Cypress Falls WJR Why Just Run

Organizers: Daniel Coombs (Event Director), Jonathan Harris (Course Planner), Jordan McIntosh (Controller), Chris Benn (Controller), Joanne Woods (Membership), Kate Karamycheva (Assistant)

Map: Cypress Falls

Please come out and join us for a fun WJR at Cypress Falls Park: a beautiful area with some very interesting rock features and challenging orienteering.

Schedule

• 9:30-10:00 Registration
• 10:00-10.30 Starts
• 12:30 Course closure (You must be back by this time even if you have not completed your course!)

Please park in the Cypress Falls car park. There should be space for about 30 cars but it is also used by other groups. If it is full there is often parking along Woodgreen Dr just before you enter from the Upper Levels.

Registration

• The deadline for registering is Friday 21st March at midnight. You can see who has signed up here

Courses

Please note that Cypress Falls presents technically and physically challenging terrain where it is easy to bite off more than you can chew. If you are new to forest navigation, sticking to the Beginner course is recommended.

• Beginner - 0.8 kms, ~40m climb : Controls are on trails. Suitable for those who are new to orienteering or families with young children.
• Intermediate 1 - 1.5 kms, ~65m climb : Controls are along or close to trails and along major handrails. Some route choice. Suitable for those who have orienteered in the forest before and would like to develop their skills further.
• Intermediate 2 - 2.9 kms, ~100m climb : For orienteers with some experience looking to challenge themselves with some slightly off trail controls and longer route choice legs.
• Short Advanced - 3.6 kms, ~130m climb : Controls are off-trail, plenty of route choice. Same difficulty as the long advanced, suitable for strong orienteers who can navigate confidently in the forest but who'd prefer not to do the full length course.
• Long Advanced - 5.4 kms, ~225m climb : Technically and physically challenging course covering the full extent of the west side and part of the east. Please only sign up for this course if you are comfortable in terrain that is challenging both physically and mentally. For reference, last year's Elite course was 5.9km and won in approximately 70 minutes.

Volunteers

We are looking for a few volunteers to help out with collecting controls, parking and general logistics. No experience or special skills required - if you are available to help please email yj9harris@gmail.com. You can still run!

Why Just Run

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 compass is optional (we have extra ones for borrowing). For added safety, a whistle is mandatory for all GVOC events. Read more in the WJR Introduction to Orienteering.

How much does it cost? Regular "Why Just Run:" events cost adult: $15 / under 20: $10/ family discount (adult(s) with children) 40% (we now accept credit and debit cards on site). Some special events may cost a little more, and this will be made clear in the event detail above. Annual club membership is also required.

Club membership: See details on the club home page. Please complete before your first event!

Refunds: If a participant is unable to attend an event for any reason the event organizer may refund the event fees (at their discretion) but the processing fees will not be refunded. If an event is changed or cancelled by GVOC and participants request a refund, the processing fees will be refunded.

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