Rogaining
Sat 9 Sep 2017 10:00am
Posted by Aiden E
on Thu, 31 Aug 2017
Leaders:
Aiden E, Caio S
Standard: Everyone welcome
Meeting: Tue, 5 Sep 2017, 7:00 pm
An early spring bush rogaine :)
Event details:
- Location: 180km northwest from Melbourne CBD
- 6/12hr bush rogaines
- Registration opens 9am, Event runs 11-5pm and 11am-11pm
- Camping will be available at the Hash House
- $30 entry fee (plus $10 late fee for entries submitted after 1st September)
- Link to VRA event webpage below
Comment here, or come to the trip meeting to find teammates and to organise transport.
Read on below if you don't know what a rogaine is, or haven't done one before.
WHAT IS A ROGAINE?
A treasure hunt in the bush!
Teams of 2-5 people use a map and compass to find marked locations. Points are given for each location visited, with higher points awarded for locations that are far from the starting point or are a navigational challenge. Teams choose their route and collect as many points as they can (or want to) in the time available.
The 'Hash House' is the start/finish location for the rogaine and is also where you'll find the food/admin/first aid tents. All rogaines are catered (included in your entry fee). Meals typically include cheese toasties, BBQ sausages/hamburgers/veggie burgers, soups, stews, pasta etc. Dessert/cake and hot drinks also available.
HOW TO ENTER
1. These events are organised by the VRA, not MUMC. You must set up a membership account (free) with the VRA to participate. http://vra.rogaine.asn.au/
2. Comment here, or come to the trip meeting to find teammates and to organise transport.
3. Register your team using the online entry system on the VRA website before the closing date.
A late entry fee of $10 applies from 1st September. This fee is waived for people competing in their first rogaine.
WHAT TO BRING
- Compass, first aid kit and whistle. These must be carried while out on the course but can be hired/bought from VRA on the day if needed.
- Water (2 litres), snacks/food to eat while out on the course, sun protection, pens/highlighters to mark your map, comfortable clothes and shoes (i.e. trainers/runners or walking boots), rain jacket if bad weather. Gaiters are highly recommended. For those competing in the 12hr event you will need a head torch and spare batteries
- Plate/bowl/mug/cutlery/chair to use at the hash house
- Camping gear if you are staying at the hash house (tent, sleeping bag, roll mat, warm clothes, breakfast food etc)
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