2005 Metrogaine - Georges Gander 
Sunday 27th February 2005
Course Setter's Notes

Timetable

   BRIEFING: 9:45 AM 
   START: 10 AM
   FINISH: 4 PM 

Safety 

•	There are many roads on the course. No special arrangements have been made for traffic control. Normal CARE WITH TRAFFIC is required. 
•	Beware of traffic on the roadway. If walking on the roadway is required, walking towards oncoming vehicles is preferred. Be alert at all times while on the roadway. 
•	Beware of vehicles accessing driveways. 
•	Access to/from checkpoint 16 - use only the pedestrian facilities provided for your own safety. Safe and easy access is along the EASTERN SIDE of MAIN ROAD. Cross at overbridge to the south. 
•	Access to/from checkpoint 95 - there is no pedestrian access along the northern side of the road leading to the bridge from the east. 
•	There are numerous unmarked cliffs in bushland areas on the course. Take care for all other unmarked hazards. 
•	Keep your fluid intake up. There are numerous bubblers and shops located throug hout the course. You must also carry a minimum of 1 litre of drink. 

Navigation and Access 

•	We have had the cadastral, street and suburb names removed from the base map. We hope this gives the map a cleaner look with the contours being highlighted. Hopefully the navigation also becomes a little more challenging and keeps you on your toes! 
•	There is a pedestrian subway under the railway at the southern end of Como Bridge. Access from the end of the roadway on each side of the railway. 
•	Access to checkpoint 77 is along the roadway from the south. A high security fences prevents access to/from the road below. 
•	The course has been set and vetted without the need for a compass. 
•	The course has been set and vetted without the need to climb features or travel across private property. All checkpoints are located in open land or beside a formed track or path. 
•	Not all formed paths and tracks have been marked. In particular, there is a network of unmarked tracks between checkpoints 51 and 95 and between checkpoints 36 and 73. 

Scoring

The score for each control is it's number with a zero replacing the last digit, ie checkpoint 63 is worth 60 points. Late penalty will be 10 points for each minute or part thereof. Disqualification after 30 mins. After you have had your finishing time marked, you will be asked to add your own scores. 
Eniov!