Forest Sprint, Tilquhillie

Fri 20th Apr 2012

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Info updated: 09th Mar

Results

Thanks Josh for planning the great, if very wet, course. Well done Sasha and Callum for taking the first race honours.
Crathes, same time, next week.

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Location

Nearest town: Banchory

Pre Event Info

The series will commence on Friday 20th April and the single course event format will cater for all Orienteers of TD3 standard and above. Expected winning times for the evening races will be in the order of 15-20 minutes.

Race 1 in the 6 race 2012 Forest Sprint Series
The race is a "one course fits all" sprint race with estimated winning time of 15-20 minutes of TD3 standard
Starts from 18:30-19:15
Parking is limited so why not cycle from Banchory?
 

Summer Forest Sprint Race Series Rules

The race is a "one course fits all" sprint race with estimated winning time of 15-20 minutes of TD3 standard.

Points: will follow the Deeside Night League model. Best four scores over the six races will count towards the final league results.

Course: one forest sprint course of 2.5 - 3.0 Km. The emphasis is on simple, fast(ish) and fun, so the Orienteering will be relatively straightforward.

The course will be set at TD3 (Orange), so all levels other than white/yellow should be able to take part. The TD1 (White) or TD2 (Yellow) competitors can also take part if accompanied by a TD3 level or above runner.

Races in the 2012 Series

Race 1, April 20th Tiquhillie

Race 2, April 27th Crathes (GRAMP)

Race 3, May 4th Dunnotar (GRAMP)

Race 4, May 11th Scolty (GRAMP)

Race 5, May 18th Dess

Race 6, May 25th Corsedardar

Directions / Parking

Cross the Bridge of Feugh coming from Banchory, turn immediately right then after 100m bear left. After approx 1 km watch out ofr an O kite on the left at the entrance to the forest. Drive in and park carefully.
Parking is limited so why not cycle from Banchory.

Course Information

Course: one forest sprint course of 2.5 - 3.0 Km. TD3 standard.

Explanation of colour courses

  • White are very easy with all controls on paths. They are mainly used by 6-10 year olds and family groups.
  • Yellow use simple linear features like paths, walls and streams. They are mainly used by under 12’s and family groups.
  • Orange progress to basic use of the compass and route choice. They are ideal for novice adults or experienced youngsters.
  • Light Green are ideal for improvers as the navigational difficulty begins to increase and uses simple contours and point features.
  • Green are used mostly by experienced under 18’s and adults wanting a short but challenging course with a very hard navigational difficulty.
  • Blue are a longer, more physically demanding course in comparison to the green. The distances are more varied between controls and the course attracts experienced orienteers.
  • Brown & Black are very physically demanding and have a very hard navigational difficulty. They are for experienced orienteers only.
  • Score means visiting as many controls as possible in any order in a specific time, like 45mins.

Safety and Risk

A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.
Participants in orienteering should be aware of the risk of tick bites - more information here.

SPORTident timing will be used

Please note that a lost hire SI-Card will be charged for at a rate of £30, unless the Club Commitee agrees that there are special circumstances.

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