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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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