NI Colour Series 7
21 November @ 10:00 – 15:00
(Incorporating Schools Competition)
Ulster University Coleraine
Event Location (live map)
Parking on the University Campus (new location)
Please turn off Cromore Road at the Main Entrance as shown below. Not the North Entrance closer to Portrush.
Please note that parking is in a completely different part of the campus from previous events. We cannot use the sports pavilion as it will be very busy with other sports. Please follow the Orienteering signs to the Diamond and Octagon Entrance (not the Main Entrance).
You will have to pass through parking control barriers. No physical tickets are issued, but have to push the “ticket” button to raise the barrier. No charge is levied at weekends so the gate will open automatically on exit.
Event Entries (NI Colour Series)
All Colour Series entries will be online via SI Entries. Entries will open on Friday 23rd October.
Entries close Sunday 15th November 2026 at 21:30
Event Entries (Schools Competition)
Entry for schools is online only via the Schools Competition page on the Northern Ireland Orienteering Association website:
New 2026 BOF Insurance Rules
Please note: Participants who are not members of British Orienteering are not
covered by British Orienteering’s public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered.
Event Enquiries
- These will operate from 10:30am in the foyer of the Diamond and Octagon Entrance.
- Entered runners can go directly to the start.
- Runners who have hired a dipper can collect them from Enquiries
Electronic Punching
SI dippers (not SI Air) are available for hire and can be booked in the entry system.
Sportident Electronic punching with beacon mode enabled for SI Air on all controls but not on the start and finish boxes which must be “dipped” in the traditional manner.
Start Times
The pre-entry start blocks are from 11.00am to 1.00pm.
Start and Finish
The start and finish are both adjacent to the car parking area. All competitors must report to the Download even if they do not complete their courses.
Courses Close
Courses close at 3.00pm. Please ensure you have returned to download by this time to be checked in, even if you have not completed your course.
Entry Fees
| Member | Non-Member | |
| Senior (aged 21 or over) | £12 | £16 |
| Junior or Student | £6 | £8 |
| Beginner Group* | £6 | £8 |
| Maximum charge for a family** | £30 | £40 |
Member means you are a member of a BOF, IOA or IOF Orienteering Club.
*For beginner groups doing a course together, you only need to enter one name per map and SI Card. You can amend the “group name” at enquiries on the day if you want.
**If you are entering family members in multiple classes and it comes to more than £25 (£30 for non-member) then please contact the organiser after you have paid for the individual Senior, or Junior/Student entries and we will arrange refund of the difference. Parents accompanying children go free.
Course Details (approximate)
Course have been planned to Middle Distance Colour standard.
| Course | Controls | Length (KM) | Climb (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.1 | 10 | |
| Yellow | 2.1 | 20 | |
| Orange | 3.2 | 40 | |
| Light Green | 3.8 | 30 | |
| Short Green | 3.8 | 40 | |
| Green | 4.4 | 40 | |
| Blue | 6.1 | 70 | |
| Brown | 7.5 | 80 |
For an explanation of the Orienteering Colour Coded courses system please see Colour Coded Courses
Planner’s Notes
Courses are designed middle distance in feel. Please note that lengths are based on straight line distances between controls not optimal distances.
On most courses, there will be areas of rough ground with fallen branches and undergrowth, so full leg covering should be worn on all courses with the exception of White and Yellow. Courses are planned to give route choices which avoid worst of recent tree storm damage.
Terrain
Typical campus grounds, mainly areas of hard standing and parkland, some rough open and wooded areas.
Out of Bounds areas
All playing fields will be marked as OOB (purple hatching). For safety and fairness, do not cross even if not in use, as usage can change over the course of the day. Watch out for stray balls.
Running on external roads is strictly not permitted. Running along side the road within the grounds of UUC is permitted. Purple x markings will clearly show the roads that are OOB (see below).
Mapping Notes
All competitors will use the same 1:5,000 map – updated October 2026.
Longer courses will be use a two sided map (flip).
Toilets
Toilets will be available in the Diamond and Octagon Entrance adjacent to Enquiries / Download. No studs or muddy shoes please.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on courses. Any dogs in the car park must be keep on a lead in accordance with University rules.
Hazards
- Access roads and car parks – the site will be busy, so care must be taken when crossing access roads and car parks. Planning will avoid busiest areas around the sports centre.
- Some junior courses will have mandatory road crossing points and taped routes to follow.
- Sports pitches will be in use and strictly out of bounds. Course avoid these and competitors must not cross them.
- All competitors must report to Download.
Officials
- Organiser: Anthony McGonigle
- Controller: Ross Walker
- Planner: Ric Gamble