Callendar Park EastWed 23 Oct
FVO Night Series
Night Events run on a regular basis through the dark winter nights.
The events will provide some great orienteering and merit top billing in your diary! There will be three courses provided - a longer TD5 course, a TD5 short course, and an easier Orange/Light Green course (where possible). The easier course is intended for people who have some day orienteering experience and who wish to try night orienteering, however remember that even Orange courses are more difficult at night-time! The courses may be gaffled to provide additional challenge.
Juniors (those who have not had their 16th birthday) may not compete independently of an adult in Night races unless (a) they have successfully completed three daytime races at TD5 standard, and (b) they have successfully completed two Night races with an experienced shadow, at either Long or Short level (novice courses don't count). The Night series co-ordinator will be able to advise which juniors are included in this.
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: Parkland
Results
Overview
First event in the 2024 Night series!
Pre-event Information
Location Info
Near: Falkirk Lat,Lng: 55.9933,-3.7576 Postcode: FK1 1XT What3Words: ///clean.atom.twist
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Directions & Parking
Parking in council offices on Callendar Boulevard adjacent to start.
Map & Terrain
1:7500, 5m contour interval drawn to ISOM 2017-2
Course Information
The courses have been planned to be within the parkland area (mainly) to avoid the extensive vegetation in the forest. So expect some fast racing!
Entry Details
Enter online here - note limited maps remaining!
Registration & Start times
Please arrive in good time for the safety briefing at 18:20.
Mass start at 18:30 – participants who don’t feel comfortable starting in a mass start are welcome to a punching start afterwards.
Courses Close at 20:00. All participants MUST report to the finish by that time.
Safety Notes
U16s - Note that U16s are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult willing to take responsibility unless exempt. Please contact Lewis Taylor for details on which juniors are exempt if you are unsure.
Please watch out for members of the public and dogs.
Contacts & Officials
Organiser Lewis Taylor - please contact by email (email hidden; JavaScript is required) or phone (01786619189).