October 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

A 6hr and 12hr Rogaine being planned in north east of Daylesford.

The event was planned for September however we swapped it to October to allow the Vic Champs to be held 3 weeks before the Australasian Rogaining Championships rather than 1 week after.

Map

The map size expected to be 1:25,000 scale. Pre-marked checkpoints printed on non-waterproof paper.

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 will be available on the VRA website from Tuesday 3rd October. 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 and ensure you bring it to the event. All team members must sign the form.
View the Indemnity 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 Sausage Sizzle opens
5:00pm     6hr Finish
5:20pm     6hr Approximate time of presentation
11:00pm 12hr Finish
11:15pm 12hr Approx time of Presentation

Accommodation

Camping at the Hash House is expected to be available Friday and Saturday night.

Hash House Meal

At the end of each event we plan to provide a sausage sizzle catered for by a Service Club. The VRA hope to be able to provide self serve Tea, Coffee and Milo so bring a cup and chair.

Online Entry Assistance

Entry Support - - entries@rogainevic.org.au