Course Description

The 2011 Metrogaine has more bush controls than ever before with a quarter of the controls traversing the suburbs and the remainder carefully placed in Canberra Nature Park. The course has been set on a 1:20,000 map covering Mt Ainslie, Mt Majura and the surrounding suburbs of Campbell, Ainslie and Hackett. New comers will have an opportunity to test out their route planning and navigation skills. Experienced rogainers will be challenged by the hills as they collect controls in less visited areas. Or participants may just wish to enjoy a day out with a picnic or a café stop. Whatever your reason, we are looking forward to seeing you out on Sunday 21 August. It will be a high scorer!

SOLO ENTRIES are permitted for the metrogaine. Please enter using the form filling in one person but ignore the message that you need to be in a team for this event.

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Be tempted by the beautiful land around Dingo Dell, approximately 40 minutes west of Canberra. The course will take you around open farm and bush land. The silver bark gums are beautiful and the views of the surrounding hills will make the climbing worthwhile. Whether you're out to win or to enjoy a wander in the countryside, there's something for everyone.

This years event is a memorial event to Ian Booth.

Camp for free and enjoy the sunrise, sunset and fantastic food from Hartley.

Ultra-Veterans Trial The committee has decided to trial an ultra-vets category. That is for people who are 65 or older. This is in recognition of the fact that some of us tend to slow up as we get older and it is felt that it is harder for a 65 year old person to compete equally with a 55 year old. However, because we don't think there will be huge numbers of people in the category we will not be splitting the category into mens, womens and mixed. You will still be recognised in your mens/womens/mixed categories in the super-vets etc.

The entry form does not have an option for Ultra-Vets yet - please add a note to the organiser requesting to be added to the ultra-vet category.

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  • "Men's Open winners report" posted 24th May 2011 by Hamish Leslie

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The 2011 Paddy Pallin 6 hour event will be held between 10am and 4pm on Sunday 6 March, and will be based around the Rob Roy nature reserve. The Hash House is just 5 minutes drive south of Tuggeranong (at the southern end of Canberra).
The area is an interesting mix of open grasslands, native forest and some grazing country, with a few fire-trails. Elevation ranges from about 600m to over 1000m. Paddy Pallin events are ideal for those wanting to try rogaining for the first time, while providing competitive challenges for the experienced.

Entry fee includes event maps and a post-event feast of country cooking to be provided by Hartley Life Care.

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This year's cycle rogaine took advantage of recent rain and full dam at Googong Foreshores and included the option of kayak travel as well as the traditional Mountain bike/foot combination. A real choose your own adventure - spend up to 6 hours paddling, riding, walking, running, sightseeing, picnicking or however you like, then enjoy a great feed post-event at the finish, all included! There was plenty to keep everyone busy no matter which combination you choose - the more ambitious MTBers did a lap of the whole lake! There's also plenty of options for families and recreational teams to have a fun day.

Any type of kayak is welcome but please note that the dam can get windy so please make sure you are be confident in your boat.

The rogaine will be at the Googong Foreshores, 10 minutes drive from Queanbeyan.

The bush is beautiful dry open eucalypt with not much undergrowth. Parts of the course are open paddocks with scattered young trees. Come prepared to go up and down a hill or two as well! It's not easy to avoid them at Googong. There are also some spectacular gorges and rocky ravines, lots of wildlife - kangaroos, wombats, eagles and more.

If you don't have a boat of your own and want to do some paddling, why not hire one? Some options you might try:

• Wetspot Water Sports
• Real Fun

Please indicate on your entry if you are using a mountain bike/paddling or just on foot. There is no separate category for kayaks this year.

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