Badenoch & Strathspey Orienteering Club

NethybridgeSun 01 December, 2024

Last updated: Thu 07 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.


BASOC Club Champs and local event as part of FVO training weekend. Making full use of the lovely Nethybridge area we will be providing a score event with a bit of a twist. Multiple options for you to choose your route, maximise your points, but make sure you are back on time.

SCORE events have multiple controls to select from. Each control is worth a set number of points. Participants pick their route to try to get as many controls as possible within a set time. Any participants finishing after the set time will lose points.

This event will have a little bit of a twist to ensure it is suitable for all, regardless of experience, fitness, or confidence.

Location Info

Near: Nethy Bridge
Lat,Lng: 57.26436,-3.65720
Postcode: PH25 3DA
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Directions / Parking

Please be considerate of the local residents when parking. There is some parking at the hall and this should be used first. The community request a donation of £2 for parking at the hall. We would ask you to support this and the local community town hall.

Map / Terrain

Mixed woodland. Northern part of the area is generally runnable. Southern part of the area has deeper heather in places. The deepest of heather (waist high!) is marked in undergrowth screens and the courses avoid this.

Under 16s course will only use the Southern part of the area to ensure no road crossing.

Competitors must only cross the River Nethy over the bridges marked on the map. A direct fording of the river is not permitted and will likely be very dangerous in any case.

Registration and Start times

Registration and hall access from 10.00

GroupBriefingMaps IssuedMass Start
BASOC

10.30

10.3511.00
FVO10.4510.5011.15
Open11.0011.0511.30

Split starts*

12.3012.3513.00

* for parents/carers or others requiring split starts we can have some flexibility to meet your needs.

For BASOC members (and others if interested - please let us know as we need to manage numbers):

Course Information

There will be two score maps.

The score controls includes a “spine” of controls labelled numbers 1 to 7 which form a TD2 loop of 1.4km.

There are a maximum of 40 controls. Let the organiser know if you have a really old SI unit that cannot take 40 controls.

Maximum time limit is 60 minute (you do not have to stay out that long).

Each control is worth 1 point. Every minute or part of a minute late (i.e. over 60 minutes) you will lose 1 point.

Start selection, distance and format:

Don't worry if it is not clear there will be plenty of help on the day. Just come along and enjoy. You might want to bring a pen!

Entry Details

BASOC members - this is our club champs and a specific sign-up form will be circulated.

Others - entry details to be confirmed.

Dog restrictions

Well-behaved dogs on leads.

Contacts / Officials

Janette Macleod

Facilities

Registration, toilets, changing, and social area all in Nethybridge community hall.

All are encouraged to bring their lunch and stay around to chat and compare notes. We hope there will be some home baking and soup to purchase.

Safety Notes

See the Important Event Information panel.

Specific safety notes:

In the event of extreme bad weather the event may be cancelled. Competitors will be notified via email. Event information will be updated on the website.

Nearest A&E Hospitals

Raigmore Hospital, Inverness IV2 3UJ

Nairn Town & Country Hospital, IV12 5EE

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