NNCChurch WoodWed 20 November, 2024
Local level event
Explanation of event levels
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive events used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.
The first event in the 2024 - 25 NNC league!
Location Info
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Near: Grantown on Spey Lat,Lng: 57.32661,-3.61367 OS Grid Ref: NJ029274 Postcode: PH26 3JX What3Words: ///gladiator.fittingly.hypnotist
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Directions / Parking
Parking on the B9102 by and opposite the Craiglynne Hotel, Woodlands Terrace.
Map / Terrain
Map 1:7500, 2.5m contours; updated Autumn 2024.
A detailed area with generally good fast running. There is a dense network of paths over much of the area; small intermittent 'animal trods' are unmapped.
Registration and Start times
Registration and Map collection will be in the Hall.
Start times: 18:00 to 19:00. The Start is approximately 100m flat path walk from Registration. Under 16s MUST be accompanied as a road crossing is involved.
Courses close 20:00, please report to Download by then. The Finish is approximately 70m from Download.
Course Information
TBC
Long course - over 16's only due to road crossing:
Short course:
Controls will be SIAC enabled. You MUST dib into the SI unit at the Start and also at the Finish; the controls on the course will be SIAC enabled for those who have a SIAC dibber.
Shadowing and Juniors. Note that anyone under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied on the course by an adult unless the parent/guardian can convince the organiser of the young orienteer's proven competence at night orienteering. If you shadow a junior on the Short/Long you should declare yourself non-competitive to the organiser if later running one of those courses.
Entry Details
TBC
Dog restrictions
No dogs on course or inside the hall. One area being used for the competition has 'Dogs forbidden' signs.
Contacts / Officials
Planner: Jez Ivens
Organiser (Mentor / Controller): Lynne Walker
Facilities
The Wheatley Hall (adjacent to St Columba's Episcopal Church) will be used for Registration / Download / Soup / Socialising / Toilets
Please remove ALL orienteering shoes before entering the Hall.
Safety Notes
Hiviz reflective clothing is recommended for all; Long course competitors MUST have some reflective clothing due to the road crossing.
Spare torch (emergency 'get you home' torch) & whistles are required and mobiles strongly recommended at all NNC events. Random kit checks may take place. An extra top layer and high-vis reflective clothing may also be sensible choices depending on the weather on the night.
There will be dog walkers and other people around in the event area, please be aware and considerate of others.
Nearest A&E Hospitals
Raigmore Hospital, Inverness IV2 3UJ
Nairn Town & Country Hospital, IV12 5EE
Miscellaneous
The next event in the NNC series is on 4th December 2024 at Cluny Hill, Forres.