
2002 – MOVE FOR HEALTH (WHO GLOBAL THEME IN THAT YEAR)
2003 – RUN AWAY FROM HIV AND AIDS
2004 – HIV AND AIDS IS MY RESPONSIBILITY
2005 – HIV/AIDS A REAL THREAT TO FUTURE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: LET’S RALLY AROUND WOMEN AND CHILDREN
2006 – HIV/AIDS: A WAR WE MUST WIN
2007 – BY ACTING TOGETHER WE CAN WIN
2008 – PARK YOUR CAR – RUN AND WALK FOR YOUR HEALTH (10TH ANNIVERSARY)
2009 – WALK AND RUN FOR HEALTH
2010 – BY ACTING TOGETHER WE CAN WIN
2011 – RUN FOR WELLNESS, PEACE AND UNITY (GENERAL ELECTION YEAR)
2012 – STOP GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE
2013 – 15 YEARS OF RAISING THE PULSE – WALK AND RUN FOR HEALTH
2014 – ACT NOW TO STOP ROAD ACCIDENTS
2015 – RUN & WALK FOR YOUR HEALTH TOWARDS PEACE & UNITY
2016 – RUN & WALK FOR YOUR HEALTH
2017 – WE ARE ONE
2018 – 20 YEARS OF PROMOTING WELLNESS & ATHLETICS
2019 – RUN & WALK FOR YOUR HEALTH
2022 – BUILD A STRONGER & HEALTHIER ZAMBIA
2023 – RE-IGNITE YOUR HEALTH
2024 – CLIMATE CHANGE CAN BE MITIGATED
Every theme carries the Motto: “By Acting Together We Can Win”
Note:
The Zambia Athletics (ZA) formerly called the Zambia Amateur Athletic Association (ZAAA) is a National Athletic body put together by an Act of Parliament in 1964 to develop and promote Athletic activities such as track and field events, marathons, mountain climbing, etc in the Country.
ZA operates under the Ministry of Youth & Sport, through the National Sports Council of Zambia (NSCZ) and is affiliated to the World Athletics (WA) formerly the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF). It is also a member of the National Olympic Confederation (NOC).