Nav Challenge 1

Description:

First race of the annual nav challenge league

County:

Wicklow

Date:

Sunday 21st August, 2016

Time:

10:30

Climb (m):

500

Distance (km):

19.00

Event Difficulty:

8 (2,3,3) - Moderate Terrain, >500M ascent, >10Km

Race Marking:

- Route not marked

GPS Allowed:

Yes

Leagues:

Navigational Challenge 

Getting There:

From Dublin, take the N11 southbound. At junction 8 Kilmac exit onto the R755 Roundwood Road. Continue for approximately 11km then tight right onto the R759 signposted for Sally Gap and continue for 3km. The race start is at the entrance to Ballinafunshoge Woods.

Grid Ref.: O172 063

Parking is very limited at the race start. Please car pool, either from Kilmac or The Coach House in Roundwood.

Organisers Instructions:

Race voucher or on-line pre-registration only.

All competitors, and particularly those who have not competed this year already, should READ the NEW REGISTRATION GUIDELINES. We are NO longer accepting MONEY at races.

Registration will open at 9:15 and will close at 10:15.

Mandatory Kit: running jacket, whistle and compass. We also recommend a hat, some food and water. If you are unsure if you are able for the course, please also bring a mobile phone.

Controls: 10 controls with OT flags and punches.

Course: We will supply you with a map (supplied by EastWest Mapping) and control points will be marked on it. There are 10 control points. For the LONG course you must visit ALL TEN controls and on the SHORT course you need to visit ANY FIVE controls. You can visit the controls points in any order you choose and punch your card at each control.

There will be a long and short course. The long course will be 19km+ with 500m+ climb and will be on a variety of terrain. The short course will be approximately 10km and will be suitable for those not confident with navigation but will be ideal for learning. If anyone thinks they might be longer than 4 hours there will be an early start at 10:00.

Prizegiving Location:

At race finish

Volunteers (Non-Running)

You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize

Current Volunteers

Role	Volunteers	Accepted	Run
Race Director		John Bell	No
Race Marker		Kevin Bell	No
Race Marker		Peter Bell	No
Helper		Christopher Wallace	No

Volunteers (Running)

Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful, volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize

Current Volunteers

Role	Volunteers	Accepted	Run
Helper		Brian Fennessy	Yes

Carpool