New Zealand SS Rogaine Champs- Christchurch

Hi Team,

Here is the final details for this event. Please keep an eye on the blog until Thursday, I will put all changes in Red. The kids only have 7kg carry on luggage, please be mindful when packing. Everything needs to be packed into one bag, which may mean that your race pack is tucked inside of your travel bag. Please also think about weather one person in your team will be carrying some of their team mates gear.

As many of you will be running in cross country this Friday we will not meet to train. However if you want to look at the map from last year then please contact me and I will drop it off at school.

Saturday:
Meet at WGHS Gym carpark at 3.05. Van leaves at 3.15 am. If you are running late you need to contact Callum. If you need Callums number then please get it from him this week.

Flight Auckland- Christchurch (Jetstar) departs at 6.45am arrives at 8.10am (liv will pick up at Airport) We will be going straight to the event from the airport as it is on the otherside of town and we have not travelled all this way to be late. This gives everyone time to repack their bags and get their gear all sorted.

More info http://nzssrogaine2016.weebly.com/information.html

Race:

Event Location

• The event will take place on the Port Hills, south of Christchurch city.  
• Event headquarters, Registration and Parking will be at Victoria Park.
• Registration will be open from 10.00am on the day. Senior students must complete registration by 10.30 and Junior students must complete registration prior to 11.00 pm.

Seniors enter quarantine at 11.30, race start at 12.00, finish at 4pm
Juniors enter quarantine at 12.15, race start at 12.30, finish at 3.30pm

Teams
Juniors:
Johnny and Blake
Lucas and Lochie

Seniors:
Macey and Geneva
Mika and Heath
Callum and Flynn

Sunday:
Fly home at 10.20am arrive in auckland at 11.40.
ETA 3pm

Overnight Gear:
Sleeping Bag
Towel
Toiletries (be mindful that you cannot carry on any sharp objects of liquids over 100mls)
Woolen Jumper
Long tracksuit pants
Shoes (must be covered shoes)
socks
Jandals (for shower)
Uniform shirt (we will bring this, but you need to have a thermal top to wear underneath it)
Plastic Bag
Togs
Highlighters
Thermal top
Please reframe from packing lots of cotton, it will be colder than whangarei, therefore please dress appropriately.



Event Gear List

• Compulsory Gear List– All students and teams taking part in the event must wear or carry the following equipment.  Note for items marked “TEAM” only 1 person in the team needs to have these.  For items marked “INDIVIDUAL” every person in the team must have these on their person.
• IINDVIDUAL – Whistle
• INDVIDUAL – Thermal top in addition to whatever you start off wearing (e.g. polypropylene, merino etc.)
• INDIVIDUAL – Waterproof jacket
• INDIVIDUAL – Hat and gloves.
• INDIVIDUAL – Water and snacks (e.g. lollies, muesli bar, other snack foods)
• INDIVIDUAL – Backpack to carry above
• TEAM – Torch/headlamp with new batteries
• TEAM – Watch
• TEAM – Compass (this will be supplied)
• TEAM – First Aid Kit (this will be supplied)
• TEAM – Survival Blanket 
• TEAM – Mobile Phone.  (Note: mobile number must be lodged at registration by including it on the team indemnity form in the space provided. 
• The compulsory gear will be checked at the start.
• Snack food- museli bar, bananas, nut mix (not heath), 

Suggested Additional Gear– Participants may also wish to consider having and/or carrying the following, depending on the weather:

1. Thermal bottom (e.g. polypropylene, merino etc.).
2. Gaiters, tights or similar lower body protection clothing.
3. Waterproof leggings

Champions!!!!

I think the result says it all. Thank you to everyone who has supported this years Hillary Team. We are so fortunate to have such supportive parents, teachers, and community. Well done to Matt, Macey, Alesha, Mackenzie, Geneva, Angus, Flynn and Callum you were outstanding! Enjoy the photos.

Hillary Gear List

Hey Seniors,

This time next week we will have finished our first day of activities!!!

The list below is above and beyond what Hillary outdoors has asked you to bring. I have emailed your parents a few other pieces of information, however please read this carefully. I will stop adding to the list on Wednesday.

Saturday night:
We will be staying in hamilton. I dont want to get big bags out so in a small pack have everything you need for that night, including sleeping bag.

Gear:
2x coat hangers
Head Torch
Pen and Highlighter
2x black rubbish bag
Jandals for showers
Snacks- Baking required (Brownie, Lollie Slice, Tanias Slice), if there is any specific stuff you want then you must bring it. Remember that Hillary outdoors gives lots of food for the expidetition and if you dont eat it then you will be carrying it, so I can understand multi sport food but think carefully about the expedition. New World is providing fruit, up and go, replace, baking and museli bars.