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Race Information - Location Announced
Location Announced! This event will be at the very fun Narrabeen Lake and based at the Sydney Academy of Sport. There has been an AROC event here before and it was a beauty. But this event will be a completely different course.
Expect a bit of everything - beach, water, bush and that typical tricky sandstone terrain. The mountain bike sections are not long but they are rough and rocky. There is some awesome technical riding that good mountain bikers will love. But don't worry because you can easily carry your bike through these sections if you are not so confident.
For a really enjoyable event you can stay at the Sydney Academy of Sport - right at the start! See accommodation details below.
More information will be posted closer to the time but remember it is an adventure and the course is secret so we will keep the suspense going. For now, we can tell you these following bits of information....
First teams are expected to finish in 2.5 hours and everyone else should finish within 3.5 -4.5 hours. There is a cut off at 5.5 hours.
Remember there are lots of different legs so there is never too long at any one discipline. If you add up the different legs the total distances will be between 4-6km kayaking, around 15-20km on the bike and between 7-10km on foot.
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 / Registration
Early bird entry is $240 per team of 3 persons. Early Bird entries close 2 weeks prior to the event.
Late entries incur a late fee of $10 per person ($30 per team).
Race Schedule
7:00– 7:45AM |
Registration* |
7.30 – 8.00AM |
Pre-race navigation instruction (not compulsory) NB: you need to have collected your maps prior to attending this session. |
8:30AM |
Pre-race briefing - come ready to start |
9:00AM |
Race Start |
1:15PM |
Presentation |
*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
• Have your mandatory gear checked (except bike lights & helmet)
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.
Venue
The event hub is at Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation, Wakehurst Parkway, Narrabeen Lake.
There is a special option for accommodation at the start/finish at the Academy of Sport in their quality dormitory rooms. Rooms sleep up to 10 bunk style and include common room and showers/toilets per 10 share and Foxtel. It is an early start so why not make the most of it.
Prices for accommodation (including breakfast) are from:
$44.50pp - 6 share (per person)
$49.50pp - 3 share (per person)
$59.00pp - 2 share (per person)
plus $10 for linen (if required)
To make a booking ring (02) 9454 0222 and mention that you are booking for the AROC Sport Adventure. Bookings and full payment via credit card over the phone by Thursday October 26th to secure beds
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, Power 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.
