WEE 1

Location Ormeau Park, Belfast , iCal file iCal
Date Wed, 5th May 27
Registration Opens 6.15pm
Starts 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Courses Close 8.30pm

Fixture Format The Wednesday Evening Event (WEE) Series consists of nine races throughout May and June.

The WEE series is a great introduction if you are new to the sport, or a valuable training opportunity if you are already a dab hand. For those who thrive on competition we also have something for you, with the WEE series league table.

Coaching available – if you are new, don’t worry, there will be experienced coaches/officials at registration to welcome newcomers, explain the activity and give some coaching tips. If you feel you or your child would like more support than this, there may be some coaches available to ‘shadow’ you round the course. If you would like to avail of this, please get in touch HERE.

Entry Entries close 7pm, Tuesday 4 May

Price For indicative pricing see the “prices” page. If entry is by SI Entries, the entries page will give the definitive prices.

This event is Online entry only – this is because Belfast parks prohibit cash transactions on site. See here for Terms.

Courses Each evening there will be two courses, Short and Long.

The Short Course is approximately 2km in length and has relatively simple navigation. This is really well suited to children and family groups who are out for an explore. It is also popular with seasoned orienteers who do not want too physical a run.

The Long Course is approximately 4km in length and is the navigation is more challenging. It is best suited for runners looking for more adventure and best suited to adults or juniors with navigational experience.

Map
  • Map Scale 1:5000
  • Contour Interval 2.5m
  • Previous Maps & Routegadget:
    • This area was last used for a WEE event in June 2026.
    • Routegadget map and courses can be found here.
Terrain Summary Parkland. Mainly over grass and tarmac paths with some tracks through wooded areas.
First Aid and Safety Watch out for other park users, including dog walkers, bikers and runners.

There will be first aid and a qualified first aider available at registration. If you come across an injured or ill person, please stop, help and get further help. There will likely be qualified first aiders on the course who can stop to provide support. Please do not come to the event if you are unwell. Please bring and carry any medication you might need, especially inhalers and EpiPen’s.

Please take a note of the course closure time. If you are still out on the course at this time return to finish and download immediately. All participants must return to download, whether they complete the course or not. This is to account for all competitors, ensuring everyone’s safe return.

Registration is a safe place for lost children to wait.

Kit requirements
  • Full leg cover is recommended to protect against summer growth of briers and nettles.
  • A waterproof jacket may also be mandatory if the organisers decide the weather requires one, so bring one along just in case.Dogs are permitted in the carpark and on the course, however common sense control of dogs applies.
Parking Ormeau Park Carpark (BT6 8LT)

Need a ride to the event? Join our WhatsApp car share group and request a lift (LVO members only).

Registration, Start, Finish & Download
  • Registration will be at the north end of the car park opposite the entrance to the Ozone. Come here if you need to borrow any equipment e.g. a dibber (electronic timing device).
  • The start will be a short walk on the path between the all weather pitch and the new dog exercise park. If you have registered online and do not need any equipment, please go directly to the start lane.
  • The finish is close to registration/download.
  • Download will be located at Registration.
Toilets & Local Amenities Toilets are at the Ozone Leisure Centre.
The Ozone also has indoor tennis courts and a climbing/bouldering wall.
Ormeau park has a BMX track and children’s play park.
Officials Organiser, Ric Gamble
Planner, Kin Lau
Controller, N/A

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