Venue Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park
Date Wed, 9th Aug 23
Starts 18:30 to 19:30
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Event Description
— THIS EVENT WILL BE ONLINE PRE-ENTRY ONLY —
Wednesday Evening Event no.6 will be held at Lady Dixon park. Courses planned by Anastasiia Mahlych, who has put in lots of nice route choice options.
Newcomers are very welcome – don’t hesitate to visit registration where experienced orienteers will be happy to answer queries and give advice!
Registration/download will be in the upper carpark. If you have pre-entered and have an SI card you can proceed to the signposted start. If you need to hire/change a card please find registration.
Registration open from 6.15PM. Starts from 6.30PM -> 7.30PM.
Courses close at 8.30pm sharp.
Vehicle parking
In Upper Car park.
Courses & Terrain
Long course – 3.6 km, 80m climb, 13 controls.
Short course – 2 km, 50m climb, 12 controls.
These are straight line distances, estimated additional 10-20% for an optimal running route.
Lady Dixon mainly consists of open grassland and forested areas, with gravel and tarmac paths. The ground can feature the occasional marsh and muddy patch. Be prepared for a not-insignificant ascent over the three main hills. Trail shoes with/without studs are recommended and so is full leg cover.
Controls will be SIAC enabled with punching start/finish.
Entry
Prices – SENIOR £5 (member), £7 (non-member) | JUNIOR £3 (mem/non-mem)
The max charge to enter as a family is £13 (non-members £17).
SI card hire is free.
Safety
Be aware of cars and other pedestrians: both courses may cross internal roads, though these are unlikely to have any vehicles. Do not cross any water features outlined in solid black. Full leg cover. Courses close (& control collectors will be dispatched) at 8:30 pm sharp, after which time competitors must report to download so that we don’t spend time looking for you. If you think you will take >1 hr book an earlier start time!
Covid-19
There are currently no Covid restrictions for events however we would ask that participants continue to apply common sense to limit the spread of infections.
Location
Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park
237 Upper Malone Rd
Belfast
BT17 9LA
Volunteers
To volunteer at this event please email volunteer@lvo.org.uk. You can find information on each role here as well as the current list of volunteers.