The Water Race 6/12hr Rogaine (14 September 2024)

Location Description

Fryerstown is located 11km SSW of Castlemaine and best accessed by turning off the Pyrenees Highway at Chewton. It is a sealed road all the way to the Hash House.

Course

The course area has extensive areas of old gold mining remains including the many water races dug to divert water to storage dams. Checkpoints at major mine locations and an old roasting kiln although the latter has no signage to confirm it was a roasting kiln. The Hash House is in the middle of the map with lots of options for loops in and out. For beginners there is a 5 km loop with controls on or adjacent to tracks and trails or a longer 10km road loop, with controls easily accessible form the road.

Map

The map will be printed on SRA3 non water proof paper at 1:25,000 Scale, 10m contours and grid aligned to grid north.

Entry details

Entries close midnight at the end of Wednesday 11th September.

Event Entry Fees

6hr rogaine
Adults $40
Juniors $25 (under 18), free entry when in a team with an adult.

12hr rogaine
Adults $40
Juniors $25 (under 18), free entry when in a team with an adult.

Final Instructions and Start location

Final Instructions will be available from Tuesday 10 September. 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 the following gear for inspection prior to receiving a map.

Per Person:
- compass (A digital compass on a phone is not accepted.)
- whistle
- headlamp/torch (A torch on a phone is not accepted.)

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

Likely event schedule:

9:00am     Registration opens for both event and map issues
10:45am   Briefing – all must attend
11:00am   Both 6hr and 12hr events start
4:00pm     Catering opens
5:00pm     6hr event finishes
5:10pm     6hr event presentation

10:00pm   Catering opens for the 12hr finish
11:00pm   12hr event finishes
11:10pm   12hr event presentation

Accommodation

Camping at the Hash House will be available Friday and Saturday night. Castlemaine is the closest town for motel and camping ground style accommodation.

Hash House Meal

A BBQ will be provided by the Castlemaine Lions Club at the end of the 6hr. This will include a couple of sausages or a veggie burger each.

The VRA will also supply a hearty meal of hot soup and pasta, plus cake depending on the availability of volunteers. These will be served from approximately 4pm until 5:30pm after the 6hr, and from 10pm until at least 11:30pm after the 12hr, until the food runs out.

Tea, coffee, Milo, milk, and hot water will also be provided throughout.

Please bring your own chair, plate, bowl, cup, cutlery, and gather for the results presentation afterwards.

Course Enquiries

Phil - 0427 012 863 - membership@rogainevic.org.au

Admin Manager

Team Changes and Withdrawals - - admin@rogainevic.org.au

Online Entry Assistance

Entry Support - - entries@rogainevic.org.au