North False Creek Wednesday Evening Training
August 12th 2015 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Organizers: Linda Wu (Event Director), Karen Lachance (Membership), Alison Schoenhardt (Controller), John Rance (Coach)
Map: North False Creek
Description
Schedule
6:15 pm - Introduction to Orienteering for Beginners
6:30 pm - Starts begin for both courses
8:00 pm - Course Closure, participants must report to the Finish by Course Closure Time.
Courses:
2 courses are available:
- Beginner - shorter point-to-point and easier navigation
- Expert - longer point-to-point with a single butterfly and will likely involve navigating across a bridge or underpass
Safety Precautions:
Please use side walks and cross streets at street lights. There are bridges and streets on this map where cars are travelling at high speeds. Construction sites have been marked on the map. Avoid them.
Look both ways before crossing. Wear something visible.
DON'T JAILWALK.
Parking/Start/Finish Locations:
Start and Finish at Terry Fox Memorial. There is public parking available at parkades at 858 Beatty Street and at the Vancouver Public LIbrary. The start is a 10-15 min walk from either Stadium Skytrain station or Yaletown Skytrain Station.
Post-Event Dining:
Something downtown, probably.
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.