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SUMMARY:NI Classic Championships 2025
DESCRIPTION:Carntogher 1st November 2025\n\n\n\n\n\nThe slopes of Carntogher mountain will provide complex and interesting terrain\n\n\n\n\nLocation (live map) \n\n\n        Google Maps Wordpress         \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2025 Long Distance Championships will return to Carntogher mountain in the east Sperrins. The event is less than 1 hour from Belfast via the M2 / A6. \n\n\n\nAlthough only a few miles from Glenshane Pass the terrain here is completely different and as you can see below it features a wealth of subtle contour detail. In addition to the natural features\, the area has a network of unusual earthbanks which add landscape interest and linear features for the less technical courses. The east-facing slopes feature rich contour detail. This year the courses will visit some new areas of hillside and will all finish through some fields with interesting line features. \n\n\n\nThe lower area here is drier and rocky while the upper area is peaty and wet\n\n\n\nIn recent years the local Community Association has been instrumental in establishing car parking\, access\, and walking trails which explore the history of this unique landscape and we will make good use of these for our event. \n\n\n\nGetting There\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn Carn132A Tirkane Road\, Maghera\, BT46 5NH \n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nParking will be at the An Carn Community Centre and Cafe. Please do not park directly in front of the centre (this is reserved for normal customers) and use the three areas shown on the map below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnquiries\n\n\n\nEnquiries\, hire dipper pick up and car key drop will be at the An Carn Centre. \n\n\n\nSI Air / Beacon Mode / Safety Controls\n\n\n\nThe controls will be SI Air enabled (beacon mode)\, but the start and finish must be punched in the traditional fashion. \n\n\n\nA safety radio control (241) on courses 1-6 will track runners as they descend from the higher mountain section. \n\n\n\nBus Shuttle\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBus to Start\n\n\n\nA shuttle bus will take competitors to the start. This will leave adjacent to event enquiries. It will take 10 minutes to drive to the drop-off. There is then a further 20 minute uphill walk to the start. \n\n\n\nBus from Finish\n\n\n\nFrom about 12:45 a bus will pick up runners 300m from the finish.  \n\n\n\nRunners finishing before this time may need to walk one mile to be picked up by the bus returning from the start drop off.  \n\n\n\nWeather / Safety \n\n\n\nThe start for all courses is at 800 feet (240m) and the area rises to over 1500 feet (460m). So low visibility\, high winds and exposed conditions are possible. Should severe weather be forecast we will postpone the the event. \n\n\n\nWe will be requiring all competitors to carry / wear a cagoule. As it will be cold on the mountain some runners may also wish to carry a hat and gloves. \n\n\n\nWhistles are also compulsory. There will be a small tent at the start. \n\n\n\nPlease read the map notes and hazards at the foot of the page. This is an unusual area and rock and water features require extra care. \n\n\n\nToilets\n\n\n\nThere are toilets in the An Carn Centre. \n\n\n\nThere are no dogs allowed anywhere on the competition area. \n\n\n\nStart and Finish\n\n\n\nFirst start 11:00 – last start 13:00. \n\n\n\nCourses Close at 15:00. \n\n\n\nStart Lists (now live)\n\n\n\nStart Lists \n\n\n\nPlease try to keep to your start time if possible. However it is a punching start and we will aim to fit people in and and minimise competitor waiting time on the mountain. \n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\nAll courses will use a 1:10\,000 map. This has been surveyed by Peel Land Surveys spring 2022 and updated summer 2025. \n\n\n\nCourse Details:\n\n\n\nCourseLengthClimbClasses17.7280mM21L27.1280mM35\, M4036.3260mM45\, M50\, M20\, M18\, W21L45.7210mM55\, M21S\, M16\, M6054.6210mW20\, W18\, W35\, W4064.2160mM65\, W45\, W5073.3100mM70\, W55\, W21S\, W16\, W6083.2100mM75\, W65\, W70\, Green92.360mW75\, M80\, M85\, M90\, W80\, W85\, W90102.8100mW14\, M14\, Light Green111.860mM12\, W12\, Orange121.450mM10\, W10\, Yellow\n\n\n\n\n\nEntries and Fees\n\n\n\n\nEntries are now closed. \n\n\n\n\nEnter Online\n\n\n\nView Entry Lists\n\n\n\nStart Lists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuniors £12 (NIOA/BOF/IOA members £10)\n\n\n\nFull-time Students £12 (NIOA/BOF/IOA members £10)\n\n\n\nSeniors £25 (NIOA /BOF/IOA members £20)\n\n\n\nFamily multiple individual runs £62 (NIOA /BOF/IOA members £50)\n\n\n\n\n\nYellow\, Orange\, Light Green\, and Green colour courses are also available. These are pre-entry only. \n\n\n\nMapping Notes \n\n\n\nThe higher areas of Carntogher has many old peat cuttings which in places is complex. To best represent this the mapper has modified the steep bank symbol by reducing the length of the tags and in places removing the tags all together. In the terrain these are most commonly a 1m drop and fairly easy to cross\, though in places they are even smaller than this but always distinct features in the terrain. Sometimes the cuttings face each other and are too close to map so here the wet ditch symbol has been used to represent the line of cuttings. However in other locations the symbol can be a traditional ditch often with flowing water. \n\n\n\nThere are many patches of gorse across the area and in most cases these have been shown as Vegetation Fight but occasionally when younger Vegetation Walk. Only the most distinct trees and bushes are represented. \n\n\n\nKnoll symbols are used to indicate not only very small hills as we would expect in Ireland\, but also to indicate high points on hills. \n\n\n\nThe unusual geology/hydrology of the area results in water channels cutting below the surface vegetation in places. This makes small streams more difficult to see and indeed you may hear water courses (or linear marshes) before you see them! Extra care is required. \n\n\n\nThe marsh symbol tends to be a better guide to vegetation type than the actual wetness of the ground. By Irish mountain standards\, the area is relatively dry (probably because of the unusual hydrology mentioned above). \n\n\n\nPlanning Notes\n\n\n\nWe are using a high start which is up a track to the east of the map. This will provide all competitors with some new terrain but will also reduce the climb for courses 9 – 12. A minibus will transport all competitors towards the start but there will be a 20 minute walk uphill to the start from the drop off point. The start has been selected to suit courses but is awkward for the organising team.  Please arrive on time and co-operate with the officials.  \n\n\n\nCourses 1 – 8 will get over to the complex terrain on the west of the map. This area is covered in stone and rock. We have decided that it is safer for competitors to climb up this area rather than run down through it. This will result in some climb on all these courses towards the end of your course. \n\n\n\nCourses have been planned slightly shorter than normal to allow for the climb. Thank you for supporting our event. We hope you enjoy your run. \n\n\n\nCafe / Shop\n\n\n\nThere is a good cafe in the An Carn Centre providing meals\, snacks and coffee.  There is also a shop with a range of hand crafted goods. Please support these community enterprises. \n\n\n\n\nPrize Giving\n\n\n\nThis will be in the An Carn Centre as close to 3pm as possible. \n\n\n\n\nDogs\n\n\n\nNo dogs are allowed in the competition area. \n\n\n\nHazards\n\n\n\n\nThe area is open\, exposed and mountainous. You must bring a cagoule and carry or wear it throughout the event.\n\n\n\nSome of the faster hillside areas contain many small rocks. Please exercise care\, particularly while descending.\n\n\n\nMost of the competition area is over 800 feet so low visibility is very possible. Ensure you carry a compass and be prepared to lose height to the south should you need to retire.\n\n\n\nBe aware that the unusual hydrology of the area results in some small sinkholes and linear trenches forming in the surface peat.\n\n\n\nWhistles must be carried.\n\n\n\n\nAll participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety \n\n\n\n\nEvent Query\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n	Contact NWOC\n&nbsp\nYour Name (required)\n \n	 \n	Your Email (required)\n \nYour Query\n \n	 \n	\n	 \n	Name and email address will only be used to respond to your query\n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficials\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser: Ruth Blair\n\n\n\nController: Des Fletcher\n\n\n\nPlanner: Anthony McGonigle
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/ni-championships-2025/
CATEGORIES:Classic Champs,NI Champs
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T043011
CREATED:20231113T105931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T101838Z
UID:21041-1708173000-1708185600@www.nwoc.info
SUMMARY:NI Score Champs (2024)
DESCRIPTION:Parking\n\n\n\nThe event will start from the car park of St Columb’s Park House NOT the Foyle Arena. Turn off the Limavady Road just past the Foyle Area entrance onto St Columb’s Road / Browning Drive and then turn right following signs to St Columb’s Park House. Additional parking is available adjacent to Browning Drive. \n\n\n\nEvent Enquiries will operate from 13:15. Having entered on-line you can go directly to the start. Runners who have hired a dipper can collect them from Enquiries. \n\n\n\nEntry Fees (score champs only)\n\n\n\n\nSenior £10 (non-members £12)\n\n\n\nFull-time Student £5 (non-members £6)\n\n\n\nJunior £5 (non-members £6)\n\n\n\nFamily £25 (non-members £30)\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fees (night champs and score champs)\n\n\n\n\nSenior £16 (non-members £18)\n\n\n\nFull-time Student £8 (non-members £9)\n\n\n\nJunior £8 (non-members £9)\n\n\n\nFamily £40 (non-members £45)\n\n\n\n\nCourses\n\n\n\nTwo courses are on offer. A junior (M/W14-) with a 30 minute time limit and a long score with a 45 minute time limit. \n\n\n\nThe junior course will be confined to the grounds of St Columbs Park.The long course will also include Ebrington Square (crossing Browning Drive which is a public road – please take extra care here). \n\n\n\nThe long course will use a double sided map with even number control on side one\, odd on side two. Competitors will initially visit as many even controls on side one as they wish before turning over the map. They then must visit and punch the start on side two before continuing with the odd controls. \n\n\n\nPlease note that once you punch the side two start you cannot score more points from visiting even controls – the sides must be run in order. \n\n\n\nScore Championship Age Classes\n\n\n\nPaid up 2024 members of NI Orienteering Clubs are eligible to compete to be NI Champion in their age groups. There are trophies for some of these classes:   \n\n\n\nClassCourseTrophyM14-JuniorFir ShieldW14-JuniorPine ShieldM18-LongPlane CupW18-LongOlive CupM OpenLongAsh CupW OpenLongAspen CupM45+ (Vet)LongW45+ (Vet)LongM55+ (Super Vet)LongW55+ (Super Vet)LongM65+ (Ultra Vet)LongW65+ (Ultra Vet)Long\n\n\n\nAdult competitors can still choose to run the junior course\, if that is more appropriate to their ability / fitness\, but will not be eligible for the Championship class. \n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\nA newly updated 1:4000 map with IOF Sprint-O symbols will be used by both courses. \n\n\n\nThe Ebrington Square section of the map has a number of bridges / underpasses and these are indicated with lines of black triangles as below. The diagonal shading indicates that the runner can pass below the “bridge”. This is a recent specification change and may be unfamiliar to some competitors. \n\n\n\nBridge or tunnel entrance – passable below\n\n\n\nPlease note that all fences and walls marked on the map must not be crossed.  \n\n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\nEntries on SI Entries are now closed and map numbers have been sent to the printers. However we have ordered some spare maps so if you would still like to run please contact us using the forms on the event pages below and we will facilitate if possible. \n\n\n\n\nEnter Online\n\n\n\nEdit your Entry\n\n\n\nView Entry Lists\n\n\n\n\nEntries close at 11:00pm Sunday 11th February. \n\n\n\n\n\nStarts\n\n\n\nBriefing for all runners at 13:45. \n\n\n\n\nSenior mass start: 14:00\n\n\n\nJunior mass start 14:05\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQueries\n\n\n\nPlease use the form below for any queries or special requests: \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n	Contact NWOC\n&nbsp\nYour Name (required)\n \n	 \n	Your Email (required)\n \nYour Query\n \n	 \n	\n	 \n	Name and email address will only be used to respond to your query\n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficials\n\n\n\n\nAnthony McGonigle\n\n\n\nFred Corrscadden\n\n\n\nRuth Blair\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIndoor Facilities\n\n\n\nThe room which will be used for the NIOA Prize Giving has been booked for the duration of the event and is available for competitor use. Please ensure you remove running shoes before entering this room. \n\n\n\n\nCafe in the Park\n\n\n\nSt Columb’s Park House Cafe will be open for the duration of the event for Coffee / Tea and light meals. \n\n\n\nNIOA Prize Giving\n\n\n\nThe NIOA prizing will follow the Orienteering at approximately 15:30. \n\n\n\nHazards\n\n\n\n\nThere are internal roads in St Columb’s Park which may have light traffic. Please be aware.\n\n\n\nThe Long course (not Junior)  will cross a public road (Browning Drive / St Columb’s Road) four times. Please take particular care crossing.\n\n\n\n\nNI Night Champs (2024)\n\n\n\nThe NIOA night orienteering championships will be held on the same day at Ballykelly Forest (11 miles journey). Allow 20 to travel by car. For full details please see the link below: \n\n\n\n\nNI Night Champs (2024)
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/ni-score2024/
LOCATION:St.Columb’s Park\, Browning Drive\, L'Derry\, BT47 6JY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:NI Champs,Score Champs
ORGANIZER;CN="Anthony McGonigle":MAILTO:Anthony@nwoc.info
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UID:21046-1708192800-1708200000@www.nwoc.info
SUMMARY:NI Night Champs (2024)
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Ballykelly Forest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking is to the south of the A2 road \n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nParking will be the official forest car park on the south side of the A2 – entrance opposite Craig’s Costcutters. \n\n\n\nEvent Enquiries \n\n\n\nThese will operate from 17:45. Having entered on-line you can go directly to the start. Runners who have hired a dipper can collect them from Enquiries. \n\n\n\nEntry Fees (night champs only)\n\n\n\n\nSenior £10 (non-members £12)\n\n\n\nFull-time Student £5 (non-members £6)\n\n\n\nJunior £5 (non-members £6)\n\n\n\nFamily £25 (non-members £30)\n\n\n\n\nEntry Fees (night champs and score champs)\n\n\n\n\nSenior £16 (non-members £18)\n\n\n\nFull-time Student £8 (non-members £9)\n\n\n\nJunior £8 (non-members £9)\n\n\n\nFamily £40 (non-members £45)\n\n\n\n\n\nCompetitor Safety\n\n\n\nIf you are new to night orienteering please be aware that night events are physically demanding and require a higher level of technical skill. Please choose your course accordingly (even if this is not the course linked to your age class for the NI Champs). \n\n\n\nAs this is a night event competitors must be in age groups M/W16 and above. \n\n\n\nAll competitors must carry a whistle and head torch.  Reflective clothes are strongly recommended (to aid location of lost / missing runners should this be necessary). Also carrying a spare torch is recommended in case of battery failure etc. \n\n\n\nYou may be required to carry a cagoule\, depending on weather conditions. \n\n\n\nPlease also read the specific hazards section at the foot of the page. \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse lengths\n\n\n\nCourseLength (Km)Climb (Metres)Short2.790Medium3.6120Long4.1155\n\n\n\n\n\nNight Championship Age Classes\n\n\n\nPaid up 2024 members of NI Orienteering Clubs are eligible to compete to be NI Champion in their age groups. There are trophies for some of these classes:   \n\n\n\nClassCourseTrophyM16+ShortW16+ShortCedar CupM Open LongHorn Bean CupW OpenLongWhite Beam CupM40+ (Vet)MediumW40+ (Vet)MediumM55+ (Super Vet)  MediumW55+ (Super Vet)  ShortM65+ (Ultra Vet)  ShortW65+ (Ultra Vet)  Short\n\n\n\nAdult competitors should choose to “run down” on a shorter course if that is more appropriate to their ability / fitness. If you do this will not be eligible for your Championship class. \n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\nEntries on SI Entries are now closed and map numbers have been sent to the printers. However we have ordered some spare maps so if you would still like to run please contact us using the forms on the event pages below and we will facilitate if possible. \n\n\n\n\nEnter Online\n\n\n\nEdit your Entry\n\n\n\nView Entry Lists\n\n\n\n\nEntries close at 11:00pm Sunday 11th February. \n\n\n\n\n\nStarts\n\n\n\nStarts will be between 18:00 and 18:30. \n\n\n\nThe start is 100m from the parking. \n\n\n\n\n\nCourses Close\n\n\n\nCompetitors must finish (or abandon) their courses by 8.00pm. This is particularly important to observe for night orienteering. \n\n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\nAn updated 1:5000 map of Ballykelly Forest will be used by all courses. \n\n\n\n\nQueries\n\n\n\nPlease use the form below for any queries or special requests: \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n	Contact NWOC\n&nbsp\nYour Name (required)\n \n	 \n	Your Email (required)\n \nYour Query\n \n	 \n	\n	 \n	Name and email address will only be used to respond to your query\n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficials\n\n\n\n\nAnthony McGonigle\n\n\n\nDavid Blair\n\n\n\nDes Fletcher\n\n\n\n\n\nToilets\n\n\n\nThere will be no toilets at the event. Competitors previously attending the Score Champs / AGM in St Columb’s Park should use the facilities there. \n\n\n\nDogs\n\n\n\nDogs must not accompany runners on courses. \n\n\n\nTerrain Notes\n\n\n\nWhile Ballykelly is a small forest\, it has a complex network of tracks and small paths running through a diverse patchwork of forest types. Around the periphery there is a band of naturally regenerating traditional mixed forest with the core being comprised of blocks of coniferous plantation. This central area has matured well in recent years and now offers a good degree of runnability. Visibility varies\, particularly in the natural forest area where holly bushes etc. make straight line running difficult and careful compass work will pay dividends. \n\n\n\nThe area is used by mountain bikers who have contributed to the path network and provide a number of rough bridges across ditches – these should always be treated with caution. \n\n\n\nHazards\n\n\n\nOld Quarry\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nQuarry: There is a steep sided old quarry\, quite close to a main internal forest road (see map segment above). All courses have been planned that competitors should not be approaching from above as part of their route choice.  The top of the crag is cordoned off by yellow and black tape.If competitors see black/yellow tape\, then they  should stop and check their location.\n\n\n\n Bridges made by mountain bikers: There are a number of these\, we cannot guarantee how well built they are\, they are mostly composed of wood\, and can be particularly slippery\n\n\n\nSlip and Trip: Usual  hazards of a forested area\, that are less visible by night
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/ni-night-champs-2024/
LOCATION:Ballykelly Forest\, Ballykelly\, Limavady\, BT49 9JE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:NI Champs,Night Champs
ORGANIZER;CN="Anthony McGonigle":MAILTO:Anthony@nwoc.info
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