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eNewsletter 198 - Saturday 15th March 2025
G'day fellow rogainers, Metrogaine entries closing soon
Ever been here before? The event coordinator and setter, Ivan Koudashev, has to be congratulated for spotting this one! This is our first rogaine in the area, and it's worth a visit. Only an hour away from the CBD NE of Penrith, the 6-hour course ranges through streetscapes, to lakes and wetlands stocked with abundant waterbirds, to parks joined by grassy tree-lined lanes that connect stands of remnant bushland. As well, there is a taste of genuine off-track bush navigation in the expansive Wianamatta Regional Park. The Regional Park is a crowning feature of the course. It extends for 5km E-W across the map and protects what remains of the Cumberland Plain Woodland, once widespread throughout the Sydney Basin. Only 6% of it remains and you can experience some of it on this metrogaine. There are countless kangaroos and native birds to be seen. Emus and echidnas are reported. The emus have left tracks and children (of all ages) might enjoy the thrill of finding them in urban bushland so close to the City.
Keep an eye on the Metrogaine page on the website for the latest info. Also, if you would like to help out, Ivan is still on the lookout for Flag Hangers and On The Day Helpers. Email Robin, our Volunteer Coordinator - volunteer@nswrogaining.org.
Also In This Issue:
2025 Australasian Champs, Snowy Mts, 15-16th March
Good luck to all the NSW teams taking part in the Aus Champs this weekend! There are 66 teams with members from NSW. Coffs Harbour 6/12-hour Autumngaine Sat 26th April
Please don't slip on this opportunity! The setters, Keelan Birch and Mark Hurry, insist this will be a very a-peeling experience for all, so get your "bunch" together! Located at Bucca in the Coffs Harbour hinterland, the area is easily reached by freeway from both Sydney and Brisbane, and the course is also only 30 minutes from Coffs Harbour. Free camping will be available on the Friday and Saturday nights. This rogaine will be a 'State of Origin' battle between NSW and QLD. Both the 6 and 12-hour events commence at 11am on the Saturday. Key event information:
A team finder service plus info for novices is available on the entries page. Keelan and Mark are keen to point out that a rogaine has never been held here before. Highlights include lovely rainforest lined creek lines, waterfalls, old mining relics, and lookouts. The forest contains a mix of dry blackbutt, tallowood, flooded gum, brush box and some old NSW Forestry plantations so it is likely to become part of the new Great Koala National Park. In the spirit of true rogaining, almost all of the controls have been set off-track. There will be an All-Night Cafe set up at a lookout, approximately halfway through the course. To find the most up to date info, visit the Autumngaine page on the website. Event related queries can be directed to: admin@nswroganing.org
Paddy Pallin 6-hour at Belanglo, Sun 15th June
Rick Cavicchioli writes: Belangoloopy! The 6hr Paddy Pallin Rogaine is your chance to go loopy! Held entirely in native forest in Belanglo State Forest, you can expect to challenge yourself to big loops and big points with grand canyon views and steep climbs, or pamper yourself and team-mates with little loops enjoying time-honoured wandering through sandstone country with spectacular flora and fauna. Positioned about half-way between Sydney and Canberra a short distance off the Hume Hwy, the event will foster NSW/ACT rogainer-rivalry at its best. At an elevation of around 700m, the cool forest air can be enjoyed from the moment you arrive at the Three Trees Hash House to the time you depart. Belanglo provides unique opportunities for picking mushrooms, spending an additional night with the frogs at Dalys Campground, or sampling fine food and wine from one of the nearby wineries. Finally, we thank our friends and sponsors, Paddy Pallin, for supporting this event. Watch the Paddy Pallin event page on the website for the most up to date info. Event related queries can be directed to: admin@nswroganing.org
2025 Rogaining CalendarThe NSW calendar for 2025 is summarised below. Check it out or grab a flyer at the next event. An updated ‘fridge-friendly’ printable calendar (pdf) is also available for download. Put these dates in your diary, but remember to check the website as there may be further changes.
Volunteer Opportunities
A call for volunteers For the fast approaching Metrogaine (30th March) we are in immediate need of Flag Hangers and On The Day Helpers. We also need a Course Setter for the Spring Rogaine on 18th October and a Coordinator to run the Socialgaine on 2nd November. It is best to fill key roles like these early. Permanently, we are on the lookout for a Webmaster. This is a critical role. If you are a keen rogainer who has the right skill set, and the time to put in the effort required to maintain the high standard of our website, then we would like to hear from you. If you’re interested or want to know more, please send an email to president@nswrogaining.org or to Robin, our Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@nswrogaining.org. Of course, there are still lots of other opportunities to help with delivering our events this year too. Please drop an email to Robin - volunteer@nswrogaining.org or register to help in any event here. (NSWRA celebrates its volunteers. Support our events and earn free entry! Volunteers earn points. 100 points earns entry to a subsequent event. There is a volunteer rewards points table where you can monitor your progress toward a free entry voucher. For more info see the Volunteer Rewards Policy.) Some useful links |
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