Christmas scoreGanavanSun 15 December, 2024
Local level event
Explanation of Event levels
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Activities are non competitive events used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.
Results
Report
Many thanks to Andy for a fun Christmassy score event. Great to see all the Santa hats bobbing around the area. There was even a Turkey hat!
The format proved to be sociable on the hill as well as off it. Since everyone started at the same time, there were lots of encounters in the area as everyone chose slightly different combinations of controls to go to.
Each control punched = 1 point. 1 point deducted for every minute late after 45 mins. Which meant most people were back pronto..bar a few who came in late and paid the penalty.
However, everyone was rewarded by delicious cake and mince pies supplied by Liz and we all finished before the rain set in proper.
Thanks to Alan for printing maps and running download. Also to Dave N, Chris, Ross and Joe for collecting controls.
Pre Event Info
Fun Christmas score event, with a mass start at 11 am. Collect as many points as you can in 45 minutes! Festive dress encouraged.
Location Info
Near: Oban Lat,Lng: , OS Grid Ref: NM862327 Postcode: PA34 5TB
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Map / Terrain
Ganavan is a mix of open rough moorland interspersed with useful tracks, and regenerative woodland. Many new paths and mountain bike tracks have been added to the map.
Registration and Start times
Registration opens at 10.30. There will be a mass start at 11.00 (i.e. everyone starts at 11.00)
Course Information
There is one course for everyone, with a range of difficulties so something for everyone. You have 45 minutes to garner points by visiting as many control sites as you can, in any order. Controls are worth a point each. One point is deducted for each minute (or partial minute) over 45; so bring a timing device! Ties on points are decided on time.
Entry Details
Juniors/students : £4
Seniors (members) : £6
Seniors (non members of Scottish Orienteering or British Orienteering) : £7
We very much prefer online entry and online payment of entry fees.
Please email info@ecko.org.uk with the following details for each competitor:
- Name
- Club
- Age group (W35, M50 etc) if you know it; otherwise year of birth
- Dibber number (we will allocate a club dibber for those who don't have their own).
- Payment method (bank transfer or cash)
Bank details:
Account name: Loch Eck Orienteers
Sort code: 87-43-62
Account number: 75376768
Cash payment should be placed in a labelled envelope and handed in at registration.
Entry on the day is possible, but we print only a few extra maps;
Dog restrictions
Dogs are welcome, but please keep under control and clean up after them.
Facilities
There are council toilets at Ganavan.
Miscellaneous
Christmas fancy dress is encouraged but optional.
Contacts / Officials
info@ecko.org.uk