YouRockgaine November 6hr – (19th November 2023)
YouRockgaine 6hr - Sunday 19 November 2023
Admin Opens:8:00 am , Event Start:10:00 am, Event Finish:4:00 pm Duration:6 hrs hours
Event Details
Our final Rogaine for 2023 will be a Sunday 6hr Rogaine close to Melbourne. Note the date has moved to 19th November.
The You Yangs are a large regional park on the western edge of Melbourne and are known for their granite peaks and low lying forests. The course covers most of the park and has been set with beginners and experienced Rogainers in mind, you will have the choice of controls near the hash house or spreading out over the park and tackling several of the peaks. Come and have a scramble over the many boulders in search of elusive CP’s.
Location Description
The You Yangs only 60km and 1 hours drive form the CBD.
Map
Scale 1:15,000 i.e. 66.7mm on the map = 1km. The map will be printed non-waterproof paper on a non standard page size to be announced.
Entry details
Entries will open by 13th October. Late fees are applicable after 11:59pm Friday 10th November. Entries will close 11:59pm Wednesday 15th November.
Once entries close, online changes will no longer be possible and no new team entries will be accepted – this includes no new team entries on the day.
Event Entry Fees
Adults $40 Junior $25 (under 18) Juniors get free entry when in a team with an adult.
Final Instructions and Start location
The Final instructions which include start location and how to get there will be available on the VRA home page from Tuesday 14th November.
Team lists including any outstanding payments will also be on the VRA home page from Tuesday 14th November.
Please download and complete the Indemnity form. ALL team members must sign the form.
Our Rogaining rules are no pets 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
Each team member must carry a compass, a whistle and a headlamp or torch. Lights and compasses on smartphones do not meet this requirement and will not be allowed.
Each team must also carry a mobile phone and a first aid kit. This should contain as a minimum
- 1 heavyweight compression bandage for snakebites
- 1 roller bandage
- 1 triangular bandage (or blood absorbent cotton pads)
- sticking plaster
- VRA first aid instruction sheet
These are available from Event Admin if needed.
There will be an equipment check before registration.
Event Timeline
Likely timeline of event
8:00 am Registration opens for both event and map issues.
9:45 am Briefing – All must attend
10:00 am Start
4:00 pm Finish
4:10 pm Time to gather for presentation. Note: we plan to do presentation based on teams that have finished within 10 mins of 4pm. It is possible a late finishing team could still win a category however be omitted from presentation. (be on time if you want a prize chocolate) Late teams will be included in the results that appear on the web.
Accommodation
There will be no camping at the Hash House or anywhere at the You Yangs for this event. There are accommodation options in Lara, Little River and Geelong.
Hash House Meal
Catering plans to be confirmed. Most likely a Service Club provided Sausage Sizzle and some other food provided by the VRA.
Course Enquiries
Phil - 0427 012 863 - Membership@rogainevic.org.au
Online Entry Assistance
Entry Support - - entries@rogainevic.org.au