Our event is based at Vogrie Country Park, Midlothian. The event is open to everyone to enter, and as well as the Score courses (how many locations can you visit in a set time period), will feature a line course (Yellow’ standard) of about 2 km as an enjoyable introduction to orienteering for beginners.

Entries are now closed. There will be EOD (entry on the day) for yellow only.

Please note:

• FINAL DETAILS (v2) now available (minor changes to start times section)
• There will be no start times for Yellow - just turn up.
• START TIMES (v2) for other courses are now available. Please do your best to be on time, ideally early, as we have a very large number of entrants on course 2 and will be starting competitors at 30-second intervals. If you have any problem with your start times, please contact Events. We will likely publish any revisions on Friday evening.
• Competitors may take part in the Vogrie Parkrun before their race but are expected not to stray from the ParkRun route. You must use the tarmac road (not the woodland paths) leading from the main entrance / car park to/from the Parkrun start and finish. You should not visit the cafe until after your run.

LOCATION

Event is based at Vogrie Country Park in Midlothian:

• Postcode: EH23 4NU
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• OS Grid Ref: NT374630
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DIRECTIONS

By train: Nearest station Gorebridge (3.5km along a rural road, no pavement for some of the way)

By bus:Closest bus stops are in Pathhead / Gorebridge

By car: parking available at the event in the overflow car park (please go through normal car park to reach this). Parking fee is £3 - either coins or card (though card payment can be very very slow). Can back up at busy times so allow plenty of time when leaving, and please share lifts where possible.

RESULTS and PRIZE-GIVING

We hope that live results will be available during the event at https://scottish-orienteering.org/latest-results/.

Prize-giving will be held as soon after 3:30pm as possible - exact timing will depend on how long it takes us to collate and check the results.

ENTRY AND ENTRY FEES

Entries are now closed. There will be entry-on-the-day (EOD) for the Yellow course while maps last. Championship courses are closed.

For any last minute queries, please contact: 'Events'. A link to final details will be sent out before the event, along with start times.

Family Groups (upto 2 adults and any number of children) - please pay junior rate on Yellow course / adult rate on Score courses. You can request extra maps on the yellow course on the entry form for £1 each. If you want extra maps for other courses, please contact 'Events'.

Pairs - please pay rate for oldest competitor.

Dibbers may be hired - please request on the entry form (if you don't have one you will need one). For championship courses, you can hire an air dibber, cost £2.50.

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 toilets available near the car park, and at the cafe in Vogrie House.

TERRAIN

Vogrie Country Park is a mix of open parkland, runnable woodland with an extensive path network, and a former golf course.

Map was recently updated in parts.

COURSES

Map will be to 1:7500 scale, A3, on waterproof paper. There will be loose control descriptions for all courses. All planned by Mike Stewart.

Map has been recently updated.

Please note that due to the nature of the terrain, none of the courses are suitable for wheelchair users.

REGISTRATION, START AND FINISH

Start times 12-2pm. Please choose early / middle / late start time. Start times will be published after entries have closed.

Courses close at 3:30pm 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!

EVENT OFFICIALS

Event officials are as follows

• Planner: Mike Stewart
• Organiser: Ray Ward
• IT and co-organiser: William Ivory
• Controller: Roger Scrutton (ESOC)

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, horse-riders 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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