False Creek North Wednesday Evening Training
October 8th 2014 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Organizers: Brian Poole (Event Director), Rachel Howard (Membership), Jackie Slavenova (Coach)
Map: North False Creek
Description
Come out and run a scenic, urban map that has some great detailed areas where you'll have to pay attention to elevation details!
Schedule
6:15 Introduction to Orienteering for Beginners
6:30 Starts begin for both courses
8:00 Course Closure, participants must report to the Finish by Course Closure Time.
Courses:
Expert: Point to point, with a box of controls midway through the course that you can complete in any order. Choose your route wisely to minimize elevation gain.
Beginniner/Intermediate: Standard point to point, shorter straightforward navigation.
Safety Precautions:
Bring a headlamp, it's starting to get dark early!
Parking/Start/Finish Locations:
Meeting location is just south of Habitat Island, on the grass to the west of Olympic Village. Parking around Olympic Village.
Post-Event Dining:
TBA
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.
Wednesday Evening Training
What should I bring? Wear something comfortable that you don't mind getting a little dirty! If it's wet outside, you might want to consider a change of shoes and socks! A headlamp or flashlight and reflective clothing is critical in the winter months (late September to April). A compass is optional (we have extra ones for borrowing). For added safety, a whistle is mandatory for all GVOC events.
When should I sign up? Please sign up by Tuesday night so that we can print enough maps, although we have extra maps if you forget.
How much does it cost? All WETs are free with yearly membership ($5 for newcomers and those under 21, $10 otherwise, $20 maximum per family)
WET Introduction to Orienteering