BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20250718T000000 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: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:c8091cfd51bbdd2b4e211420a25e5786 CATEGORIES:ACT, 2026 CREATED:20251221T183119 SUMMARY:Winter 4 hour LOCATION:East Kowen URL;VALUE=URI:https://mail.act.rogaine.asn.au/event-details/eventdetail/219/-/winter-4-ho ur.html?tmpl=component DESCRIPTION:\n The Winter 4 hr event will be held in the east Kowen Forest, a favourite rogaining area. Expect fast fire trails, tall or very short pine areas, so me open grassland, a smattering of native vegetation and a bit of history. The course is set and we are hopeful that the weather will reveal fantastic views of the Brindabella's, experienced by the course setters, Leanne and Sandy.\n The Hash House will be located at the end of Sparrow Hill Road, ap proximately 10-12 km from Queanbeyan via the Kings Highway.\n The event wil l start at 10:30am on Sunday the 19th of July and finish at 2:30pm.\n Entri es cost $47 full and $37 concession. Under 14 free. No solo entries for thi s event - teams of 2 to 5 people.\n Entries are open to 11:59 pm Sunday 12 July without late fees. Entries receieved between then and complete close a t 11:59 pm on Wednesday 15 July incur a late fee of $10 per person.\n Entri es will be limited to 300 people.\n We still need another couple of helpers at the Hash House on the day.  \n If you can help, please contact Leanne a t: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. \n  \n   (https://qldrogaine.asn.au/rogaine-entry/?par am1=737&backurl=act.rogaine.asn.au) (https://qldrogaine.asn.au/change-a n-existing-entry/?param1=737&backurl=act.rogaine.asn.au) (https://galle ry.act.rogaining.org.au/2026-events/2026-Winter-4-hour)  (https://qldrogain e.asn.au/team-list/?param1=737&backurl=act.rogaine.asn.au)   (https://g allery.act.rogaining.org.au/2026-events/2026-Winter-4-hour)\n Final Instruc tions Thank you for entering the Winter in Kowen, 2026 ACTRA 4 hour rogaine . Team leaders, make sure that everyone on your team reads this whole docum ent carefully. \n Important We are also still after more volunteers on the day and for control collection post the event. If you are able to help, ple ase contact Leanne at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. \n Indemnity Form Please bring to the event a printed and completed indemnity form located here (images/ACTRA _INDEMNITY_AND_RELEASE_standard.pdf). Check the team list (link above) to e nsure that all details for your team including category are correct. If inc orrect, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Thursday, if possible. \n \n - Ensure that all team members sign a separate indemnity form. Parents or gu ardians 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 fo rm.  \n - Present your completed indemnity form at the registration desk. \ n - Medical advice: All competitors should consider advising their partner of any pre-existing medical conditions (such as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, susceptibility to anaphylaxis) that may require first-aid action on course . This should include a description of the symptoms, the required first-aid action, and the location in their bag of any medication (such as sugar, ve ntolin, epi-pen, anti-histamines). How to Get There The Hash House is loca ted at the end of Sparrow Hill Road. Parking will be along Sparrow Hill Roa d and Block 9 Road (between Sparrow Hill Road and Kings Highway).  Please n ote that there will be a walk of approximately 400m from the parking locati on to the Hash House.\n To get there, head to Queanbeyan, then take the Kin gs Highway west towards Bungendore. Stay on Kings Highway for approximately 9km past the Yass Road / Kings Highway intersection, then turn left onto S parrow Hill Road.  Proceed down this road approximately 1.5km to the parkin g location.\n Travel time from central Canberra to Sparrow Hill Road is app roximately 30 mins.\n A google map is here (https://maps.app.goo.gl/76AbYKn NWjgDpVbb6).\n Registration, Map Availability, Start Times The event will c ommence by way of a mass start at 10:30am sharp on Sunday 19th July, with a final briefing at 10:20am.  Registration will open at 9.00am.  Any novice teams can ask for help at any time before the start.\n To register, one per son only per team to register and collect maps. That person will need to br ing:\n \n - a first aid kit, so that it can be checked; see below for what it must contain; and \n - completed indemnity form for each team member. It would also help if you can remember your team number!\n Electronic scori ng  As this event is using the Navlight system of scoring, each team will b e issued with 2 wristbands and tags upon registration.\n You will also be g iven pre-marked maps, control descriptions, course setter's notes and a sma ll copy of the map to be used as a flight plan. We recommend that you arriv e at least an hour prior to the start of the event to allow enough time for final preparations and route planning. Each team must mark their intended route on the flight plan and hand it in before starting.  As mobile recepti on is patchy, we will rely heavily on your flight plan if you are late/need help.\n Map and Course Details There will be one A4 map, 1:25,000 with 5 m contour interval. Magnetic north lines are marked on the map. Out of bound s areas are marked in pink/red hashing. The area is predominately pine plan tation of different ages.  There are small areas of open grassland and nati ve forest. There pine understory contains a lot of blackberries.  Whilst th e setters have tried to avoid the worst patches, gaiters and long pants are recommended.  \n The map is printed on Teslin paper which is very tough an d generally does not need to be covered in contact.\n Water Please bring en ough water for Hash House use and for the full 4 hours. There are no water drops on course. It is also feasible to do loops from the HH to replenish y our water.\n Catering Hartley Lifecare will be providing catering after the event.  This will include soup, so please bring a cup / bowl and spoon as well as a plate for toasties, sausages, cake etc.\n Please Bring to the Eve nt \n - Completed indemnity form for each team member \n - Coloured pens, pencils, scissors, highlighter pen, table and chairs or board for map prepa ration. There is plenty of grassy areas for planning. \n - Some food for be fore and/or during the event. \n - Your own plate, bowl, cup and cutlery fo r catering. \n - Water for your use at the Hash House for the event (there is no running water at the HH).  See section on water above. \n - Portaloos will be at the Hash House. You may like to bring your own hand sanitiser. Carry on Course It will likely be cold and possibly windy (but hopefully n ot wet). It is highly recommended that you bring additional warm clothes, i ncluding thermals, raincoat etc. on course.\n Mandatory Equipment\n \n - W histle (per person) \n - Basic first aid kit (that includes 2 compression b andages and 1 wound dressing) (per team) \n - Space blanket (per person). Other items we recommend that you carry/wear\n \n - food for the event \n - water for 4 hours \n - compass \n - gaiters – recommended for blackberry protection  \n - long trousers  \n - watch \n - pen/pencil \n - Mobile phon e for emergencies although reception is patchy.  A PLB if you have one is a good alternative for emergencies. \n - Sunscreen, sun-hat, sunglasses.  Th ere are many open areas on the course. \n - Adequate warm clothes for the c onditions (noting conditions can change quickly). Please check the forecast :  \n - raincoat, warm jacket \n - thermals + a spare if it is wet  \n - g loves  \n - beanie  Mobile Phone Coverage Mobile phone coverage is patch y. Text messages are more likely to get through, but mostly from higher are as of the course. The Hash House number will be printed on the map. \n Summ ary of Event Rules and Scoring \n - The only navigational aids permitted a re the maps we provide together with your compasses. \n - Teams consist of 2 to 5 competitors and must remain within earshot of each other at all time s. All members must simultaneously get to within 5m of each control point. \n - All team members must punch their Navlight tags at each control to sco re points. \n - If a Navlight punch has failed, record the three letter cod e visible inside the end of the punch. \n - Competitors shall carry a whist le at all times whilst on the course. In an emergency a competitor shall gi ve a series of short blasts on their whistle.  Any team hearing a distress signal must abandon their course and help in any way needed. No team shall be penalised for any rule breached in the course of giving such help. \n - Competitors must not enter out-of-bounds areas; gates must be left as found . \n - The organisers may disqualify a team if it acts against these rules or against the spirit of the event. \n - A team can retire a member at the hash house. This will finish that team's event. A new team can form but it must start with zero score. \n - Late Penalty: 10 points per minute (or par t) late. Disqualification if more than 30 minutes late. \n - If teams score equal points then the first team home will have a higher rank. Please see the Australian Rogaining Association's website (https://rogaine.asn.au/doc uments/rules-and-standards/rules-of-rogaining-and-technical-regulations-202 5) for all rogaining rules if you are not familiar with them. There's not a huge number, but they help us play fairly.\n Presentation and Awards Food and drinks will be available from 2:00pm. Please bring your own plate and u tensils. \n Results will be presented as soon as possible, around 3:00 pm. There will be certificates for the winners and place-getters of each catego ry.\n This event was imported from: https://mail.act.rogaine.asn.au/event-d etails/eventdetail/219/-/winter-4-hour.html?tmpl=component X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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The Winter 4 hr event will be held in the east Kowen Forest, a favouri te rogaining area. Expect fast fire trails, tall or very short pine areas, some open grassland, a smattering of native vegetation and a bit of history . The course is set and we are hopeful that the weather will reveal fantast ic views of the Brindabella's, experienced by the course setters, Leanne an d Sandy.

The Hash House will be located at the end of Sparrow Hill Ro ad, approximately 10-12 km from Queanbeyan via the Kings Highway.

The event will start at 10:30am on Sunday the 19th of July and finish at 2:30p m.

Entries cost $47 full and $37 concession. Under 14 free. No solo e ntries for this event - teams of 2 to 5 people.

Entries are open to 1 1:59 pm Sunday 12 July without late fees. Entries receieved between then an d complete close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday 15 July incur a late fee of $10 p er person.

E ntries will be limited to 300 people.

We still need another co uple of helpers at the Hash House on the day.  

If you can help, please contact Leanne at: This email address is being prot ected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

 

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Final Instructions

Thank you for entering the Winter in Kow en, 2026 ACTRA 4 hour rogaine. Team leaders, make sur e that everyone on your team reads this whole document carefully. 

Important

We are also stil l after more volunteers on the day and for control collection post the even t. If you are able to help, please contact Leanne at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. < /p>

Indemnity Form

Please bring to the event a p rinted and completed indemnity form located here. C heck the team list (link above) to ensure that all details for your team in cluding category are correct. If incorrect, please contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript en abled to view it. by Thursday, if possible. 

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  • Ensure that all team members sign a separate indemnity form. Parents or guardians must sign for people under 18. Also provide registration numb er(s) of your car(s) at the Hash House. Be sure to put your team number on the form. 
  • Present your completed indemnity form at the regist ration desk.
  • Medical advice: All competitors should consider advisi ng their partner of any pre-existing medical conditions (such as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, susceptibility to anaphylaxis) that may require first-aid action on course. This should include a description of the symptoms, the r equired first-aid action, and the location in their bag of any medication ( such as sugar, ventolin, epi-pen, anti-histamines).

    • How to Get There

    The Hash House is located at the end of Sparrow Hill Road.&nb sp;Parking will be along Sparrow Hill Road and Block 9 Road (between Sparro w Hill Road and Kings Highway).  Please note that there will be a walk of approximately 400m from the parking location to the Hash House.

    T o get there, head to Queanbeyan, then take the Kings Highway west towards B ungendore. Stay on Kings Highway for approximately 9km past the Yass Road / Kings Highway intersection, then turn left onto Sparrow Hill Road.  P roceed down this road approximately 1.5km to the parking location.

    Tr avel time from central Canberra to Sparrow Hill Road is approximately 30 mi ns.

    A google map is here.

    Registration, Map Availability, Start Time s

    The event will commence by way of a mass start at 10 :30am sharp on Sunday 19th July, with a final br iefing at 10:20am.  Registration will open at 9.00am.  Any novice teams can ask for help at any time before the start.

    To register, on e person only per team to register and collect maps. That person will need to bring:

    It would also help if you can remember your team numb er!

    Electronic scoring 

    As this event is using the Navli ght system of scoring, each team will be issued with 2 wristbands and tags upon registration.

    You will also be given pre-marked maps, control de scriptions, 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 prior to the start of the event to allow enough time for final preparations and route pl anning. Each team must mark their intended route on the flight plan and han d it in before starting.  As mobile reception is patchy, we will rely heavily on your flight plan if you are late/need help.

    Map and Cours e Details

    There will be one A4 map, 1:25,000 with 5 m contour interv al. Magnetic north lines are marked on the map. Out of bounds areas are mar ked in pink/red hashing. The area is predominately pine plantation of diffe rent ages.  There are small areas of open grassland and native forest. There pine understory contains a lot of blackberries.  Whilst the set ters have tried to avoid the worst patches, gaiters and long pants are reco mmended.  

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

    Water

    Please bring enough water for Hash House use and for the full 4 hours. There are no water drops on c ourse. It is also feasible to do loops from the HH to replenish your water.

    Catering

    Hartley Lifecare will be providing catering after t he event.  This will include soup, so please bring a cup / bowl and sp oon as well as a plate for toasties, sausages, cake etc.

    Please Brin g to the Event

    Carry on Course

    I t will likely be cold and possibly windy (but hopefully not wet). It is hig hly recommended that you bring additional warm clothes, including thermals, raincoat etc. on course.

    Mandatory Equipment

    Other i tems we recommend that you carry/wear

    Mobile Phone Co verage

    Mobile phone coverage is patchy. Text messages are more likel y to get through, but mostly from higher areas of the course. The Hash Hous e number will be printed on the map. 

    Summary of Event Rules an d Scoring

    Please see the Australian Rogaining Association's website  for all rogaining rules if you are not familiar with them. There's not a hu ge number, but they help us play fairly.

    Presentation and Awards

    Food and drinks will be available from 2:00pm. Please bring your own pl ate and utensils. 

    Results will be presented as soon as possible , around 3:00 pm. There will be certificates for the winners and place-gett ers of each category.

    This event was i mported from: https://mail.act.rogaine.asn.au/event-details/eventdetail/219 /-/winter-4-hour.html?tmpl=componentCONTACT:Leanne Haupt DTSTAMP:20260718T052914 DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney;VALUE=DATE:20260719 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney;VALUE=DATE:20260720 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR