BRIEF INFORMATION
Background of Rogaine:
Rogaine was introduced by The Hong Kong Award for Young People (AYP) in 2007, and the first Rogaine competition in Hong Kong was held in the same year. Rogaine is an all-round challenge which matches well with AYP. Both Rogaine and AYP encourage young people to meet challenges, explore their potentials, grow and learn through determination. To date, Rogaine has become our annual fundraising event to raise funds for AYP to support youth work.
How To Play:
Rogaining is a long distance cross-country navigation which required teams of two to four members to visit checkpoints within the time limit. Participants navigate by compass and official map between checkpoints that may vary from open farmland to hilly forest. They are also required to use their e-cards to punch the control unit at checkpoints to keep records. The team which has the highest total marks will be the champion. If there is more than one team getting the highest mark, the team which finishes the race within the shortest time will be the winner.
The race itself has no set route; Rogainers set their strategy, plan their own route according to their ability and preference.
Rogaine strongly emphasises on planning. Since no supply of food and water other than the event centre and official water points, participants have to prepare sufficient food and drinks before the competition. Besides, participants are required to submit their flight plan before start-off, review during the competition and fill in intention sheet about their route at specific check points.
Physical requirement for Rogaine is generally higher than ordinary orienteering competitions because of long hour race. Besides, Rogaine requires map work and route planning skills more than hiking or cross-country competitions. The requirement of judgment and physical challenge makes Rogaine a challenging and exciting game.
Though Rogaine competition has a number of classes, the same rule of scoring is applied. Rogainers are advised to familiarise themselves with the scoring system before the competition, master the rules and set their own strategies tactically.
The best three teams in each class are the winning teams. If there are less than 5 entries, only the champion will be awarded. Members of the winning teams will be awarded medals and sponsored prizes.
Participants who complete the race successfully will be awarded an e-certificate and finisher medal.
Rogainers may attend training conducted by professional instructors. Content includes map reading, orienteering skills and practice. The training cost per head is $150.
Lecture –
Date: 21st October (Fri)
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Venue: The Hong Kong Award for Young People (Nos. 301-309, 3/F, Lai Kwai Hse., Lai Kok Est., Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon)
Registtered participants could also join the lecture via Zoom. Zoom link has been shared to Team Leaders by WhatsApp.
Warm-up Event –
Date: 29th October (Sat)
Time: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Venue: Tai Mo Shan Country Park Rotary Park (Take KMB Bus no. 51 and get off at the bus stop “Tai Mo Shan Country Park”)
Please read the content below carefully before the event:
*The format of the race might be changed in accordance with the latest epidemic development. The organiser would share latest updates through email, official website and social media platforms.
Paypal online payment requires no registration. Credit card payment including Visa and MasterCard are available.
Please download the following documents and send to Award Office (Address: Nos. 301-309, Lai Kwai House, Lai Kok Estate, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon) in person or by post on or before 14 October 2022.
Cheque: Crossed cheque payable to: “The Hong Kong Award for Young People” * Please write down name of team leader & entry class at the back of the cheque.
A carnival with game booths, stretching & recovery workshop and training camp activities tryout will be available to all participants. You may experience our signature facilities such as Adventure Park and HADO Dodgeball, and have fun at the Hong Kong Award for Young People Jockey Club Duke of Edinburgh Training Camp!
All participants are required to be vaccinated according to the Government’s Dosage Schedule for Vaccine Pass. They will be required to scan the “LeaveHomeSafe” venue QR code using the ”LeaveHomeSafe” mobile app. Only those participants who can provide a Blue Code would be allowed to enter the event centre and participate in the race.
All participants have to present a negative result proof of a PCR-based nucleic acid test for COVID-19 within 48 hours of the event date. They are also required to present proof of a negative rapid antigen test (RAT) obtained on the event date. They should keep the record in case of needed by respective departments.
The start point and end point are usually located near the event centre. The exact location of the event centre, with details of event information will be provided about one week before the event.
BOC Life Rogaine Charity Race 2022 is a scoring event. There are no fixed routes and the parts of the course competitors visit are entirely up to the team members.
All classes will start in the morning of 13 November 2022. 3 and 6 hours classes are not required to race in the dark unless you cannot report to the finish within the race time limit due to any delay.
Rogaine is not a relay event. Members of a team shall remain within a distance of 10 metres at all times whilst on the course. All members must visit checkpoints together. Violation of this rule will risk disqualification.
If a member withdraws from the race, the entire team shall return to the event centre and notify the organiser. The original team shall be deemed to have finished the event. If a new team is formed it may be admitted to the competition at the discretion of the organiser but no points shall be credited for checkpoints already visited.
Teams compete on a self-sufficient basis. Any support in whatever form and from whatever source are not allowed. No food or equipment shall be left on course before the event for a team’s use. Competitors shall travel only on foot and shall not take any transportation during competition.
The organiser will provide number bibs, maps and SI cards. Number bids, maps and SI cards will be provided at Event Centre on the event day.
The only navigational aids that may be carried on the course are magnetic compasses, watches and copies of the competition map. The possession of other navigational aids, including pedometers, altimeters and GPS device with map display is prohibited during competition.
Apart from the competition maps provided by the organiser, no other maps in whatever format are to be used during the competition.
Each team member will be provided a map. Only competitors who show up at the event day will be provided with maps.
Each team member will be provided with a SI card.
If competitors lose the number bibs during competition, he/she together with his/her team members should return to Event Centre together for re-issue of number bibs. Violation of this will risk disqualification.
If the team loses the SI card during competition, the team should return to Event Centre for re-issue of control card and the team shall indemnify the organiser HK$700 for the lost. Violation of this will risk disqualification.
Compass, whistle, watch, headlamp/torch, mobile phone and drinking water are compulsory for every participant. First aid kit, waterproof marker pen and thermal/space blanket are compulsory for every team. (The exact compulsory equipment list and amount are listed in the Event Information)
All teams and team members must bring all compulsory group/personal equipment. Checking of equipment by officials will take place at start or any checkpoints. Competitors fail to produce such equipment will not be allowed to start or will be stopped from competition.
No, but the organiser recommends competitors to wear it as this will be easier for the staff and rescue team to identify the competitors during the event.
● Event Centre will NOT provide water before the competition start. Competitors will have to bring enough water to the event centre. Water will only be provided from afternoon on the event day at the Event Centre.
● Water points will be set in competition area. Location will be pre-printed on the maps. Competitors need to bring their own containers for refilling water.
Participants can leave their belongings at designated area. However, the organiser bears no responsibility on any loss or damage of your property. Therefore, DO NOT bring any valuable items.
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