Festive FrolicTue 27 December, 2022
Social 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.
Pre-event Information
BASOC welcome you to a Festive Frolic - a bit of fun to work off the Christmas indulgences.
Location Info
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Near: Carrbridge Lat,Lng: 57.28147,-3.81397 OS Grid Ref: NH907226 Postcode: PH23 3AA What3Words: ///handrail.things.scavenger
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Directions / Parking
Park in the car park in Carrbridge and walk south beside the road for 100m to the Village Hall.
No O shoes in the hall please.
Map / Terrain
A lovely Scots Pine woodland with a good path network - and a marsh!
Registration and Start times
Briefing at 10:45am (and collect your dibber if you need one), depart the Village Hall at 11am (approximately).
Course Information
One course of three short loops - with the bonus controls of Blitzen, Comet & Cupid!
SI will be used (sorry, not SIAC enabled).
Entry Details
Pre-entries have now closed and maps are printed - there are some spare maps although we are nearly at the number of entries = number of maps printed! So if you missed the pre-entry deadline, then email Lynne Walker (via Contacts page) to request an entry (subject to map availability and £1 extra - exact cash on the day for this please). No entries after Monday 26th December 12 noon.
BASOC members = £3 adult, £2 junior / student with non-BASOC members = £4 adult, £3 junior / student
Dog restrictions
Dogs allowed on the course; no dogs allowed in the hall.
Contacts / Officials
Planners: Kat McGougan & Izzy Cox
Organiser: Lynne Walker
Facilities
Toilets in the hall.
Bring your lunch along (who will have the 'Best Christmas sandwich'?), tea & coffee will be available; there will be some games!
Safety Notes
Paths have been icy after the recent wintry weather; 'Dobs' or YakTracs are recommended (at the time of writing, 24th December). There will be an update about path conditions at the briefing.
Courses will close at 12 noon, make sure you know the time!
Nearest A&E Hospitals
Raigmore Hospital, Inverness IV2 3UJ
Nairn Town & Country Hospital, IV12 5EE
Miscellaneous
This is a social event, a chance to do some O as well as sit and chat over your sandwiches. There will be O games in the hall after lunch. If you have any games then please bring them along - Lynne will have some cones if you need them.