Entries are now open on Race Signup (limited places remaining until advance entries close at midnight on Thursday, then entry on the day subject to map availability)

LOCATION

Event is based at the Riccarton Campus west of Edinburgh.

• Postcode: EH14 4BA
• Google Maps
• OS Grid Ref: NT177692
• What3Words: ///hope.twin.bath

DIRECTIONS

By train: Scotrail services stop at Wester Hailes and Currie. Both are 2-3km away. From Currie you should enter the campus via the East gate if you want to avoid the competition area.

By bus: Lothian Bus services 32, 34, 35 and 45 all serve the campus. Lothian Country bus services X40 and 70 server the adjacent Heriot Watt Park and Ride which is a few minutes' walk from the event

By car: Parking on site.

ENTRY AND ENTRY FEES

Online entries are open on Racesignup

• Initial advance entries close at midnight on Monday 2nd June. Book before then to guarantee a waterproof map.
• Further advance entries will then be available until midnight on Thursday 5th June, subject to waterproof map availability
• Entries on the day will be available, subject to map availability. We may print extra non-waterproof maps to ensure we have maps for all courses.

Pairs, Groups and Families:

• Make only one entry for each pair/group going round together
• Primary name should be your lead navigator (and put their year of birth down)
• Further group members full names and year of birth should be provided in the next box on the form - 'Pair / Group / Family details'. This is required for insurance purposes.
• Finally, if you want a name other than the primary navigator to appear in the results (eg 'Family Smith') put this in the 'Pair / Group / Family Name' box
• Entry will be charged based on the age of the primary navigator
• You can request extra maps on the form (main entry gets one map).

Entry on the day (EOD) will be at non-member rates, and subject to map availability so please pre-book to guarantee a map.

A number of extra maps will be printed and available on a first come first served basis, please contact events@interlopers.org.uk in advance if possible.

TOILETS

Toilets will be available in the Oriam Centre.

TERRAIN

TBC

Map was last updated in early 2024 for the World Sprint Orienteering Championships

COURSES

Map will be to 1:4000 scale, on waterproof paper, with courses planned by Claire Ward.

No significant climb on any course. All courses suitable for unaccompanied Under-16s. The longer courses cross the road on the north of the campus but there are no weekend buses and traffic is very light.

Distances are 'straight-line' distance; you will likely need to run significantly further on the ground, up to 50% more.

REGISTRATION, START AND FINISH

Assembly will be in the 'Walled Garden' beside the Oriam Centre (ParkRun start/finish). Start (300m) and finish (200m) are nearby. The routes to start / finish cross a road with some traffic including buses; there is a pedestrian crossing on the route back to the finish but juniors should be accompanied to the start. 

Enquiries and registration will be open from 1pm, start times between 1:30 and 3pm.

Start times are not being allocated. Go to Start and queue for your course.

White and Yellow course maps will be available at enquiries.

Courses close at 4pm at which time controls will begin to be collected in.  Please start early if you think you may take a long time on your course.

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!

EVENT OFFICIALS

• Planner: Claire Ward
• Organisers: Chris Dibben and Pip Ascough

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:

• Competitors on all courses must use the tunnel to cross under the main road A71. Nobody should cross the carriageway.
• 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 St John's Hospital, approx 1 mile from the event at Howden Road West, Livingston EH54 6PP. Main reception 01506 523 000.

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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