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All team members (classic and novice) need to have a pair of swimming goggles. There are some terrific short swims and snorkeling sections.
The course is secret until you pick up your maps at registration. But what we will tell you is that there are lots of different legs so there is never too long at any one discipline.
For the Classic Course, if you add up the different legs the total distances will be up to 3km kayaking, around 24km on the bike and 8km on foot. The Novice Course is about half the Classic Course distances. The Advanced Course will include a bonus leg and is available to the top 20 teams or those that finish the Classic Course within a certain time.
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.
You can compete in the Corporate Challenge. Your team will then contend with other corporate teams for the Corporate Challenge. To enter this category you must satisfy the following 2 criteria: at least 2 out of 3 of the team members must be from the same company and your team name must integrate your company's name.
There is also a Family Cup for teams made up of 3 members of the same family. So get the kiddies away from their computer screens and call your cousin you haven't seen in ages and come out to play!
Entry confirmation and any further event information not contained on the website will be emailed to the Team Captain. It is the Team Captains' responsibility to pass this information on to their team members.
Event Hub
Henderson Park, Warilla. For a map showing the location of the Event Hub and Bike Drop locations <click here>.
Bike Drop
Novice Bike Drop - this is at the Event Hub so bring your bikes with you to registration. Note that the bike drop does not open until 9:30am. This means you need to register, prepare your maps and get ready before you put your bikes in the bike compound just before the race briefing.
Classic Bike Drop - this is located at Killalea State Park, Shell Cove. It is approximately 20 minutes drive time from here to the Event Hub.
For a map showing the bike drop location <click here>
General Bike Drop Information - You need to take all 3 bikes and bike helmets (and bike shoes if using them) to the bike drop together. Only one person needs to take your bikes. For Classic Course teams, you should drop your bikes off at the bike drop before you come to registration. Note that anything you leave at the bike drop prior to the start must be taken with you during the event.
All 3 bikes from each team must be leaned up against one stake. The stakes will be set up in a grid. Make a note of where about's your bikes are on the grid so you can find them when you arrive there during the race.
Event Schedule
Wednesday 22 September |
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6:00-8:00pm |
Gear & Info Night at Paddy Pallin Kent Street, Sydney CBD including NOVICE BRIEFING (see Novice Corner) |
Friday 15 October |
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7:30-9:00pm |
Novice Briefing (not compulsory) - Shellharbour Resort on the corner of Shellharbour Rd & Ocean Drive Rd. For map <click here> |
Saturday 16 October |
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| CLASSIC COURSE |
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6:00AM |
Remote Bike Drop Open (Classic Course) |
6:30– 7:30AM |
Classic Course Registration* |
8:15AM |
Classic Course Race Briefing |
8:30AM |
Board buses to the Start |
9:00AM |
Classic Course Start |
| NOVICE COURSE | |
9:30AM |
Bike Drop Open at Event Hub (Novice Course) |
8:00 - 8:30AM |
Novice Course Registration* |
9:45AM |
Novice Course Briefing |
10:00AM |
Novice Course Race Start |
3:00PM |
Presentation |
*At registration all team members will be required to sign an indemnity form. Maps will be given out at registration.
Novice Briefing
This briefing is open to any novice or any person who wants a recap on how the event works, how to prepare your maps and what to expect. We will also run a basic navigation and map reading lesson. If you haven't done an AROC event before or your navigation skills need a bit of wake up we really recommend you attend this briefing - it will make the event much more rewarding and enjoyable.
The novice briefing will be at Shellharbour Resort on the corner of Shellharbour Rd & Ocean Drive Rd. For the map <click here>
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 (must be returned after the event)
Note that failure to return the timing stick will incur a $60 fee. Unreturned bibs will be charged at $50 each.
Mandatory Equipment
Adventure Racing is not on a fixed course and you will travel through bush and urban areas. For your safety there are certain items that each individual or team must carry during the event. The mandatory equipment applies to both the Novice Course and the Classic Course teams.
All competitors will need to supply their own mountain bike and Australian Standard helmet, food and water.
Each person must carry on themselves at all times during the event:
• 1 whistle
• 1 pair swimming goggles
Each person must bring to the start:
• 1 inflated car inner tyre tube (not 4WD/tractor size) - CLASSIC TEAMS ONLY. You will catch the bus with your tyre tube.
Each team must carry at all times during the event the following team mandatory equipment:
• 1 mobile phone – each team is responsible for providing a dry bag or method to ensure their phone is kept dry while swimming/kayaking
• 2 crepe bandages
• 1 pencil
• 1 permanent marker
• 1 compass
• 1 emergency "space" blanket
• sunscreen
• $10
Although not compulsory we STRONGLY RECOMMEND a Sea to Summit brand A4 size waterproof map case to protect your maps. Nothing else will keep your maps dry. If you need to purchase any adventure racing products go to www.paddypallin.com.au.
AROC Sport will provide kayaks, paddles, PFDs ("life jackets"), maps and instructions.
Checkpoints
The checkpoints (CPs) can be a number of things. A traditional orange and white orienteering flag with a punch attached, a two letter code which must be recorded or a question to which the answer must recorded in the corresponding CP square. See below for examples
Orienteering flags
Punch attached to orienteering flag. Punch this in the corresponding box on your control card.
Two letter code
Race Rules
Please read the Race Rules. Race Rules can be found by <clicking here>.
For some tips for beginners and a sample Classic Course <click here>.
For general pre-race information and instructions <click here>
Todd and his crew from Aurora Images will be around on the course on Saturday taking photos of you and your team. These shots will be for sale, so check out their website after the event!
Accommodation
There are various options around the Shellharbour / Wollongong area. Best is to do a google search or check out http://www.wotif.com/ or the Shellharbour Tourism website http://www.tourismshellharbour.com.au/
There a a couple of camping/caravan parks in the area:
Wingdang Beach Tourist Park http://touristparks.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/
Oasis Resort has cabins http://www.oasisresort.com.au/
