Frequently asked questions
Event Information
Registration
Child |
Youth |
Adult |
Survivors & Carers |
|
Early Bird |
FREE |
$11 |
$22 |
FREE |
General |
FREE |
$22 |
$44 |
FREE |
Refund Policy
Cancer Council do not offer refunds and our general policy is to treat your money as a donation. Should you have made an error whilst registering or donating please contact your local Cancer Council office for assistance.
Ceremonies
Opening Ceremony: 10am Saturday, 25th October 2025
Candlelight Ceremony: 8pm Saturday
Closing Ceremony: 10am Sunday,26th October 2025
Awards
Awards presented at the event include:
- Highest Community Fundraising Team
- Highest Corporate Fundraising Team
- Highest School Fundraising Team
- Best Dressed Team
- Best Decorated Team Site
- Best Team Baton
- The Spirit of Relay Award
Information Sessions
Come find out more about West Coast Relay.
Information session details are still to be finalised - join the Facebook Group to keep up to date: www.facebook.com/groups/event
Join us to find out more how you can make a difference through participating in Relay For Life.
Already participating? Come along and we can answer all your questions about the day.
Program
Thanks for your interest in Relay For Life West Coast! Here’s an overview of what will be happening on the day.
Saturday 25 October
Time |
Activity |
7:00am |
Team check-in opens |
10:00am |
Opening Ceremony |
10:45am |
Survivors & Carers Lap |
11:00am |
Survivors & Carers Morning Tea |
11:am - 7:30pm |
Entertainment & Activties |
6:00pm - 6:15pm |
Team Awards Presentation |
8:00pm - 8:30pm |
Candlelight Ceremony |
Sunday 26 October
Time |
Activity |
7:00am - 9:00am |
Teams free Breakfast |
8:00am – 10.00am |
Entertainment & Activities |
10.00am |
Closing Ceremony & Final Lap |
Keep those team members walking!
On The Day
What happens on the day?
Get excited because the 25th Relay For Life in WA has arrived!
Here's what to expect at Relay. Check with your Relay event committee: teamsrelaywestcoast@gmail.com or Helen Woodard - Teams Coordinator 0458 005 722 helen.woodard@education.wa.edu.au for information about Relay For Life West Coast:
You don’t have to stay on the track all night, but we encourage teams to have at least one person on the track at all times to get the most out of your Relay experience.
If you would like to participate but don't have a team, please feel free to register under Team Daffodil or contact Helen to discuss other options."
What to bring to Relay
Be sure to come to Relay prepared! Check the forecast the night before and be prepared for inclement weather. Remember, Relay runs overnight and can be cold.Here’s a list of things that teams should be sure to have handy on the day:
- Tent(s),marquees for your campsite
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and lip balm
- Your Relay For Life shirt
- Comfortable walking/running shoes
- Warm clothing (pants, jackets, beanies, gloves, etc.)
- Torch and spare batteries
- Wet weather gear (raincoat, poncho, umbrella, etc.)
- A change of clothes
- Camping gear (Tent, sleeping bag,pillows, blankets, esky, cutlery, cups, water bottle, food and drink.
- Folding chairs and tables
- Plastic sheeting or rubber-backed rug (good on cold or damp ground)
- Campsite decorations and team banners
- Team costumes
- Money and loose change
- Camera to capture those special moments
- Your team!
What not to bring
- Pets (guide dogs and service dogs are welcome)
- Bikes, scooters or roller blades/skates
- Glass
- Fundraising money that you want to bank (please bank any money prior to the event or the next business day after Relay)
- Remember, Relay For Life is a smoke-free (this includes e-cigarettes) and alcohol-free event.
- e-bikes & e-scooter
Sponsors
Thanks to our fantastic sponsors:
Relay For Life West Coast is a community event and it would not be possible without the support we receive from our community. There are many businesses that provide us with monetary and in-kind support.
If you would like your business to become a sponsor of Relay For Life West Coast, contact Pat Strahan, Chair, Relay For Life West Coast on 0414 682 892 or pat@strahanevents.com.au
Survivors & Carers
Relay For Life is a time for our community to come together and celebrate cancer survivors, remember those who are no longer with us and fight back against cancer.
If you or anyone you love has ever heard the words ‘you have cancer’, you know how much if affects us and the people around us. None should face cancer alone, so whether you’re a Survivor or Carer, getting involved in your local Relay For Life can introduce you to others who are facing similar challenges and create opportunities for sharing stories, friendship and hope.
To honour your inspiring journey, you’re invited to be our Guest of Honour at Relay For Life.
You can choose to walk in the Survivor and Carer’s Lap of Honour or just come along for the celebrations.
Our communities wouldn’t be the same without you, so thank you!
If you are having trouble registering, please contact our support team
Under 18s
Parent or Guardian Consent
If you are under 18 years of age, you are required to have a parent or guardian complete a Parental Consent Form before the event.
This form will be emailed to youth upon registering for the event.
All youth are required to have the consent of their parent/guardian via the form above. Failure to do so will result in the youth being unable to attend the Relay For Life event.
There will be limited on the day registrations available.
Youth Team Supervisors
All participants under 18 years of age are required to have a supervisor over the age of 21 present with their team for the duration of the event.
You must register your supervisor by completing the Youth Supervisor Form that is emailed to you upon registering as a youth. It is the responsibility of the parent, guardian, team captain or youth to ensure the youth supervisor has completed this form.
If a youth team attends Relay For Life without the required number of supervisors over the age of 21, the team will not be able to participate.
Please note that for youth teams, you must have 1 supervisor per 10 youth participants.