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Mortonhall Local Event, Saturday 4th November 2023
Welcome to Interlopers' local event at Mortonhall on Saturday 4th November 2023 ...
Welcome to our event at Mortonhall Campsite in south Edinburgh.
LOCATION
The event is based at the Mortonhall Campsite, off Frogston Road West in south Edinburgh
- Postcode: EH16 6TJ
- Google Maps
- OS Grid Ref: NT263684
- What3Words: ///assets.going.turkey
DIRECTIONS
By bus: Lothian Buses serve the campsite on 2 routes:
- #11 from Lothian Road (and beyond) via Bruntsfield and Morningside and on to Gracemount.
- Skylink 400 runs past the campsite from the airport to Fort Kinnaird.
By car: limited parking will be available on site, but please car share where possible or come by bike or bus. You could also park on Alnwickhill and warm up along the track from Stanedykehead!
ENTRY AND ENTRY FEES
Initial entries close at midnight on Monday 30th October. A limited number of further online entries will be available until midnight on Thursday 2nd October. A small number of extra maps will be printed and available on a first come first served basis on the day so please book in advance if possible.
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, 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 is one toilet available at the campsite but please plan to go before! There are also toilets at the nearby garden centre and Stables Bar for those visiting those establishments.
TERRAIN
THe area is a mixture of parkland, woodland and (for light green) a small amount of urban in a very quiet housing estate (20mph limit).
COURSES
Map will be to TBC scale, with courses planned by Joe Hudd (EUOC).
| Planned to Sports Governing Body standards. Maps will be printed on waterproof paper | ||
| Yellow | 2.3 km | Controls (checkpoints) are very easy to find, mostly on main paths, ideal for younger children and complete beginners. |
| Orange | 3.1 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. |
| Light Green | 4.1 km | Suitable for experienced orienteers. A couple of legs pass through a quiet housing estate (20mph limit), and are suitable for confident juniors at light green standard. |
REGISTRATION, START AND FINISH
Start times 1:30 - 3pm for all (subject to final confirmation). 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. Late starters on the urban courses should take care in the Park.
EVENT OFFICIALS
Event officials are as follows
- Planner: Joe Hudd
- Pre-event organiser: William Ivory
- On the day organiser: Paul Caban
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 the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary at Little France, Old Dalkeith Road, EH16 4SA which is only a few miles away.
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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