[Shane]

Hi,

I knew that free bit in the title would get your attention:-)

News below from Mike Sheridan on the summer after work rogaining series…

WTMC teams have traditionally done quite well in (and enjoyed) these events with a mixture of navigation, fitness, strategy, off-track skills and judgments of distance*terrain=time required. Its a great way to hone some of those tramping skills.

Mike & team do a great job (lots of volunteer effort – no high fees) and deserve plenty of support.

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Rogaining is the sport of long distance cross-country navigation for teams
travelling on foot. The object is to score points by finding checkpoints
located on the course within a specified time. Checkpoints may be visited
in any order. Traditionally the sport is very popular with trampers
looking to test their skills.

A summer of local rogaining is now ready to add to your calendar.
Whether you are tramper, 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!

We are bringing you a series of 4 afterwork events – all reasonably close
to town. For those in need of some tuition we will be running a couple of
training evenings before the first race.

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 the email list already send me your details.
Our objective is to get a few more people out there participating so spread
the word – get a friend along

A couple of new twists for this series are:
* As well as winners of each event, we will also have 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 -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 be open two weeks prior to each event and closes 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 single entries will apply – If you enter as a single you lose 10% of your points (Rogaining is a team sport – but this is a reasonably safe environment 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 logistics will be the same as before…
* I will send out an email 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
Put these in your calendar now.
* Navigation training Wed 26th Jan Controller: Mike Sheridan
* Rogaine training Thurs 27th Jan Controller: Mike Sheridan
* Colonial knob Wed 2nd Feb Controller: Greg Thurlow
* Mt Vic Wed 16th Feb Controller: Rob Harrow/Jo Forbes
* South Coast Wed 2nd Mar Controller: Mark Hearfield
* Miramar Wed 16th Mar Controller:Al Cross /Nigel Cory

See you there
Mike Sheridan

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