| Date | Start | Place | OS Grid ref | Type | Organiser |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2019 | 6:30 p.m. | Doune Ponds | NN 725 018 | Night | Lewis Taylor (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 23rd January
Time - Mass start at 18:30, courses close 20:00.
Venue – Doune. Parking at the Doune Ponds Car Park NN 72550 01904 Please park tightly-limited space available. If you arrive and the car park is full, please use the other car parks available in the village (Moray Park and Co-op).
Lift shares / pick-ups - Stirling and Bridge of Allan stations are close by, use FVO mail if you need help.
Courses - Long (approx 6km) and Short (approx 5km). TD5 courses.
Entry - Online at https://www.nav.run/ by 8am on Tuesday 22nd January.
Lewis will have a few spare maps on the night but these will be given out on a first come basis.
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 – The main hazard of this area are the main roads. Please be careful crossing all roads but especially the A84
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 somewhere (probably Woodside, Doune), please let Lewis know by email if you would like to be included in the table booking.
