BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20210702T100000 RDATE:20211003T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:Australia/Sydney AEST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20220403T020000 RDATE:20221002T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:Australia/Sydney AEST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20230402T020000 RDATE:20231001T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:Australia/Sydney AEST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20240407T020000 RDATE:20241006T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:Australia/Sydney AEST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250406T020000 RDATE:20251005T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:Australia/Sydney AEST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20260405T020000 RDATE:20261004T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:Australia/Sydney AEST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20270404T020000 RDATE:20271003T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:Australia/Sydney AEST END:STANDARD BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20280402T020000 RDATE:20281001T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:Australia/Sydney AEST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20211003T030000 RDATE:20220403T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:Australia/Sydney AEDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20221002T030000 RDATE:20230402T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:Australia/Sydney AEDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20231001T030000 RDATE:20240407T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:Australia/Sydney AEDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20241006T030000 RDATE:20250406T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:Australia/Sydney AEDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20251005T030000 RDATE:20260405T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:Australia/Sydney AEDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20261004T030000 RDATE:20270404T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:Australia/Sydney AEDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20271003T030000 RDATE:20280402T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:Australia/Sydney AEDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20281001T030000 RDATE:20290401T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:Australia/Sydney AEDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0a566e3549594cb827589132218d6dc9 CATEGORIES:ACT CREATED:20211129T214100 SUMMARY:ACTRA Winter 4 hour LOCATION:North Kowen URL;VALUE=URI:https://mail.act.rogaine.asn.au/event-details/eventdetail/102/-/actra-winte r-4-hour.html?tmpl=component DESCRIPTION:

Winter is well and truly co ming! What better way to stay warm then a meander around Kowen Forest for t he 2022 ACTRA winter 4 hour! The course will cover the northern part of the forest with a mixture of pine and native forest. The course has been set s o if you want to avoid the big hills you can, but still provide a challenge for those looking for a session. This event is generously supported by the ACT government and is always an event not to be missed!

Final I nstructions

Thank you for entering the 2022 Winter 4 Hr rogaine. Tea m leaders, make sure that everyone on your team reads this whole document c arefully.

Important

Please note that the event runs from 10:00-14:00; however, due to the HH being behind a locked gate, you must arrive at the HH between 08:30 and 09:45 and must depart between 14:15 and 15:45.

COVID-19 Measures

If you are awaiting the result of a COVID-19 test; or if y ou are feeling unwell, or have flu-like symptoms, please stay home.

Please maintain a safe 1.5m distance from other teams at al l times - including while doing your route planning, at the briefings, at t he start and finish, and when approaching controls.

Inde mnity Form

Please bring to the event a printed and completed indemni ty form located here. Check the team list for your relevant event on the home page& nbsp;to ensure that all details for your team including category are correc t. If incorrect, please contact the Event Contact prior to the event.& nbsp;

Ensure that all team members sign a separat e 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 you r 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, su sceptibility to anaphylaxis) that may require first-aid action on course. T his should include a description of the symptoms, the required first-aid ac tion, and the location in their bag of any medication (such as sugar, vento lin, epi-pen, anti-histamines).

How to Get There

The Ha sh House is located adjacent to Kowen Road in Kowen forest.

From Canb erra, drive towards Queanbeyan along Pialligo avenue past the airport. Turn left onto Sutton Road (if you enter Queanbeyan then you’ve gone to far). D rive for 1.5 km along Sutton road and take a right onto Kowen road. Follow the road to the end at the locked gate where a volunteer will be present to open the gate for you. PLEASE NOTE THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES AT THE TOP OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Follow Kowen Road for 4km to the HH.

All participants MUST arrive between 08:30 and 09:45 and must depar t between 14:15 and 15:45.

Registration, Map Availability, Sta rt Times

The Winter 4 hour event will commence by way of a mass start at 10:00 sharp on Sunday 3 July, with a final briefin g at 09:45. Registration will open at 09:00.

To register, one pe rson only per team to register and collect maps. That person will need to:< /p>

Bring first aid kit, so that it can be checked; s ee below for what it must contain
Bring one complete d indemnity form per team member,

Electronic scoring: As t his event is using the Navlight system of scoring, each team member will be issued with a wristband and tag upon registration.

You will also be given pre-marked maps, control descriptions, course setter's notes and a sm all copy of the map to be used as a flight plan. We recommend that you arri ve at least an hour prior to the start of the event to allow enough time fo r final preparations and route planning. Each team must mark their intended route on the flight plan and hand it in before starting.

Map and Course Details

There will be one A3 map (210x420cm), 1:20,000 wi th 10 m contour interval. Magnetic north lines are marked on the map. Out o f bounds areas are marked in pink shading. It contains mainly pine forest w ith small areas of cleared land and native bush. The course setters notes a nd control descriptions have been printed on the back. The altitude ranges from approximately 600 to 900 m.

The map is printed on Teslin p aper which is very tough and generally does not need to be covered in conta ct.

The undergrowth is mostly open with sections of blackberry bushes, gaiters are recommended.

Water

Please bring eno ugh water for Hash House use and for at least 4 hours on course. There are no water drops on the course. There is likely to be water in some creeks on course, but would require sterilisation.

Other Info rmation

Hartley Lifecare will provide a meal at from 13:30. Please b ring your own plate, bowl, cup and cutlery.

Please Bring to the Even t

completed indemnity form
map will be printed on Teslin waterproof paper with control descriptions on reverse side. Contact or map case optional.
Colou red pens, pencils, scissors, highlighter pen, table and chairs or board for map preparation. The marquee will not be available for planning.
Some food for before and/or during the event.
Your own plate, bowl, cup and cutlery for catering.
Water for your use at the Hash House and to start the event with (t here is no running water on site).
Portaloos will be at the Hash House. You may like to bring your own hand sanitiser.

Carry on Course

Mandatory Equipment

Whistle (per person)
Basic first aid kit (that includes 2 compression bandages and 1 wound dressing) (per team)

Other items we recommend that you carry/wear

food for the event
water for 4 hours
compass
gaiters – recommende d for scrub/snake-bite protection
watch
pen/pencil
Mobile phone for emergencies
Space blanket (per person)
Sunscreen, sun-hat, sunglasses
Adequate warm cloth es for the conditions (noting conditions can change quickly):
- raincoat, warm jacket
- thermals + a sp are if it is wet
- gloves
- beanie

Mobile Phone Coverage

Mob ile phone coverage is good across most of the course, with the exception of down in some of the water courses.

The Hash House number will be 0410 971 225 and is printed on the map.

Summary of Ev ent Rules and Scoring

The only navigational aids permitted are the maps we provide together with your compasses.
Teams consist of 2 to 5 competitors and must remain within ear shot of each other at all times. All members must simultaneously get to wit hin 5m of each control point.
All team members must 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 e nter out-of-bounds areas; gates must be left as found; stock must not be di sturbed.
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 tha t team's event. A new team can form but it must start with zero score.
Late Penalty: 10 points per minute (or part) late. Disqu alification if more than 30 minutes late.
If teams s core equal points then the first team home will have a higher rank.

Presentation and Awards

Food and drinks will be available from 13:30 time. Please bring your own plate and utensils.

Prizes w ill be awarded to the winners of each category and certificates to the plac e-getters of most categories. This is dependent on final numbers and will b e announced on the day. Presentations will take place around 45 minutes aft er the end of the event.

Event volunteers

If you have q ueries contact the Event Contact listed below.

Event Contact

Jonathan Fearn - 0410 971 225
Coordinator	Brad Vallette - 0435 408 186
Setters and Vetters	Johann Wagner, Leanne Wilkinson
First Aid	Jonathan Fearn< /p>
General Help	Leanne Wilkinson, Benit a Sommerville, Ron Simpson, Ash van de Meulengraaf
Control Collectors	Kelvin Meng, Stephanie Jones, Conor Ammet t

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Winter is well and truly coming! What better way to stay warm then a m eander around Kowen Forest for the 2022 ACTRA winter 4 hour! The course wil l cover the northern part of the forest with a mixture of pine and native f orest. The course has been set so if you want to avoid the big hills you ca n, but still provide a challenge for those looking for a session. This even t is generously supported by the ACT government and is always an event not to be missed!

& nbsp;

Final Instructions

Thank you for entering the 2022 Wint er 4 Hr rogaine. Team leaders, make sure that everyone on your team reads t his whole document carefully.

Important

Please note that the event runs from 10:00-14:00; however, due to the HH being behind a locked gate, you must arrive at the HH between 08:30 and 09:45 and must depart between 14:15 and 15:45.

COVID-19 Measur es

If you are awaiting the result of a CO VID-19 test; or if you are feeling unwell, or have flu-like symptoms, pleas e stay home.
Please maintain a safe 1.5m distance fr om other teams at all times - including while doing your route planning, at the briefings, at the start and finish, and when approaching controls.&nbs p;

Indemnity Form

Please bring to the event a printed a nd completed indemnity form located here. Check the team list for your relevant event on the home page to ensure that all details for your team including category are correct. If incorrect, p lease contact the Event Contact prior to the event.

Ensure that all team members sign a separate indemnity form. Paren ts or guardians must sign for people under 18. Also provide registration nu mber(s) of your car(s) at the Hash House. Be sure to put your team number o n the form.
Present your completed indemnity f orm at the registration desk.
Medical advice: All co mpetitors should consider advising their partner of any pre-existing medica l conditions (such as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, susceptibility to anaphyl axis) that may require first-aid action on course. This should include a de scription of the symptoms, the required first-aid action, and the location in their bag of any medication (such as sugar, ventolin, epi-pen, anti-hist amines).

How to Get There

The Hash House is located adj acent to Kowen Road in Kowen forest.

From Canberra, drive towards Que anbeyan along Pialligo avenue past the airport. Turn left onto Sutton Road (if you enter Queanbeyan then you’ve gone to far). Drive for 1.5 km along S utton road and take a right onto Kowen road. Follow the road to the end at the locked gate where a volunteer will be present to open the gate for you. PLEASE NOTE THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES AT THE TOP OF THESE INSTRUCTIO NS! Follow Kowen Road for 4km to the HH.

All participant s MUST arrive between 08:30 and 09:45 and must depart between 14:15 and 15: 45.

Registration, Map Availability, Start Times

The&nbs p;Winter 4 hour event will commence by way of a mass start at 10: 00 sharp on Sunday 3 July, with a final briefing at 09:45. Regist ration will open at 09:00.

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

Bring first aid kit, so that it can be checked; see below for what it mu st contain
Bring one completed indemnity form per te am member,

Electronic scoring: As this event is using the Navlight system of scoring, each team member will be issued with a wristban d and tag upon registration.

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 plan. We recommend that you arrive at least an hour pri or to the start of the event to allow enough time for final preparations an d route planning. Each team must mark their intended route on the flight pl an and hand it in before starting.

Map and Course Details

There will be one A3 map (210x420cm), 1:20,000 with 10 m contour interva l. Magnetic north lines are marked on the map. Out of bounds areas are mark ed in pink shading. It contains mainly pine forest with small areas of clea red land and native bush. The course setters notes and control descriptions have been printed on the back. The altitude ranges from approximately 600 to 900 m.

The map is printed on Teslin paper which is very toug h and generally does not need to be covered in contact.

The und ergrowth is mostly open with sections of blackberry bushes, gaiters are rec ommended.

Water

Please bring enough water for Hash Hous e use and for at least 4 hours on course. There are no water drop s on the course. There is likely to be water in some creeks on course, but would require sterilisation.

Other Information

Hartley Lifecare will provide a meal at from 13:30. Please bring your own plate, bo wl, cup and cutlery.

Please Bring to the Event

completed indemnity form
map will be printed o n Teslin waterproof paper with control descriptions on reverse side. Contac t or map case optional.
Coloured pens, pencils, scis sors, highlighter pen, table and chairs or board for map preparation. The m arquee will not be available for planning.
Some food for before and/or during the event.
Your own plate, bowl, cup and cutlery for catering.
Water for your use at the Hash House and to start the event with (there is no running wate r on site).
Portaloos will be at the Hash House. You may like to bring your own hand sanitiser.

Carry on Course

Mandatory Equipment

Whistle (per pers on)
Basic first aid kit (that includes 2 compression bandages and 1 wound dressing) (per team)

Other items we recommend that you carry/wear

food for the even t
water for 4 hours
compass
gaiters – recommended for scrub/snake-bite protection
watch
pen/pencil
Mobile phone for emergencies
S pace blanket (per person)
Sunscreen, sun-hat, s unglasses
Adequate warm clothes for the conditions ( noting conditions can change quickly):
- raincoat , warm jacket
- thermals + a spare if it is wet < /li>
- gloves
- beanie

Mobile Phone Coverage

Mobile phone coverage is g ood across most of the course, with the exception of down in some of the wa ter courses.

The Hash House number will be 0410 971 225 and is printed on the map.

Summary of Event Rules and Scoring
The only navigational aids permitted are the maps we provide together with your compasses.
Teams cons ist of 2 to 5 competitors and must remain within earshot of each other at a ll times. All members must simultaneously get to within 5m of each control point.
All team members must punch their Navlight ta gs at each control to score points.
If a Navlight pu nch has failed, record the three letter code visible inside the end of the punch.
Competitors must not enter out-of-bounds area s; gates must be left as found; stock must not be disturbed.
The organisers may disqualify a team if it acts against these rule s or against the spirit of the event.
A team can ret ire a member at the hash house. This will finish that team's event. A new t eam 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.

Presentation and Awards

Food and drinks will be available from 13:30 time. Please bri ng your own plate and utensils.

Prizes will be awarded to the w inners of each category and certificates to the place-getters of most categ ories. This is dependent on final numbers and will be announced on the day. Presentations will take place around 45 minutes after the end of the event .

Event volunteers

If you have queries contact the Even t Contact listed below.

Event Contact	Jonathan Fearn - 0410 971 225
Coordinat or	Brad Vallette - 0435 408 186
Sett ers and Vetters	Johann Wagner, Leanne Wilkinson
First Aid	Jonathan Fearn
General Help	Leanne Wilkinson, Benita Sommerville, Ron Simp son, Ash van de Meulengraaf
Control Collectors < /td>	Kelvin Meng, Stephanie Jones, Conor Ammett

This event was imported fro m: https://mail.act.rogaine.asn.au/event-details/eventdetail/102/-/actra-wi nter-4-hour.html?tmpl=component