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Race Information - updated 17 April 2007
This final AROC event for the 2006-07 summer season has been hugely popular with over 120 teams registered. We have been able to open it up to another 10 teams but already it looks like it will be sold out. The Raffertys Stockland Adventure Race is now the biggest adventure race in Australia!
The Raffertys Stockland Adventure Race will be held at the Wallarah Peninsula at East Lake Macquarie. It is a beautiful area and we have a great course in store for you with some exciting coasteering (running around the coast line), bush navigation, single track mountain biking and a spectacular paddle. There is a bonus leg for those faster teams that finish in under 3 hours and the rest of the field have a leisurely 5.5 hours to complete the standard course. Just take it easy and slowly and you will be fine. In all you will cover 9km on foot, 20km on your mountain bike and 3.5km kayaking. Remember there are lots of different legs so there is never too long at any one discipline.
There are heaps of prizes. In addition to the normal adventure gear there are also Murrays Beach Picnic Sets, Stockland and Raffertys wines and a great Raffertys weekend away for the team that wins the highly sought after Happy Pants Award.
There will be a free BBQ for all competitors at the finish kindly provided by Stockland. And everyone is welcome to attend the grand finale end of season party - the Blue & Yellow Beach Party at Raffertys Resort from 6pm on the Saturday night. Come dressed for the occasion and go in the draw for the lucky door prizes.
There are lots of new teams entered and just to make sure you enjoy your first time we will be conducting a special novice training / briefing on the Friday night at Raffertys Mercure Resort 7.30pm - 8.30pm. An abridged version of this will be repeated on the Saturday morning. If it is your first adventure race we highly recommend attending the novice briefing. It will make your day so much more enjoyable.
Disciplines include kayaking (kayaks, paddles and PFDs provided), mountain biking and running/walking and some surprises. You will be given maps and instructions at registration and it is up to you to navigate from checkpoint to checkpoint. Remember the whole team travels together.
Entry confirmation and any further event information not contained on the web site will be emailed to the Team Captain. It is the Team Captains responsibility to pass this information on to their team members.
Entry / Registration
Early bird entry is $240 per team of 3 persons. Early Bird entries close Saturday 14 April 2007. ENTER NOW
Late entries incur a late fee of $10 per person ($30 per team). Late entries close Tuesday 24 April 2007.
Race Schedule
| Friday 27 April | |
| 7.30PM-8.30PM | Novice Briefing (not compulsory), Raffertys Resort |
| Saturday 28 April | RACE DAY |
7:45AM |
Bike Compound Open - Raffertys Resort |
8:00– 8:45AM |
Registration - Raffertys Resort |
8.15– 9.00AM |
Novice Briefing (shortened version) NB: you need to have collected your maps prior to attending this session. |
9:40AM |
Pre-race briefing (come ready to start) |
10:00AM |
Race Start |
1:30 - 4:00pm |
Free Post Race BBQ - at Stockland's Murrays Beach |
3:30PM |
Presentation & Prize Giving - Murrays Beach |
6:00PM |
Blue & Yellow Beach Party - the AROC end of season celebration - Raffertys Resort. |
*At registration all team members will be required to sign an indemnity form. Maps will be given out at registration.
Registration
We recommend that you get to the registration early to make sure you have
time to look over the course and prepare your maps. You will need to come
to the pre-race briefing ready to start.
Only one team member needs to come to register for the team. That person must however have with them an indemnity form signed by the whole team and all the team and personal mandatory equipment. Print out the indemnity form and have it signed before you come to registration. Note that your whole team can sign one form. If you are under 18 years of age you will need to print off your own form and have this form signed by your parent or guardian.
At registration you will need to:
• Hand in your signed indemnity form
• Check your team details and make changes if necessary
You will receive:
• Maps
• List of control descriptions
• Control Card
• Course instructions
• 1 Sport Ident timing stick (must be returned after the event)
• 3 race bibs (these must be returned after the event)
Personal Mandatory Equipment
All competitors will need to supply their own mountain bike and helmet, food and water. Each competitor must carry with them at all times during the event:
Team Mandatory Equipment
Each team must carry at all times during the event the following team mandatory equipment:
There may be random mandatory equipment checks during the event. there is a 15 minute penalty for any one item that you are not carrying.
Although not compulsory we STRONGLY RECOMMEND a 'Sea to Summit' brand A4 size waterproof map case, or Aloksak to protect your maps. Nothing else will keep your maps dry. If you need to purchase any of these go to www.arocshop.com.au. There will also be some available for sale at registration prior to the event.
AROC Sport will provide kayaks, paddles, life jackets, maps and instructions.
Race rules
Please read the race rules. Race Rules can be found under the heading "INFO" >"Rules" – or you can click here.
Event HQ / Bike Drop
This event is being held on the beautiful Wallarah Peninsula, East Lake Macquarie.
Registration / Start / Bike Drop
The Race registration and start will take place at Raffertys Resort. You need to bring your bikes to the start (Raffertys). The bike compound is here and will be open from 7.45am. At the bike compound there will be 1 stake per team. You need to stand all three team bikes against one stake.
Raffertys Resort is an easy 90 minute drive from Sydney and 30 minutes from Newcastle. For directions and a map to Raffertys <click here>
Finish / Presentation
The finish, post race, FREE BBQ and prize giving will be at Stockland's Murrays Beach. Murrays Beach and Raffertys Resort are just a few hundred metres apart (by foot) along the Lake edge. It is about a 10 minute drive between them.
For directions and a map to Murrays Beach <click here>
Special Novice Briefing
We are excited to welcome a whole lot of new teams to adventure racing. For many of you this will be your first adventure race and this can sometimes be a bit of a daunting thought! To help you along and ensure your first experience is a hugely enjoyable one we are running a special novice briefing on the Friday night (27 April 2007) from 7.30pm to 8.30pm at Raffertys Resort. This special briefing is open to anyone who has never done an AROC adventure race before or who have done less than 3 AROC Events. Come to this briefing with your map preparation materials - pens, pencils and highlighters; a compass and preferably your team mates.
Blue and Yellow Beach Party - 6pm Saturday 28 April
It's the end of the season for AROC and we are celebrating! This is the party not to miss. Buffet Dinner for $25, free drink on arrival, DJ and dancing. Spot prizes to give away too.
Time: 6pm
Location: Raffertys Resort
Dinner: Buffet Dinner $25
We can only cater for 200 people so you need to book your spot. To purchase a dinner ticket ($25 - which includes your meal and a free drink) please contact Kendall or Kiera at Raffertys:
Kendall - kbrooks@raffertysresort.com.au
Kiera – kcullen@raffertysresort.com.au
or phone (02) 4972 5555
Accommodation
Why not make a weekend of it - the Wallarah Peninsula is on the shores of Lake Macquarie and just across the from Caves Beach for some great surfing. Lots to do, take the family and join in the season final celebration at Raffertys on the Saturday evening.
Raffertys Resort is right at the event hub and a perfect place to stay.
Raffertys are offering all AROC adventure weekend participants and spectators a 25% discounted rate as follows:
You can book these directly through reception however you will be required to pay a 50% deposit to secure these bookings. Please mention that you are booking for the AROC Adventure weekend to ensure that you receive your discount.
Raffertys are also offering all AROC participants and guests a special breakfast rate of $18.00pp for a full buffet breakfast. This will be served in our restaurant. Guests will be required to book to ensure a table and prompt service.
To Book call Raffertys on (02) 4972 5555
Volunteers
If you are not participating in this event but would like to find out what it is all about why not volunteer for the day. Or if you are competing but you have family of friends that are keen to get into the action we would love their help. It is a big day (or night in this case!) but heaps of fun. In addition you get an AROC T-shirt, sports bars, lunch and a $60 voucher which you can use towards entry to any AROC event.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event email Alina or call 0401 564 462.
