Rogaining
Sat 21 May 2016 10:00am - 4:00pm
Posted by Gina S
on Mon, 25 Jul 2016
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No leader
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Meeting: No meeting
The Permanent 8hr Rogaine - Saturday 21th May 2015
Between Elphinstone and Chewton
8 am Registration opens (to collect maps)
9:45 am Compulsory Briefing
10 am Start
6 pm Finish
LOCATION
Just off the Pyrenees Highway between Elphinstone and Castlemaine and in the Fryerstown Ranges about 110 km from Melbourne CBD. Subject to permit approval.
THE COURSE
Over Summer the VRA completed most of the permanent course which replaces the Mt Disappointment permanent course that was burnt in 2009 Black Saturday bush fires. The old course grew back too thick for Rogaining.
As they did not get a setter and organiser for the planned longer May the VRA will run an 8hr Rogaine using the already set Permanent course. This unveiling event will be a great way to get everyone aware it is there to take your friends on a training event any time.
ACCOMMODATION
Camping at the Hash House to be confirmed Castlemaine is the nearest major town for other accommodation.
MAP
The map is 1:25000 scale with 10 metre contours.
ENTRY DATES
Online entry opens 1 May
Late fees apply from Wednesday 11 May ($10)
Online entries close Wednesday 18 May
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 11 May. 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 17th May to be teamed up and to organise transport.
3. Register your team with the VRA using your membership number before Wednesday 18th May.
If you have rogained before, make sure to register before Wednesday 11 May 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 17 May.
Team lists included any outstanding payments will also be on the VRA home page from Tuesday 17th May.
Event Indemnity Form to be sign by all team members and handed in at Registration
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