Victoria Park
September 21st 2024 11:00am
Organizer: Paul Bottomley (Event Director)
This event will be a co-production with Adrian Betts of the Rath Eastlink Community Center.
It will be a Barebones style event, meaning the approach will be casual in order to minimize the amount of volunteer capacity required, while still providing an enjoyable event for orienteers.
The Schedule:
10:00 Registration Opens
10:15 Beginner Clinic (if required)
10:45 Safety Brief
11:00 am (Staggered Start);
13:00 pm Time Limit
Start and Finish will be nearby the registration table.
The Venue:
Victoria Park is a natural woodland park that spans 3,000 acres and is located only minutes from downtown Truro. The extensive trail system winds through natural gorges, waterfalls, tall trees and inspiring look-offs.
Note: while we are excited to be back racing in Victoria Park and Truro, our map is a little behind some of the recent natural changes to the park. As such, while we are making an effort to bring the map up to date before the event, this event will focus more on that extensive network than is usual for an orienteering event.
The Courses:
Point to Point
To complete any of the courses participants must visit a series of control points in the order shown on the map provided. Maps will be provided at the start which will be staggered to space competitors and limit following.
Distances given below are an estimate only and will vary due to the nature of the event.
Beginner participants will typically follow marked and easy to follow trails to controls on trail for the easiest navigation and shortest distance to cover. Basic map following required. The beginner map will be limited in size to encourage success. 2km.
A beginner’s clinic may be offered. Let us know in advance at the email below if you are interested, and we can provide some form of instruction, if not a formal clinic. Please check-in at 10am if you require instruction.
Intermediate participants, will exercise route choice along trails while also using map features and may use basic compass skills to find controls located that are possibly off trails with typically clear features to ease navigation. 3km.
Advanced participants will tackle the entire map and should expect to be on trail and off (intentionally or not). These competitors will follow longer route choices through more difficult terrain; good navigation skills required. 6km.
VOLUNTEERS would be appreciated for a few tasks associated with the event (e.g. Beginner clinic, registration, control pickup). Please see here to sign up.
Registration:
Prior to participating in an event, all participants must have completed the one time Orienteering NS registration form and the Orienteering Canada waiver as part of registration process.
Once membership and waiver are completed, register for courses by completing the process at the registration site linked here and above.
Please ensure you register via this link by midnight THURSDAY, Sep 19 2024 to ensure a map is printed for you. On-site check-in will take place on site from 10:00 to 10:45 am.
Last minute registration: This can be done on site, but we typically only have a few extra maps; because we didn’t know you were coming. Also, pre-registration allows the on-site details to move more quickly.
Need Orienteering Kit before the event? Visit the O-Store!
Extracurricular: (think we won't tire you out or need to refuel?)
The Railyard Mountain Bike Park
Rath Eastlink Community Centre - Home
Questions: (some may be answered below)
To Paul at nsorienteering@gmail.com
Entry Fees:
The following are the fees for this event* (pre-registered), add $5 for day-of registrations:
$10 per adult (21+) participating as an individual
$5 per youth (7-20) participating as an individual
$7 per group/team member if participating as part of a team
Children under 7 participate free
*If you are registering four or more family/household members at the same time (including at least one adult), please use the discount code FAMILY_2024 at checkout to receive a discount.
How to Pay:
In advance (preferred):
- By credit card as part of the registration process linked above
- Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to the following email: nsorienteering@gmail.com
- If you choose this method, complete the online registration process. At checkout, please enter the following coupon code: PAY_EFT_2024 so that you appear on our registration list.
In person:
- In cash; a payment container will be available. Please bring correct change.
- If you choose this method, complete the online registration process. At checkout, please enter the following coupon code: PAY_CASH_2024 so that you appear on our registration list.
Note: all of the above is restated in the registration process.
Weather:
We run rain, snow or shine. Local thunder will typically be accommodated by a short delay. That said any weather involving a Hurricane or Tropical Storm coming straight over will result in a reschedule.
Snacks: A small post race treat will be available, but participants should bring their own water if needed.
Parking:
Parking will be at Victoria Park, or on the adjacent streets.
NOTE if it’s sunny adjacent streets may be the best option as the parking area fills quickly.
Washrooms:
There are public washroom facilities on site.
Directions:
Event is in Victoria Park in Truro NS, the hub of mainland Nova Scotia. Registration and Start Finish will be at or near the bandstand at the location shown in the map below.
