| Date | Start | Place | OS Grid ref | Type | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2018 | 6:30 p.m. | King's Park | NS 789 927 | Night | Geoff Hensmann (email) |
Night Events
Night Events run on a regular basis through the dark winter nights.
The events will provide some great orienteering and merit top billing in your diary! There will be three courses provided - a longer TD5 course, a TD5 short course, and an easier Orange/Light Green course (where possible). The easier course is intended for people who have some day orienteering experience and who wish to try night orienteering, however remember that even Orange courses are more difficult at night-time! The courses may be gaffled to provide additional challenge.
Juniors (those who have not had their 16th birthday) may not compete independently of an adult in Night races unless (a) they have successfully completed three daytime races at TD5 standard, and (b) they have successfully completed two Night races with an experienced shadow, at either Long or Short level (novice courses don't count). The Night series co-ordinator will be able to advise which juniors are included in this.
- Meet at grid reference shown above.
- Cost: £4 (juniors/students £3) Non BOF members £6/£4 - Payable through pre-entry or, in exceptional circumstances, on the night. Note – under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Mass start at 6.30pm. Courses close at 8pm.
- Pre-marked waterproof maps.
- One technical (green +) course of ca 5k - with short cut for those wanting to do less!
- Controls are sport-ident (SI Air enabled) and/or reflective tape.
- Safety - spare torch and whistle are mandatory, and wearing/carrying hooded waterproof jacket is mandatory if deemed necessary by the organiser. Checks will be made! Wearing high visibility/reflective clothing is strongly recommended for urban events.
- Note: Car parks are often close to houses and are often used by others, so please park considerately and change discreetly.
- Note: Participants take part at their own risk!
Further Information
Date - Wednesday 12th December
Time - Mass start at 18:30, courses close 20:00.
Venue – King’s Park, Stirling. Parking is at the entrance to the park on King’s Park Road by the tennis courts at NS789927.
Lift shares / pick-ups - Stirling station is 15mins walk; use FVO mail if you need help.
Courses - Long (approx 5km) and Short (approx 3.5km) TD5 courses, and (subject to demand) a 3km ochre (night yellow) course which follows the main path and has controls within 20m of the path.
Entry - Online at https://www.nav.run/ by 8am on Tuesday 11th December. NO CONTACT = NO MAP!
Cost - BOF/SOA members, Adults £4 / Juniors/students £3. Non-members £6/£4.
Under 16s – must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Timing - SportIDENT and reflective canes.
Safety - spare torch and whistle are mandatory, and wearing/carrying hooded waterproof jacket is mandatory if deemed necessary by the organiser.
Hazards – This area is a crag and tail and contains significant crags. These are marked on the map but please do take suitable care. The long course will involve a steep climb up a grassy spur from the bottom to the top of the craggy area
Participants take part at their own risk!
Note - Car parks are often close to houses and are often used by others, so please park considerately and change discreetly.
Post event food – We will have a post event pub meal probably at the Highland Gate pub (Kildean).
Please let me know by email if you would like to be included in the table booking.
