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Rogaining is the sport of long distance cross-country navigation. It is closely related to orienteering and many people enjoy both sports. The key features that distinguish rogaining are:
- it is a team sport,
- rogaines are much longer events, usually 6, 8, 12 or 24 hours,
- teams choose their own route as there is no set course, and
- the emphasis is on participation and having fun rather than competition.
History
Rogaining can trace its roots back to 1947 when the first of many events with some of the features of rogaines was organized by the Melbourne University Mountaineering Club. These events led to the birth of the sport of rogaining in April, 1976, in Melbourne, Australia. The sport was named, rules were adopted and the world’s first rogaining association was formed (the Victorian Rogaining Association). Growth of the association and the sport occurred rapidly over the next decade.
The word rogaining is derived from the names of three of the founders, Rod Phillips, Gail Davis and Neil Phillips (RoGaiNe, hence 'rogaining', 'rogainer' etc) who were all members of the Surrey-Thomas Rover Crew that organized the world's first rogaine. The name was formally adopted by the Victorian Rogaining Association at its inaugural annual general meeting in August, 1976 and accepted by the Scouting Association and University bushwalking groups to give the new sport an identity in its own right.
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Australian Rogaining Association - Information about what rogaining is, as well as more specific articles discussing its history, rules and other miscellaneous articles about the sport. There are also links to other websites, including Australian and worldwide clubs.
Meta Description: [ Rogaining is the sport of long distance cross-country navigation in which teams of two to five members visit as many checkpoints as possible in twenty-four hours. ]
