Snogaine 25-26th July 2009

Tane Cambridge Posted: 30 June 2009, 2:03 PM   Since the clubs website is not functioning properly at the moment: This years Ski orienteering will be in the form of a 3 hour Snogaine (a Rogaine on skis!) This on again/off again event has been rescued thanks to PAPOs John Paul Lilburne, who has offered to plan the event and do the necessary fieldwork. It is a teams event, and all teams must have at least two members. There are several grades, including a family competition. The Snogaine will definitely have a few twists to make things interesting! This year our clubs fundraising is focused on Nationals 2010, and the usual generous subsidies that have been available for this event in the past are not available. However, Mary Lee at the Snowfarm is again offering discount rates for skiing and trail fees, and the entry fee is only $5. Enter by emailing brian.buschl[AT]otago.ac.nz The Rogaine is on Saturday 25th July, and is followed the next day by a Biathlon event. The biathlon is a ski and shooting event, that does not involve navigation, (unless you ski off course!) Laser guns are available for children and beginners, and it is a whole lot of fun. Just ask anyone who was there last year! So come along for a great weekend in the snow! Ski Rogaine and Biathlon Weekend 25/26th July 2009 VENUE: Waiorau Snow farm Day 1: Saturday 25th July Snogaine (Rogaine on skis) General: A 3 hour Rogaine, teams of 2-5 persons, teams must stay together to collect as many controls as possible in 3 hours. Organisers: John Paul Lilburne and Brian Buschl Map: Scale 1:15000. Contour interval 20 m Starts: Mass start at 10.30am Finish: 1.30pm Registration: 9.30-10.00am at the Snowfarm. Race briefing: 10.10am, maps handed out at this time, 25 minutes planning time. Entry fee: $5 if entered before 20th July. $10 if entered after 20th July or on the day entry. (Entry does not include trail pass or ski hire.) Day 2: Sunday 26th July Biathlon General: A biathlon competition, involving skiing and shooting. Laser guns for beginners and children. Organiser: The Snowfarm Starts: TBC Entry fee: $10 (entry does not include trail pass or ski hire.) Trail fees (for two days) Adult $35, Student $25, Child $15. (Pay for 1 day and get 2 days worth of trail fees!) Ski hire (per day): Adult $20 per day, Student $10, Child $5 These prices are heavily subsidised thanks to the Snowfarm and Mary Lee. Accommodation: Participants to organise own accommodation this year. Rogaine Team Categories Rogaine Age Groups Men Open Women Veteran &.over 40 years Mixed Junior&.under 20 Family ENTRIES. Enter by emailing brian.buschl[AT]otago.ac.nz Include the following information: Rogaine: Team name, individual team members and ages, team category, contact information (email, phone number). Entries for Biathlon are on the day at the Snowfarm. SEND NO MONEY. Entry fees to be paid at registration. You will then receive a voucher entitling you to the special rates for ski hire and trail fees listed above. PLEASE e mail entries to brian.buschl[AT]otago.ac.nz before 20 July. Late entries accepted, at a higher fee. (see above).