Stuart Brookes Memorial 6/12hr Rogaine (17 May 2025)
12 Hour - Saturday 17 May 2025
Duration:12 hours
6 Hour - Saturday 17 May 2025
Duration:6 hours
Event Details
In 1949, Stuart Brookes OAM was one of the founding members of the Federation of Victorian Walking Clubs Search and Rescue Section, now known as Bush Search and Rescue (BSAR), part of Bushwalking Victoria.
However, Stuart is probably best known to older bushwalkers for the maps he produced and published from the late 1940s to 2011. Many here today will have used an S.R. Brookes sketch map to explore Victoria’s alpine regions and other popular bushwalking destinations.
For his contribution to recreational bushwalking through map-making, safety in the bush, and search and rescue he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 1988.
The VRA is proud to acknowledge Stuart’s contributions to mapping and safety in Victoria and is pleased to support the request from BSAR to name this event in his honour, as the Stuart Brookes Memorial Rogaine. This rogaine will be held in conjunction with BSAR’s annual main training.
Rogaine Format
A 12hr and 6hr rogaine starting at the same time – the 6hr is an all daylight event while the 12hr will have night navigation. If you have done a few rogaines or would like to challenge yourself, plan to stay out a bit longer and pick up some checkpoints after sunset to experience night rogaining.
Location Description
This rogaine is set in the Wombat State Forest north west of Daylesford. The forest is open with very little under growth as captured in the wed site image. Some of it is event more open.
Course
On this course the altitude gain from lowest point to highest point is about 250m. 12hr teams and maybe a few faster 6hr teams may reach the pine forests located furthest from the hash house. Surrounding the hash house will be a small number of farmland checkpoints and 6 checkpoints within 1km of the hash house.
Map
The map is colour printed on non-waterproof paper and SRA3 size (450mm x 320mm) and 1:25,000 scale, with 1km grid lines oriented to Magnetic North. Contours are spaced 10m apart.
Entry details
Entries will open about a month prior to the event. Entries close about a week prior to the event.
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Volunteers Needed
We need your help! Please volunteer.
Rogaines could not run without volunteers. Lots of work is required in the lead up to each event as well as on event day.
Sign up to volunteer at this event here.
Event Entry Fees
6hr rogaine
Adults Early Bird $45 | Regular $58
Juniors $20 (14 to under 18),
Juniors under 14 free of charge.
12hr rogaine
Adults Early Bird $45 | Regular $58
Juniors $20 (14 to under 18),
Juniors under 14 free of charge.
Final Instructions and Start location
The Final Instructions will be available on the VRA website from Tuesday 13th May. The Final Instructions will include details of the start location, how to get there, important information about the event, and an attached Indemnity Form. Please print out, complete, and ensure you bring the Indemnity Form 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
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 assuming an 11:am start however start time yet to be decided:
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 event finishes
5:10pm 6hr event presentation
10:00pm VRA catering opens for the 12hr finish.
11:00pm 12hr event finishes
11:10pm 12hr event presentation
Accommodation
Camping will be available at the Hash House site Friday and Saturday night.
Hash House Meal
We provide some catering at our event such as described below.
A BBQ will be provided by service 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 1hr before the finish and 30 min after the finish for the 6hr, and from approximately 1hr before the 12hr finish until 30 minutes after the finish, 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
Registration, Changes & Withdrawals - - admin@rogainevic.org.au
Online Entry Assistance
Entry Support - - entries@rogainevic.org.au