WA Rogaining Association

What is Rogaining?

Wednesday, 15 September 2010 11:04 | Written by WARA Webmaster

Rogaining is the sport of long distance cross-country navigation in which teams of two to five members visit as many checkpoints as possible in twenty-four hours. Teams travel entirely on foot, navigating by map and compass between checkpoints in terrain that varies from open farmland to hilly forest. A central base camp provides hot meals throughout the event and teams may return at any time to eat, rest or sleep. Teams travel at their own pace and anyone from children to grandparents can experience the personal satisfaction that comes from cross-country navigation at their own level of competition and comfort.

Last Updated (Wednesday, 15 September 2010 11:14)

Sign up and go Green!

Sunday, 01 January 2012 00:50 | Written by WARA Webmaster

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WARA has recently introduced a number of initiatives to become more 'green'.

You can help us be more environmentally friendly by selecting to obtain your WARA newsletters from the WARA website instead of receiving them via post. Simply click here to sign up.

If you elect to obtain the newsletter electronically, WARA will send you an e-mail notification when the newsletter becomes available as a reminder to check the web site.

Please note: if you nominate to receive the newsletter electronically, this delivery method will apply to all WARA members at your address.

Last Updated (Sunday, 22 January 2012 01:44)

WARA 2012 Membership

Wednesday, 12 January 2011 11:35 | Written by WARA Webmaster

WARA membership fees are now due for the 2012 calendar year.

The easiest way (for both you and us) to renew your membership is on-line.
You can easily Renew Membership On-line now

NOTE: You do not need to join or renew membership separately if you are entering an event; you can join as part of your entry.

Last Updated (Wednesday, 28 December 2011 04:09)

2012 World Rogaining Champs - Wildcard Entries

Monday, 14 November 2011 09:11 | Written by WARA Webmaster

The World Rogaining Championship will be held in the Karlovy Vary region on 31 August 2012. Organisers are Czech Association of Rogaining and Mountain Orienteering (CAR). The event limit is 1000 competitors. The event website is: www.rogaining.cz/wrc2012...

The entry criteria and process is available at: WRC 2012 entry criteria. The list of pre-qualified entrants for Phase 1 of entry (1-14 December) has been published.

The ARA has been allocated six team wildcard entries that are available to assist ARA members to participate in the 2012 World Rogaining Championships (WRC). It is intended that the ARA award these wildcard entries to teams meeting one or more of guidelines.

Applications must be submitted by 29 February 2012, details here...

Last Updated (Tuesday, 03 January 2012 12:42)

City Lights/ King of the Mountain - 24 March 2012

Tuesday, 03 January 2012 12:44 | Written by WARA Webmaster

Rocks,rocks, rocks and a quarry
Hills, Hills, Hills and a view
Valleys, Valleys, Valleys and the bush...
for a very steep up and down ramble in our West Australian bush.

This rogaine may also be for those who like to take a gentle stroll through the bush and there are tracks along the creeks for easy walking. However, for the more adventurous you can climb the highest hills for some beautiful scenery, including the lights of Perth! You'll joyfully be singing 'River Deep Mountain High'. Climbing gear might be a worthwhile addition to the backpack, especially if you want to abseil down into the quarry. For those without climbing gear there is an easy track down into the quarry.

Yes, this is your opportunity to show what you're made of. Impress your friends, bring the family, put in a competitive or a social team! The countryside includes magnificent scenery and contrasting terrain with very interesting flora and fauna.

Tags: Duration: 6 hour Year: 2012

Last Updated (Tuesday, 03 January 2012 12:49)

January 2012 Newsletter

Wednesday, 28 December 2011 04:19 | Written by WARA Webmaster

Newsletter in PDF format

Wanted:

First Aid and Hash House volunteers for the 2012 Upside Down Rogaine

Last Updated (Wednesday, 28 December 2011 04:34)

WARA 2012 AGM Notice

Wednesday, 12 January 2011 12:06 | Written by WARA Webmaster

The Western Australian Rogaining Association Annual General Meeting will be held on 17 February 2012 at 8:00 pm at the Department of Sport and Recreation, 246 Vincent Street, Leederville. Parking is available at the venue (see www.dsr.wa.gov.au/visit ). NB: DSR is providing the meeting room free of charge, but in return, asks that we leave the room clean and tidy.

Note: The AGM will commence immediately after the Post Rogaine BBQ for the Mooterdine Moonlight Meander Upside Down Rogaine.

Last Updated (Wednesday, 28 December 2011 04:18)

Wanted - Newsletter Editor

Wednesday, 07 September 2011 00:56 | Written by WARA Webmaster

The position of Newsletter Editor will become vacant at the AGM and WARA is looking for a volunteer to step forward to fill the gap.

Being the newsletter editor means being part of the WARA committee and having a say in how the organisation is run. It involves chasing up the various inputs from other people and collating them into the newsletter five times a year. It is an advantage, but not essential, to be an experienced rogainer, but more importantly to be someone who has ideas for developing the newsletter further, for creating new articles (or persuading others to write them for you) and for improving communication within the wider WARA community. Access to a camera is useful. The newsletter is created in Microsoft Publisher. For further information, contact Owen Horton on 9450 7084.

Last Updated (Tuesday, 03 January 2012 13:15)