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Come and Try- Gordon Community Woodland

Event information

What: Come and Try Orienteering plus training event
Where: Gordon Community Woodland, Gordon, Berwickshire. Link here
When: Saturday 24 April 2010
Getting there: Signposted from the A6105 at East Gordon.

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Parking Parking is in the car park on the minor road between East Gordon and Macks Mill. The Start will be at the Community hut.
Terrain Community woodland with a network of paths
Start times: Starts from 11:00 to 12 noon
Courses Yellow (easy)
Orange (a little bit more difficult)
Orange twist (training for the experienced)
Entry fees: Seniors: £3.
Juniors and students: £1.
Familes/Groups: £5.
Organiser: Carol Boyd. Tel: 07964 262893.
email: boyd_carol AT hotmail.com

Upcoming club events

As a result of the snow we’re unable to get the new map of Lanton Woods completed in time, therefore the venue for our SoSOL on 21/3/10 has been changed to Elibank, near Walkerburn.

Our CATI on 27/2/2010, which was going to be at Elibank, has now moved venue to Bowmont Forest, near Kelso.

More details on both events via the links to the right of this page.

South of Scotland O League – at Elibank

Event information

What: South of Scotland Orienteering League
Where: Elibank Forest, Walkerburn (NT402361)
When: Sunday 21 March 2010
Getting there: Signposted from A72 in Walkerburn.  Entry to the forest is at the south-eastern end of the map and going via Walkerburn you will drive through the competition area.  Please drive carefully as all courses except White and Yellow will cross this road. Driving through Selkirk or Galashiels you can also access via Peel, which is quite scenic, and you won’t drive through the competition area. Both roads are quite narrow with passing places.

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Parking Parking is on forest roads with a wide verge. Anyone bringing a minibus should contact the Organiser in advance please. It would be helpful if competitors could arrive before 12:30 and not leave until after 12:30 as the forest road is quite narrow in places.
Terrain The snow has flattened a lot of the undergrowth and it’s generally fast running (when you’re not going steeply uphill). There are several areas of complex contours to keep you on your toes, plus some very pleasant terrain alongside the River Tweed for courses Orange-Brown.
Start time: Starts from 11:00 to 1:00 (registration opens at 10:30)
Entry fees: Seniors: £8 (£2 discount for Senior BOF members –
proof of membership required)
Juniors and students: £2:50.
Familes/Groups on White or Yellow: £5.
Provisional course details
Course Distance Climb
Brown 7.3km 320m
Blue 6.1km 280m
Green 4.1km 230m
Light Green 2.9km 130m
Orange 2.5km 85m
Yellow 2.0km 25m
White 1.7km 10m
Additional information: There will be limited toilet facilities at the event. There are public toilets in Peebles and Galashiels, none in Innerleithen nowadays. There will be NO water at the Finish – it’s a very short walk back to your vehicle.
Apres O ? Why not bring your mountain bike and sample the 7Stanes routes at nearby Glentress or Innerleithen. Or maybe just get as far as The Hub cafe at Glentress. Link here
Timing: SportIdent will be used. Dibbers can be hired on the day.
Organiser: John Tullie
Planner: Lindsey Knox
Controller: John Biggar (LINOC)
More information: John Tullie
Telephone: 01450 850217
email: john @ bowanhill.demon.co.uk

Come and Try – Bowmont – CANCELLED

Event information

What: Come and Try It event
Where: Bowmont Forest, Kelso (NT729288)
When: CANCELLED 11:00, Saturday 27 February 2010
Getting there: Signed from minor road connecting B6401 to B6436.

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Courses: Yellow (suitable for newcomers and family groups)
Orange (next step up)
Light Green (one step further)
Start time: Starts from 11:00 to 12:00
Entry fees: Seniors: £3
Juniors: £1
Families: £5
More information: Robert Cranston
Telephone: 01450 372095. email: r.a.cranston @ btinternet.com

2010 Club Championships and AGM

Date: Saturday 20 February 2010.

Venue: Bowanhill, Teviothead.
Organisers: Tullie family.
Parking etc: Meet at Teviothead Village Hall by 11.30am for a 12 noon mass start up the hill somewhere.

This will be a closed event for club members only. Please email John Tullie (john “at” bowanhill.demon.co.uk) if you intend competing. This ensures we print sufficient maps and also gives him time to massage the seeding. Bribes are very welcome but will have absolutely no effect on the handicaps !

The usual social/AGM will take place in Teviothead Hall after the race.

Boxing Day 2009

Event information

What: Boxing Day Fun event and Social
Where: Wilton Park, Hawick (NT490145)
When: 11:30am, Saturday 26 December 2009
Getting there: Parking at Wilton Dean Village Hall

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Courses: One course for all with a devious theme – designed with a little bit of luck thrown in so that everyone has a chance of winning. Winning time of
somewhere in the region of 30 minutes. Non-members welcome.
Start time: Starts from 11:30 to 11:45am. The Hall is booked until 2pm.
Entry fees: free for club members and potential club members, very cheap for everyone else.
Food: We’ll have the usual food and drinks. A small contribution to the buffet would be appreciated.
More information: Rob Cranston
Telephone: 01450 372095. It would help with map printing if non-club members emailed Lindsey if they think they will be attending. email: Lindsey “AT” LKnox.me.uk