Written by Jo Powell
Rogaining thrives on teamwork, endurance, and strategy. But behind every successful event is a small army of volunteers making it all possible. And too often, that army is mostly… older participants themselves.
Many of these veterans of the sport, still impressively fit and passionate, are not only competing but also setting courses, organising logistics, and packing gear trailers. At the recent State Champs, six over 70-year-olds plus a few under 70s committee members spent almost four-hours cleaning up and packing the two SARA trailers, AFTER they’d just finished competing in the 24-hour event.
Without fresh volunteer energy, they’re forced to carry the physical and mental load of running events — when really, they should be enjoying the challenge they’ve spent decades supporting.
That’s where you come in.
