Welcome
Rogaining is the sport of long distance cross-country navigation. Although Championship Rogaines are 24-hours long, events can be as short as 2 hours. Rogaining is a strategic sport incorporating map and compass navigation. Participants compete in teams of 2-5 people, choosing which points-rated checkpoints (controls) to visit - in any order - within a defined time period. Their objective is to collect the highest point score possible.
Discover Rogaining
Getting started
- Contact your National rogaining organisation to find what events are on
- Beginners and children are welcome on all events
- Choose your team - friends or relatives who are happy to go at your pace
- A little training to get fit helps but isn't necessary
- Learn a little about navigating with a map and compass
- Purchase or borrow an orienteering compass; the event organisers will give you a list of other equipment needed for their event
- A good source of information is the book, Rogaining: Cross-Country Navigation
- Comfortable walking or running shoes are important
- Clothing should be comfortable and flexible, able to cope with cool and hot weather
- Have fun - no-one cares how fast or slow you travel as long as you enjoy the experience
Entries for the 9th World Rogaining Championships are open. The number of entries will be limited to 550 people and the team size is restricted to 2 or 3 people. The entry fee is $NZ180. Applications for entry will be taken via an online entry form that is available at www.wrc2010.org.nz. Please take note of the entry criteria, phases of registration and entry deadlines.
