Club Championships - PolmaiseSat 28 Nov
Essential Info
All details below are provisional, please check again before the event for updates.
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: Forest
Overview
This event will incorporate the Scottish Student Championships for 2026. Students who are also FVO members are eligible to race in both the Student Championship and Club Championship provided they compete in the Student A race.
Results
We plan to upload live results during the event to: Live results link
But sometimes things happen and it may not be possible.
Related Information
29 Nov 2026 Plean SS Relay/ Public '1-person relay' (Events)
28 Nov 2026 FVO Awards Evening & Ceilidh (Events)
Location Info
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Near: Cambusbarron Lat,Lng: 56.1083,-3.9667 Postcode: FK7 9NY What3Words: dragon.wished.glare
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Directions & Parking
The location pin shows assembly at Cambusbarron Bowling Club. There is no allocated parking for the event. On street parking is available locally, please park considerately. For those who can park a little further away from assembly this would help to avoid congestion and allow those less able to park closer.
Public transport to the event is best routed through Stirling Bus Station, from which there is a bus route to Cambusbarron.
Map & Terrain
FVO Mapped Areas: https://www.fvo.org.uk/maps/polmaise
Course Information
Provisional course distances.
| Brown | TD5 | 7.2km |
| Blue | TD5 | 6.2km |
| Green | TD5 | 4.1km |
| Short Green | TD5 | 3.0km |
| Orange | TD3 | 2.9km |
| Yellow | TD2 | 2.6km |
The class you should run as an FVO member wishing to be competitive in the club championship is shown in the table here https://www.fvo.org.uk/info/organising/club-champs-course-class-guide. Guests from other clubs are welcome to run on any course they wish. Please note that any shadowed juniors will not be competitive in the FVO club champs.
For the Scottish Student Championships there are three different courses for each gender category - A, B & C. The applicable coloured courses are:
| Men's A | Brown |
| Men's B | Green |
| Men's C | Orange |
| Women's A | Blue |
| Women's B | Short Green |
| Women's C | Orange |
Loose control descriptions will be available in the start boxes and printed on the map.
SPORTIdent will be used. Touch free punching will be activated – except for start and finish.
Entry Details
As this is the club championship, entry fees are waived for all FVO members.
Registration & Start times
Start times will be between 1100 and 1300. Courses close at 1430. All participants MUST report to download by 1445 regardless of whether you finish the course.
Start times will be allocated in advance and we hope to publish these shortly after entries close. Please inform the organiser if you have any requirement for start times and we will do our best to accommodate these. Entrants to the Scottish Student Championships will be seeded toward the end of the start block. Please endeavour to be at the start on time to make life easier for our volunteers.
Call up will be at -4 minutes.
We plan to upload live results during the event to: Live results link
But sometimes things happen and it may not be possible.
Facilities
Toilets will be available at assembly in Cambusbarron Bowling Club – where you will also find download, registration/enquiries, a qualified first aider and an indoor space to leave any kit (at your own risk).
Safety Notes
- Competitors should plan for the weather and dress accordingly. We would recommend carrying a whistle.
- As ever, this is orienteering and you may encounter many natural obstacles and difficult terrain on your run. All courses have been planned to avoid the worst of this and any dangerous features. Do please take care as the area does have several crags, including old quarry workings, and steep ground.
- Ticks may be present in the area, it is recommended that participants check for these after your run. https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/injuries/skin-injuries/tick-bites/
Contacts & Officials
Organiser – Dominic Edward – email hidden; JavaScript is required
Planner – Marcus Pinker