ClackmannanWed 20 Aug
FVO Urban Series
Each Urban event in our summer series has a Short (usually 2-4km optimal distance) and Long course (usually 3-5km optimal distance). It's likely that under 16s will require an adult who is prepared to take responsibility for safe road crossings on the Short and Long courses at most urban events. Please check with the organiser whether this applies in this event. There may also be a traffic-free course suitable for solo juniors at some urban events..
All courses are suitable for beginners and families to do together, ask at registration if you would like advice on map symbols, which are slightly different for urban than for forest orienteering.
Results from this series of events are used for league placings. The series was previously called Sprint, however has been rebranded as Urban to make it clearer to newcomers that sprinting is optional (i.e. many club members walk, jog or run these courses).
Local event
Local events are competitive but low key and in the 'localised' area, often on a Wednesday evening or a weekend morning. Try O events are local events tailored to anyone new to the sport, with coaches on hand for advice and tips. Open to all ages, abilities and fitness levels, learn to use a map and compass to navigate round short courses.
Training events are non-competitive and used for training and coaching. These are aimed at members of the club, but non-members and newcomers are also welcome. Social events are non-orienteering activities, with the annual highlight being our Awards Evening and ceilidh!
Regional events attract participants from around the local region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, and Major events are large competitions such as a British Championships or the JK.
Terrain: Urban
Results
League tables (after 2 events)
Pre-event Information
Location Info
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Near: Clackmannan Lat,Lng: 56.1048,-3.7517 Postcode: FK10 4JH
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Directions & Parking
On street parking (please park considerately) beside King George V Park. Alternativly the 8A bus from Alloa will drop you off in the town centre and it is a 150m walk to the Asembly, or come by bike as the park is right next to Sustrans route 76. It may be possible to park opposite the assembly in the Clackmannan Primary School Car park. There will be signs directing you if this is the case.
Map & Terrain
Map: 1:4,000 2.5m contour interval, by Alasdair Pedley 2023. Previous event map https://www.livelox.com/Events/Show/119109/Christmas-Cup-Day-4
Terrain: The area is a mixture of intricate housing estate and town centre terrain
Control Descriptions: These will be printed on the front of the map. No loose control descriptions, but a pdf will be available for printing from the bottom of this page.
Course Information
Long & Short courses (sorry no junior/yellow course this week)
- Long 3.9km (optimum route distance) - U16s must be shadowed
- Short 2.8km (optimum route distance) - U16s must be shadowed
Entry Details
Registration & Start times
Registration will be at the King George V Park opposite Clackmannan Primary School
Starts are from 5.30pm until 7pm. Courses close at 7.30pm
Facilities
No toilets so please come prepared
Safety Notes
The residential streets have a speed limit of 20mph. There is one 30mph road which runs East to West (or West to East) though the middle of the area, which both Short & Long courses will cross twice. Please take care.
Watch out of other road users, pedestrians and locals and be courteous at all times!
Participants take part at their own risk – any participants with relevant pre-existing medical conditions which might affect their participation should disclose them to the race organisers before they start.
Dog restrictions
None
Contacts & Officials
Will Hensman email hidden; JavaScript is required