Interløpers New Year event-Scottish Orienteering

Interløpers New Year event

Friday 02 January 2009, Tullochgribban, Speyside.
This is a new area, so why not check it out and burn off some of those fat reserves built up over the holidays.
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Venue:

Tullochgribban.

Off the A938 Carrbridge to Dulnain Bridge road, Speyside. OS Ref: NH972254. Parking is limited, so please share transport and park tightly. Please also drive slowly along the track to and from the car parking area, as runners may be on the track.

Terrain:

Tullochgribban is a fantastic new area and map, courtessy of BASOC. The terrain is mature white forest, with a pocket of semi open woodland overlooking a loch and a small slope of slightly lower visibility terrain. The whole area is gently undulating, with lots of good contour detail. Underfoot conditions are very good. The quality of the terrain should make for very fast times, but tricky navigation. I wish I was running!

Courses:

Yellow 2.1 km
Short Green 3.8 km
Green 4.8 km
Short Brown 8.6 km
Blue 7.0 km (Achieved by using a neat cut off from 9-16 (please ask at registration).

Entry:

Entry on the day: £6 adults and £2 juniors.

Maps:

Pre-marked, 5 colour, waterproof maps.

Start:

Punching starts from 1100 – 1200 hours, plus genuine late arrivals and split starts.

Timing:

Emit electronic timing will be used. All competitors must report to the finish and download their emit brick, whether they complete the course or not. This is a safety requirement to help ensure that everyone exited the forest.

Planner/Organiser:

Ken Daly 07786 197 555.

Safety:

All competitors take part entirely at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety. All competitors shall take into account their own ability to compete safely. It is recommended that all competitors carry a whistle and waterproofs, especially if the weather is poor. All competitors should arrange for a colleague to ensure they return safely. Everyone should keep off the embankment around the parking area, take care crossing fences, avoid cattle and beware of traffic on the access track. A first aid kit will be available at the car park. Courses close 1430 hours.

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