We hope that you're making the best of this roller-coaster of a winter season, and are looking forward to the warmer months ahead as much as we are.  Seems nearly impossible to believe that the 10th anniversary edition of RockstAR is only 5 months away, but July will be here before you know it!

We're really excited about the tweaks we've made to the race format this year, as well as the new themed and activity-based checkpoints that we'll be adding to the mix.  The 8-hour racecourse will be made up of 29 checkpoints, including a new bonus section that will really amp up the strategy factor.  The 4-hour racecourse will consist of 17 checkpoints, and will include optional bonus CPs for family teams.  However, your approach to either course will look very different, as we'll be allowing teams to attempt all CPs on foot, by boat or by bike this time around!  Curious to know more?  All will be revealed on July 22nd!

The all-encompassing guides to the 2017 RockstAR race experience are now available for download.   The racer information packages are your one-stop snapshot of everything Race Day, including itineraries, course notes, an overview of the race format, the mandatory gear list, and a whole bunch of additional useful tidbits.  These are mandatory reading for all registered racers, so make certain to have a look by clicking:

here for the 4-hour racer package (red cover)

here for the 8-hour racer package (yellow cover)

Another element we'll be adjusting for 2017 is the team size options for our ever-growing family category (teams with racers under 13 years of age).  Family teams ( but only family teams) will be permitted to race 'officially' as teams of four next year, and paddle four in a canoe if they choose. 

Questions on how your family team fits into the mix?  Further details are provided in Section 4 of the 4-hour racer information package linked above. 

On Saturday April 15th, we'll be hosting a day of AR tips and tricks to help first-time participants make the most of their Race Day experience.  The $30 registration fee is fully refundable, or may be applied towards your race entry if you choose. Morning and afternoon sessions are available, with a maximum number of 12 participants in each. 

Hurry though - spaces are starting to fill! Have a look at www.stormthetrent.com/trainingclinics   

Back by popular demand, we'll have RockstAR headgear for all registered racers this year! 

These handy garments are guaranteed to be one of the most multi-functional pieces of kit you will own.  Use it as a toque, a neckwarmer, a bandana, a towel, a cloth (a snot-rag?)  Use it as you will, but know that you'll be getting a new one if you are racing on July 22!