| Once again
Dromara CC are running this very popular annual orienteering
event from Brennan's Service station, thanks to Connor
McKibbin, proprietor.
This year the area used,
along with the time will be cut, mainly to stay clear of
the muddy lanes and to accommodate those with less
fitness.
Punches and cards will
be used rather than the clue sheets which as some of you
found can get difficult to work with in damp conditions
DATE/TIME
Tuesday 28th
December 2004 11.am
VENUE
| Brennan's
Service Station, Belfast Rd, Seaford (Near
Loughinisland) between Ballynahinch &
Newcastle |
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COST
Adults
£5 - Children (under 16) free. Includes
refreshments in Brennan's restaurant
ENTRY
FORMS
Entry
Forms can be downloaded from here. Pre-entry is not
necessary however we would appreciate prior notice to
give us an idea of what numbers to expect.
DESCRIPTION
20 control sites of
varying values (the greater the difficulty the higher
the points) are positioned alongside bridleways, byways
or forestry trails. Competitors identify these sites at
the competition Event Centre on pre-printed maps, or by
copying from master maps onto their own Ordnance Survey
Map or from grid references .
1.5hrs will be allowed to visit as many sites as
possible in order to maximise the points total, making
route choice and navigational skills a high priority.
Where appropriate, competitors may approach the controls
on foot.
Lateness of return incurs severe penalties (5 points per
Min), so sensible pacing is an important consideration
for most riders.
Control sites are identified by markers, each of which
carries a unique punch, enabling competitors to punch
the appropriate position on their score card to provide
proof of visit.
In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined, in
order of preference, by considering the values of the
check points visited.
- the competitor(s)
that has visited the most high scoring checkpoints
(and returned within the time limit)
- the competitor(s)
that has visited the most checkpoints (and returned
within the time limit)
- the competitor who
started earliest
Related
News
Word
has it that this will be the first of at least 4 such
MTBO events, perhaps part of a league. The rest run
after the end of the Cyclo Cross season late in January.
For any
queries phone 077 4567 2320 or email mtbo@dromaracc.co.uk
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