Rogainers Make the Most of Summer
Christchurch and Wellington Afterwork Events
Both Christchurch and Wellington rogainers are following New Plymouth's
example to run afterwork rogaines in summer. The relative
lack of darkness is countered by better weather, which should
encourage lingering a bit longer afterwards:-))
In Chch Chris Forne and Emily Wall are doing another Port Hills Twilight
Rogaine on Wed 15 Dec; their last one broke new ground with
orienteering-derived enlargements of selected parts of the map, and
attracted a huge entry. Registration is at Victoria Park carparkfrom 5:30,
maps 6:30, rogaine 7-10pm.
For entry forms and more information see the
Canty
Uni Tramping Club website or contact
In Wellington Mike Sheridan enthuses, "a summer of local rogaining
is now ready to add to your calendar. Whether
you are competitive runner, orienteer or adventurer or want to get out and
test your planning and navigation skills and get some exercise then this new
series is just for you!"
He and his mates are putting on a series of 4 afterwork events - all reasonably close to
town. For those in need of some tuition he will be running a couple of
training evenings before the first race.
A couple of new twists for this series are:
- As well as winners of each event, there will also be a series winner
- where you add up your scores from your best 3 events.
- Entry will be FREE if you pre-enter. The club that runs the events
- rogaine pioneer Orienteering Hutt Valley - will be underwriting the cost of the series.
Pre-entry will be by email to Mike Sheridan at mike.sheridan@xtra.co.nz.
Pre-entry will open two weeks prior to each event and close on the
Monday night prior. Entry is still available if you miss this cut off by
entering on the night at a cost of $10 per person
- The popular BBQ afterwards will continue - There will be a charge of
$2 for this.
- The controversial penalty for solo entries will apply - If you
enter as a solo you lose 10% of your points (Rogaining is a team sport -
but these are reasonably safe environments and people may want to test their
individual skills - there is no financial penalty for entering as a single)
- We will be providing two training nights: Firstly covering the tips
and techniques of navigation using a topo map and compass, and then a second
night on rogaining - how to maximise your score - route planning and
execution. Again you will have to pre register for these nights, and its
free - registration is open now!
Other details same as before...
- The main method of communication will continue to be via the Wellington
Ridge Runners email list as well as posting on the OHV and RogaineNZ web
site. If you are not on this email list already send your details
to
- Mike will send out an email to this list when registrations open, informing you of
the start/finish location and asking for entries
- Registration and maps from 5.30
- Briefing at 5.55
- Start at 6pm, Finish at 9pm
- 10 Penalty points for every minute (or part) you are late
Event Calendar
- Wed 26 Jan Navigation training Controller: Mike Sheridan
- Thurs 27 Jan Rogaine training Controller: Mike Sheridan
- Wed 2 Feb Colonial Knob Controller: Greg Thurlow
- Wed 16 Feb Mt Vic Controller: Rob Harrow/Jo Forbes
- Wed 2 Mar South Coast Controller: Mark Hearfield
- Wed 16 Mar Miramar Controller sought, location flexible.
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