Hume Park Wednesday Evening Training
November 27th 2013 6:30pm
Organizers: Marc Power (Event Director), Marc Power (Course Planner), Rachel F (Controller), Meghan Rance (Membership), Stan Woods (Coach)
Map: Hume Park
General GVOC Call for Volunteers to Organize WETs--
Without volunteers, GVOC events cannot take place! The 2014 calendar of WETs remains to be filled.
If you are interested in volunteering to organize a WET please let us know.
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Description for this WET
Primary Organizers:
Event Director/Course Planner, Membership/Registrar, Trainer
Description
This week's courses involves a series of loops through the wonderful Hume Park mapped area.
There is a single loop option for beginners; and several loops for others.
Schedule
6:30 Introduction to Orienteering for Beginners
6:30 Starts begin
7:45 Course Closure, participants must report to the Finish by Course Closure Time.
Courses:
Two courses will be offered, one of which is Easier/Shorter depending on terrain and suitable for beginners/families. The other of which is Longer/Harder depending on terrain.
Safety Precautions:
As usual given that it is extremely dark now, be sure to bring your headlamps, whistles, and PROPER footwear. Parts of the park are extremely dark and some of the footing extremely slippery. There are also some bridges and stairs, so caution is advised. Also, note there is a dog park which will be specified as out of bounds.
High visibility clothing is also advised, as there will be in the vicinity of streets and one street crossing.
Parking/Start/Finish Locations:
Parking will be by the school near the start area, and is indicated with the blue "drop" in the map below.
Post-Event Dining:
Join us for a bite to eat nearby afterwards! All welcome.
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.