Terminology

There aren’t many rogaines happening at the moment, so here is a NSW Rogaine Questionnaire to get you into a rogaine ‘headspace’ that will help organizers, to better understand the level of rogaine ‘literacy’ within the rogaine community, and plan enjoyable events,

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(1 Points) The ‘thing’ you use to prove you have made it to the flag is the:

Flag

Laser

Navlight

Tag

SI Unit

Control card

None

(1 Point) The point marked in the centre of the control/checkpoint circle on the map always marks the precise location of the flag.

True

False

None

(1 Points) "A" knoll implies the flag is placed on:

One of several knolls within the circle marked on the map

A knoll that is there but too small to show on the map

A knoll that is recognisable on the map

A feature that is not actually a knoll

None

(1 Points) "The" knoll implies the control flag is placed on:

One of several knolls within the circle marked on the map

A knoll that is there but too small to be shown on the map but is actually there

A knoll that is a feature that is recognisable on the map

A feature that is not actually a knoll

None

(1 Point) Which of the following is correct?

‘Watercourse’ is the correct term for a ‘creek’

‘Watercourse’ is the correct term for a ‘stream’

‘Watercourse’ is the correct term for a ‘river’

Watercourses are marked as blue lines

A blue line doesn’t always mean water, or even a defined channel, will be present, but indicates where water would flow

All of the above

None

(1 Point) A gully:

Is always shown as a ‘blue’ line on a map

Never appears as a ‘blue’ line on a map

May or may not be where a ‘blue’ line is drawn on the map

None

(1 Point) A knoll is:

The highest point on the map

The top of small hill or mound

Only found on a ridge

Only found on a spur

The smaller of two or more hills

None

(1 Point) A spur:

A sloping ridge

Is an alternative description for a ‘ridge’

Is the high point of a ridge

The side of a ridge

None

(1 Point) A ridge:

Always ends at a river/creek/gully/water course

Sometimes ends at a river/creek/gully/water course

Is an alternative description for a ‘spur’

Is a line of high ground such as the spine of a mountain range joining knolls and saddles

None

(1 Point) Using the term ‘cliff’ implies:

It is always a feature drawn on the map

It is not always a feature drawn on the map

It is never drawn on the map.

None

(1 Point) The term ‘cliff’ is:

A feature that is at least 5m high

A feature that is at least 10m high

A feature that has no defined height but assumes you will not be able to climb

A feature you will be disqualified if you attempt to climbe

None

(1 Point) A saddle:

Is the low point between two high points

Is only located along a ridge

is the low point within an otherwise flat field

is the high point within an otherwise flat field

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(1 Point) An ‘attack point’:

Is a feature to aim for on the route to the chekpoint that is directly in line with the checkpoint/control

Is an obvious feature beyond control that can be used to notice you have gone too far

Is an obvious feature on the way to the control that can be used as a waypoint for navigation

None

(1 Point) A "catching feature'

Is a feature to aim for that is directly in line with the checkpoint/control

Is an obvious feature beyond control that can be used to notice you have gone too far

Is an obvious feature on the way to the control that can be used as a waypoint for navigation

None

(1 Point) An ‘attack point’ and a ‘catching feature’ can both be useful for navigating to a checkpoint/control.

True

False

None

(1 Point) What is the origin of the name "Rogaine"?

Acronym for "Rugged Outdoor Group Activity Involving Navigation and Endurance"

Derived from Zulu word for "Long Distance Hunt"

Derived from the three founders' names ROd, GAIl and NEIl

Named after the hair regrowth product becuase such a draining sport makes you lose all your hair

None

(0 Points) How many rogaines have you done?

1-5

6-20

21-50

50+

None

(0 Points) How many years ago did you start rogaining?

1-2

3-5

6-10

11-15

15-25

>25

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(0 Points) The feature I typically like the least because it tends to be difficult to find is a:

Saddle

Cliff

Gully

Spur

Knoll

Ridge

HH ☺

Shallow gully

None

(0 Points) Given the range of rogaine terminology that exists, it would be useful to have a glossary provided with each rogaine event.

Yes

None

(0 Points) What do you call the location of the circle on the map?

The checkpoint

The control

The flag

The control point

All of the above

None

(0 Points) In addition to using a compass when I navigate I typically:

Count steps to approximate how far I have travelled

Time my walking so I can approximate how far I have travelled

Count steps and time my walking so I can approximate how far I have travelled

Rarely count steps or time my walking

None

(0 Points) I have not previously paced out (or have forgotten) how many steps I take to move 100 m, so if rogaines had a 100 m distance marked, I would find that useful

Yes

None

(0 Points) A rogaine that included a checkpoint/control that was not marked on the map and provided ‘bonus’ points if you happened to find it would be:

A fun idea

Not a good idea

Ok if it was not worth ‘too many’ points

I don’t care

None

(0 Points) Orange clothing should be banned so rogainers can’t be confused with flags:

Yes

None

(0 Points) Would you like to have a small "dot" inside the circle marking the exact location of the flag?

Yes, it helps specify the exact location of the flag

No, it obscures essential detail

None

(0 Points) To make it fair for a night time event, only one type of headlamp should be allowed.

Agree

Disagree

None

(0 Points) I would like rogaines to:

Be consistent between events so I know what to expect and I can more easily manage a course safely

Have a bit of creativity between events so that it adds to the excitement and I encounter new challenges

None

Time's up

There aren’t many rogaines happening at the moment, so here is a NSW Rogaine Questionnaire to get you into a rogaine ‘headspace’ that will help organizers, to better understand the level of rogaine ‘literacy’ within the rogaine community, and plan enjoyable events,

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