FallinWed 29 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: Woodland
Overview
Location Info
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Near: Fallin Lat,Lng: 56.1015,-3.8693 Postcode: FK7 7JD
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Directions & Parking
There is limited parking available beside the community entrance to Fallin Bing and on street parking available in Fallin. Please park considerately. The F16 bus runs hourly from Stirling to Fallin.
Map & Terrain
1:5,000, 2.5m contour interval, mapped by Graham Gristwood in 2015, with recent updates by Joe Hudd.
Course Information
- Long 4.6km, 75m, TD4/5, gaffled, with map flip
- Short 3.5km, 55m, TD4/5, gaffled, with map flip
- Novice 1.8km, 20m, TD3
Note that the easiest course is similar technical difficulty to an Orange course (not Yellow), and it's always slightly harder in the dark. You need to be very comfortable running Orange courses in the daytime before entering a night event (or find someone more experienced to shadow you).
Entry Details
Enter here - entries close 10pm, Monday 27th Oct.
Registration & Start times
Mass start 6:30pm. Punching starts will be available for anyone who would prefer to start shortly after the mass start
Safety Notes
U16s must be shadowed, unless exempt (if you're exempt, you'll know). You must bring a headtorch, a spare torch, and a whistle. You may be asked to carry a waterproof jacket, depending on weather.
Contacts & Officials
Rhys Stanwix, organiser (email hidden; JavaScript is required).