Detailed rules exist, but basically:
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 is very generous. We do not in any way wish to jeopardise the fantastic relationship that we have established with the landowners for this event
We have a positive reputation with the landowners and the community which we wish to continue. |
Absolutley no navigational aids, ie. GPS's, Altimetres, other than compass and competition map. We will be doing spot checks at race briefing.
Points will be deducted from teams that arriving at the finish after their alloted time - 10 points per minute
Any team going into out of bounds areas will be disqualified.
Competitors travelling on roads must obey normal road rules.
All team members 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 members of teams 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. If climbing over a gate, climb over at the hinged end.
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.
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.
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