TRIP INTENTIONS

Who needs to know where we are going?

Remember, it’s a really basic thing to know and it’s all about your safety.

You should always tell an adult where you are going and how long you will be!

It doesn’t matter whether you’re off to a friends place to play, or to a shopping mall, the movies, or the park - you need to let someone else know where you are and how long you will be.

Our day will consist of:

Duder Regional Park is located on the pōhutukawa-fringed Whakakaiwhara Peninsula, which cuts out into the Tamaki Strait.

You may feel like you're on your own island as you enjoy the 360 degree views of the surrounding hills, Hunua Ranges and Hauraki Gulf islands.

Leave No Trace

• Plan ahead and prepare. Create a list and double check it before leaving home.

• Travel on durable ground. Keep to the paddocks or tracks and if a gate is not available, climb the solid structure i.e. the hinged end

• Pack it in, pack it out: Please take your rubbish home - No bins - No rubbish - Better parks

• Leave what you find

• Respect wildlife and farm animals. If YOU OPEN a gate, YOU MUST CLOSE the gate.

• Be considerate of others. Please leave the lambs and calves alone. If frightened they will run away and risk hypothermia or starvation.

Rogaine

Rogaine is the sport of cross country navigation in which individuals or teams visit as many checkpoints as possible within a given time limit, sometimes 24 hrs! The time limit for the Duder Regional Park Rogaine is 2.5 hours.

Participants travel on foot, navigating by map and if needed, a compass. Checkpoints may be visited in any order, with checkpoints being allocated differing points. The highest score wins.

Participants may return to the event centre as many times as they like and do not have to stay out for the entire time allowed. Penalty points are deducted from the overall score for a late return. For every minute or part minute you are late you will lose 20 points.

There are checkpoints/controls for everyone: some suitable for absolute beginners, which are very near handrails like tracks and fences; some standard controls, which are achievable for newer orienteers; and some controls which are designed for experienced orienteers. Many people will be able to get controls that are more difficult than their usual abilities because a lot of people around you are going to them as well.

Teachers will be available to help with coaching before the event.

For this event we encourage you to participate as an individual or a pair. Do not share your answers with anyone else. You must record the two letters only when you have seen the marker plate with your own eyes. Please note, all will be disqualified if seen in a group of three or more.

Buddy System

If you choose to compete as a pair, there are a few guidelines to help keep together. Commonsense guidelines, such as:

• You must stay with the other person at all times

• If one person needs to stop both of you stop

• Keep an eye on your buddy

Points

Each control is worth 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 points, to make a total of 500 points available. The 10 series are the easiest to find, 20's and 30's more difficult and the 40 or 50 series are the most difficult controls. If you have trouble with a control move onto another. 20 points will be deducted for each minute or part minute you are late so remember to have a watch.

If anyone gets all the points in less than the allotted time, 5 bonus points will be awarded for each minute they are early back.

You will need to bring:

• MAGS PE uniform

• Water resistant jacket

• Sunhat and sunscreen

• Sports (running/trail) shoes

• Personal medication

• Energy food & lunch (note: lunch will be eaten in the park)

• 1-2L of water in bottles or a hydration bladder

• Highlighter to plan your route

• Pen or pencil to record the two letters at each control point

• Watch

• Whistle

• Small backpack to run with (NB: no sharing bags)

• Compass (optional)

• Warm clothing for before and afterwards (NB: non-running gear can be left in a secondary bag at the base)