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SUMMARY:NI Colour Series 5 Portstewart 2025
DESCRIPTION:The event will take place in classic sand dune terrain\n\n\n\n\nEvent Location (live map) \n\n\n        Google Maps Wordpress         \n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nParking will be on the beach. Please note that the National Trust charges non-members £8.50 per car to drive on the beach. If you are a member please remember to bring your card. Please park at the east end of the beach where you will find the event enquiries at the NWOC camper van (with club feather flag). \n\n\n\nEvent Layout / Hazards\n\n\n\nThis year both start and finish are close to the parking area\n\n\n\nNT “Come and Try it” activity for beginner / groups\n\n\n\nIn addition to the normal NI Colour Series competition there will be a parallel “Come and Try It” activity based on the white course controls aimed at groups and non competitive beginners. Do Not Use the SI Entries links below for this but do book a map using a form on the page below: \n\n\n\n\nPortstewart Dunes Orienteering Come and Try It\n\n\n\n\nColour Series Competition Entries\n\n\n\nEntries now closed – but we have a few spare maps on some courses. So contact us if you would like to run and we will see what we can do! \n\n\n\n\nEnter Online\n\n\n\nEdit your Entry\n\n\n\nView Entry Lists\n\n\n\n\nNB Entries close Sunday 31st August 2025 at 21:30 \n\n\n\nEvent Enquiries \n\n\n\nThese will operate from 10:30am. Having entered online you can go directly to the start. Runners who have hired a dipper can collect them from Enquiries/ Download. \n\n\n\nElectronic Punching\n\n\n\nSI dippers (not SI Air) are available for hire and can be booked in the entry system.  \n\n\n\nSportident 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.  \n\n\n\nStart Times\n\n\n\nThe pre-entry start blocks are from from 11.30am to 13.00pm.  \n\n\n\nWe should also be able to provide starts from 11:00 to 11:30 on request for those who need to run earlier. Please use the contact form below for this or other queries.  \n\n\n\n\nStart \n\n\n\nThe start will be 400m away\, down the beach and a short distance into the dunes. \n\n\n\n\nFinish \n\n\n\nThe finish is adjacent car parking area. The Download point will be close by. All competitors must report to the Download point even if they do not complete their courses.  \n\n\n\nCourses Close \n\n\n\nCourse 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. \n\n\n\nWater\n\n\n\nPlease bring your own water and make sure you are fully hydrated before starting. Even on a windy sunny day temperatures in the dunes hollows can soar and running in these conditions can be very dehydrating. \n\n\n\nEntry Fees\n\n\n\n MemberNon-MemberSenior (aged 21 or over)£12£16Junior or Student£6£8Beginner Group*£6£8Maximum charge for a family**£30£40\n\n\n\nMember means you are a member of a BOF\, IOA or IOF Orienteering Club. \n\n\n\n*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 Registration on the day if you want. \n\n\n\n**If you are entering a 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. \n\n\n\nMaps\n\n\n\nA waterproof 1:5000 map of Portstewart Strand (updated summer 2025) will be used by all courses. \n\n\n\nCrossing Points\n\n\n\nMost courses will cross fences which divide the area.  There are several gates in each. These are highlighted with the purple crossing symbol and must be used. Fences and walls must not be climbed.  \n\n\n\nCourse Details\n\n\n\nCourseControlsLengthWhite  11 0.9 kmYellow111.3 kmOrange132.0 kmLight Green142.1 kmShort Green142.3 kmGreen183.8 kmBlue224.7 kmBrown266.0 km\n\n\n\nDogs\n\n\n\nNo dogs are allowed in the competition area (see note below on blue – green algae). \n\n\n\nToilets\n\n\n\nToilets are located by the National Trust booth at the beach entrance. \n\n\n\nTerrain Notes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPortstewart is classic sand dunes Orienteering terrain. The area is unusual in that it is bounded by the sea to the north and by the River Bann to the south and west.   \n\n\n\nThere are a number of fences in the dunes and the marked gate crossings must be used. \n\n\n\nBlue green algae\n\n\n\nThere is currently blue green algae in the River Bann which bounds the south of the competitor area. There is no reason for runners to go near the water so the main hazard is to dogs. Therefore no dogs are allowed on on courses. \n\n\n\nGolf Course\n\n\n\nAll courses\, except white and yellow\, will briefly pass in sight of the golf course and a “tee-off” point. Please proceed quietly and be aware of the possibility of a ball accidentally crossing into the Dune area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHazards:\n\n\n\n\nParents should be aware that there will be regular car traffic driving up and down the beach past our parking area and some traffic all the way along the walk to the start. Please supervise children accordingly.\n\n\n\nIf the weather is sunny the dunes can become very hot (particularly in the hollows) and dehydration is possible. Runners should ensure they are well hydrated before starting and bring their own water bottle.\n\n\n\nIn windy and wet conditions the dunes are very exposed and the wearing of cagoules may be advised.\n\n\n\nLonger courses will pass in sight of Portstewart Golf course (which is of course out of bounds). Please be aware of the possibility of a driven ball crossing into the dunes from the golf course and exercise appropriate caution.\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficials\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser: Charlie Reid (assistant Organiser: Rachel Reid)\n\n\n\nController: David Blair\n\n\n\nPlanner: Ros Walker\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Queries\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nYour Name (required)\n \n \nYour Email (required)\n \n \nSubject\n \n \nYour Message\n \n \nBy using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. Your email address and message will only be used to reply to queries and no information will be passed onto third parties
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/ni-colour-series-5-portstewart/
CATEGORIES:NI Colour Series
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SUMMARY:NI Colour Series 5 (2024) Moydamlaght
DESCRIPTION:View from above the Forest\n\n\n\nTravelling to Moydamlaght\n\n\n\nIf approaching from the A6 Glenshane Road look out for the Moneyneany sign\n\n\n\nPlease use the toilets at the nearby Community Centre\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nEvent parking will be in the small forest car park and along an adjacent forest track. Parking is very limited so please share a car if possible. \n\n\n\nParking is limited\n\n\n\nThe official forest car park has been greatly reduced in size and is now very small. Once this is full we will direct cars up the forest track just south the car park entrance. Some cars can park on the hard standing / turning point area others will be able to turn and park along the track facing the exit.  \n\n\n\nAlternatively there is ample parking at the nearby community centre if you can park and share a single car to the forest.  \n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\nThe maps are printed but we have spares so if you missed the deadline contact us with the course(s) you are interested in and if we can we will send you a late entry link. \n\n\n\n\nEnter Online\n\n\n\nEdit your Entry\n\n\n\nView Entry Lists\n\n\n\n\nClosing Date for Entries Monday 26th August 22:30 \n\n\n\n\nEvent Queries / Late Entry Requests\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\nEvent Fees\n\n\n\n\nJuniors £6 (NIOA members £5)\n\n\n\nFull-time Student £6 (NIOA /BOF/IOA members £5)\n\n\n\nSeniors £12 (NIOA /BOF/IOA members £10)\n\n\n\nFamily Multiple Individual runs £30 (NIOA /BOF/IOA members £25)\n\n\n\nGroup / Family Runs – Junior rate – please contact us before entering via the form below.\n\n\n\n\nStarts and Finish\n\n\n\nStarts from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.  \n\n\n\nThere is a 10-15 minute walk from the forest car park to the start. The finish is adjacent to the parking. \n\n\n\nAll competitors must download even if they do not complete their courses. \n\n\n\nCourses Close at 3.00pm. \n\n\n\n\nPlanner’s Notes\n\n\n\nMoydamlaght Forest is definitely on a hillside but there are some really lovely areas of white forest with good contour detail\, too good to miss before it gets the chop. The courses are slightly shorter than standard to take account of the hills\, generally climbing in the first part before the slalom down\, in mostly runnable forest. Areas of fallen trees which are skirted by the courses are denoted on the map by green “X”s\, whilst individual fallen trees are not mapped. In the south eastern parts of the forest old lines of thinning extraction tracks introduce light with associated ground vegetation. These are visible on the ground\, easily traversible\, but only the most significant clearings have been indicated on the map. \n\n\n\nThe choice of map scale at 1:7500\, though not as per guidelines\, is to take account of low light levels in some areas of the forest combined with fine detail. Map symbol sizes are scaled accordingly. Control circle scaling has been slightly reduced to take account of the twisting nature of the courses\, with circle diameter corresponding to 65m on the ground. It’s a privilege to be out there\, so we hope you enjoy the event. \n\n\n\n\nElectronic Punching\n\n\n\nSportident 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. Ordinary SI cards will work on all controls as normal. \n\n\n\nPassive SI dippers will be available to borrow at enquiries for those who do not have their own. \n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\nAll courses will run on a new LIDAR based 1:7500 map \n\n\n\nCourse Details (provisional)\n\n\n\n Distance (km)Climb (m)Brown6.6 270Blue5.4 200Green4.2 150Short Green3.0 145Light Green3.1 90Orange2.3 80Yellow1.5 20White1.1 10\n\n\n\nFull leg cover recommended. \n\n\n\nToilets / Cafe\n\n\n\nToilets will be available at the nearby An Ráth Dubh Centre. There is also a cafe here. Please support this community enterprise if you can. \n\n\n\nDogs:\n\n\n\nDogs should be kept on a lead. \n\n\n\nHazards:\n\n\n\n\nThe forest is steep in places – please take care\, particularly when descending. \n\n\n\n\n\nOfficials\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser: David Blair\n\n\n\nController: Anthony McGonigle\n\n\n\nPlanner: Steven Linton
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/ni-colour-series-5-2024/
LOCATION:Moydamlaght Forest\, 30 Moydamlaght Road\, Draperstown\, BT45 7ES
CATEGORIES:NI Colour Series
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SUMMARY:NI Colour Series 2 (2024)
DESCRIPTION:Drum Manor Forest Park (near Cookstown)\n\n\n\nDrum Manor House Today\n\n\n\nTravel and Parking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking will be in the main Drum Manor Forest car park. Please note that a £4 pay and display charging system per car will operate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\nPre-entries only – no entry on the day. All entries via SI Entries website. \n\n\n\nNB Extra entry slots are now available (we exceeded our expected maximums) \n\n\n\n\nEnter Online\n\n\n\nEdit your Entry\n\n\n\nView Entry Lists\n\n\n\n\nEvent Enquiries will operate from 10:30am. 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\n\nClosing Date for Entries Sunday 14th April 22:30 \n\n\n\n\nEvent Fees\n\n\n\n\nJuniors £6 (NIOA members £5)\n\n\n\nFull-time Student £6 (NIOA /BOF/IOA members £5)\n\n\n\nSeniors £12 (NIOA /BOF/IOA members £10)\n\n\n\nFamily Multiple Individual runs £30 (NIOA /BOF/IOA members £25)\n\n\n\nGroup / Family Runs – Junior rate – please contact us before entering via the form below.\n\n\n\n\n\nStarts and Finish\n\n\n\nStarts from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. \n\n\n\nEarlier starts should be available for parents wanting non-overlapping runs \n\n\n\nStart and Finish are both adjacent to the parking/registration. \n\n\n\nAll competitors must download even if they do not complete their courses. \n\n\n\nCourses Close at 3.00pm. \n\n\n\nElectronic Punching\n\n\n\nSportident 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. Ordinary SI cards will work on all controls as normal. \n\n\n\nPassive SI dippers will be available to borrow at enquiries for those who do not have their own. \n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\nAll courses will run on an updated version of the previous 1:7\,500 map. \n\n\n\nCourse Details\n\n\n\n Distance (km)Climb (m) Brown8.0 170 Blue5.7 150 Green4.2 105 Short Green3.0 90 Light Green2.5 75 Orange1.7 40 Yellow1.7 40 White1.1 30 \n\n\n\n\nTerrain Notes\n\n\n\nThere is a lot of wind blown trees after the January Storm. Areas of wind blown are marked as dark green rectangular blocks. These blocks are to help with route choice. They should not be used to navigate to a marker \n\n\n\nFull leg cover recommended. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nToilets:\n\n\n\nThere are good toilet facilities associated with the Forest Park car park \n\n\n\nCoffee and Ice Cream\n\n\n\nThere will be a Coffee and Ice Cream Kiosk open in the main car park during the event. \n\n\n\nDogs:\n\n\n\nDogs should be kept on a lead. \n\n\n\nHazards:\n\n\n\n\nParents should be aware there are two lakes adjacent to the car parking and supervise their children accordingly.\n\n\n\nThis is a busy forest park so there will be traffic coming and going all day and members of the general public in the competition area.\n\n\n\n\nEvent Queries\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\nOfficials\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser: David Blair\n\n\n\nController: Ross Walker\n\n\n\nPlanner: Anthony McGonigle
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/ni-colour-series-2-2024/
LOCATION:Drum Manor\, 183 Drum Rd\, Cookstown\, BT80 9DX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:NI Colour Series
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SUMMARY:NI Colour Series 4
DESCRIPTION:Planner: Ross Walker\nController: Charlie Reid\nOrganiser: David Blair\n\n\nParking will be in the Picnic Area adjacent to the entrance of Downhill Forest. If all space here is filled then there is additional parking on the opposite on the road – please take care crossing this busy road. \nRegistration will operate from 11:00am. \nCourses Close at 3pm. \nStart and Finish are adjacent and are 5 minutes walk from parking/registration. \nEntry Fees: \n\nJuniors £5 (NIOA members £4)\nOAP/ Unwaged £8.00   (NIOA members £6)\nSeniors £10.00    (NIOA members £8)\nFamily £25  (NIOA members £20)\n\nMap: \nAll courses run on a newly updated version of the previous 1:5000 map. Green\, Blue and Brown will also get to run on a brand new 1:5000 Downhill North map (see event plan above). \nCourse Details: \n\n\n\nBrown\n7.4km\n260m\n\n\nBlue\n5.9km\n210m\n\n\nGreen\n4.5km\n125m\n\n\nLight Green\n3.6km\n170m\n\n\nLong Orange\n4.2km\n150m\n\n\nOrange\n2.6km\n105m\n\n\nYellow\n1.9km\n60m\n\n\nWhite\n1.6km\n25m\n\n\n\nToilets are available nearby at Downhill Beach car park. \nDogs should be kept on a lead. \nCourse Notes:\nThe event will offer classic forest orienteering with the original Downhill Forest area now supplemented for Green\, Blue and Brown runners with a completely new Forest area Downhill North. Runners on these courses will receive 2 maps printed on opposite side of a single piece of waterproof paper. Control descriptions for the full course will be printed on the front of the map and available loose at registration. The reverse side of the map will have descriptions for just that section. \nRunability on the main Downhill map is generally very good and although significant areas of green undergrowth hatching are used – where these feature on courses they generally are made up of ferns and brashings (rather than the thick brambles and nettles previously common in this area). \nIn the Downhill North there are still large blocks of closed hatched impassible vegetation. Courses are planned to skirt around these and a taped cleared crossing is marked on the Blue and Brown courses where a wide overgrown ride must be crossed. \nHazards\n\nParents should be aware the forest contains a lake and several streams which can rise significantly at times of heavy rain.\nFor Green\, Blue and Brown \, the Downhill North will be accessed via a taped route and a short run along a minor road – please take extra care here.\nThere is an area of very steep\, slippery\, muddy terrain which has been marked with a purple hazard hatching on all maps – please avoid.\nThe area contains a number of mountain bike tracks (mostly disused) which generally afford good running but are extremely steep in places.\n\n 
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/ni-colour-series-4/
LOCATION:Downhill Forest\, 107 Sea Rd\, Castlerock\, BT51 4TW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:NI Colour Series
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