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Braidburn Valley Park Local Event, Saturday 7th October 2023
Welcome to Interlopers' local event at Braidburn Valley Park on Saturday 7th October ...
Our event is based at Braidburn Valley Park. Enter in advance using the link below, or turn up on the day (will be plenty of maps for EOD - entry on the day)
LOCATION
Event is based at Braidburn Valley Park, near the Comiston Springs Avenue entrance
- Postcode: EH10 6NT
- Streetmap
- Google Maps
- OS Grid Ref: NT241694
- What3Words: scale.lanes.dragon
DIRECTIONS
By bus: Lothian Bus routes 11 and 15 pass along the east side of the park close to the SE entrance.
By car: please park considerately on local streets.
ENTRY AND ENTRY FEES
Entries close initially at midnight on Monday 2nd October so we can determine map numbers to order. Entries will reopen on Tuesday 3rd until midnight on Thursday 5th, with a limited number of maps available, so please enter earlier if possible. There will be plenty of maps available on a first come first served basis on the day.
For any last minute queries or to reserve a map after entries close, please contact: info@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 / Family Groups - entry fee as above for oldest member of group then request extra map(s) as desired at £1 each on 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 on site. Please make alternative arrangements.
TERRAIN
Within the park: parkland: mainly short cropped grass and paths.
Outwith the park: rough open area (longer grass), urban terrain with street crossings
COURSES
Map will be 1:4000 scale except light green (1:5000), with courses planned by Ann Haley
| Planned to Sports Governing Body standards. Maps will be printed on waterproof paper | ||
| Yellow | 1.7 km / 45m climb / 13 controls | Controls (checkpoints) are very easy to find, mostly on main paths, ideal for younger children and complete beginners. |
| Orange | 2.1 km / 60m / 13 controls | 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 (long orange) | 3.4 km / 95m / 20 controls | As orange, but longer. Course goes outside the park but has no major road crossings and is suitable for Under-16s to run unaccompanied. |
| Light Green | 4.7 km / 150m / 23 controls | Suitable for experienced orienteers. Course goes outside the park and crosses roads so Under-16s must be accompanied / shadowed. |
Competitors should be aware that:
- Bridges must be used to cross the stream
- A black circle on the map and on the control descriptions represents a seat. Not all seats are on the map.
- Red course - you may encounter a car park. Please take care here.
- Light green is 1:5000 and has a map turnover.
REGISTRATION, START AND FINISH
Starts will be between 1pm and 2:30pm. Start / Finish / Download will be near the SE entrance to the park, off Comiston Springs Avenue.
No allocated start times; 2-minute intervals between starts on each course unless we have too many last-minute starters!
Courses close at 3:45pm at which time controls will begin to be collected in. If you think you will take a long time on your course, please plan to start early.
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. Late starters on the urban courses should take care in the Park.
EVENT OFFICIALS
Event officials are as follows
- Planner: Ann Haley
- Organiser: Fiona Eades
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.
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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