Chimneys and Ruins 6/12hr Rogaine (7th October 2023)

12 Hour - Saturday 7 October 2023

Admin Opens:9:00 am , Event Start:11:00 am, Event Finish:11:00 pm Duration:12 hours

6 Hour - Saturday 7 October 2023

Admin Opens:9:00 am , Event Start:11:00 am, Event Finish:5:00 pm Duration:6 hours

Event Details

Entries are now open for the Chimneys and Ruins Rogaine – a 6hr and 12hr rogaine north east of Daylesford in the Upper Loddon State Forest.

The event area is entirely on Parks Vic and DEECA native forest. It is undulating spur gully country and very open on the ground. This will assist in fast cross country navigation.  There are many tracks in the area – some marked and some not. These will assist competitors but they may also confuse! Expect to visit some chimneys and ruins.

Prior events in this area include the Echidnas Revenge (2016) and Fossickers Dream (2014).

Volunteer

Rogaines are run entirely by volunteers, and we need help with this event! If you’d like to volunteer for a role, sign up here.

Late Date:30/09/2023, Registrations Close:04/10/2023

Map

The map size expected to be 1:30,000 scale and oriented to grid north with pre-marked checkpoints printed on SRA3 non-waterproof paper.

Entry details

Entries will open by 16th September with late fees are applicable after 11:59pm Friday 29th September. Entries will close 11:59pm Wednesday 4th October.

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

6 hour
Adults $40
Junior $25 (under 18) Juniors get free entry when in a team with an adult.

12 hour
Adults $40
Junior $25 (under 18) Juniors get free entry when in a team with an adult.

Final Instructions and Start location

Final Instructions are now available. 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 and complete the Indemnity Form at the end of the Final Instructions and ensure you bring it to the event. All team members must sign the form.

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

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

Indicative Event timeline.  We may start the event at 10am, 11am, or 12 midday.  Below is based on an 11am start.
9:00am     Registration opens for both event and maps issues.
10:45am   Briefing – All must attend
11:00am   Both 6hr and 12hr events start
4:00pm     Catering opens
5:00pm     6hr Finish
5:10pm    Time to gather for 6hr presentation.  Note: we plan to do presentation based on teams that have finished within 5 to 10 mins of 5pm.  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.

10:00pm  Catering opens for the finish.
11:00pm   12hr Finish
11:10pm   Time to gather for presentation.  Note: we plan to do presentation based on teams that have finished within 5 to 10 mins of 11pm.  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

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

Hash House Meal

A sausage sizzle will be provided by a local service club at the end of the 6hr, 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. At the end of the 12hr there will be no sausage sizzle. 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 plate, bowl, cup, cutlery and chair.

Course Enquiries

Andrew - 0490 751 442 -

Admin Manager

Dianne Hebard - - admin-october@rogainevic.org.au

Online Entry Assistance

Entry Support - - entries@rogainevic.org.au