In addition to conducting Bush Rogaines throughout North Queensland, Rogaining NQ hosts 2 Metrogaine Series, one in summer and one in winter. Rogaining NQ is proud to have It’s Extreme, Spence Street is our event sponsor..
It’s started – the It’s Extreme 2010 Winter Series – next event Fri Sep 3rd
2010 Series Timetable
| Date | Day | Suburb | Host/s |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 12th | Thursday | Brinsmead | Struan Lamont |
| August 20th | Friday | CBD | MC & Muzza |
| August 26 | Thursday | Holloways Beach | Louise Carver |
| September 3rd | Friday | Bayview | Jason Thomson |
| September 9th | Thursday | Smithfield | Nance Storch & Lizzie Marshall |
| September 17th | Friday | White Rock | Darren Osmond |
Results can be found on the Results page.
Events will have registrations from 5:30pm with a 6pm start and a 7pm finish. Generally we have completed presentations by 7:30pm
Metrogaining is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. We often have parents with tots in strollers, Young-uns in backpacks, juniors walking with their parents, teenagers teaming together as well as senior citizens and gun athletes. Our oldest competitor is 86.
Metrogaines are conducted on foot or mountain bike in suburban areas or regional towns. Teams of 2 to 5 people are given a map with checkpoints marked on it and a cluesheet and have one hour [ some events are up to 3 hours duration] to walk/jog/run to as many checkpoints as possible. The catch is that the map has no street names or identifying words to guide teams. Teams use basic navigation skills to locate checkpoints using the clues provided. No compass skills are needed or used.
After one hour teams who have not returned to HQ are penalised for each minute late. Cold drinks and jubes are provided at event conclusion. Results are emailed during the week following the event
Struan’s social slog around Brinsmead was a resounding success with 72 people fronting for our first It’s Extreme Winter Metrogaine.
The Speedy Gonzales pair in team RA! – Adam Fletcher and Robert Wallace – raced around in 58 minutes and picked up 255 points followed closely by the Ginger Brandy’s, Bryan O’Mahony and Andrew Simpson on 225 points. First corporate team of Team TAS – Darren Osmond and Alec Phillips-Turner – also scored 225 points but were 30 seconds behind the Ginger Brandy’s.
Great kudos to Struan who set and organised the event under trying conditions.
Many thanks to all who assisted on the day to ensure a smooth and successful start to the Series.
Our first event for Winter 2010 will be in Brinsmead – see map below.
Hosted by Struan Lamont this promises to be a delightful event in a suburb loaded with tracks and paths.
Get a team together and join us on Thursday 12th for an evening of fun and exercise.
Email admin@adventuresportnq.info or call Mike on 4032 4567 with any queries.
North Cairns was a ‘blast’ according to 2 teams who competed for the first time last Friday. Over 90 keen people turned out for a perfect evening of sport and fun. Our youngest member – Shanti at 13 months – and our oldest team in their 70′s aquitted themselves well considering they hadn’t Metrogained before.
The Ging.R.Brandy’s again scored 225 points to pip TAS by 20 points with BREK a further 25 back. Congratulations to all who competed.
This weeks event commences at 5:30 rego for a 6Pm start at the Endeavour Fund Ship at the Northern end of the Esplanade.
The gun mountain biker, Muzza and the Grey Fox, Mike will stage manage this event.
Get a team together and join us on Friday 20th for an evening of fun and exercise.
Email admin@adventuresportnq.info or call Mike on 4032 4567 with any queries.
Well, the rain certainly rained on our parade at Holloways Beach – only 21 teams fronted following the heavy shower that blasted through the city and northern suburbs late Thursday.
However the brave 50 odd people who did attend certainly enjoyed a top [flat] course set by Louise Carver.
Several controls were well positioned off road on tracks and even the mangrove boardwalk and teams lights could be seen weaving around otherwise dark trails as teams enjoyed some fantastic Metrogaine territory.
Team Ra!, with Adam & Robert, took line honours.
Congratulations to Louise [with help from Julie] for a top event.
Get a team together and join us on Thursday 26th for an evening of fun and exercise.
Email admin@adventuresportnq.info or call Mike on 4032 4567 with any queries.
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Week fours event commences at 5:30 rego for a 6pm start at Ben Wilson Park, Cnr Anderson Rd & Fairview St, Bayview .
Jason Thomson returns this year with a guaranteed corker of an event.
Get a team together and join us on Friday 3rd for an evening of fun and exercise.
Email admin@adventuresportnq.info or call Mike on 4032 4567 with any queries.
Ready and waiting. Leaving The Kid At Home??????? Probably!
when will we receive information regarding thursday
Check out the website now -location map and info is now up.