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Braidburn Valley Park Local Event - Saturday 5th October
Welcome to our local event in Braidburn Valley Park on Saturday 5th October
Our event is based at Braidburn Valley Park in south Edinburgh. Entries are open on Fabian4:
LOCATION
Event is based at Braidburn Valley Park, near the Comiston Springs Avenue entrance
- Postcode: EH10 6NT
- Google Maps
- OS Grid Ref: NT241694
- What3Words: ///grin.total.broad
DIRECTIONS
By bus: Lothian Buses services 11 and 15 run along the east side of the park. Services 5 and 16 run from town to the north end of the park from where the start is a 1.5km walk (uphill) along Comiston Road / Comiston Springs Avenue.
By train: regular trains to Haymarket and Waverley stations. From there you will need to use Lothian Bus services (service 11, 15 and 16 stop on Princes Street near Waverley)
By car: please park considerately on local streets.
ENTRY AND ENTRY FEES
Entries are open on Fabian4:.
Entries close at midnight on Monday 30th September to finalise map numbers for printing. They will then reopen, closing finally at midnight on Thursday 3rd October. A number of maps will be available on a first come first served basis on the day, but please book in advance if possible to avoid disappointment
For any last minute queries or to request a map after entries close, please contact: events@interlopers.org.uk.
- Seniors: £6 (SOA/BOF-affiliated club members) / £8 (non-members)
- Juniors / Students: £3 (SOA/BOF-affiliated club members) / £4 (non-members)
- Pairs, Groups and Families should make one entry paying the rate of the oldest participant, put the second runner / group name in the comment box, and order any extra maps (£1 each) on the entry form.
Entry on the day (EOD) will be at non-member rates, and subject to map availability so please pre-book to guarantee a map.
TOILETS
There are no toilets in the park.
TERRAIN
Typical urban parkland, with red and light green courses extending into the surrounding streets.
COURSES
Map will be to 1:5000 scale, with courses planned by Colin Ledlie. Distances are straight line between controls - you will typically run 20-40% further. Courses are planned to Sports Governing Body standards. Maps will be printed on waterproof paper.
| COURSE | LENGTH (straight line distance) | DESCRIPTION |
| White | 0.8 km | Controls (checkpoints) are very easy to find, mostly on main paths, ideal for younger children and complete beginners. |
| Yellow | 1.8 km | Controls (checkpoints) are very easy to find, mostly on main paths, ideal for younger children and complete beginners. |
| Orange | 2.8 km | Moderate, controls are on or near paths, with more route choice. Good for progressing juniors and beginner adults who are reasonably confident reading a map. |
| Red ('runners' course) | 4.4 km | Moderate difficulty controls, on or near paths, with more route choice. Good choice for adult runners looking to try the sport and wanting a longer run than the orange course. |
| Light Green | 4.5 km | Suitable for experienced orienteers. |
REGISTRATION, START AND FINISH
Start times 1:30 - 3pm for all. No allocated start times; 2-minute intervals between starts on each course unless we have too many last-minute starters!
Courses close at 4pm at which time controls will begin to be collected in.
Everyone must report to the finish and proceed to Download, whether they finish their courses or not. Otherwise you may trigger a search party and/or call to the emergency services!
If you think you may take a while on your chosen course, please ask for an early start time.
EVENT OFFICIALS
Event officials are as follows
- Planner: Colin Ledlie
- Organisers: Katherine and William Ivory
ELECTRONIC TIMING
SportIdent (SI) electronic timing will be used, with SI Air enabled. If you have your own SI dibber, please bring it. Otherwise SI dibbers can be hired free of charge, but with £30 charge if lost. This must have been requested when booking your place for the event.
SAFETY NOTICE
Participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event. By entering the event you are accepting this condition.
Parents/guardians should explain all safety aspects to all children and vulnerable persons in their care and if you are in any doubt about their ability to stay safe only allow them to participate with a carer.
A risk assessment has been carried out by the organiser.
Please note:
- The area is used by the general public, including dog walkers and cyclists. Please respect their right to use the area and make room to pass safely. You are required to abide by the Scottish Outdoor Access Code (see http://www.outdooraccess-scotland.com/sites/default/files//docs/know_the_code_leaflet.pdf), and if necessary give way or stop running temporarily for safety reasons, e.g. some cyclists, dogs, etc.
- If you or one of your dependants have an underlying medical condition that might occur during the event, please brief the organiser in advance and leave a sealed written record at the event registration (to be destroyed afterwards).
- The area in a few places can be rough underfoot, steep and slippery.
- You are encouraged to carry a coat if there is a risk of bad weather and a whistle in case of injury (if injured give 6 long blasts, wait a minute, repeat).
- As ever, if you have any COVID symptoms, please respect others and stay away.
First Aid will be available on the day from certified first aiders. Anything more serious should be dealt with at the nearest A&E which is at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, 51 Little France Cres, Old Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh EH16 4SA. Main reception 0131 536 1000.
PRIVACY
When entering our orienteering events your name may appear in the results section of the Interlopers orienteering club website. We do not share your data with other organisations, other than the sport governing bodies for administrative purposes. We do not use it for any marketing purposes. By entering the event you are accepting this condition.
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