Gatineau Park Rogaine - 2-hour and 8-hour Events
Saturday, October 20, 2007 Chelsea, Québec (Ottawa-Gatineau)
A Rogaine is an event in which teams of 2-3 participants travel cross country on foot to locate checkpoints using only a map and compass to guide them. Unlike classic Orienteering, there is no predetermined sequence of controls, but rather a time limit. Teams may visit as many or as few checkpoints - or "controls" - as they wish, in any order they wish, as long as they return to the finish before the time limit is reached. For more information about this type of course, visit the International Rogaining Federation (www.rogaining.com).
The event course will cover an area of 30-km² (5-km² for the 2-hour), taking you through several magnificent areas of Gatineau Park, some of which you may never have explored before, all during the fall rhapsody of colour. All competitors all welcomed, whether you are competitive or just want to have a nice hike.
Each control will be worth a certain number of points, with the value determined by different level of difficulty (beginner, intermediate and advanced). A severe penalty will be assessed for finishing overtime. The event will take place rain or shine, so dress properly. The average temperature for Gatineau Park at the end of October is 10 °C for the maximum (50°F) and 2°C for the minimum (36°F)
| Date: | Saturday, October 20, 2007 |
| Categories: | Teams of 2 or 3. All Male, All Female, Co-ed, and Masters (average age of 45+ as of Dec. 31, 2007 |
| Location and directions | Start and finish at Carman Trails (P15), Carman road, Chelsea, Québec. It is 24 km north of downtown Ottawa (20 minutes drive. From Ottawa, cross the Ottawa river to Quebec and take Highway 5 North to the end of it. Turn left at the traffic light at the end of the highway 5 to take Highway 105 North. Travel on the 105 North for 4.5 km, and turn left on Carman Road (look for P15 blue sign). The start/finish area will be near the end of this road, a few hundred metres from the 105. Park along this road. |
| Schedule: | 7 :30 - 8 :30 Registration 8 :30 Distribution of the maps and instructions 8 :55 Distribution of control cards 9 :00 Mass start (2 and 8 hours) 11 :00 End of 2-hour race 11 :00-12:00 Snack, results, prizes and draw for the 2-hour race 17 :00 End of 8-hour race 17 :00-18:30 After-race meal, results, prizes and draw for the 8-hour race |
| Map: | The two-hour competitors will use an orienteering map at 1:10 000. The 8-hour competitors will use an additional topographic map at 1:25 000. |
| Registration: | Pre-register
here Pre-registration required by Thursday, October 18. Early bird fees by Thursday, September 27. Pay and sign waiver on the day of the race.. |
| Cost: | Orienteering Club Members (2-hour) $10 per person if registered by Thursday, September 27th $15 per person if registered by Thursday, October 18th Non-Members (2-hour) $15 per person if registered by Thursday, September 27th $20 per person if registered by Thursday, October 18th Orienteering Club Members (8-hour) $25 per person if registered by Thursday, September 27th $35 per person if registered by Thursday, October 18th Non-Members (8- hour) $30 per person if registered by Thursday, September 27th $40 per person if registered by Thursday, October 18th 20 and under : $5 discount for 2 hr race, $10 for the 8 hour race. |
| Meal : | A snack will be provided for the 2h participants, and a warm meal for the 8h participants (indoors). |
| Suggested Equipment(esp. for the 8- hour race): |
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If you cannot find a partner, (rogaine AT ottawaoc DOT ca) or phone 819.771.3642 and we will try to find you one; indicate your name, age, duration (2 or 8 hours), overall shape and your general objectives for the day.
We hope to see you in good numbers.
Frédéric Bédard
Course planner
Member of the Ottawa Orienteering Club
David Caissy
Course planner
Member of the Ottawa Orienteering Club
Michael Haynes
Controller
Member of the Ottawa Orienteering Club