24h Rogaine! Victorian Championship 2017

The annual 24 hours Vic Championships Rogaine is upon us!  Come practice your navigation, test your endurance and get lots of blisters. Alternatively, come for a relaxed walk, cheese toasties and wine by the fire :)

Key details for people who have rogained before (read on below if you have no idea what a rogaine is):

• North of Graytown, land of the Taungurung people, 150 kms or 1.8 hrs from Melbourne CBD
  
• Late fee applies after 28 September
• Option to enter either a 8 hour or 24 hour event.
• 9am Registration opens
• 12pm - Event start
• Camping available at Hash House
• Entry Fee is $30 (6 Hr), $45 (24 hour). $10 late fee.
• University category for students - select during registration
• There is a VRA bus to the event. See website for details
• VRA event page: https://www.mumc.org.au/trips/23-24-hour-nigel-aylott-victorian-championships

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WHAT IS A ROGAINE?

Normally a rogaine takes place in the bush. Teams of 2-5 people use a map and compass to find markers. Points are given for each marker that is found, more points are awarded for markers that are far from the starting point or are a navigational challenge. Teams choose their route and attempt to collect as many points as they can before returning to the starting point (Hash House) before the clock stops. In other words, a treasure hunt in the bush where the winning team wins a chocolate bar. Events are usually 6, 8, 12 or 24 hours. These events are organised by the Victorian Rogaining Association (VRA) with teams from MUMC competing in most rogaines.

THIS EVENT

This event is a 24 hour event with an option to compete in a shorter 8 hour event if you don't want to stay out all night. The course is entirely in forest.

WHAT TO BRING

- Water (2 litres), snacks, sun protection, pens to mark your map, comfortable closed shoes, rain jacket if bad weather, warm clothes. Gaiters are highly recommended.

- Compass, first aid kit, whistle. These are mandatory to compete. These can be hired/bought from VRA on the day.

- Camping gear if you are staying at the hash house (tent, sleeping bag, roll mat, warm clothes, breakfast food etc)

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 for 6 hour, $45 for 24 Hour.  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 28 September. 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 3 October to be teamed up and to organise transport. 

3. Register your team with the VRA using your membership number before 12 October.