6 Hour Bush Rogaine

MUMC is organising this Rogaine and we would love to see many members helping out. It will be possible to volunteer one day and compete on the other.

To sign up to volunteer please reply Yes to 'Rosie the Rogaine Setter' in Events (here https://mumc.teamapp.com/events/568742).

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"Hill on Earth, Tallarook" 2 x 6 Hour Bush Rogaine

Saturday 16 April 2016 & Sunday 17 April 2016

The event is the same course on each day. Enter whichever day suits you best.

EVENT TIMES

8:00am - registration opens to collect maps

9:45am - compulsory pre-event briefing

10:00am - start

3:30pm - food at Hash House available

4:00pm - end

LOCATION

Tallarook Range which is the Hill on your right as you travel up the Hume Highway towards approaching Seymour. About 100km North of Melbourne.

ACCOMMODATION

If you are volunteering to help you will be able to camp at the Hash House (the admin and food hub). Alternatively there will be accommodation in Seymour or Broadford.

MAP

The map will be 1:25000 scale with 10 metre contours, printed on A3 non waterproof paper.

MORE EVENT INFO

Check out the Victorian Rogaine Association website:

http://vra.rogaine.asn.au/events-72/icalrepeat.detail/2016/04/16/124/-/april-2x6-hour-bush-rogaine.html

HOW TO ENTER

1. You must set up a membership account (free) to participate. http://vra.rogaine.asn.au/

2. Come along to the trip meeting 12 April to be matched with a fellow MUMC rogainer.

3. Register your team with the VRA using your membership number before Wednesday 13th Mar.

If you have entered a VRA rogaine before, you will need to enter before 6th March to avoid the late fee (we will try to have these waived for people who are volunteering).

WHAT TO BRING

- Water (2 litres), snacks, sunscreen, 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)

- A late lunch will be provided for competitors. Dinner and breakfast will be provided for volunteers only.

COST

$30 entry plus transport to and from event. MUMC refunds $10 after the event. Speak to Rogaine deputy or Treasurer for more info. Late entry fee applies from 4pm WEDNESDAY 6th (fee is waived for new VRA members).

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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.