Rogaining
Sun 5 Mar 2017 10:00am - 4:00pm
Posted by Rowan M
on Fri, 24 Feb 2017
Leaders:
Rowan M
Standard: Everyone welcome
Meeting: Tue, 28 Feb 2017, 7:30 pm
New members - if you want to find out what rogaining is all about, read on below.
But beware - this event is not your typical bush rogaine!
For this event, organised by the Victorian Rogaining Association, you can choose either a metrogaine on foot or a cyclogaine on bikes - hybrid or mountain bikes recommended but not essential.
Event details:
- Location: Frankston Region, Melbourne
- Option to enter either the metrogaine or the cyclogaine
- Registration and maps available 8am
- Metrogaine runs 10am-4pm, cyclogaine runs 10.30am-3.30pm
- $30 entry fee (plus $10 late fee for entries submitted after 23 Feb - not applicable for first-time rogainers)
- Hash house meal included
- Link to event page on the VRA website
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 bush 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 23rd February. 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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