Starting Young: Metrogaine & Cyclogaine

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

"Starting Young: Metrogaine & Cyclogaine"

This rogaine is metrogaine which means it's in a suburban bush area and does not require compass navigation skills. Also an option to enter as a cycling team.

The course is a mixture of local creeks and rivers, small towns of Geelong, and the biggest hills in town. Most of the course is suitable for road bikes, except for some of the outer roads. Hybrid or mountain bikes are recommended for this event.

Starting point (Hash House) is the Geelong Canoe Club, Mornack Road, Newtown. Accessible by public transport.

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 23 Feb to be matched with a fellow MUMC rogainer.

3. Register your team with the VRA using your membership number before Wednesday 24th Feb.

WHAT TO BRING

Water, lunch, snacks, myki, sunscreen, pens to mark your map. Lunch will not be provided at this event.

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 16th (fee is waived for new VRA members).

STARTING TIMES

Registration and maps available from 8am.

On foot: 10am to 4pm.

On bike: 10:30am to 3:30pm.

MORE INFO

Check out the VRA event page

http://vra.rogaine.asn.au/