Tallarook 6/12hr Bush Rogaine
12 Hour - Saturday 18 September 2021
Admin Opens:9:00 am , Event Start:11:00 am, Event Finish:11:00 pm Duration:12 hours
6 Hour - Saturday 18 September 2021
Admin Opens:9:00 am , Event Start:11:00 am, Event Finish:5:00 pm Duration:6 hours
Event Details
Again we must cancel our planned Rogaine which we expect is no surprise to anyone. It was to be a 6hr and 12hr Rogaine in the Tallarook State Forest – a favourite area since the first Rogaine there in 1976. One of the Rogaining areas closest to Melbourne.
Registration Date:24/08/2021, Late Date:08/09/2021, Registrations Close:11/09/2021
Location Description
Tallarook State Forest on the range east of the Hume Freeway and south of Seymour 120km from the CBD.
Course
The course area is mostly a plateau with a challenging climb to the highest point on Mt Hickey at 800m for teams deciding to go there and and the lowest point on the course expect to be around 500m with the Hash House at 630m. The forest is a mix of eucalypt species with a good network of tracks.
Map
The map will be A3 size. 1:25,000 Scale. Premarked checkpoints printed on non-waterproof paper.
Entry details
Online Entry would normally opened by 24-Aug however due to Covid lockdown extending until 2-Sep (at time of writing) opening of entries will be delayed. Monitor for updates at the top of this web page. Expect late date to be 11:59 pm Wednesday 8 September. Online late entry will close about Tuesday before the event. Check the top of this web page for the latest time after late date.
Event Entry Fees
Adults $35 Junior $25 (under 18) Juniors get free entry when in a team with an adult.
Final Instructions and Start location
Final instructions (including start location and how to get there) will be available at the top of this web page from Tuesday 14th September.
Team lists are available by logging on to Online Entry and are also made available from 14th September via a link from the top of this web page.
Please complete an Indemnity form before arriving at the event. A copy of the form is included in the Final Instructions. ALL team members must sign the form.
No pets are allowed at Rogaines.
Please read about Biosecurity in Rogaining and make sure you equipment is clean before you leave home.
Event Timeline
9:00am Registration opens for both event and maps issues.
10:45am Briefing – All must attend
11:00am Both 6hr and 12hr events start
3:00pm Sausage Sizzle opens (subject to Covid Restrictions)
5:00pm 6hr Finish
5:30pm 6hr Approximate time of presentation (subject to Covid restrictions
11:00pm 12hr Finish
11:15pm 12hr Approx time of Presentation (subject to Covid Restrictions)
NOTE Covid Restriction may force late changes to this plan such as the need for wave starts.
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. If we are able to provide self serve Tea & Coffee we will however self serve is restricted by Covid restrictions.
Course Enquiries
Rodney Polkinghorn - 0409 793 227 - SeptemberEnquiries@vra.rogaine.asn.au
Admin Manager
TBA - 0427 012 863 - SeptemberAdmin@vra.rogaine.asn.au
Online Entry Assistance
Andrew Hunter - Ph: 0401 708 189 - Entries@vra.rogaine.asn.au