Category Archives: Forthcoming Events

SoSOL 4

Event information

What: South of Scotland Orienteering League 4
Where: Elibank Forest, Walkerburn (NT387373)
When: 11:00am, Sunday 17 February 2008
Getting there: Signposted from A72 in Walkerburn.
Courses: Brown, Blue, Green, Lt. Green, Orange, Yellow and White
Start time: Starts from 10:30 to 12:30 (registration open from 10:00 to 12:00)
Entry fees: Seniors: £8 (£2 discount for Senior BOF members –
proof of membership required)
Juniors and students: £2:50
Additional information: There will be limited toilet facilities at the event. There are public toilets in Innerleithen.
More information: John Tullie
Telephone: 01450 850217
email: john @ bowanhill.demon.co.uk

Come and try it

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What: Come and Try It event
Where: Gordon Community Woodland, Gordon (NT666443)
When: 11:00am, Saturday 19 January 2008
Getting there: Signed from the crossroads in Gordon.
Courses: Yellow and Orange courses available. Ideal for beginners and anyone wanting to try orienteering for the first time.
Start time: Starts from 11:00 to 12:30
Entry fees: Seniors: £2
Juniors: £1
More information: Carol Boyd
Telephone: 01434 250422

Boxing Day Fun Event

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What: RR Boxing Day Fun Event
Where: Wilton Lodge Park, Hawick (NT490146) (new venue)
When: 11:15am, Wednesday 26 December 2007
Getting there: Park at Wilton Dean village hall. Follow Wilton Park Road as previously but do not turn left towards our normal meeting place in the Park, instead continue uphill for a further 100m, (the hall is sign-posted at this junction) then left uphill about 50m- the Hall is on the right hand side.
Competition: The format will be as in previous years. A 30 minute score event with a quiz sheet to complete. Perhaps you might visit a part of the Park you haven’t seen before.
Start time: Arrive when you can- starts from 11:15 to 11:59
Facilities We have use of the Wilton Dean Village Hall between 11am and 2pm, so we can enjoy an Aprés ‘O’ cup of tea here too. Tea & Coffee will be available please bring along something to eat.
More information: Robin Sloan
E-mail: robin_sloan @ roseisle.demon.co.uk
Telephone: 01896 822548

Introduction to Orienteering 2

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What: Roxburgh Reivers Orienteering Club invite you to try orienteering in pleasant Borders woodlands.
Introductory talk and demonstration at 11am when the basics of orienteering will be explained – with time to try one of the courses afterwards, either in a small group with a member of the club or on your own.
Two courses on offer: one basic, the other slightly more technical.
We supply the map, just come prepared for a walk or run in the woods (mainly paths and tracks for these introductory days).
Where: Gala Hill, Galashiels (NT492357)
When: 11:00 to 12:30, Saturday 3 November 2007
Getting there: Signed from the entrance to Gala Academy, Elm Row.
Courses: Two courses, one basic and one slightly more techical
Start time: 11:00
Entry Fees: Seniors: £2.00
Juniors: £1:00
More information: Judy and Alan McNeilly
Telephone: 01578 730209
Email: j.mcneilly @ hrsu.mrc.ac.uk

Extra training at Thirlestane

We manned our club tent at Thirlestane Castle last Sunday and handed out “learn to navigate” leaflets to anyone whom we caught even looking in our direction ! Some very positive vibes but the proof will be attendance at our two upcoming events. Kirstin and Karen ran in the Junior 2 mile race, finishing in 21st and 29th places respectively from a field of 152. John, Ian, Rob, Robin and Lindsey ran in the Senior 5 mile race finishing 23rd, 33rd, 53rd, 73rd and 77th from a field of 131.

we weren't quite so smiley at the finish line !

Introduction to Orienteering 1

Event information

What: Roxburgh Reivers Orienteering Club invite you to try orienteering in pleasant Borders woodlands.
Introductory talk and demonstration at 11am when the basics of orienteering will be explained – with time to try one of the courses afterwards, either in a small group with a member of the club or on your own.
Two courses on offer: one basic, the other slightly more technical.
We supply the map, just come prepared for a walk or run in the woods (mainly paths and tracks for these introductory days).
Where: Eildon Hills, Melrose (NT572326)
When: 11:00 to 12:30, Saturday 20 October 2007
Getting there: Signed from Eildon Village on old Newtown to Melrose road.
Courses: Two courses, one basic and one slightly more techical
Start time: 11:00
Entry Fees: Seniors: £2.00
Juniors: £1:00
More information: The Maxwell family
Telephone: 01835 863268
Email: ian.c.maxwell @ btinernet.com