NavShield General Info

Results from the 2010 can be found here.

What is it

The NavShield is an overnight event where teams of emergency services personnel attempt to gain as many points as possible by finding their way, on foot only, through wilderness terrain to pre-marked checkpoints over an area from 80 to 100 square kilometres. The NavShield is an opportunity for the best rescue navigation teams in Australia to compete in unfamiliar terrain as a completely self-sufficient group.

Who can enter

This event is open to rescue teams worldwide.  Teams from around Australia include the Armed Services, Police, Rural Fire Services, State Emergency Services, Volunteer Rescue Association, Ambulance, Confederation of Bushwalking Clubs and Rogainers. All groups must have current Public Liability Insurance before being able to undertake this event. Groups not fitting into any of the above categories may enter at the discretion of the organisers.

Where

In bushland within a few hours drive of Sydney.  To avoid teams gaining an unfair advantage, the exact location will not be revealed until the Sunday before the event.

This year the event will be held North of Sydney.

When

The first full weekend of July each year. The 2010 event will be 3-4 July 2010.

Start and Finish Times

All teams start Saturday morning at 8.45am.  One Day teams must finish by 7.30pm Saturday.  Two Day teams must finish by 2.00pm Sunday afternoon.

Weather

Generally speaking Navshield is run each year, regardless of weather, so warm waterproof gear is a must.

Course Bushrangers

"Bushrangers" will rove throughout the course to enforce the rules and to provide quick assistance should the need arise.  They are in radio contact with base to summon additional assistance if required.

What do you bring

Out on the course

Each team must be self-sufficient from the start of the event on Saturday morning until the finish on Sunday and until Saturday night for 1 day teams.

This means that the 2 day teams must carry:

• sleeping bags
• food
• water
• shelter
• clothing for adverse conditions.

One day teams need not carry shelters or sleeping bags.

See the rules for more details.

At Base Site

• Toilet Paper - Portable toilets are provided.  Please bring additional personal toilet paper as supplies may run out and if possible use sanitising hand lotions to ensure personal hygiene.
• Water - Each team should pring their potable water for use at base or be prepared to purify water.
• Cups, plates and cutlery items if you have pre-ordered or intend to order food on site.
• Pets:  It is requested that pets are not brought to the event or Base site.

Event Timetable

Merchandise

Each year commemorative T-shirts, Polo Tops, Fleece Tops, Caps and Additional Maps can be ordered.  See Registration for details.

Catering

To keep teams fuelled up and on the go onsite catering to take the hassle out of organising meals for your teams and supporters.  See Registration for details.  Typically, this includes:

• Saturday Breakfast
• Saturday Night Dinner
• Sunday Breakfast
• Sunday Lunch

Contact for any queries

John Tonitto

Phone: 0418 277 111

Email: navshield@gmail.com