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Rogaining

involves cross-country navigation over long distances. At its core, the sport is about collect as many checkpoint points as possible within the time limit. Participation format: Teams of 2 to 5 people. It is typically contested on or in Cross-country terrain. Scoring is based on Checkpoint values minus time penalties. Core equipment includes Map, compass, watch, and mandatory gear. Important forms include 24-hour rogaine, Short rogaine, World championship. Listed competitions include World Rogaining Championships, National Rogaining Championships. Origin/development: Australien, 1976. The sport is actively practiced today.

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Classification

Category Athletics

Family Athletics

Level Main sport

Getting started

Kurzbeschreibung Athletics covers running, jumping, throwing, and combined events. Performance is measured by time, height, distance, or points.

Geeignet für Suitable for people who like measurable progress, basic fitness, and individual improvement.

Cost 30-150 EUR for shoes or basic event equipment. 0-50 EUR per month for track, club, or training group. 5-30 EUR per month in a club. Running is low-cost; technical jumping/throwing events usually need a club and facility.

First progress Running progress often appears after 2-4 weeks; technical events need more coaching.

Fitness level easy to hard depending on event

Was du brauchst

sports shoes
sports clothing
track, road, terrain, or facility
coaching and implements for throws/jumps

First steps

start with short sessions
learn clean technique
increase volume gradually
plan recovery

Start with a running group, club, public track, or beginner course.

Build load gradually and pause with pain; good shoes and warm-up matter.

Weitere Angaben

Aliases Rogaining score, Rogaining Score

Tags rogaining, athletics, leichtathletik, rogaining-score

Rules and format

Die Grundlagen

Ziel

The objective is to collect as many checkpoint points as possible within the time limit.

Teilnehmer

Teams of two to five people.

Teamgröße

2 to 5 team members.

Spielfeld

Large terrain area with map and checkpoints.

Dauer

Typically 6, 12, or 24 hours; world championship classically 24 hours.

Wertung

Checkpoints have point values; late finish is penalised.

Gewinnbedingung

Highest score wins, with time breaking ties.

Ausrüstung

map
compass
control card/chip
mandatory gear

Wichtige Regelpunkte

team separates
prohibited navigation aids
entering out-of-bounds area
late finish

Regelquellen

Federations and sources

Federations

International Rogaining Federation (IRF)

Topend Sports Topend Sports · aggregator · medium
IRF rules International Rogaining Federation · official · high
IRF about International Rogaining Federation · federation · high
IRF home International Rogaining Federation · official · high
ARA Australian Rogaining Association · official · high