The B-Hynd  Rogaine 

Saturday 28 May 2005 (6 and 3 hour options – Teams or Solo)

What is a Rogaine?
A Rogaine is a cross-country navigational and strategy race on foot, designed for people of all abilities. Each participant is given a map with about 40 - 50 circles marked on it showing where "checkpoints" are located. You may visit as many or as few checkpoints as you wish, in any order and by any route, within your course time limit. Visits to checkpoints are recorded on a score punch card.

Some experience with a map and compass is helpful. Much of the pleasure and challenge of a Rogaine is the strategy of planning an optimum route to suit your own or your team's ability.

Scoring points depends on the number of checkpoints visited. Each checkpoint is worth a number of points depending on distance and difficulty. There are stiff penalties for returning after the time deadline with 10-point deductions for every minute late. 
Detailed rules exist, but basically:
You must travel together, within 50 metres of one another at all times.  A team shall demonstrate compliance with this requirement to any official or other team on request. 
All team members must visit the checkpoints and shall simultaneously approach to within 20 metres, and within sight, of each checkpoint for which points are claimed.
You must respect the landowner’s property.  Cross fences at posts or climb through the wire.  Re-close any gates that are shut.  
You must be responsible for your own wellbeing by having suitable food, water, clothing and equipment with you.  Competitors shall not discard any litter.  
Plan your course well. Rogaining is as much about careful route choice and navigation as it is about physical endurance. For fit, first-time people, plan on about 2 to 2.5 kms per hour average over the whole time you are on the course. If you find you travel faster or slower, adjust your course as you go. 
Note:  Neither the organizers nor the landowners accept liability for any accident or injury to participants during the event.  The ‘Team Contact’ on the entry form must ensure all team members are aware that they participate at their own risk.

Event Information

Location
Allow 30 minutes travel from Blenheim to the event centre.  Orienteering signs will be placed at key locations for directions.  Final travel details will be sent to the Team Contact closer to the event.

Terrain	
Undulating farmland to moderately steep hill country, ranging between 300 and 900 mtrs. Relatively clean with tracks and some scrub, knee high grass and vegetation in places.  Hazards include electric fences (which will be easy to cross) and under-runners. Gaiters recommended.

Maps
Pre-marked A4 size, 1:25,000 scale with 20m contours.  Out of bounds areas will be overprinted.  One map per competitor.  Maps are not waterproof – bring a water proof bag or map case.

Clothing & Equipment for both Courses
We recommend that every competitor carries at least the following minimum extra clothing and equipment:
-  Waterproof parka
-  Gloves & Hat (polypropylene or wool)
-  Upper and lower body clothing (polypropylene or wool)
-  Basic First aid (including sunscreen)
-  Whistle
-  Adequate food and water for the duration of the event

Timetable
Saturday
7:00 - 7:45 a.m.	 6-hour registration
7:45 - 8:45 a.m. 	 Maps available
8:45 a.m.	      Race briefing and issuing of Punch Score Cards
9:00 a.m.	      START of 6 hour

9:15 - 9:45 a.m.	  3 hour registration 
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.   Maps available
10:45 a.m.	       Race briefing and issuing of Punch Score Cards
11:00 a.m.	       START 3 hour

2:00 p.m.		3 hour FINISH 
2:30 p.m.	     BBQ food and drinks for sale.  The BBQ will continue   after the finish of the 6 hour event  	
3:00 p.m.	     6 hour FINISH

Grade/Prizes
There will be no grades or prizes.

Entry Fees (Per Person)
$15.00 per person for NZ Orienteering Club and/or NZ Rogaine Association members
$20.00 per person for non-members.

Entries must be received by 5:00pm Tuesday 24th May 2005.  
Absolutely no late entries accepted!!!

Confirmation of entry
You will know your entry has been received by your cheque being cleared. Those who supply an email address will receive an acknowledgement.

Cancellation
Only very extreme weather would cause cancellation.  A modified course would be a more probable outcome.  50% of the entry fee will be refunded if the event is cancelled. 

Accommodation
Information on all types of accommodation is available from the Marlborough Information and Travel Centres, Blenheim i-SITE, Railway Station, SH1.  Tel: 03 577 8080, email mvic@destinationmarlborough.com   
There are no camping facilities available at the event site.

Further Information
Jut Bishop 	03 578 9216
Email	bishop.bar@xtra.co.nz  
Post entries to:	   Marlborough Orienteering Club, PO Box 787, Blenheim

Other

No fires, smoking or open flames.  

Dogs are not to be brought to the event.

Please respect the landowner’s property and privacy.  Their support and cooperation for permitting access to their properties for hosting the rogaine is very generous.  We do not in any way wish to jeopardise the fantastic relationship that we have established with the landowners where we have hosted events in the past and to date we have received encouraging feedback from all concerned.  

This feedback is very beneficial when assessing potential new areas for rogaines and seeking permission for access.  We have a positive reputation with the landowners and the community which we wish to maintain. 

Access to any properties is only for the duration of the event.  Possession of the map does not entitle you access at any other time.     

      Team/Individual details:		Print in nice clear hand writing please! 
6hr		3hr						
Full Name:	Fee:	Signature: I am taking part at my own risk	
Address:		email	
Full Name:	Fee:	Signature: I am taking part at my own risk	
Address:		email	
Full Name:	Fee:	Signature: I am taking part at my own risk	
Address:		email	
Full Name:	Fee:	Signature: I am taking part at my own risk	
Address:		email	

Total Fees: ______      	
		
Make cheques payable to:  Marlborough Orienteering Club.
  
Thank you for your entry and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday 28 May 05.