The No Prickles Porcupine 2x6hr Rogaine (13 & 14 July 2024)
Saturday 6hr - Saturday 13 July 2024
Admin Opens:8:00 am , Event Start:10:00 am, Event Finish:4:00 pm Duration:6 hours
Sunday 6hr - Sunday 14 July 2024
Admin Opens:8:00 am , Event Start:10:00 am, Event Finish:4:00 pm Duration:6 hours
Note: in the entry system the ‘Event Date’ for this will show as 13/7/2024.
Event Details
Come join our winter 2x6hr rogaine at Glenluce south of Castlemaine with the course area including part of the Upper Loddon State Forest and Castlemaine Digging Natural Heritage Park.
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Sunday Training
Wondering how to use your 2 hours of preparation time best and improve your route choice? Or how to get more points? Did you run out of time, were late back to the Hash House, and want to get better at that? What about route selection techniques and optimal routes?
As was done at the Redcastle rogaine in 2023, on the Sunday we are planning live navigation coaching in conjunction with the 6hr bush rogaine. The plan is to pair up an experienced rogainer to travel with each trainee team and provide coaching. The coaching will be aimed at people new to bush navigation, or those who have tried some rogaining but struggle to find checkpoints.
Teams wishing to participate in the training will be provided with a separate link to register. As we confirm the availability of coaches, we will invite those registered to enter via a link sent by email. The first to register will be the first invited to enter. If you are a group of friends, register as a group and we’ll keep you together. The training teams will score results in the Sunday rogaine but the focus will be on learning and not scoring. You will also be able to register as an individual as we will create teams of 3 to 5 people to allocate you a coach.
This is a great way for everyone to improve their rogaining skills.
Please Do NOT enter the normal Sunday event if you want a coach – use the link we will provide.
Volunteers Needed
Every event needs volunteers. With this 2 x 6hr format you can volunteer one day and compete the other day. Or you can volunteer to assist with the start only and compete on the day or just go for a casual walk to visit a few checkpoints while it is quiet at the hash house. The Start Only General Helper role may be done by a team who is competing, with one doing the volunteer role, while the other does last minute event preparation. Team members can then swap over a couple of times during the morning. This way you can volunteer without missing out on doing the event.
We’d like to get the key roles filled 2 to 4 weeks before the event – CP Placers, Admin Manager, Navlight Manager and Equipment manager are key roles to be filled early. Check the Volunteer Roster for roles still vacant.
Note the Volunteer Roster is updated every few days and is not live.
Map
1:25,000 scale with 10m contours, printed on SRA3 non-waterproof paper.
Entry details
Entries will open about Thursday 20 June.
Event Entry Fees
Adults $40
Juniors (under 18) $25, free entry when in a team with an adult.
Final Instructions and Start location
Final Instructions will be available from Tuesday 9 July. The final instructions will include details of the start location, how to get there, important information about the event, and the Indemnity Form. Please print out, complete, and ensure you bring the Indemnity Form to the event. All team members must sign the form. Look for the button at the top of this page to appear once available.
Please note that no pets are allowed at rogaines, either on course or at the Hash House.
Please read our information about Biosecurity in Rogaining and make sure your equipment is clean before you leave home.
Mandatory equipment
There will be a friendly gear check before registration, and all team members must bring their individual and team mandatory gear for inspection prior to receiving a map.
Mandatory items Per Person:
- compass (A digital compass on a phone is not accepted.)
- whistle
- headlamp/torch (A torch on a phone is not accepted.)
Mandatory items Per Team:
- mobile phone
- first aid kit - should contain, as a minimum, 1 heavyweight compression bandage for snakebite, 1 roller bandage, 1 triangular bandage (or blood absorbent cotton pads), sticking plaster, and the VRA first aid instruction sheet.
These items (except for mobile phones) will be available for sale at Event Admin if needed. Compasses can also be hired on the day. Payment is card only.
Event Timeline
8:00am Admin opens for registration, map and Navlight collection
9:45am Briefing – all must attend
10:00am Rogaine starts
3:00pm Catering opens (sausage sizzle, soup, pasta and some cake)
4:00pm Rogaine finishes
4:10pm Results presentation
Presentations are based on teams that have finished – it is possible a late finishing team could still win a category but be omitted from the presentation. Late teams will be included in the results that appear on the web.
Accommodation
Camping at the Hash House will be available with access to portaloos. Castlemaine or Daylesford are close by with many options for accommodation.
Hash House Meal
A sausage sizzle will be provided by the Heathcote Lions club at the end of each day's event, this includes a couple of sausages or a veggie burger each. In addition, the VRA will provide a vegetarian soup and some pasta to go with the soup plus cake, hot water, tea, coffee, and Milo. Please bring your own bowl, cup, and cutlery. The Hash House is on an all gravel surface so please bring your own chair.
Course Enquiries
TBA - 0427 012 863 - membership@rogainevic.org.au
Admin Manager
Team Changes & Withdrawals - - admin@rogainevic.org.au
Online Entry Assistance
Entry Support - - entries@rogainevic.org.au