Category Archives: Forthcoming Events

Summer Series/Come and Try It

Event information

What: Summer Series/Come and Try It event
Where: Gala Hill, Galashiels (NT492357)
When: 17:00, Wednesday 13 May 2009
Getting there: Follow signs from entrance to Gala Academy.

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Courses: Yellow (suitable for newcomers and family groups)
Orange (next step up)
TD4/5 training course (some orienteering skills necessary)
Start time: Starts from 17:00 to 18:30
Entry fees: Seniors: £3
Juniors: £1
More information: Robin Sloan
Telephone: 01896 822548

Summer Series/Come and Try It

Event information

What: Summer Series/Come and Try It event
Where: Bowmont Forest, Kelso (NT729287)
When: 17:00, Wednesday 29 April 2009
Getting there: Follow signs from saw mill on minor road linking Eckford to B6436.

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Courses: Yellow (suitable for newcomers and family groups)
Orange (next step up)
TD4/5 training course (some orienteering skills necessary)
Start time: Starts from 17:00 to 18:30
Entry fees: Seniors: £3
Juniors: £1
More information: Robin Sloan
Telephone: 01896 822548

Come and Try It and training event

Event information

What: Come and Try It and training event
Where: Eildon Hills, Melrose (on the old Bogle Burn road near Eildon Village.  Map Ref: NT 570328 (link here)
When: 11:00 to 12:30pm, Saturday 21 February 2009
Getting there: Turn off the A68 at the north end of Newtown St. Boswells then take the first road on the right (will be signed from here)
Courses: Yellow course and training exercise controls.
Start time: Starts from 11:00 to 12:30
Entry fees: Seniors: £3
Juniors and students: £1
More information: Ian Maxwell
Telephone: 01835 863268
Series co-ordinator: Robin Sloan
Telephone: 01896 822548
email: robin_sloan @ roseisle.demon.co.uk

Pre-season training

Event information

What: Pre-season training event
Where: Elibank, Walkerburn (NT387373)
When: 11:00 to 12:30pm, Saturday 17 Jan 2009
Getting there: 3Km east of Walkerburn on South Tweed road.
Courses: N/A. Pre-season training day – a chance to practice map reading, distance estimation and compass work. Contour-only map of the most intricate bit available!
Start time: Starts from 11:00 to 12:30
Entry fees: Seniors: £3
Juniors and students: £1
More information: Robin Sloan
Telephone: 01896 822548
Series co-ordinator: Robin Sloan
Telephone: 01896 822548
email: robin_sloan @ roseisle.demon.co.uk

Club Championships 2009 and AGM

Event information

What: Club Championships and AGM
Where: Bowhill, Selkirk (NT432282)
When: 12:00pm, Saturday 7 February 2008
Getting there: Park at top car park. Follow signs from General’s Bridge, 3 Km west of Selkirk on the A708 Moffat Road.
Courses: Same formula as before, handicapping is open to appeal on payment of £5 bribe. First back wins!
Start time: Midday
AGM: AGM will follow at the Courtyard in the Education Centre, after food organised by Lindsey. Contact Lindsey for contributions.
More information: Robin Sloan
Telephone: 01896 822548