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The Tuggeranong Hills and Playgrounds 6 hour metrogaine was held on Sund ay 4 August, 9:30 - 3:30pm. Competitors joined us in the southern suburbs o f Canberra where they got to explore an intricate network of footpaths and playgrounds and the glorious views of the Brindabellas. Or they could partake in the more bush sections of the course.

$45 full entry / $36 concession. This is the one ACTRA event a year where solo entries are permitted.

Tuggeranong Homestead assisted us with catering (an d was an awesome hash house location).

Final Instructions

Tuggeranong Hills and Playgrounds M etrogaine

09:3 0 – 15:30, Sunday 4 August 2024

Thank you for enterin g the Tuggeranong Hills & Playgrounds 2024 Metrogaine. Team leaders, ma ke sure that everyone on your team reads this web page carefully.

Important

COVID, flu or other illness

If you are not feeling well, pl ease stay home. It’s better for you and all of us. Come and collect control s instead when you feel better.

Indemnity Form

Please bring to the event a printed and completed indemnity form located&n bsp;here. Che ck the team list for your relevant event on the home page to ensure th at all details for your team including category are correct. If incorr ect, please contact the Event Contact prior to the event.

Ensure that all team members sign a separate indemnity form. Parents or guardians must sign for people under 18. Also provide registration number(s) of your car(s) at the Hash House. Be sure to put your team number on the form.
Present your completed indemnity form at the registration desk.

Medical advice: All competitors should consider advising their partner of any pre-existing medical conditions (such as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, s usceptibility to anaphylaxis) that may require first-aid action on course. This should include a description of the symptoms, the required first-aid a ction, and the location in their bag of any medication (such as sugar, vent olin, epi-pen, anti-histamines).

How to Get There

The Hash House is located a t the Tuggeranong Homestead, 130 Johnson Drive, Richardson (Tuggeranong Homestead - Google Maps). Entry to the Home stead is off Johnson Drive. Follow signs and volunteer direction for parking. The Hash House is a short walk from the car park.

From the n orthern suburbs, head down Tuggeranong Parkway/Drakeford Drive until Johnso n Drive. Turn left here. Immediately following the roundabout at the juncti on of Johnson/Ashley Drive there is another roundabout (at intersection of Johnson Drive/Were Street). Turn left here into the Homestead.

Altern atively travel south along Monaro Highway until Johnson Drive. Turn right o n Johnson Drive, continuing straight at the first (immediate) roundabout. T he next roundabout is the intersection of Johnson Drive/Were Street. Turn r ight here into the Homestead.

Registration, Map Availability, Start Times

The Metrogaine will commence by way of a mass start at 9:30am on Sunday 4 August 2024, with a final briefing at 9:20am.

Regist ration will open at 8:00 am.

To register, one person only per team to register and collect maps. That person will need to:

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Bring first aid kit, so that it can be checked; see below for what i t must contain

Bring one completed indemnity form per team member.< /li>
Electronic scoring: As this event is usin g the Navlight system of scoring, each team member will be issued with a wr istband and tag upon registration.
You will also be given pre-marked maps, control descriptions, course setter's notes and a small copy of the m ap to be used as a flight plan. We recommend that you arrive at least an ho ur prior to the start of the event to allow enough time for final preparati ons and route planning. Each team must mark their intended route on the fli ght plan and hand it in before starting.
Map and Course Details
There will be one A3 map, 1:25,000 with 10 m contour interval. Magnetic north lines are marked on the map. Out of bounds areas are marked in purple shading. The co urse setters notes and control descriptions have been printed on the back.< /p>
The event runs through the streets and nature reserves of the Tuggera nong Valley with magnificent views of the Brindabellas. The hills on this c ourse can be steep in places, especially in the south-east section, and som e of the creeks can be scrubby and thick. As such, long pants are recommend ed. There are numerous 80km/hr roads criss-crossing the course – care will need to be taken by all competitors. The map is printed on Teslin paper whi ch is very tough and generally does not need to be covered in contact.
< p>Water
Please bring enough water for Hash House use and for at least 3 hours on course. We have mar ked on the map shops and water fountains where you can replenish throughout the event, as needed.
Other I nformation
Tuggeranong Homestead will be supplying ho t food (including warm soup) from 3pm. Some tables and chairs will be provi ded but you may like to bring your own.
Please Bring to the Event
Completed indemnity form
Map will be printed on Teslin waterproof paper with control descriptions. Contact or m ap case optional.
Coloured pens, pencils, scissors, highlighter pen , table and chairs or board for map preparation. There will be tables in th e sheds at the Homestead.
Some food for before and/or during the ev ent.
Your own plate, bowl, cup and cutlery so you can partake in th e catering.
Water for your use at the Hash House and to start the e vent with.
There are toilets in the Homestead, supplemented by port aloos. Hand sanitiser will be provided, but you may like to bring your own.
Carry on Course
Mandatory Equipment
Whistle ;(per person)
Basic first aid kit (that includes 2 compres sion bandages and 1 wound dressing) (per team)
Space blanket (per person)
Other items we recommend that you carry/wear
food for the event
water fo r 3 hours
compass
watch – we can sell you one if you need a basic watch without a GPS. Bring $10 cash.
Mobile phone for emergencies
Sunscreen, sun-hat, sunglasses
Adequate war m clothes for the conditions (noting conditions can change quickly):
raincoat, warm jacket
thermals + a spare if it is wet
glov es
beanie

Mobile Phone Coverage

Mobile phone coverage is go od across most of the course across all networks, with the exception of dow n in some of the water courses in the south-east of the map. The Hash House number is 0409 809 689 and is printed on the map.

Summary of Event Rules and Scoring

The only navigational aids permitted are the maps we provide togeth er with your compasses.
Teams consist of 1 to 5 competitors and mus t remain within earshot of each other at all times. All members must simult aneously get to within 5m of each control point.
All team members m ust punch their Navlight tags at each control to score points.
If a Navlight punch has failed, record the three letter code visible inside the end of the punch.
Competitors must not enter out-of-bounds areas; gates must be left as found; stock must not be disturbed.
The organ isers may disqualify a team if it acts against these rules or against the s pirit of the event.
A team can retire a member at the hash house. T his will finish that team's event. A new team can form but it must start wi th zero score.
Late Penalty: 10 points per minute (or part) late. D isqualification if more than 30 minutes late.
If teams score equal points then the first team home will have a higher rank.

Full r ules of rogaining are on the Aus tralian Rogaining Website.

Presentation and Awards

Mugs will be awarded to the winners of each category and certificates to the place-getters of most cate gories. Presentations will take place around 30 minutes after the end of th e event.

If you have queries contact Benita on 0409 809 689.

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The Tuggeranong Hills and Playgrounds 6 hour metrogaine was held on Sund ay 4 August, 9:30 - 3:30pm. Competitors joined us in the southern suburbs o f Canberra where they got to explore an intricate network of footpaths and playgrounds and the glorious views of the Brindabellas. Or they could partake in the more bush sections of the course.
$45 full entry / $36 concession. This is the one ACTRA event a year where solo entries are permitted.
Tuggeranong Homestead assisted us with catering (an d was an awesome hash house location).

Final Instructions
Tuggeranong Hills and Playgrounds Metrogaine
09:30 – 15:30, Sunday 4 August 2024
Than k you for entering the Tuggeranong Hills & Playgrounds 2024 Metrogaine. Team leaders, make sure that everyone on your team reads this web page car efully.
Important
COVID, flu or other illness
If you are not feeling well, please stay home. It’s better for you and all of us. Come an d collect controls instead when you feel better.
Indemnity Fo rm
Please bring to the event a printed and completed indemni ty form located here. Check the team list for your r elevant event on the home page to ensure that all details for your tea m including category are correct. If incorrect, please contact the Eve nt Contact prior to the event.
Ensure that all team members sign a separate indemnity form. Parents or guardians must sign for people under 18. Also provide registration number(s) of your car(s) at the Hash House. Be sure to put your team number on the form.
Present your completed indemnity form at the registration desk.
Medical advice: All compe titors should consider advising their partner of any pre-existing medical c onditions (such as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, susceptibility to anaphylaxi s) that may require first-aid action on course. This should include a descr iption of the symptoms, the required first-aid action, and the location in their bag of any medication (such as sugar, ventolin, epi-pen, anti-histami nes).
How to Get There
The Hash House is located at the Tuggeranong Homestead , 130 Johnson Drive, Richardson (Tuggeranong Homestead - Google Maps). Entry to the Homestead is off Johnson Drive. Follow signs and volunteer direction for parking. The Hash House is a short walk from the car park.
From the northern suburbs, head down Tuggeranong Parkway/Drakeford Drive until Johnson Drive. Turn left here. Im mediately following the roundabout at the junction of Johnson/Ashley Drive there is another roundabout (at intersection of Johnson Drive/Were Street). Turn left here into the Homestead.
Alternatively travel south along Monaro Highway until Johnson Drive. Turn right on Johnson Drive, continuing straight at the first (immediate) roundabout. The next roundabout is the i ntersection of Johnson Drive/Were Street. Turn right here into the Homestea d.
Registration, Map Availabil ity, Start Times
The Metrogaine will commence by way of a mass start at 9:30am on Sunday 4 August 202 4, with a final briefing at 9:20am.
Registration will open at 8:00 am .
To register, one person only per team to register and collect maps. That person will need to:
Bring first aid kit, so that it can be checked; see below for what it must contain
Brin g one completed indemnity form per team member.
Electro nic scoring: As this event is using the Navlight system of sc oring, each team member will be issued with a wristband and tag upon regist ration.
You will also be given pre-marked maps, control descriptions, course setter's notes and a small copy of the map to be used as a flight p lan. We recommend that you arrive at least an hour prior to the start of th e event to allow enough time for final preparations and route planning. Eac h team must mark their intended route on the flight plan and hand it in bef ore starting.
Map and Co urse Details
There will be one A3 map, 1:25,000 with 10 m contour interval. Magnetic north lines are marked on the map. Out of b ounds areas are marked in purple shading. The course setters notes and cont rol descriptions have been printed on the back.
The event runs throug h the streets and nature reserves of the Tuggeranong Valley with magnificen t views of the Brindabellas. The hills on this course can be steep in place s, especially in the south-east section, and some of the creeks can be scru bby and thick. As such, long pants are recommended. There are numerous 80km /hr roads criss-crossing the course – care will need to be taken by all com petitors. The map is printed on Teslin paper which is very tough and genera lly does not need to be covered in contact.
Water
Please bring enough water for Hash House use and for at least 3 hours on course. We have marked on the map shops and wa ter fountains where you can replenish throughout the event, as needed.
< p>Other Information< /p>
Tuggeranong Homestead will be supplying hot food (including warm soup ) from 3pm. Some tables and chairs will be provided but you may like to bri ng your own.
Please Bring to the Event

Completed indemnity form
Map will be printed on Teslin waterpro of paper with control descriptions. Contact or map case optional.
C oloured pens, pencils, scissors, highlighter pen, table and chairs or board for map preparation. There will be tables in the sheds at the Homestead.
Some food for before and/or during the event.
Your own plate , bowl, cup and cutlery so you can partake in the catering.
Water f or your use at the Hash House and to start the event with.
There ar e toilets in the Homestead, supplemented by portaloos. Hand sanitiser will be provided, but you may like to bring your own.
Carry on Course
Mand atory Equipment
Whistle (per person)

Basic first aid kit (that includes 2 compression bandages and 1 wound d ressing) (per team)
Space blanket (per person)
Other items we recommend that you carry/wear
food for the event
water for 3 hours
compass
watch – we can sell you one if you need a basic watch with out a GPS. Bring $10 cash.
Mobile phone for emergencies
Sun screen, sun-hat, sunglasses
Adequate warm clothes for the condition s (noting conditions can change quickly):
raincoat, warm jacket

thermals + a spare if it is wet
gloves
beanie

Mobile Phone Coverage
Mobile phone coverage is good across most of the cours e across all networks, with the exception of down in some of the water cour ses in the south-east of the map. The Hash House number is 0409 809 689 and is printed on the map.
Summar y of Event Rules and Scoring
The only navigation al aids permitted are the maps we provide together with your compasses.
Teams consist of 1 to 5 competitors and must remain within earshot of each other at all times. All members must simultaneously get to within 5m o f each control point.
All team members must punch their Navlight ta gs at each control to score points.
If a Navlight punch has failed, record the three letter code visible inside the end of the punch.
Competitors must not enter out-of-bounds areas; gates must be left as found ; stock must not be disturbed.
The organisers may disqualify a team if it acts against these rules or against the spirit of the event.
A team can retire a member at the hash house. This will finish that team's event. A new team can form but it must start with zero score.
Late Penalty: 10 points per minute (or part) late. Disqualification if more tha n 30 minutes late.
If teams score equal points then the first team home will have a higher rank.
Full rules of rogaining are on th e Australian Rogaining Website.< /a>
Presentation and Awards
Mugs will be awarded to the winners of each category an d certificates to the place-getters of most categories. Presentations will take place around 30 minutes after the end of the event.
If you have queries contact Benita on 0409 809 689.
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