Rogaining
Sat 18 10:00am - Sun 19 Jun 2016 4:00pm
Posted by Gina S
on Mon, 25 Jul 2016
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No leader
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Meeting: No meeting
Crezzy Chase 2x6 Hr Rogaine - Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May 2016
TIMES
8 am Registration opens (to collect maps)
10 am Start
4 pm Finish
LOCATION
Creswick 130km WNW of Melbourne and under 2 hours drive from the Melbourne CBD
THE COURSE
Located in open State Forest with some of the close in Checkpoints may be in local streets.
For this event you can compete on either Saturday or Sunday. The course is the same on both days.
UNI CHAMPS
On the Saturday, students can register to be part of the Uni Champtionship division. The winners of this division will be offered the Nigel Aylott Memorial Foundation sponsorship to help them compete in the Australian Rogaining Championship (which is in Perth this year).
ACCOMMODATION
Camping for Volunteers stay over night is available on the oval. Other accommodation options in Creswick..
MAP
The map will be 1:25000 scale with 10 metre contours, printed on A3 paper.
ENTRY DATES
Online entry opens 30 May
Late fees apply from Wednesday 8 June ($10)
Online entries close Monday 13 June
WHAT TO BRING
- Water (2 litres), snacks, sun protection, pens to mark your map, comfortable closed shoes, rain jacket if bad weather. Gaiters are highly recommended.
- Compass, first aid kit, whistle. These can be hired from VRA on the day.
- Camping gear if you are staying at the hash house (tent, sleeping bag, roll mat, warm clothes)
HASH HOUSE
The Hash House is starting point of the rogaine. It is the site of the admin, first aid and food tents.
HASH HOUSE FOOD
All rogaines are catered. Meals typically consist of BBQ sausages. Hamburgers, Vegie burgers, Stews and Soups, Also desserts with Tea, Coffee & Milo available. Bring your own Plate, Bowl, Cup Cutlery and Chair.
COST
$30 entry plus transport to and from event. MUMC refunds $10 after the event. Speak to Rogaine deputy or Treasurer for more info.
A late entry fee applies from 4pm Wednesday 8 June. This fee is waived for people competing in their first rogaine.
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. Come to the trip meeting on Tuesday 14th June to be teamed up and to organise transport.
3. Register your team with the VRA using your membership number before tbc.
If you have rogained before, make sure to register before Wednesday 8 June to avoid a $10 late fee.
NAVIGATION TRAINING
Navigation training on how to use a map & compass will probably be provided at the meeting as well.
MORE EVENT INFO
Check out the Victorian Rogaine Association website:
Final instructions which includes start location and how to get there will be available on the VRA home page from Tuesday before the Rogaine.
Team lists included any outstanding payments will also be on the VRA home page from the Tuesday before the Rogaine.
Event Indemnity Form to be sign by all team members and handed in at Registration
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