Winter 1GanavanSun 03 December, 2023

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.

Last updated: Wed 22 November, 2023

Pre Event Info

Note, Yellow and Long Orange courses will use Ganavan area between coast and the cycle path. The Green course also ventures into nearby Dunolliebeg to the south

Location Info

Near: Oban
Lat,Lng: 56.43748,-5.46923
OS Grid Ref: NM862327

Open an interactive map in:
GoogleMap - Streetmap (OS 50k)
OpenStreetMap - BingMap (OS 50k)

Directions / Parking

Parking, Assembly and Start/Finish at Ganavan Sands Carpark

Registration and Start times

Registration will be from 10:30 and the start will be open from 11.00 - 12.00 with courses closing at 14.00.

Course Information

Yellow - 1.7Km 30m climb- uses simple linear features like paths, walls, and streams. Mainly used by under 12’s and family groups
Long Orange - 3.8Km 130m climb - basic use of the compass and route choice. Mostly follows linear features like paths, walls but some control sites off the line feature. Ideal for beginner adults or experienced youngsters
Green - 3.0Km 125m climb - mostly experienced under 18’s and adults wanting a short but challenging course with very hard navigational difficulty.
Blue - 5.0Km 210m climb - mostly experienced under 18s and adults wanting a longer challenging course with very hard navigational difficulty

Entry Details

NOTE - We much prefer PRE-ENTRY and payment by bank transfer, but will accept some entry on the day (dependent on the number of maps available).

This event is open to anyone who wishes to have a go at orienteering along with EckO, SOA, BO members.

Sportident (SI) electronic timing will be used.

ENTRIES are now open

HOW TO ENTER: Please email info@ecko.org.uk with the following information for each competitor:

Name
Club
Age group (e.g. M14, W45); if you are not sure give your year of birth.
Course (Yellow, Orange, etc.)
Dibber number (if you do not have a dibber we will supply one)
Method of payment:
Bank transfer (Account name: Loch Eck Orienteers, Sort code: 87-43-62, Account number: 75376768)
or
Cash (place in a labelled envelope)

Entry Fees:

Juniors (under 21): £3

Seniors (members): £5, (non-members) £6

Facilities

Plenty of great facilities in Oban. Toilets at Ganavan Carpark (if they are open)

Miscellaneous

Safety Information:

All competitors take part at their own risk and should choose a course that matches their experience and fitness.
You MUST report to Download by the Course Closing Time
Please dress appropriately for the outdoors on the West coast of Scotland in September

Contacts / Officials

Ross Lilley

info@ecko.org.uk