‘The 7 Kingdoms Isle of Man’ Orienteering Event – Ballaugh Forest Area.
‘The 7 Kingdoms Isle of Man’ Orienteering Event – Ballaugh Forest Area
(Including IOM Orienteering Championship Course)
Saturday Orienteering (7th September, 2024).
Family friendly orienteering activity suitable for all ages.
- 3 Courses to choose from of different distances & number of markers –
Short course: Novice
Medium course: Intermediate
Long course: Championship
- Activity suitable for Families, Individuals & Groups.
- Your choice to Walk, Jog or Run.
- Wear suitable clothing and footwear for weather conditions & time of year.
- Children must be under the supervision of an adult.
- Compass is optional, to assist with navigation.
Registration time: 9:30am – 10:20am.
Individual START times from 9:40am – 10:40am.
Participants must return to the finish by 1:15pm at the latest even if they do not complete their course.
Orienteering Maps supplied – Cost: Adult: £4.00. Youth under 18yrs: £1.50. Family (2 Adults & Children under 18yrs): £7.00(max) Cash only payment.
Various Categories – SOLO: male / female / youth. GROUP: adult / family / youth.
Registration, Start & Finish Area: Beside the special event car parking area within Ballaugh Forest (registration signposted from main car parking location at end of road).
Mission
Navigate in order to each orange & white control flag marked on your map, as written on the description sheet, whilst choosing the best route to get to each control flag. Pin-punch your scorecard to prove that you have visited each control flag on your course. Note: Participants undertaking the Long – Championship course who expect to take over 120 mins should select an early start time.
