Entries categorised as: Competition
Day 6: Glen Affric
Photo Galleries: ActivNorth, Wendy Carlyle
Please read important information about parking at Glen Affric.
Day 5: Glen Affric
Due to a synchronisation discrepancy of 7 seconds in the finish units on Day 5, the final timings of all affected competitors were corrected overnight.
Photo Galleries: ActivNorth, Wendy Carlyle
A big thank you to all the last minute volunteers who helped us on Day 5. We could not have done it without you. Especially the people who had to man a gate in case the cows escaped and never saw a cow all day.
Gareth and David (Day 5 Organisers)
Day 6 Elite Startlists
The times are now available for the Elite start list.
Day 4: Darnaway
Photo galleries: ActivNorth, Wendy Carlyle
Day 3: Darnaway
Photo galleries: ActivNorth, Wendy Carlyle
Open Sprint race - 4 August
We should like to apologise to competitors for the problem caused by the gate being closed for a short time near control 130. Upon reflection, we have decided that no adjustments should be made and the courses should stand as they are.
Katy Lessells
Day 2: Strathfarrar
PDF of the all results (useful for searching for club members)
Photo galleries: ActivNorth, Wendy Carlyle
Glen Strathfarrar is new to orienteering, and gives a unique opportunity to sample this rugged and beautiful glen, which extends for many miles.
For those familiar with Munro climbing, it is well known that only 25 cars a day are allowed into this glen and only on certain days in the week. Access to the area is controlled by a locked gate. Because of the narrow road with few parking places, and use of other fields for sheep and a deer farm, parking will be 2km to the east of the Race Arena.
Two areas are being used for the competition: Culligran, on the north side of the River Farrar, and Struy, on the south side. Culligran is rough, tough and technical with few line features. Struy is less rough, with more (but limited) line features and the terrain is easier than Culligran. To enable the two areas to be linked, two bridges are being constructed - a 36m floating bridge (walkway) opposite the Race Arena that will take two-way pedestrian traffic, and a smaller bridge upstream (at Neaty Beach), which is one-way.
Day 1: Achagour
PDF of the all results (useful for searching for club members)
Photo galleries: ActivNorth, Wendy Carlyle
Achagour is a totally new area for the majority of competitors, with only a small number of Elite competitors crossing into this area on Day 6 of Moray 2013.
The extension of this area into Moss-side and parts of Belivat will provide an excellent orienteering challenge with a variety of terrain types. Keppernach bounds the competition area to the northwest. The Race Arena has a very pleasant outlook, including the River Findhorn and Ardclach Bell Tower to the east and Achagour Fishing Ponds to the west.
Many thanks to Inverness Field Archery Club and Mr & Mrs Mackintosh at Achagour Farm, for their cooperation in allowing access to the field archery area at Achagour.
Open Sprint race - 1 August
Highland 2015 Bus Timetable
Important note for all Main Competition days
Bus passengers have been allocated one of two groups, called “BUS1” and “BUS2”. Because space is limited, it is essential that you travel at the correct bus time for your group. Your bus ticket will show which group you are in. On some days, BUS2 is earlier than BUS1.
Buses will run from the Campsite (Bught Park) and the Event Centre (Eden Court). The stop for Eden Court is on the south side of the theatre, on Bishop’s Road.
Bus passengers should collect a copy of the daily newsletter from a box at the door of the Competitor Shelter in the arena. There is one copy per family or group.
We are afraid that there are now no more bus passes available to purchase for travel to and from the events. The full capacity of buses has now been reached with those competitors who pre-booked through the on-line booking system.
Start Times
All start times are now available on SiEntries. Any requests for changes to entries including courses and start times can be made at the Event Centre (Eden Court) on Saturday 1st August 2015 12:00 to 18:00, or at the events. No changes will be made prior to then.
String Course Registration
For insurance reasons, all String course participants must be registered beforehand.