Our first local event of the new yearInverlochySun 19 January, 2025
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
Pre Event Info
A perfect area for a winters day. Accessible and a good range of courses to suit all abilities. Using some parts of the map never used before.
Location Info
Near: Fort William Lat,Lng: 56.8397,-5.0572 OS Grid Ref: NN136762 Postcode: PH33 6SN
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Directions / Parking
Parking and Assembly at Fort William Golf Club.
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Map / Terrain
A varied marshy wooded area surrounding and including Fort William golf course, taking in mixed deciduous and conifer woodland on steep hillside above. Mostly all runnable with enough tracks in both parts to allow for TD1-3 courses but not detract from TD 4-5 navigational challenge. Something for everyone.
Registration and Start times
Assembly and carpark at Fort William Golf Club.
Starts from 1100hrs.
Courses close 1330hrs
Course Information
Yellow - 1.8Km uses fairways and tracks and vegetation boundaries as handrails
Orange - 3.0Km similar to yellow but ventures onto forest tracks in woodland above the golf course
Green - 4.1Km navigational challenge throughout. Mix of terrain. Route choice critical to avoid the marshes.
Blue - 5.3Km - uses all pairts of the area. Mixed running and nav. Keep your wits about you.
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
Well behaved dogs allowed.
Facilities
We will have use of the Golf Club house meeting area and toilets. Note: The bar will not be open, so bring your own food and drink.
Contacts / Officials
info@ecko.org.uk