Stanley Park South Wednesday Evening Training
January 8th 2014 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Organizers: Adam Nagy (Event Director), Helen de Faye (Event Director)
Map: Stanley Park South
Reminder it is a NEW YEAR! Bring 10$ for your membership - new year! new membership! (come 5 minutes early to do membership if possible)
General GVOC Call for Volunteers to Organize WETs and...--
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.
ALSO: we are also currently recruiting for volunteers to help with COCs in August 2014. See http://gvoc.whyjustrun.ca/pages/38 for more information on some of the areas where we need help.
Description for this WET
Primary Organizers:
Event Director/Course Planner, Membership/Registrar, Trainer
Description
We will be running in the eastern and southern parts of Stanley Park. There will be a mix of seawall, trails and well lit walking paths. The forecast currently calls for rain on Wednesday evening so please make sure to dress accordingly.
Schedule
Introduction to Orienteering for Beginners from 6:15 pm
Starts begin at 6:30pm
Course closure is 8pm, 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:
You will be crossing a few minor roads in Stanley Park. Please dress reflectively and be aware of vehicles.
Parking/Start/Finish Locations:
We will meet in the parking lot near the bus loop in the park interior directly off of Pipeline Road. During the winter it is the gates of the Childrens Farmyard and Miniature Railway. If you are driving this can be accessed through the roundabout at the park entrance.
Post-Event Dining:
...
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.