Hi All, CNYO will be sponsoring its annual Regaine event, part of our Trifecta 'Gaining Series near Cortland, NY June 4-5th, 2011. Good opportunity to get some late spring camping in, and some endurance orienteering. Details for this unique orienteering event and regstration forms at : http://cnyo.us.orienteering.org/2011/html/REGAINE_VII.html Seeya in the woods! -Shawn F Registrar,
-Pete Dady, Meet Director***
For those hardy souls who have been begging for an "individual rogaine" event, CNYO proudly announces the continuation of yet another event with the endurance navigation theme - the "REGAINE"®!
"What is it?" - In simple terms, it is a Rogaine-style Relay. Part Rogaine, part Mountain Marathon, a hardy bit of navigational and physical skill with much strategizing. The REGAINE concept is quit simple – competitors head into the wilderness SOLO (that means NO ONE works together!) on a Rogaine-style map and course (i.e. endurance score format) in five- to one-hour "stages". At the end of each controlled stage, competitors return to base camp to either tag off to the next team member for the next one- to five-hour sortie or take a rest break. Repeat this process for the entire 24 hours of the event. Teams of 2 to 8 will need to work out the most-efficient strategy for visiting as many controls and gathering the most points as their combined skill and prowess allows.
"Lone Wolf" - For individuals who prefer to work alone, the ever popular "Lone Wolf" division will once again be offered this year. The rules are virtually the same as for the teams with the exception that every other stage will be a required rest cycle. See the CNYO web site for specific rules on the different stages.
"Rogaine-style? What's that?" - ROGAINE is a commonly used acronym for an endurance (usually 24 hours) orienteering score event. That is, in the prescribed amount of time available, competitors navigate to "controls" at specific land features spread throughout the mapped terrain using only a detailed topographic map, compass, and their wits. These locations have various point values assigned to them and the overall objective is to acquire as many points as possible in the set time limit. In a full 24-hour event, teammates work together with the navigation, strategic planning, and energy conservation in the forest throughout the event. A regular Rogaine event allows for team work in the navigation and planning by competitors while in the forest, the uniqueness of the Regaine requires each team member/individual to work alone.
"When will this happen?" - June 4-5, 2011, on the expanded SNOWGAINE map of Morgan Hill State Forest in Truxton/Apulia, NY. Packet pickup and late registrations will take place from 4 - 9 pm on Friday, June 3, and from 9 - 11:15 am on Saturday, June 4, at base camp, located at Spruce Pond. All registrations will close at 11:30 am Saturday with a general meeting of ALL competitors starting shortly thereafter. First stage start is at 12 noon.
"Where is Spruce Pond?" - From Tully, NY, take NY 80 east through Apulia. Take a right on Herlihy Road. This road will become a seasonal dirt road as you enter Morgan Hill State Forest. Continue straight (veer right) at a "Y" junction and Spruce Pond will be on your right.
"How will we find our way?" - The map was newly produced (winter 2010) with a scale of 1:30,000 and a 5-meter contour interval. This Rogaine-style map will be using standards being developed for Rogaines by DMJ Cartographics using high resolution orthophotos and some fieldwork. In other words, it will have much more detail than the average USGS map but not as elaborate as most standard orienteering maps. ALL competitors will receive the maps and map cases at 11:50 am on Saturday.
"How much will this all cost?" - Register early and take the biggest savings, procrastinate and pay full costs plus a late penalty. Registrations received by May 21, two weeks prior to the event, will pay $35 per person. Register after May 21 by any means and the cost goes up to $45 per person. ANY registrations received after June 2 will pay $55 per person and may not be guaranteed a pre-marked map. Any individuals not competing but wishing to take part in the food service may pay $20 each or help with food prep/serving, pre- or post-race set-up/cleanup and get fed for free.
"What do we get for these amazingly low prices?" - Each registered individual gets a pre-marked map, map case, a location to pitch a tent, a small token to commemorate the event, punch cards specific for each stage, control descriptions, and, of course, the typical CNYO elaborate Hash House with gourmet fare of burgers, dogs, pasta, chili, cold and hot drinks, and other assorted high fat/carbo food like materials. This food will be served throughout the event beginning shortly before the end of stage 1. If a team member has very "specific" dietary needs they may deposit those at the hash house and we’ll have our chefs do their best to have it prepared for their arrival, but no guarantees.
"What do we need to bring?" - REQUIRED: Compass, whistle, water bottles, and watch. RECOMMENDED: Packable foods and liquids, leg covering, insect protection, extra clothes, sensible footwear, flashlight/headlamps, sunscreen, personal first aid supplies, day packs, other prudent gear for a safe and comfortable travel in wooded and unfamiliar terrain. Sorry, GPS or altimeters are not allowed in orienteering events. THERE WILL BE LIMITED WATER SET OUT ON THE COURSE.
"What is the terrain like?" - The terrain consists of typical Central New York glaciated terrain ranging from flatter, old farmland fields (often overgrown) to very hilly boreal and hardwood forests. Mobility will range from extremely fast runability in mature woodlots and fields to very slow passage sections due to young hardwood regrowth/logged/blackberry patches (NYS reforestation lands are actively harvested). Trail network is fairly moderate and a moderate road network throughout. Weather at this time of year can range from mid 40's to upper 90's for daytime highs and a chance of freezing possible at night. Primary insect problems will be from blackflies during the day and possible mosquitoes at night. Ticks are not commonly a problem but are possible. It also gets very dark at night. Equipment for all of these possibilities should be considered. Plan for the worst and hope for the best.
"What are the specific rules?" - The following are the basic rules specific for this event. These, and rules of all Rogaine events, will be vigorously enforced. Complete regulations concerning stage structure and "Lone Wolf" participation will be posted on this web site or provided by the registrar upon request. FOR COMPETITOR SAFETY, ALL INSTRUCTIONS/RULES GIVEN TO COMPETITORS BY MEET OFFICIALS THROUGHOUT THE EVENT MUST BE FOLLOWED OR THE COMPETITOR WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE COMPETITION AREA.
- Only ONE individual of a team may be in the woods at any given time.
- Each team MEMBER may visit a control only once throughout the event.
- As each individual completes their stage, they must report to the start/finish tent for check-in and to turn in their punch card BEFORE meeting with the rest of their team.
- Conversely, BEFORE the next team member starts they must report to the start/finish tent for check-out and to receive their punch card for that particular stage.
- No one will be able to start a stage BEFORE the set time.
- Any individual returning AFTER a stage time limit has expired will have a PENALTY delay for the team of three times their overtime amount ADDED to the running time. This penalty will be assessed on the next runner. i.e. Team member #1 returns to base camp at 4:15. Team member #2 may not start his stage until 5:00 (15 min. X 3 = 45 min. added to 4:15). Runner #2 must still return before the start of the next stage, or receive additional penalty(s). Time is figured from an individual’s arrival at the start/finish tent.
- Penalties for overtime on the final stage will have the highest point control value subtracted for every minute of overtime from the team’s total score.
- The running order of teammates must be maintained throughout the event. If any individual drops out from the competition the team may continue minus that individual but still in order less one.
- Participants must complete this event under their own foot power; there is no use of motorized vehicles, bicycles, accepted rides, etc., at any time. No aid from others is allowed while a competitor is in the terrain, including but not limited to drops of extra food and supplies in the competition area.
- Highest point total at the end of the event wins. Ties will be broken using "first in – first win" method.
Up-to-date details along with specific and complete rules for this event and other CNYO Rogaines will be posted on this web site or are available from the registrar at SFX36 @ hotmail.com.
For more information on the sport of Orienteering & Rogaines go to http://orienteeringusa.org/orienteers/rogaines.
