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SUMMARY:Irish Middle Distance Championships 2025
DESCRIPTION:Magilligan dunes are bounded to the north by the Atlantic ocean fringed by a six mile long beach. To the south lies Lough Foyle\, a tidal sea lough\, and the two converging shores join at Magilligan Point. Here a Martello Tower (built 1812) overlooks the narrow straight to Co Donegal in the Republic of Ireland. A small car and foot passenger ferry makes regular crossings giving direct access to the popular “Wild Atlantic Way” tourism route. \n\n\n\nThe middle distance race will make use of the terrain to the North West of the area adjacent to Magilligan point and the Martello Tower.  \n\n\n\nThe Martello Tower can be accessed from a path near the ferry embarkation point.\n\n\n\nThe area is a mix of intricate dunes\, interspersed with more level areas\, which afford some very fast running. The map was fully updated in September 2024. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Location\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTravel Directions\n\n\n\nFrom Limavady take the A2 to Bellarena and Benone. The event is about ten miles north of the town and should take about twenty minutes by car. The competition area will be clearly sign-posted to the left off this main road. \n\n\n\nFrom Coleraine take the A2 to Castlerock\, Downhill and past Benone. The competition area will be clearly sign-posted to the right off this main road. \n\n\n\nCar Parking\n\n\n\nThe parking area will be available from 9.30am and will be signposted to the right on the approach to the competition area. All participants must show their car park passes (which will be emailed out) to gain entry. Please have photographic identification available to show if requested. \n\n\n\nEvent Layout\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToilets\n\n\n\nToilets will be available close to parking . Only ONE toilet will be available close to the start. \n\n\n\nClub tents and Finish Area\n\n\n\nThere will be space for club tents close to the final run-in\, this will be taped to keep the competition area OOB.  \n\n\n\nEnquiries\n\n\n\nEnquiries will be located close to the finish. Loan SI-cards can be collected from here. \n\n\n\nColour Courses\n\n\n\nLight Green\, Orange and Yellow courses must be booked in advance of the competition. NO ENTRY ON THE DAY. \n\n\n\nTerrain\n\n\n\nOpen sand dunes\, generally low lying with a maximum rise of approximately 20m and with some extremely intricate areas. Runability is variable from very fast to tough. Progress is hindered in some areas by scratchy vegetation which can be up to waist high. Gaiters or other similar leg protection and full leg cover is recommended. \n\n\n\nMapping Notes\n\n\n\nAll areas used by the courses were resurveyed in September 2024\, primarily to pick up additional paths\, fences and vegetation. Magnetic north has been updated. Symbols have been updated to ISOM 2017-2 standard except for contours and form-lines which have been made slightly thinner to improve readability. Prominent trees have been mapped using the standard large and small prominent tree symbols. Be aware that this does not mean that every isolate tree is mapped (“prominence is in the eye of the beholder\, who in this case is the mapper!”). \n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\n\nScale 1:10000 with 2.5m contour interval for Courses 1 – 3.\n\n\n\nScale 1:7500 with 2.5m contour interval for Courses 4 – 9.\n\n\n\nScale 1:5000 with 2.5m contour interval for Courses 10 and 11\n\n\n\n\nPrevious map from 2015\n\n\n\nStart\n\n\n\nStarts are from 11.00 to 14.00 with the exception of Course 4 which continues to 15.00 owing to the very large entry in the associated classes. \n\n\n\nThe start for all courses is about 1km from the parking and assembly area along a tarmac road. \n\n\n\nThere will be only ONE toilet at the start. \n\n\n\nWater Stations\n\n\n\nThere will be no water stations on the Middle distance event courses. Please ensure you are well hydrated and bring your own water. \n\n\n\nFinish\n\n\n\nPlease make sure that you manually “punch” one of the finish SI stations – beacon mode is not enabled. \n\n\n\nThe finish will be located approximately 200m from the parking.  \n\n\n\nLoan SI-cards must be handed in at download unless you intend to use them for the Classic and/or relays. \n\n\n\nCourses Close\n\n\n\nAll course will close at 4:30 pm. \n\n\n\n\nMap Collection\n\n\n\nAt the completion of your run maps will be placed in a secure bag until the last runner has started. \n\n\n\nThe clubs with more than 10 runners at the event will have their own specifically labelled bag. The clubs are LVO\, Cork O\, CNOC\, GEN\, BOC\, SET\, FIN\, FERMO\, 3 ROC\, SEVO\, Kerry O and NWOC. \n\n\n\nCompetitors not in the named clubs will place their maps in bags relating to their Bib number 1-99\, 100-199\, 200-299\, 300-399 & 400-499. To help ensure you get your map back\, markers will be available for you to write your Bib number on the back of your map. \n\n\n\nAfter final runners have started\, a club representative should pick up their club maps and distribute to fellow club members. \n\n\n\nNumbered Bags of maps will be brought to the Enquiries tent for collection by individual runners. \n\n\n\nPlease note: any maps not collected will be brought to the Enquiries tent on the following day only. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Last Lap Café \n\n\n\nThe Last Lap Café will be back at IOC providing tea/coffee/snacks and sandwiches from Friday to Monday at IOC and we are delighted to be working with them again.  \n\n\n\n\nClasses / Courses\n\n\n\nChampionship Classes\n\n\n\nCourse NumberClasses1M21E\, M18E\, M20E2M35\, M40\, M45\, M503W21E\, W18E\, W20E4 M16\, M55\, M60\, W355M65\, W16\, W40\, W456W50\, W55\, W607M70\, M14\, W65\, W148M12\, W129M75\, M80\, W70\, W7510M10\, W1011M85\, W80\, W85\n\n\n\nNon-championship classes\n\n\n\nCourse NumberClasses4Men Short6Women Short7M/W18 Short\, Light Green8M/W16 Short\, Orange10Yellow  \n\n\n\nCourse Details\n\n\n\nCourseControlsLengthClimb1215.7 km170 m2184.7 km180 m3174.4 km125 m4174.5 km125 m5154.0 km105 m6184.0 km125 m7143.6 km100 m8112.0 km40 m9122.0 km40 m10101.7 km30 m11121.8 km   40m\n\n\n\n\nCosts – Age Class Courses\n\n\n\nEnter DATESSeniorJunior / Full Time StudentFamilyby 31st March£16£8£401st April to 13th April£18£9£45\n\n\n\n\n\nCosts – Colour Coded Courses\n\n\n\nSeniorJunior / Full Time Student£10£5\n\n\n\n\n\nEntries Closed (no late entries available)\n\n\n\n\nEnter Online (entries closed 13th April)\n\n\n\nEdit Entries\n\n\n\nCancel Entry\n\n\n\nEntry List\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDogs\n\n\n\nIn common with the other days\, dogs are not allowed in the area. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrize Giving\n\n\n\nPrize giving (with social) will be at Limavady United Football Club on Saturday Evening at 19.00. Please try to collect your prize in person. \n\n\n\n\n\nSafety\n\n\n\nThis is a military training area so there is the possibility of some debris on the ground eg. barbed wire\, metal sheeting\, used flares / smoke canisters. Parents\, please advise children not to pick up stray objects\, ‘If it’s not yours\, don’t touch it!’ \n\n\n\nAll competitors are advised to carry a whistle. Cagoules may be required to be carried in severe weather. \n\n\n\nAll competitors must report to Download. \n\n\n\n\n\nOfficials\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser: Gerry Meehan (NWOC)\n\n\n\nController: Gordon Stephens (LVO)\n\n\n\nPlanner:  Des Fletcher (NWOC)\n\n\n\nAssistant Planner: Mac Philpott (NWOC)\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Form\n\n\n\nIf you have any queries about this event please use  the contact form below: \n\n\n\nError: Contact form not found.
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/irish-middle-distance-championships-2025/
CATEGORIES:Irish Championships
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T094337Z
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SUMMARY:Irish Individual Championship 2025
DESCRIPTION:Classic Race\n\n\n\nMagilligan dunes are bounded to the north by the Atlantic ocean fringed by a six mile long beach. To the south lies Lough Foyle\, a tidal sea lough\, and the two converging shores join at Magilligan Point. \n\n\n\nThe classic race will take place in the central section of these dunes. The beach will not feature on the courses\, but can be visited afterwards accessed from Benone or Downhill. There is also the option of visiting Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne – a singular cliff top fantasy built by the eccentric “Mitred Earl” of Bristol. \n\n\n\nSouth East end of the 6 mile long Magilligan beach is overlooked by the Mussenden Temple (NT)\n\n\n\nThe area is a mix of intricate dunes\, interspersed with more level areas\, which afford some very fast running. The map was fully updated in September 2024. \n\n\n\nEvent Location\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMagilligan East \n\n\n\nTravel Directions\n\n\n\nFrom Limavady take the A2 to Bellarena and Benone. The event is about ten miles north of the town and should take about twenty minutes by car. The competition area will be clearly sign-posted to the left off this main road. \n\n\n\nFrom Coleraine take the A2 to Castlerock\, Downhill and past Benone. The competition area will be clearly sign-posted to the right off this main road. \n\n\n\nCar Parking\n\n\n\nThe parking area will be available from 9.30am and will be signposted to the right on the approach to the competition area. All participants must show their car park passes (which will be emailed out) to gain entry.  Please have photographic identification available to show if requested. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToilets\n\n\n\nToilets will be available at the parking next to the assembly area. Limited toilets will be available at the start. \n\n\n\nAssembly Area\n\n\n\nThe assembly area is adjacent to the parking area. Gazebos will be available for competitors to share. Very limited space will be available for club tents. There will be a good view of the elite course spectator controls from the assembly area and part of the walk to the start. \n\n\n\nEnquiries\n\n\n\nEnquiries will be adjacent to download in the Assembly Area. Loan SI-cards can be collected from here. \n\n\n\nRelay teams \n\n\n\nThese must be must registered at enquiries before 16.00. \n\n\n\nColour Courses\n\n\n\nLight Green\, Orange and Yellow maps must be booked in advance of the competition. NO ENTRY ON THE DAY. \n\n\n\nTerrain\n\n\n\nOpen sand dunes\, generally low lying with a maximum rise of approximately 20m and with some extremely intricate areas. Runnability varies from very fast to tough. In some areas (mapped as vegetation slow running) progress is hindered by low growing prickly Burnet Rose. Gaiters or other similar leg protection is recommended. \n\n\n\nOut of Bounds areas\n\n\n\nAreas over-printed on the maps with purple cross-hatching are out of bounds. Please also note that all fields adjoining the competition area are out of bounds also. \n\n\n\nFences and Crossing Points\n\n\n\nWhere fences on the map are overprinted in purple as being uncrossable\, they must not be crossed. At these locations crossing points have been provided and must be used. \n\n\n\nMapping Notes\n\n\n\nAll areas used by the courses were resurveyed in September 2024\, primarily to pick up additional paths\, fences and vegetation. Symbols have been updated to ISOM 2017-2 standard except for contours and form-lines which have been made slightly thinner to improve readability. Military targets are represented by the standard black “x” symbol. Flagpoles are represented by the standard black “o” symbol. Prominent trees have been mapped using the standard large and small prominent tree symbols. Be aware that this does not mean that every isolate tree is mapped (“prominence is in the eye of the beholder\, who in this case is the mapper!”). \n\n\n\n\nScale 1:10000 with 2.5m contour interval for Courses 1 – 6.\n\n\n\nScale 1:7500 with 2.5m contour interval for Courses 7 – 15.\n\n\n\nScale 1:7500 with 2.5m contour interval for Yellow\, Orange and Light Green courses.\n\n\n\n\nPrevious map from 2008\n\n\n\n\nClassic Course / Class final details \n\n\n\nCourseClassCONTROLSlengthScale1M21E3915.91:10\,000   2M18E\, M20E279.61:10\,000 W21E 3W18E\, W20E226.71:10\,000   4M35\, M40\, M45249.11:10\,000 M21L 5M50217.71:10\,000   6M16226.41:10\,000 W35  W21L\, M21S    7M55175.51:7\,500 W16\, W40  M18S\, M20S .8 M60165.3 1:7\,500.9M65164.71:7\,500 W45\, W50 10M70124.01:7\,500 W55\, W60\, W65  W21S    11M75\, M80\, M85133.11:7\,500 W70 12W75\, W80\, W85102.01:7\,500   13M14\, W14144.01:7\,500 W18S\, W20S  Light Green    14M12\, W12112.51:7\,500 Orange 15M10\, W10112.01:7\,500 Yellow Non Championship classes are in italics\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nA separate course for M60 (course 8) has been added to accommodate the larger than expected entry within the start window. The courses above have been renumbered accordingly. \n\n\n\nStart\n\n\n\nStarts will be from 11:00 – 14:00. \n\n\n\nThe start for all courses is about 600m from the parking and assembly area along a tarmac road. There will be a small warm-up area within a wooded area enroute to the start. Competitors will be able to view a sample control in the start area. There will be a covered “troop shelter” at the start along with limited toilet facilities. \n\n\n\nElite runners start times\n\n\n\nElite runners will be seeded and start times allocated accordingly. \n\n\n\nThe selection of Early\, Middle or Late Start Times will not apply to Elite runners. \n\n\n\nCode descriptions\n\n\n\nCode descriptions will be overprinted on the front of the maps and loose copies will be available at the start. Code descriptions will be given in IOF format with written translations given for courses 13\, 14 & 15. \n\n\n\nWater on courses\n\n\n\nWater will be available at drink points which will be marked on competitors’ maps. \n\n\n\nFinish\n\n\n\nPlease make sure that you manually “punch” one of the finish SI stations – beacon mode is not enabled.  \n\n\n\nThe finish will be approximately 250m from the parking and assembly area. Loan SI-cards must be handed in at download unless you intend to use them for the relays. \n\n\n\nCourses Close\n\n\n\nAll course will close at 4pm. \n\n\n\n\nMap Collection\n\n\n\nAt the completion of your run maps will be placed in a secure bag until the last runner has started. \n\n\n\nThe clubs with more than 10 runners at the event will have their own specifically labelled bag. The clubs are LVO\, Cork O\, CNOC\, GEN\, BOC\, SET\, FIN\, FERMO\, 3 ROC\, SEVO\, Kerry O and NWOC. \n\n\n\nCompetitors not in the named clubs will place their maps in bags relating to their Bib number 1-99\, 100-199\, 200-299\, 300-399 & 400-499. To help ensure you get your map back\, markers will be available for you to write your Bib number on the back of your map. \n\n\n\nAfter final runners have started\, a club representative should pick up their club maps and distribute to fellow club members. \n\n\n\nNumbered Bags of maps will be brought to the Enquiries tent for collection by individual runners. \n\n\n\nPlease note: any maps not collected will be brought to the Enquiries tent on the following day only. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Last Lap Café \n\n\n\nThe Last Lap Café will be back at IOC providing tea/coffee/snacks and sandwiches from Friday to Monday at IOC and we are delighted to be working with them again.  \n\n\n\n\n\nCosts – Age Class Courses\n\n\n\nEnter DATESSeniorJunior / Full Time StudentFamilyby 31st March£16£8£401st April to 13th April£18£9£45\n\n\n\nCosts – Colour Coded Courses\n\n\n\nSeniorJunior / Full Time Student£10£5\n\n\n\n\n\nEntries Closed (no late entries available)\n\n\n\n\nEnter Online (entries closed 13th April)\n\n\n\nEdit Entries\n\n\n\nCancel Entry\n\n\n\nEntry List\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDogs\n\n\n\nIn common with the other days\, dogs are not allowed in the area. \n\n\n\n\n\nSafety\n\n\n\nThis is a military training area so there is the possibility of some debris on the ground eg. barbed wire\, metal sheeting\, used flares / smoke canisters.Parents\, please advise children not to pick up stray objects\, ‘If it’s not yours\, don’t touch it!’ \n\n\n\nPlease note that there are many sunken rectangular target boxes (approx. 0.9m x 2m x 1m deep) around the competition area. Generally these are visible on the approach however they are too numerous to tape and so care should be taken. Some are mapped as pits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExa\n\n\n\nAll competitors are advised to carry a whistle. Cagoules may be required to be carried in severe weather. \n\n\n\nAll competitors must report to Download. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrize Giving\n\n\n\nPrize giving (with social) will be at Limavady United Football Club on Sunday evening at 19.00. Please try to collect your prize in person. \n\n\n\n\n\nOfficials\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser: Ric Gamble (LVO)\n\n\n\nController: Richard Williamson (LVO)\n\n\n\nPlanner: Steven Linton (NWOC) \n\n\n\nAssistant Planners: David Blair / Anthony McGonigle (NWOC)\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Form\n\n\n\nIf you have any queries about this event please use  the contact form below: \n\n\n\nError: Contact form not found.
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/irish-individual-championship-2025/
CATEGORIES:Irish Championships
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T095236
CREATED:20240617T161754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T071125Z
UID:22004-1746437400-1746446400@www.nwoc.info
SUMMARY:Irish Relay Championships 2025
DESCRIPTION:Venue Lower Drummans \n\n\n\nPlease see also the IOC 2025 final information page which adds substabntially to the information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the loss of Drum Manor and Garvagh Forests due to storm damage\, the Irish Relay Championships will now be held on the Lower Drummans on the western side of the Magilligan area. \n\n\n\nThe low lying mixed terrain of sand dunes and grazed farm land will be fast and furious promising intense\, head-to-head team racing.With a handicap system\, the Irish Relays make for a fun day as outside of the Premier and Junior classes\, runners from different clubs can form teams. Individuals wishing a relay run will be able to enter by selecting an option to be assigned to a team.  \n\n\n\nEvent Location\n\n\n\n\n\nMagilligan West \n\n\n\n26 Point RoadLimavady\, BT49 0LPUnited Kingdom \n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\nThe map was fully updated in March 2025 by Graeme Francis (LVO).  Map scales are: \n\n\n\n\nScale 1:10000 with 2.5m contour interval for Open and Women’s Premier classes.\n\n\n\nScale 1:7500 with 2.5m contour interval for all Handicap and Junior Classes\n\n\n\n\nPrevious map from 2010\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nParking will be on the field on the terrain – opposite the main entrance to Magilligan used for the Middle and Classic Championships.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThere is a 10 minute / 600 metres walk to Assembly Area.  \n\n\n\nCosts \n\n\n\nSenior TeamJunior Team£30£15\n\n\n\nRelay Entries\n\n\n\nRelay Entries and payments should be made by Team Captains on the IOC SI Entries page by Monday 21 April: \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in a relay run\, either as a club team member or making up an inter-club ad hoc team\, please check the appropriate box when making your individual event entries on SI Entries. \n\n\n\nRelay Team Declarations\n\n\n\nTeam Declaration forms will be emailed to Team Captains upon entry with further instructions for completion. \n\n\n\nTeam Captains are requested to submit their final team declarations by 1600 on Sunday 4 May. There will be a Relays Team Declaration tent in the Assembly Area of the Classic Championships. \n\n\n\nAd-hoc teams will be possible subject to map availability. Competitors wishing to form an ad-hoc team should contact the Organiser in advance and confirm at the Team Declarations as above by 1600 on Sunday 4 May. \n\n\n\nTeam Declaration forms will be emailed to Team Captains upon entry of one or more teams with further instructions for completion. \n\n\n\nClick here to download a pdf copy of the declaration form for your information. \n\n\n\nRelay Team Classes\n\n\n\nTeam Captains should refer to the IOC Relays Guidelines for details of the criteria to determine eligibility for the respective classes – especially the handicap points system.  Teams in all of the classes\, except Women’s Premier\, can be made up of both male and female competitors. \n\n\n\nTo be eligible\, teams in the Junior 48 and Junior 36 classes should have a combined age of up to 48 years and 36 years respectively using their ‘orienteering age’. \n\n\n\nSimilar to the Junior system\, the Handicap classes are based on the combined ages of the team members using their ‘orienteering age’. Handicap Points are allocated to the various orienteering age groups as follows\, and these are used to calculate the total points for the team that determines their handicap class.  \n\n\n\nAge ClassHANDICAPPointsM210M20\, M351M18\, M40\, W21 2M45\, W20\, W353M16\, M50\, W18\, W404M55\, W16\, W455M14\, M60\, W14\, W506M65\, W55 7M70 and over\, W608W659W70 and over10\n\n\n\nAny questions should be submitted using the Contact Form / Ad-hoc query below. \n\n\n\nClassRecommended Winning TimeExample Team CombinationsOpen Premier32 minsAny combinationWomen’s Premier32 minsAny combinationHandicap 632 mins6 to 11 handicap points:– three M40’s;– one M35\, one W21 and one W60;– two M21’s and one W70; etc.Handicap 1232 mins12 to 17 handicap points:– three M50’s; – one M55 plus two M60’s; – one M21 and two M70’s; etc.Handicap 1832 mins (Lap 3 – 25 mins)18 handicap points and over:  – three M65’s;– one M21 and two W70’s;– two M60’s and one M70; etc.Handicap 2425 mins24 handicap points and over: – three M70’s;– one W18 and two W70’s;– two W65’s and one W50; etc.Junior 4825 mins (Lap 3 – 18 mins)– three M or W16’s;– two M or W18’s plus one M or W10;– three M or W14’s; etc.Junior 3618 mins(Laps 2 & 3 – 12 mins)-three M or W12’s;– one M or W16 plus two M or W10’s;– one M or W14 plus one M or W12 plus– one M or W10\n\n\n\nIOC Relay Course Combinations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClassCourse 1Course 2Course 3\nOpen Premier3 x Legs each 5.5km\nWomens Premier3 x Legs each 4.5km\nHandicap 6BROWN 5.5kmBLUE 4.5kmSHORT GREEN 3.1km\n\nHandicap 12BLUE 4.5kmGREEN 3.4kmVERY SHORT GREEN 2.6km\n\nHandicap 18GREEN 3.4kmVERY SHORT GREEN 2.6kmLIGHT GREEN 2.8km\n\nHandicap 24VERY SHORT GREEN 2.6kmLIGHT GREEN 2.3kmLIGHT GREEN 2.3km\n\nJunior 48LIGHT GREEN 2.8kmLIGHT GREEN 2.3kmORANGE 2km\n\nJunior 36ORANGE 2kmYELLOW 1.8kmYELLOW 1.8km\nTeams in each class will run the legs in different orders which will be assigned by the organiser \n\n\n\nPictorial Control Descriptions\n\n\n\nPlease note that all courses will have pictorial (IOF) control descriptions (including Yellow). \n\n\n\nEntry (for club Team Captains only)\n\n\n\n\nEnter Online\n\n\n\nEdit Entry\n\n\n\nCancel Entry\n\n\n\nEntry List\n\n\n\n\nEvent Timings\n\n\n\n\nCar parking from 0845 \n\n\n\n10 minute / 600 metres walk to Assembly Area\n\n\n\nMass start at 1000\n\n\n\nPrizegiving at 1230\n\n\n\n\n\nMap Collection\n\n\n\nAt the completion of your run maps will be placed in a secure bag until the last runner has started. \n\n\n\nThe clubs with more than 10 runners at the event will have their own specifically labelled bag. The clubs are LVO\, Cork O\, CNOC\, GEN\, BOC\, SET\, FIN\, FERMO\, 3 ROC\, SEVO\, Kerry O and NWOC. \n\n\n\nCompetitors not in the named clubs will place their maps in bags relating to their Bib number 1-99\, 100-199\, 200-299\, 300-399 & 400-499. To help ensure you get your map back\, markers will be available for you to write your Bib number on the back of your map. \n\n\n\nAfter final runners have started\, a club representative should pick up their club maps and distribute to fellow club members. \n\n\n\nNumbered Bags of maps will be brought to the Enquiries tent for collection by individual runners. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Last Lap Café \n\n\n\nThe Last Lap Café will be back at IOC providing tea/coffee/snacks and sandwiches from Friday to Monday at IOC and we are delighted to be working with them again.  \n\n\n\n\nIOC Relay Prizes:\n\n\n\nPrizes will be awarded for each class. \n\n\n\nIrish Championships Relay Rules\n\n\n\nSpecific guidelines for the IOC Relays including details of team compositions are in Guideline 4:https://www.orienteering.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guideline-4-Irish-Relay-Championship.pdf \n\n\n\nToilets\n\n\n\nThese will be located in the assembly area. \n\n\n\n\nDogs\n\n\n\nIn common with the other days\, dogs are not allowed in the area. \n\n\n\n\nSafety\n\n\n\nAll competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety. First aid will be available at the assembly area. All competitors are advised to carry a whistle.There is a wide ditch across the length of the area – this is fenced off on both sides and is out of bounds. Competitors should only cross at the designated bridge crossings on the map.Parts of the competition area are grazed. Animals will be moved out of the competition area for the day of the event. \n\n\n\nCompetitors should be aware that there is a possibility of coming across animals carcases / remains on the terrain.Note that if you either do not start or retire early from your course you must report to SI Download at the assembly area so that event officials know that you are safe \n\n\n\n\nOfficials\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser: Murray Cowan (LVO)\n\n\n\nController: Raymond Finlay (FermO)\n\n\n\nPlanner: Graeme Francis (LVO)\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nContact Form / Ad-hoc query\n\n\n\nRunners wishing to enter an ad-hoc team should use the form below.Please also use this form for any other queries. \n\n\n\nError: Contact form not found.
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/irish-relay-championships-2025/
CATEGORIES:Irish Championships
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SUMMARY:NW Summer Series  #1
DESCRIPTION:Portrush – East Strand car park – Urban Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStarts 1100-1300Courses/activities close 1400Car parking – Portrush East Strand car parkRegistration/start and finish located next to car park. Look out for gazebo/banners.Short course approx. 2k– suitable for young NI members\, newcomers and families. This will use pedestrian areas following the shoreline.Toilets – public toilets situated next to car park.Price – £4 per map.NI Urban League – there will be a pre-entry NI Urban League event running alongside this Summer Series event. The short course will be common to both.\n\n\n\nEnter Here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Us\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
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/nw-summer-series-one/
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Summer Series
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SUMMARY:NI Urban League – Portrush
DESCRIPTION:Portrush – East Strand car park – Urban Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCar parking\n\n\n\nNote there will be a car park charge of £0.50 per hour. \n\n\n\nRace Prices\n\n\n\nRACE PRICES (£)Member*Non-MemberSenior (aged 21 or over)810Junior or Student45Maximum charge for a family**2025*BOF\, IOA or IOF Clubs\n\n\n\nFor families and friends going round together\, you only need to enter one name per map & SI Card is required. You can amend the “group name” at Registration on the day if you want. \n\n\n\n**If you are entering a family of individual runners and it comes to more than £20 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\nSI timing card hire is free but are charged at a replacement cost of £30 if lost. \n\n\n\n\nEntries\n\n\n\nNI Urban League entries will be online only. \n\n\n\n\nEnter Online\n\n\n\nEdit your Entry\n\n\n\nCancel Entry\n\n\n\nView Entry Lists\n\n\n\n\n\nTimes\n\n\n\nRegistration: from 1030Start Times: 1100 – 1300 Courses Close: 1400 \n\n\n\nCourses\n\n\n\nCourseLength (optimal)ControlsClimbShort2.8 km1815 mMedium4.8 km2470 mLong7.2 km29130 m\n\n\n\nCourse Safety & Junior Restrictions:\n\n\n\nThe Short Course is entirely free of vehicular traffic. There are no road crossings and consequently I deem it perfectly safe for all teens and above to be able to navigate on their own.For 12’s and under I would still recommend that the juniors are either accompanied or shadowed. Whilst there is no traffic\, we are still in an urban environment and safeguarding concerns need to be taken into account as well as H & S.  \n\n\n\nPlease note that for any adult wishing to shadow a junior and then have their own run afterwards\, they will be classed as Non-Comp in the results having entered the competition area prior to competing themselves. \n\n\n\nAny under 16’s wishing to complete the Medium or Long Courses will need to be accompanied by an over 16 year old                                  Toilets: \n\n\n\nPublic toilets are situated next to the car park. \n\n\n\n\nOfficials\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser Anthony McGonigle\n\n\n\nController\n\n\n\nPlanner Ric Gamble\n\n\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
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/ni-urban-league-portrush/
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SUMMARY:NW Summer Series #2
DESCRIPTION:Benone Dunes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking \n\n\n\nThe parking will be at Benone Leisure Complex. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStarts\n\n\n\n1100-1300 (courses / activities close 1400) \n\n\n\nCourses   \n\n\n\nCourseLengthCommentsGreen           4.5kmexpect to run nearly 6 kmShort Green 3kmthis uses controls 1 -6 and 14 – 25 of the Green courseOrange   2.5km for improving navigatorsYellow 1.7km an extension of the white course\, for beginners and familiesWhite1kmfor beginners and families\n\n\n\nTerrain\n\n\n\nThe orange course will stick mainly to the dune paths while the green courses will make full use of the rolling terrain and mixed vegetation. Leg cover in recommended for runners on these two longer courses. \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nFree for members. £4 per map for non-members. \n\n\n\nEntries / Map Booking\n\n\n\nPlease book a map using the form below as soon as possible. \n\n\n\nToilets\n\n\n\nThere are toilets in the tourist complex building. \n\n\n\nCafe  \n\n\n\nWaves Coffee Shop & Bistro will be open for drink food and ice cream! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnter / book  Here \n\n\n\nAdditional queries (please use the form link above for entries)\n\n\n\nIf you have any queries please use the form below: \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
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/nw-summer-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Summer Series
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UID:24552-1755342000-1755349200@www.nwoc.info
SUMMARY:NW Summer Series #3
DESCRIPTION:Coleraine\, University Sports Pavilion \n\n\n\n\nLive Map\n\n\n        Google Maps Wordpress         \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16 August – Coleraine\, UU CampusStarts 1100-1300Courses/activities close 1400Car parking\, north entrance\, opposite sports centre.Registration/start/finish next to car park.Newcomer/novice course\, approx. 2k – suitable for newcomers and families.Using real controls and dibbers.Experienced orienteers. Sprint/urban training activity/course. Using real controls and dibbers.Toilets – in sports centre.  Price – Free for members. £5 per map for non-members.\n\n\n\nEnter here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Us\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
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/nw-summer-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Summer Series
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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:Portglenone Forest Activity
DESCRIPTION:Venue\n\n\n\nPortglenone Forest visitor car park. 1km south of Portglenone on the A42 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Location (live map) \n\n\n        Google Maps Wordpress         \n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nPark on the official car park signposted from the A42. Please note that there is a charge of £5 per car. \n\n\n\nStarts and Timing\n\n\n\nStarts between 11am and 12.15pm. Courses close at 1pm. \n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nIn addition to a map memory training exercise the following courses will be available: \n\n\n\nNameLength LEVELYellow2 – 2.5 kmbeginners course.Orange3-3.5 kmimprovers and GCSE studentsShort Green3 kmexperienced orienteersGreen5 kmexperienced orienteers\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nPrice: £4 per map (you can go round as an individual\, a pair or family group for this price). This activity is free of charge for Orienteering club members. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\nTea/coffee available after the activities. \n\n\n\nToilets\n\n\n\nThere are public toilets adjacent to the car park. \n\n\n\nRegister / Book a Map\n\n\n\nIf you intend to come to the activity please book a map using the link below: \n\n\n\n\nPortglenone Forest Activity Book a Map
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/portglenone-activity/
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Training Event
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CREATED:20250519T101614Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251227T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T095236
CREATED:20250924T145135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T100813Z
UID:25068-1766835000-1766840400@www.nwoc.info
SUMMARY:NWOC Noel Bogle Xmas Event 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Green Bridge in spate\n\n\n\nOur traditional Xmas fun event will be held this year on Saturday 27th December at the Roe Valley Country Park Dogleap Centre Car park. \n\n\n\nRoe Valley Country Park is clearly signposts from the B69 Ballyquin Road just south of Limavady \n\n\n\nStart Times \n\n\n\n11.30 to 12.30. Courses close 13.30 \n\n\n\nCourses\n\n\n\nGreen 5 kmShort Green3.6 kmLight Green 2.4 kmOrange 1.6km\n\n\n\nFor an explanation of the Orienteering Colour Coded courses system please see  Colour Coded Courses \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nSenior Member £8    Non member £10 \n\n\n\nJunior Member £4    Non member  £5 \n\n\n\nA family walking around as a group should book a junior map. £5 per map. \n\n\n\nOnline Entry\n\n\n\n\nPlease enter by 25th December 10:00pm. \n\n\n\n\nEnter Online\n\n\n\nEdit your Entry\n\n\n\nView Entry Lists\n\n\n\n\n\nToilets\n\n\n\nThere are public toilets in the visitor centre building. \n\n\n\nCafe\n\n\n\nAl’s Cafe will be open in the visitor centre for drinks and light meals. \n\n\n\nNWOC AGM\n\n\n\nThe club will hold a short AGM after the event. \n\n\n\nQueries\n\n\n\nAny queries – please use the form below: \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
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/nwoc-xmas-event-2025/
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Xmas Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T095236
CREATED:20251227T195956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T170749Z
UID:25279-1770892200-1770901200@www.nwoc.info
SUMMARY:Science Festival 2026 Orienteering
DESCRIPTION:This event will be held in Somerset Forest outside Coleraine on Thursday 12th February.  \n\n\n\nSomerset Forest is to the south of Coleraine – just past the Riverside Shopping Centre\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nParking will be in the forest public car park\, just off the A54 3/4 of a mile south  from the Bann Bridge roundabout. \n\n\n\nCourses\n\n\n\nShort (2.6 km) and long (4.2km) courses are available. These are both suitable for beginners\, but the longer course is has muddy and steep sections and so is not suitable for young families. \n\n\n\nRegistration / Starts\n\n\n\nRegistration will open at 10:30. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be available after the event. \n\n\n\nToilets\n\n\n\nThere are no toilets at the forest. Facilities are available at the nearby Riverside Shopping Centre. \n\n\n\nQueries\n\n\n\nAny queries – please use the form below: \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
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/science-festival-2026-orienteering/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T095236
CREATED:20251227T200228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T155114Z
UID:25281-1774692000-1774702800@www.nwoc.info
SUMMARY:NI Colour Series 2 2026
DESCRIPTION:Event Location (live map)\n\n\n        Google Maps Wordpress         \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParking (and toilets)\n\n\n\nCompetitors must park north of the A2 beside Crag’s Costcutter store and use the pedestrian underpass\n\n\n\nCars turning off the A2\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note all competitors must park in the large linear car park north of the A2 road. Cars appoaching from Ballykelly will have a hatched-off area to safely turn right into the car park area. Orienteering access to the small forest car park is on foot only via the A2 underpass.  \n\n\n\nThe Orienteering Car Park turn-in will be clearly signposted. Please take care as the A2 is a fast busy road. \n\n\n\nEvent Entries\n\n\n\nEntries now closed. \n\n\n\n\nEnter Online\n\n\n\nEdit your Entry\n\n\n\nView Entry Lists\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNew 2026 BOF Insurance Rules\n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants who are not members of British Orienteering are notcovered 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. \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\nStart \n\n\n\nThe start will be 700m away – please allow time for this. Parents please be aware the walk to the start is on a greenway path alongside the busy A2. \n\n\n\nFinish \n\n\n\nThe finish is adjacent to the car parking area. The Download point will be close by. All competitors must report to the Download even if they do not complete their courses.  \n\n\n\nCourses Close \n\n\n\nCourses 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\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 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 Ballykelly Forest (resurveyed February 2026) will be used by all courses. \n\n\n\nFinal Course Details\n\n\n\nThis will be a middle distance colour series event. \n\n\n\nCourseControlsLengthClimbWhite 9 1.0 km50mYellow101.7 km55mOrange132.0 km55mLight Green132.3 km80mShort Green142.5 km85mGreen183.0 km110mBlue204.2 km165mBrown225.1 km180m\n\n\n\nBrown and Blue course will be in two parts using both sides of the map. \n\n\n\nFor an explanation of the Orienteering Colour Coded courses system please see Colour Coded Courses \n\n\n\nPlanner’s Notes\n\n\n\nClassic forest orienteering on a newly resurveyed map. Despite significant damage in recent storms the area has matured well and there are several new interesting areas to add fresh challenge. \n\n\n\nThe area is heavily used by mountain bikers and it is in the nature of their sport to continuously create new paths. The map is up to date as of 15 March 2026\, but it is possible that additional paths will have appeared by the date of the event. \n\n\n\nWarm up run area\n\n\n\nThe forest north of the A2 is not being used by courses for this event. Runners who would like an extended warm up run can use this area. A few blank maps will be avilable for loan on a first come first served basis. You must use the underpass to cross the A2. \n\n\n\n\nToilets\n\n\n\nThere are no toilets at the event. However public toilets are available in the centre of Ballykelly just off the Glenhead Road (see map above). \n\n\n\n\nHazards\n\n\n\n\nThis is a popular mountain bike area and while we have kept MTB groups informed about the event\, we cannot guarentee that individual riders will not be present on their purpose made path network or on the forest roads.\n\n\n\nThere are many small to medium areas of tree storm damage in the forest. These are mapped as forest fight. However individual trees are also down in places and may need to be carefully circumnavigated.\n\n\n\nThe busy and fast A2 splits the area in two. If you need to cross this road for any reason please use the pedestrian underpass.\n\n\n\nParents please be aware the walk to the start is on a greenway path alongside the busy A2.\n\n\n\n\nOfficials\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser: Ruth Blair\n\n\n\nController: David Blair\n\n\n\nPlanner: Des Fletcher\n\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-2-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T095236
CREATED:20260425T155007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T175900Z
UID:25444-1778176800-1778184000@www.nwoc.info
SUMMARY:Spring Orienteering series #1
DESCRIPTION:Event Location (live map)\n\n\n        Google Maps Wordpress         \n\n\n\nParking (and toilets)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking in in the forest service car park opposite Craig’s Costcutters Supermarket. \n\n\n\nStarts are 1830-1900 \n\n\n\nCourses close at 2000 \n\n\n\nCost per map – £5 \n\n\n\nFor full details and pre entry form please follow the link below: \n\n\n\nSpringO#1 – 7 May Ballykelly Spring Orienteering #1 – Fill in form
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/spring-orienteering-series-1/
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Training Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T095236
CREATED:20260425T160731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T173516Z
UID:25452-1778781600-1778788800@www.nwoc.info
SUMMARY:Spring Orienteering series #2
DESCRIPTION:Event Location (live map) \n\n\n        Google Maps Wordpress         \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParking (and toilets) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking in in the forest service car park opposite Craig’s Costcutters Supermarket. \n\n\n\nStarts are 1830-1900 \n\n\n\nCourses close at 2000 \n\n\n\nCost per map – £5 \n\n\n\nFor full details and pre entry form please follow the link below: \n\n\n\nSpringO#2 – 14th May Ballykelly Spring Orienteering #2 – Fill in form
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/spring-orienteering-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Training Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T095236
CREATED:20260422T165941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T090259Z
UID:25442-1779012000-1779030000@www.nwoc.info
SUMMARY:NI Colour Series 3 2026
DESCRIPTION:Magilligan sand dunes\n\n\n\nEvent Location (live map)\n\n\n        Google Maps Wordpress         \n\n\n\nEvent Entries\n\n\n\nEntries are now closed and cannot be edited. \n\n\n\n\nEnter Online\n\n\n\nEdit your Entry\n\n\n\nView Entry Lists\n\n\n\n\nEntries close Sunday 10th May 2026 at 21:30 \n\n\n\nCar Entry Restrictions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOnly cars whose registrations have been submitted will be allowed onto the competition car park. Entry to the Magilligan range complex will be possible from 10.30 – 12.45. Entry after 12.45 will not be possible. \n\n\n\nAll adults will be required to have photo ID avaiable. \n\n\n\nEvent Layout\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew 2026 BOF Insurance Rules\n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants who are not members of British Orienteering are notcovered 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. \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 11.00am to 1.00pm. \n\n\n\nStart and Finish\n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\nCourses Close \n\n\n\nCourses 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\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 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\nCourse Details\n\n\n\nCourseControlsLengthMAP ScaleWhite 101.5 km1:7 500Yellow82.2 km1:7 500Orange82.6 km1:7 500Light Green93.0 km1:7 500Short Green103.0 km1:7 500Green124.2 km1:7 500Blue145.8 km1:10 000Brown228.7 km1:10 000\n\n\n\nFor an explanation of the Orienteering Colour Coded courses system please see Colour Coded Courses \n\n\n\nPlanner’s Notes\n\n\n\nTerrain\n\n\n\nOpen sand dunes\, generally low lying with a maximum rise of approximately 20m and with some extremely intricate areas. Runnability varies from very fast to tough. In some areas (mapped as vegetation slow running) progress is hindered by low growing prickly Burnet Rose. Gaiters or other similar leg protection is recommended. \n\n\n\nOut of Bounds areas\n\n\n\nAreas over-printed on the maps with purple cross-hatching are out of bounds. Please also note that all fields adjoining the competition area are out of bounds. \n\n\n\nFences and Crossing Points\n\n\n\nWhere fences on the map are overprinted in purple as being uncrossable\, they must not be crossed. At these locations crossing points have been provided and must be used. \n\n\n\nMapping Notes\n\n\n\nAll areas used by the courses were resurveyed in September 2024\, primarily to pick up additional paths\, fences and vegetation. Symbols have been updated to ISOM 2017-2 standard except for contours and form-lines which have been made slightly thinner to improve readability. Military targets are represented by the standard black “x” symbol. Flagpoles are represented by the standard black “o” symbol. Prominent trees have been mapped using the standard large and small prominent tree symbols. Be aware that this does not mean that every isolate tree is mapped (“prominence is in the eye of the beholder\, who in this case is the mapper!”). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToilets\n\n\n\nToilets will be available adajacent to car parking / Enquiries. \n\n\n\n\nDogs\n\n\n\nDogs are not allowed in the competition area (or in the carpark). \n\n\n\nHazards\n\n\n\nThis is a military training area so there is the possibility of some debris on the ground eg. barbed wire\, metal sheeting\, used flares / smoke canisters.Parents\, please advise children not to pick up stray objects\, ‘If it’s not yours\, don’t touch it!’ \n\n\n\nPlease note that there are many sunken rectangular target boxes (approx. 0.9m x 2m x 1m deep) around the competition area. Generally these are visible on the approach however they are too numerous to tape and so care should be taken. Some are mapped as pits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExa\n\n\n\nAll competitors are advised to carry a whistle. Cagoules may be required to be carried in severe weather. \n\n\n\nAll competitors must report to Download. \n\n\n\nOfficials\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser: David Blair\n\n\n\nController: Anthony McGonigle\n\n\n\nPlanner: Chris Colwell (LVO)\n\n\n\n\nEvent Query Form\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
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/ni-colour-series-3-2026/
CATEGORIES:NI Colour Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T095236
CREATED:20260425T160907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T161554Z
UID:25454-1779386400-1779393600@www.nwoc.info
SUMMARY:Spring Orienteering series #3
DESCRIPTION:Event Location (live map) \n\n\n        Google Maps Wordpress         \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParking (and toilets) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking in in the forest service car park opposite Craig’s Costcutters Supermarket. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nStarts are 1830-1900 \n\n\n\nCourses close at 2000 \n\n\n\nCost per map – £5 \n\n\n\nFor full details and pre entry form please follow the link below: \n\n\n\nSpringO#3 – 21st May  Ballykelly Spring Orienteering #3 – Fill in form
URL:https://www.nwoc.info/oevent/spring-orienteering-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Training Event
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SUMMARY:NI Middle Distance Champs 2026
DESCRIPTION:Double Event- Sprint and Middle distance NI Championships\n\n\n\nThe NI Middle Distance Championships  \n\n\n\nEvent Location (live map) \n\n\n        Google Maps Wordpress         \n\n\n\nPlease note that the parking for this event is at the extreme north end of the Roe Valley Country Park and is accessed from Roemill Road Limavady and not via the B68 Ballyquin Road and the Country Park Dogleap Centre. \n\n\n\nO’Cahan’s Rock Car Park is 5 minutes from the Central Primary School (the parking for the Sprint Event) and is very small. Please consider sharing lifts. \n\n\n\nEvent Locations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere are no toilets at the car park. Please use the toilets at the Roe Valley Leisure Centre which is 5 minutes walk from the Central Primary School and are open to the public. Alternatively there are toilets at the Roe Valley Visitor Centre / cafe. \n\n\n\nEvent Entries\n\n\n\nEntries are now closed. However we have a small number of extra maps in the print order. If you would like to run please use the contact form below and we will accommodate you if maps are available on your course. \n\n\n\n\nEnter Online\n\n\n\nEdit your Entry\n\n\n\nView Entry Lists\n\n\n\n\nNew 2026 BOF Insurance Rules\n\n\n\nPlease note: Participants who are not members of British Orienteering are notcovered 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. \n\n\n\nEvent Enquiries \n\n\n\nThese will operate from 1:30 pm. 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 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. \n\n\n\nStart \n\n\n\nThe start will be adjacent to the parking. \n\n\n\nFinish \n\n\n\nThe finish is adjacent to the car parking area. The Download point will be close by. All competitors must report to the Download even if they do not complete their courses.  \n\n\n\nCourses Close \n\n\n\nCourses close at 4.00pm. 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\nEntry Fees (both events)\n\n\n\n MemberNon-MemberSenior (aged 21 or over)£20£26Junior or Student£10£12Maximum charge for a family**£50£62\n\n\n\nEntry Fees Middle Distance Only\n\n\n\n MemberNon-MemberSenior (aged 21 or over)£12£16Junior or Student£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**If you are entering family members in multiple classes and it comes to more than £50/30 (£62/40 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.  \n\n\n\nMaps\n\n\n\nA waterproof 1:5000 map of Roe Valley Country Park (resurveyed 2025) will be used by all courses. \n\n\n\nClass/Course Details\n\n\n\nCourseClasses (M)Classes (W)ControlsClimbDistance1MOpen 271004.8 km2MV40+WOpen22953.8 km3MSV55+WV40+20903.4 km4MUV65+\, MHV75+WSV55+\, WUV65+16752.9 km5WHV75+12502.2 km6M16-W16-15652.9 km7M12-W12-9301.6 km\n\n\n\nThere will also be a Yellow course using course 7. \n\n\n\nExpanded Class Name Groupings\n\n\n\nabbreviationStandard AGE Class GroupingsMOpenMens OpenMV40+Mens Veterans M40+MSV55+Mens Super Veterans M55+MUV65+Mens Ultra Veterans M65+MHV75+Mens Hyper Veterans M75+M16-Mens M16-M12-Mens M12-WOpenWomens OpenWV40+Womens Veterans W40+WSV55+Womens Super Veterans W55+WUV65+Womens Ultra Veterans W65+WHV75+Womens Hyper Veterans W75+W16-Womens W16-W12-Womens W12-\n\n\n\nPlanner’s Notes\n\n\n\nThe wood has areas of windblown trees. These are marked as rectangular blocks of dark green. These show the areas to be avoided and are not intended to be used for navigation to a control site. \n\n\n\nIn some areas the vegetation has bounced up over the last six weeks reducing visibility considerably and making navigation more demanding. Leg cover is recommended. \n\n\n\nOn the far side of the river there is only one constructed path beside the river. All other paths are made by dog walkers and are much less distinct and easy to miss. \n\n\n\nHazards\n\n\n\n\nParents should be aware that the River Roe flows through the centre of the map and is often fast flowing. There are also steep cliffs where it cuts through a gorge at the south end of the map. \n\n\n\n\nOfficials\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser: Ruth Blair\n\n\n\nController: Anthony McGonigle\n\n\n\nPlanner: Rebecca Linton\n\n\n\n\nEvent Query\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-middle-champs-2026/
CATEGORIES:Middle Champs
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