Renfrew Ravine WET Wednesday Evening Training
September 18th 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Organizers: Lisa Howard (Event Director), Alistair Howard (Controller)
Map: Renfrew Ravine
Please sign up by noon on the day of the event so that I can print maps.
Schedule:
- 6:15pm Introduction to Orienteering for Beginners
- 6:30pm Starts
- 8:00pm Course Closure, participants must report to the Finish before leaving
Courses
There will be three options for courses:
- Beginner: a single course sticking to the traditional Renfrew Ravine area and suitable for new orienteers. If you like this one feel free to try the Advanced loops after.
- Advanced: Three short ~ 1km sprint-ish loops in the Renfrew Ravine area.
- Expert: The short loops from the Advanced course (3 x ~1km) plus an additional longer loop (~3km) taking you all the way to the 29th Ave skytrain and Slocan park.
Safety Precautions:
Sunset is at 7:30pm. You may need a headlamp!
There are a few road crossings. This is a WET and there is no reason to take any risks. Please be careful.
You may want to run in trail shoes, but no spikes.
Parking/Start Location
Meet at the wading pool just off Nootka St.
Acknowledgements
Without volunteers, these events cannot take place. A hearty thanks to all those helping put this event on. If you would like to volunteer/help at upcoming WETs/WJRs or would like to organize a WET please let us know.
