Compasspoint SOL3DunachtonmoreSun 23 September, 2018
National 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.
Results
Welcome to SOL3 Specials! Gemma's full range of colour coded courses. Mehmet's Amazing Mazes. Fiona's String Course. Pizza, SCOTJOS cake stall, Barista Coffee, Compasspoint. Discounted entry to the Highland Wildlife Park. Prepare with Lynne's training on Saturday 22nd.
Pre-event Information
Thanks to John Forbes-Leith of Dunachton Estate for allowing us to use the area and creating a car parking space.
Many thanks to our sponsors Russwood, based in Newtonmore, who supply premium sustainable flooring, cladding and decking throughout Scotland and the UK.
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We have negotiated a discount for people wanting to visit the Highland Wildlife Park. If you have at least one Dunachtonmore SOL3 map per group if walking, or per car, adults and concessions will pay only £9.95 (instead of £17 and £14.50). Children 3-15 pay £9.95. Under 3 free. If you leave your car at SOL parking you can see almost all of the animals from the walkways.
Location Info
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Near: Kingussie Lat,Lng: 57.10821,-3.96556 OS Grid Ref: NH810038 Postcode: PH21 1LX
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Directions / Parking
The assembly is 9 miles south of Aviemore, adjacent to the Highland
Wildlife Park. Follow the signs "Polar Bears at Highland Wildlfe Park".
N.B. Since the dualling there are no short cuts across the
A9. Travelling north towards Inverness on the A9, turn off for Kingussie
/ Kincraig, and follow the B9152 north. Travelling south towards Perth
on the A9, turn off south of Aviemore for Kincraig and follow the B9152
through Kincraig to the Park.
Take the turning off the B9152 to the Wildlife Park. This entrance is shared with the Park traffic so look out for the marshals directing the SOL traffic. The Park is even more popular this year because of visitors coming to see the baby polar bear and baby leopard so please allow plenty of time to reach the event.
The main car parking field is next to assembly. For safety, there is NO EXIT FROM THE PARKING UNTIL 12:30pm.
Map / Terrain
The map was updated in 2018 by Stirling Surveys and will be printed at a scale of 1:10,000 for all classes/courses.
The area consists of open moorland, runnable woods and, near the finish, open fields. The moorland is partly heather and partly bog (although as of July, these are almost dry) and can be very physical to run through. There is a fair amount of juniper and bracken, particularly to the west of the Dunachton Burn. The woods are mainly birch and cover some very technical ground. The open fields are mainly grazing so are very runnable at speed.
There are some large crags in the west of the area. Courses have been planned to avoid these. For your own safety, please do not attempt to climb or descend them.
There are several deer fences across the area. These are marked as uncrossable on the map. Courses have been planned to use gates. Please do not attempt to cross at any other point. Any competitors seen climbing deer fences will be disqualified.
There is livestock in the area, sheep in particular, also deer. For this reason, the gates will be unfastened but held closed with elastic during the event. They should be easy to push/pull open and will swing shut behind you. You can try this out at the gate beside the start if you are unsure how it works. If you notice a gate which is open, please report this at download.
Most of the area is very exposed. In the event of poor weather, we may make cagoules compulsory. In this event, we will update the website and have a sign at assembly. If the weather is particularly hot, you may wish to consider sun protection and carrying water. Water will not be provided on the courses or at the finish. We do NOT recommend drinking from the streams! Whatever the conditions, we strongly recommend that you carry a whistle.
Be aware that we are orienteering in a working estate so please try not to startle any livestock and let us know at Registration if you know of any walls or fences that have been damaged. Also look out for adders and be aware that some low fences include barbed wire.
Registration and Start times
Registration, Enquiries and Download will be in the BASOC tents. Look for our banner. Registration will be open from 10:00 - 12:00 for EOD and other enquiries.
Reminder: White and yellow course maps will ONLY be available at registration.
All competitors, including those that are pre-registered, must follow the 1.2km taped route via Assembly to the Start. It is mostly flat with only 35m of climb. It is not suitable for buggies, although you might get one through with persistence.
Starts are from 10:30 am until 12:30pm. Start times will be allocated and you need to keep to them. There are very few empty slots to fit you in if you are late. White and Yellow courses will have a punching start with no allocated start times. The maps are ONLY available at Registration.
Start times will be available at Registration and the Start.
Competitors who miss their allocated Start-time must wait until the Starter finds an available slot complying with Competition Rules. Start procedure is a -4 min call-up and punching start.
Finish: The run-in finishes in the assembly area. Follow the taped route from the Finish control to Download.
The courses close at 15:00.
PLEASE GO TO DOWNLOAD, EVEN IF YOU DON’T FINISH. This is our way of checking that no competitors are left out lost or injured.
Course Information
There will be the full range of colour-coded courses, from White to Black (10km+), and a string course. As with all SOLs you may choose to run any course, but to be competitive in your age class you should run the course specified below. Details are subject to final controlling.
Shadowing juniors on the white and yellow courses is allowed. Parents are reminded they should declare if they are helping a Junior competitor as opposed to following. Assisted juniors are competitive in their colour course (e.g. White) but not in age class (e.g. W10B). SOA rules state that you must have completed your own race before undertaking any shadowing.
| Course | Tech. Diff. | Length (km) | Height gain (m) | Junior M | Junior W | Adult M | Adult W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5 | 10.8 | 380 | M-E | |||
| Brown | 5 | 9.6 | 305 |
M18 M20 |
M21 M35 M40 |
W-E | |
| Short Brown | 5 | 7.9 | 265 |
M45 M50 M21S |
W21 | ||
| Blue | 5 | 5.9 | 185 | M16 |
W18 W20 |
M55 M60 M35S M40S |
W35 W40 |
| Short Blue | 5 | 4.8 | 160 |
M18S M20S |
M65 M45S M50S |
W45 W50 W21S |
|
| Green | 5 | 4.4 | 125 | W16 |
M70 M60S M55S |
W55 W60 W35S W40S |
|
| Short Green | 5 | 3.6 | 105 |
W18S W20S |
M75 M80 M70S M65S |
W65 W70 W75 W80 W50S W55S W60S W45S |
|
| Light Green | 4 | 3.2 | 60 |
M14 M16B |
W14 W16B |
||
| Orange | 3 | 2.7 | 60 |
M12 M14B |
W12 W14B |
||
| Yellow | 2 | 2.1 | 40 |
M10 M12B |
W10 W12B |
||
| White | 1 | 2.1 | 30 | M10B | W10B |
Entry Details
Fees: 21 years of age or older £15 + £3 for entry on day (£2 discount if BOF/SOA member)
20 years of age or younger, students and adults on light green or shorter £7 + £2 for entry on day. (£1 discount if BOF/SOA member)
Entries closed at 23:59 on Saturday 15th September. SOME entries on the day might be possible but we guarantee nothing.
SI dibber (contact) punching on all courses. Use the pin-punch to mark your map if there is a problem with an SI box.
In the event of cancellation, a notice will be posted on the SOA website and the BASOC website. The Organising Team reserve the right to retain all or part of the entry fee to cover any costs associated with the Event.
Dog restrictions
There will be sheep in the assembly field, so dogs must be on leads; NO dogs are allowed on any of the courses. Please ensure you pick up and take home any mess.
Contacts / Officials
Planner: Gemma Karatay & Steve Barrett
Organiser: Jo Cumming (07905 599195) & Clare Kemsley
Controller: Trevor Hoey (FVO)
Facilities
The string course will be near assembly.
Mazes - The beginner and experienced mazes are in the assembly area; self-service with maps hanging near the entrance. Go round as many times as you like. Please return your maps so others can enjoy the mazes too.
Prize-giving - at 2p.m. prizes will be awarded to FVO and BASOC for the Scottish Inter-club Championships (details here) and BASOC will receive their SOA Bronze Accreditation.
Portable toilets will be provided.
Refreshments: The Scottish Junior Squad will be raising funds by selling cakes and biscuits and there will be pizza, Barista coffees, teas, and hot chocolate.
Equipment: Browse new gear at Compasspoint, who are sponsors of the Scottish Orienteering League.
Club tents/banners can be erected adjacent to the finish. There are power lines in the assembly field so please keep your banners well away from them.
Results will be displayed near the finish.
No bins will be provided. Please take your litter home with you.
Key-drop available at the BASOC tent. Solo travellers please complete an envelope with details to identify your car should you be late back.
First Aid cover will be provided by club members. Go to Registration if you need assistance.
The nearest hospital with full Accident & Emergency (A&E) cover is: Raigmore Hospital, Old Perth Road, Inverness.IV2 3UJ. Tel. (01463) 704000
Aviemore Medical Centre has a Casualty Service; this is not a drop-in facility out of hours. Call NHS24 (111), or (01479) 810258 for advice before attending.
TICKS! There are ticks in the area; please wear full leg cover, check thoroughly for ticks after your run, and be aware of the symptoms of Lyme Disease. Rita Ribeiro is conducting research about ticks and will be at the event with a tent and information about her project, about ticks and Lyme disease and to collect data for her project.
Training available at nearby Inshriach North on Saturday 22nd - see separate page for details and to order maps.
Nearest A&E Hospitals
Raigmore Hospital, Inverness IV2 3UJ
Nairn Town & Country Hospital, IV12 5EE