King's Buildings (South Edinburgh) Local Event (Come-and-Try-It)
Saturday 11th April
Entries open 26th Mar
o Initial advance entries close at midnight on Tuesday 7th April. From then until midnight on Thursday 9th April entries will be limited as maps will have been ordered.
Entry on the Day (EOD) will be accepted at the event subject to maps being available (these may not be waterproof in some cases) - payment by card or cash (or bank transfer after). You are encouraged to pre-enter to guarantee a map.
Start times are not allocated - please just turn up at the start between the earlier than usual times of 12 and 1:30pm.Courses will close at 2:30pm.
Public Liability Insurance: Please note: Participants who are not members of either British Orienteering or Scottish Orienteering are not covered by their respective public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered..
To become a member of an orienteering club, such as Interlopers, which includes membership of British Orienteering and/or Scottish Orienteering visit our website or ask at Registration. There are many benefits of being a member of an orienteering club and one of these is lower entry fees at most events.
Novice 1.5km
Entered: 0
Involves basic use of the compass and route choice. Ideal for competent youngsters or novice adults.
Medium 4.6km 115m climb
Entered: 0
Involves basic use of the compass and route choice. Ideal for novice adults who would like a longer run with simpler navigation. There is a timed-out, unmanned, road crossing, so this course is not suitable for unaccompanied Under-16s.
Long 3.3km 115m climb
Entered: 0
Involves basic use of the compass and route choice. Ideal for novice adults who would like a longer run with simpler navigation. There is a timed-out, unmanned, road crossing, so this course is not suitable for unaccompanied Under-16s.
All courses are suitable for unaccompanied under-16s. Distances are straight line distances so actual running distance will be longer.
Junior/Student: £3.00/£4.00
Juniors are under 26 on 31st December.Young adults under 26 pay junior rates, as do Students if they tick the 'Are you a Student?' box on the entry form.
Pairs / Groups / Families running together should make a single entry. Enter the name of your lead navigator then add the additional names in the box below. There is a final box for your group / family name that will be displayed on the results (otherwise it will be the lead navigator's name). You get one map with your entry, and can request up to 4 additional maps (towards bottom of form) at £1 each.
Timing Device (Dibber) Hire - SI dibbers are available to hire free of charge but there is a £30 charge if lost. Air dibbers, if offered, cost £2.50 to hire, and there is a £60 charge if lost.
Shadowing - if you are following ('shadowing') another runner but not competing, you can order an extra map (£1 per map).
Full details are on the event webpage
