Fraser River Park Wednesday Evening Training
July 31st 2013 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Organizers: George Pugh (Event Director), Pat Pugh (Host), Kevin Pugh (Coach)
Primary Organizers:
Event Director/Course Planner, George Pugh
Membership/Registrar, Trainer: Pat and Kevin Pugh
Description:
Come and enjoy a seldom used collection of parks in south west Marpole area. Map is a new map, finished July 2013 by Louise Oram.The area is quite open and friendly to runners. No brambles anticipated. ...stay out of dark green areas.
Schedule
18:15 Introduction to Orienteering for Beginners
18:30 Starts begin
20:00 Course Closure, participants must report to the Finish by Course Closure Time.
Courses:
Two courses will be offered, one of which is easier/shorter and suitable for beginners/families. The other somewhat longer and will incorporate two "boxes" of four to five controls that can be taken in any order.
Safety Precautions: Route will cross Marine Drive at pedestrian controlled lights. Please use them! Shorter course will avoid heavily travelled streets.
Parking/Start/Finish Locations:
Car parking is near washrooms in small parking lot at the junction of Angus Drive and West 75th Avenue. Start will be further south towards river at the collection of picnic tables. Water fountain is near Fraser River, some 30 metres further south.
Post-Event Dining: TBD
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.