Stirling TorbrexWed 23 Sept
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).
Entries for all Urban Series events will be taken through the FVO entry system.
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 & Parkland
Location Info
Near: Stirling Lat,Lng: 56.107,-3.9413 Postcode: FK8 2AX
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Directions & Parking
There is no competitor parking at the location of registration/start/finish, please park considerately on nearby streets and walk to registration.
The location is well served by a number of local bus services, we recommend using Google Maps to identify the best service for you.
Course Information
Novice - 1.8km, Short 3.7km, Long 5.0km optimal distance
Entry Details
Entries are open at https://fvo.eu.pythonanywhere.com/, and will close at 6pm on Monday 21 September.
Registration & Start times
Start times 17:30-18:45, courses close 19:15. The sun will set at 19:12, so please plan accordingly if you don't like gloom.
Facilities
There are no toilets at the event location, please go before you arrive.
Safety Notes
The Novice course is suitable for un-shadowed juniors, but any under 16s on the Short or Long courses must be shadowed please.
Contacts & Officials
Marie Claire Shankland and Sean Truswell. email hidden; JavaScript is required