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The 2022 metrogaine was a six hour event covering the Belconnen and I nner North areas of Canberra. The event ran from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.

The Hash House was in Kaleen. This area featured Lake Ginninderra, several nature parks, lots of playgrounds, sports fields and open space, and all of those little paths to cut your way between streets. There were a number of creeks flowing through the area and many other wet spots underfoot.

Nick Lhuede set this course in 2021. Being a metro event, solo entrants wer e allowed along with the usual teams of 2-5 people.

Hartley Life care gave us a tasty feed at the end of the event.

You can check out the pre-event photos and photos from the day and also from John Harding.

 

 

oflagFinal Instructions

Welcome to the 2022 Metrogaine. After the last minute cancellation in 2022, ACTRA is pleased that we are able to come together to hold the event this year.

 

oflagImportant

COVID measures

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

Please maintain a saf e 1.5m distance from other teams at all times - including while doing your route planning, at the briefings, at the start and finish, and when approac hing controls

 

Indemnity Form

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

 

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The Hash House i s the Diamantina Scout Hall at 271 Maribyrnong Ave nue, Kaleen.

 

 

Parking< /h4>

The Hash House is next to the shops, and while there is parking, thi s will be restricted for use by the organisers, catering and the portaloos.

With a lot of competitors anticipated, parking is limited. There is a carpark on Maribyrnong Ave, just to the E of the Hash House, and another to the SE associated with Maribyrnong Primary School on Alberga Street. Whi le there is parking associated with the shops next to the Hash House, we wo uld ask these be left for the shoppers (not to mention they are time limite d). Otherwise, please park on the urban streets.

Where possible, plea se carpool – we understand for many it isn’t too far to travel and it might be easier to take your own car but it would be preferrable to keep the num bers down…you could even ride your bike or grab a scooter!

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Registration, M ap Availability, Start Times

The event will commence by way of a mass start at 09:30 am sharp, with a final briefing at 09:20 am. The event is for six hours, fi nishing 3:30 pm sharp.

Registration will open at&nbs p;7:30am. We recommend that you arrive at least an hour pr ior to the start of the event to allow enough time for final preparations a nd route planning. Time spent on planning is never wasted.

Regis tration and Admin will be in the Scout Hall. See above for COVID safety.&nb sp; To register you will need to bring: 

  • the first aid kit for the team, so that it can be checked (see below for what it must contain ); and
  • one completed indemnity form per team member.

On registration, each team will be provided with:

  • two wristbands a nd two electronic Navlight tags (one for solo competitors);
  • one map per team member; and
  • one small copy of the map to be used as a fli ght plan. Each team must mark their intended route on the flight plan and h and it in before starting. Please provide your direction of travel on the flight plan.

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Map De tails and Vegetation

There will be one A3 map, 1:25,000 wit h 10 m contour interval, printed on waterproof teslin paper. The area is mostly urban, utilising pathways, parks and reserves. Given the generall y urban environment, there is limited need for gaiters. The map shows  urban areas in yellow, roads in red, larger building in grey, vegetated lan d in green and clear land in white. Walking paths and tracks are mostly bla ck dashed lines, with fire trails brown. It is aligned to magnetic north an d the north lines are red. The out-of-bounds areas are brown, and include a number of high speed arterial roads. The course has 58 controls, and 3200 points total.  The checkpoint descriptions follow the rules: &nbs p;     

  • If the feature is shown on the map, then it is described as “The… (knoll, saddle ..)”;
  • If a feature is not shown on the map, but is obvious on the ground, t hen it is described as “A… (knoll, saddle etc.)”;
  • “The watercourse”will be marked with a blue line on the ma p;
  • “The gully”will be a similar feature, but will not have a blue line on the map (Note: gullies and watercourses may be the same size – despite the blue lines).

 

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Water

Given the urban environment there are no water drops on the map, however there are n umerous local shopping centres in the event area.

 

 

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Please Brin g to the Event

      • completed indemnity form
      • map will be printed on Teslin waterproof paper with control descriptions on re verse side. Contact or map case optional.
      • Coloured pens, pencils, s cissors, highlighter pen, table and chairs or board for map preparation. Th e 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 and a seat each to use at the Hash House
      • Water for your us e at the Hash House and to start the event with
      • Portaloos will be a t the Hash House. You may like to bring your own hand sanitiser.
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Carry on Cour se

Mandatory Equipment

      • whi stle (one per person);
      • thermal / space blanket (o ne per person); and
      • basic first aid kit (that include s 2 compression bandages and 1 wound dressing) (one per team)

Other items we recommended that y ou carry

  • water (depending on your course plan)
  • compass
  • watch
  • mobile phone for emergencies (see below for restrictions)
  • sunscreen and sun-hat
  • raincoat, warm jacket.& nbsp; It may be cold or wet, and warm clothing and a raincoat is highly rec ommended.
  • thermals
  • gloves
  • beanie

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 Restrictions

      • No pets; no alcohol; no fires
      • No a ltimeters, pedometers or GPS-capable devices such as watches and smartphone s for use at the event.
      • Smartphones may be carried for emergency us e only in your bag - they cannot be used for time-keeping or photography.

 

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Mobile Phone Coverage

      • Pho ne coverage is excellent across the course for all networks.
      • The Ha sh House number is 0455 372 262.

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Summary of Event Rules and Scoring

      • The only navigational aids permi tted are the maps we provide together with your compasses.
      • Given th is is a metrogaine and close to support if required, solo competitors are p ermitted.
      • For Teams of 2 to 5 competitors, they must remain within earshot of each other at all times. All members must simultaneously get to within 5m of each control point.
      • All team members with a Navlight m ust punch it at each control to score points.
      • If a Navlight punch h as failed, record the three letter code visible inside the end of the punch .
      • Competitors must not enter out-of-bounds areas; gates must be lef t as found; stock must not be disturbed.
      • The organisers may disqual ify a team if it acts against these rules or against the spirit of the even t.
      • A team can retire a member at the Hash House. This will finish t hat team's event. A new team can form but it must start with zero score.
      • Late Penalty: 10 points per minute (or part) late. Disqualification i f more than 30 minutes late.
      • If teams score equal points then the f irst team home will have a higher rank.

 Presentation and Awards       

      • Food and drinks will be available from around 2:30pm. 
      • Certificates and highly sought after ACTRA mugs will be issued for winners of each category and certifica tes for the placegetters.
      • Presentations will take place around 45 m inutes after the end of the event.

 

 

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enter event 

The 2022 metrogaine was a six hour event covering the Belconnen and Inner North areas of Canberra. The event ran from 9:30 a m to 3:30 pm.

The Hash House was in Kaleen. This area featured Lake G inninderra, several nature parks, lots of playgrounds, sports fields and op en space, and all of those little paths to cut your way between streets. Th ere were a number of creeks flowing through the area and many other wet spo ts underfoot.

Nick Lhuede set this course in 2021. Being a metro even t, solo entrants were allowed along with the usual teams of 2-5 people .

Hartley Lifecare gave us a tasty feed at the end of the event.

< p>You can check out the pre-event photos and photos from the day and also from John Harding.

 

 

oflagFinal Instructions

Welcome to the 20 22 Metrogaine. After the last minute cancellation in 2022, ACTRA is pleased that we are able to come together to hold the event this year.

 

oflagImportant

COVID measures

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

Please maint ain a safe 1.5m distance from other teams at all times - including while do ing your route planning, at the briefings, at the start and finish, and whe n approaching controls

 

Indemni ty Form

Please bring to the event a printed and completed i ndemnity form located here. Check the team list for your relevant event on the home page to ensure that all details for y our team, including category are correct. If incorrect, please contact the Event Contact prior to the event.

  • Ensure that all team memb ers sign a separate indemnity form. Parents or guardians must sign for peop le 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 your c ompleted indemnity form at the registration desk.
  • Medical advice: A ll competitors should consider advising their partner of any pre-existing m edical conditions (such as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, susceptibility to an aphylaxis) that may require first-aid action on the course. This should inc lude a description of the symptoms, the required first-aid action, and the location in their bag of any medication (such as sugar, ventolin, epi-pen, anti-histamines).

 

oflagWhere

The Hash House is the Diamantina Scout Hall at 271 Maribyrnong Avenu e, Kaleen.

 

 

Parking

The Hash House is next to the shops, and while there is parking, this will be restricted for use by the organisers, catering and the portaloos.

With a lot of competitors anticipated, parking is limited. There is a carpark on Maribyrnong Ave, just to the E of the Hash House, and another to the SE associated with Maribyrnong Primary School on Alberga Street. While there is parking associated with the shops next to the Hash House, we woul d ask these be left for the shoppers (not to mention they are time limited) . Otherwise, please park on the urban streets.

Where possible, please carpool – we understand for many it isn’t too far to travel and it might b e easier to take your own car but it would be preferrable to keep the numbe rs down…you could even ride your bike or grab a scooter!

&nbs p;

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Registration, Map Availability, Start Times

The event will commence by way of a mass start at 09:30 am&nbs p;sharp, with a final briefing at 09:20 am. The event is for six hours, finishing 3:30 pm sharp.

Registration will open at 7:30am. We recommend that you arrive at least an hour prior to the start of the event to allow enough time for final preparations and route planning. Time spent on plannin g is never wasted.

Registration and Admin will be in the Scout Hall. See above for COVID safety.  To register you will need to bring: 

  • the first aid kit for the team, so that it can be checked (see below for what it must contain); and
  • one completed indemnity form p er team member.

On registration, each team will be provided wit h:

  • two wristbands and two electronic Navlight tags (one for solo competitors);
  • one map per team member; and
  • one small copy of the map to be used as a flight plan. Each team must mark their intended route on the flight plan and hand it in before starting. Please provid e your direction of travel on the flight plan.

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Map Details and Veg etation

There will be one A3 map, 1:25,000 with 10 m contou r interval, printed on waterproof teslin paper. The area is mostly urb an, utilising pathways, parks and reserves. Given the generally urban envir onment, there is limited need for gaiters. The map shows urban areas i n yellow, roads in red, larger building in grey, vegetated land in green an d clear land in white. Walking paths and tracks are mostly black dashed lin es, with fire trails brown. It is aligned to magnetic north and the north l ines are red. The out-of-bounds areas are brown, and include a number of hi gh speed arterial roads. The course has 58 controls, and 3200 points total.  The checkpoint descriptions follow the rules:     ;   

  • If the feature is shown on the map, then it is described as “The… (knoll, saddle ..)”;
  • If a fe ature is not shown on the map, but is obvious on the ground, then it is des cribed as “A… (knoll, saddle etc.)”;
  • “The watercourse”will be marked with a blue line on the map;
  • “The gully”will be a similar feature, but will not have a bl ue line on the map (Note: gullies and watercourses may be the same size – d espite the blue lines).

 

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Water

Given the urban environment there are no water drops on the map, however there are numerous local shopping centres in the event area.

 

 

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Please Bring to the Event< /h4>
      • completed indemnity form
      • map will be printed on Tesl in waterproof paper with control descriptions on reverse side. Contact or m ap case optional.
      • Coloured pens, pencils, scissors, highlighter pen , table and chairs or board for map preparation. The marquee will not be av ailable for planning.
      • Some food for before and/or during the event.
      • Your own plate, bowl, cup and cutlery for catering and a seat each to use at the Hash House
      • Water for your use at the Hash House and to start the event with
      • Portaloos will be at the Hash House. You ma y like to bring your own hand sanitiser.

Carry on Course

Mandatory Equipment

      • whistle (one per person);
      • thermal / space blanke t (one per person); and
      • basic first aid kit (that includes 2 compression bandages and 1 wound dressing) (one per te am)

Other items we recommende d that you carry

  • water (depending on your course plan)
  • compass
  • watch
  • mobile phone for emergencies (see be low for restrictions)
  • sunscreen and sun-hat
  • raincoat, warm jacket.  It may be cold or wet, and warm clothing and a raincoat is hi ghly recommended.
  • thermals
  • gloves
  • beanie
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& nbsp;Restrictions

      • No pets; no alcohol; no fires
      • No altimeters, pedometers or GPS-capabl e devices such as watches and smartphones for use at the event.
      • Sma rtphones may be carried for emergency use only in your bag - they cannot be used for time-keeping or photography.

 

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Mobile Phone Coverage

      • Phone coverage is excellent across the course for all networks.
      • The Hash House number is 0455 372 262.

    oflag

    Summary of Event Rules and Scoring

        • The only navigational aids permitted are the maps we provide together with you r compasses.
        • Given this is a metrogaine and close to support if req uired, solo competitors are permitted.
        • For Teams of 2 to 5 competit ors, they must remain within earshot of each other at all times. All member s must simultaneously get to within 5m of each control point.
        • All t eam members with a Navlight must punch it at each control to score points.< /li>
        • If a Navlight punch has failed, record the three letter code visibl e inside the end of the punch.
        • Competitors must not enter out-of-bo unds areas; gates must be left as found; stock must not be disturbed.
          • < li>The organisers may disqualify a team if it acts against these rules or a gainst the spirit of the event.
        • A team can retire a member at the H ash House. This will finish that team's event. A new team can form but it m ust start with zero score.
        • Late Penalty: 10 points per minute (or p art) late. Disqualification if more than 30 minutes late.
        • If teams score equal points then the first team home will have a higher rank.

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       Presentation and Awards  &n bsp;   

          • Food and drinks will be available fro m around 2:30pm. 
          • Certificates and highly sought after ACTRA m ugs will be issued for winners of each category and certificates for the pl acegetters.
          • Presentations will take place around 45 minutes after t he end of the event.

       

       

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