Welcome - www.rogaining.com
Rogaining is the sport of long distance cross-country navigation. Although Championship Rogaines are 24-hours long, events can be as short as 2 hours. Rogaining is a strategic sport incorporating map and compass navigation. Participants compete in teams of 2-5 people, choosing which points-rated checkpoints (controls) to visit - in any order - within a defined time period. Their objective is to collect the highest point score possible.
Discover Rogaining
Getting started
- Contact your National rogaining organisation to find what events are on
- Beginners and children are welcome on all events
- Choose your team - friends or relatives who are happy to go at your pace
- A little training to get fit helps but isn't necessary
- Learn a little about navigating with a map and compass
- Purchase or borrow an orienteering compass; the event organisers will give you a list of other equipment needed for their event
- A good source of information is the book, Rogaining: Cross-Country Navigation
- Comfortable walking or running shoes are important
- Clothing should be comfortable and flexible, able to cope with cool and hot weather
- Have fun - no-one cares how fast or slow you travel as long as you enjoy the experience
