Rogaining
Sat 13 May 2017
Posted by Rowan M
on Thu, 23 Feb 2017
Leaders:
Rowan M
Standard: Everyone welcome
Meeting: Tue, 9 May 2017, 7:30 pm
The second bush rogaine of the year - but with a twist - MUMC is organising this one! A fabulously social weekend out in the bush beckons...
See this alternative trip to find out how you can help make this happen.....
If you really want to compete instead (or, once we have enough volunteers then feel free to compete anyway) sign up here - and consider volunteering too e.g. by helping to transport equipment or collecting checkpoints.
Event details:
- Location: Glenluce/Vaughn Springs area, approx 1.5hrs drive NW of Melbourne
- Option to enter 6hr or 12hr event.
- Maps available 8am
- 6hr event runs 10am-4pm, 12hr event runs 10am-10pm
- Camping available at the Hash House
- $30 entry fee (plus $10 late fee for entries submitted after 3 May)
- link to event page on VRA website
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 29th March. 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.
- 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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