WEE 8

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.

Limited Entry on the Day is available at non-member rates, depending on map availability. See here for Terms.

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 Scale 1:4000
• Contour Interval 2.5m
• Previous Maps & Routegadget:
  • This area was last used for a WEE event in May 2024.
  • Routegadget map and courses can be found here.

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.

• 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 not permitted on the course as they cross playing fields. They are permitted on the other parts of the UUJ grounds which are not designated as playing fields.

There is a small parking tariff. Rates can be found here: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/carparks/payments-tariffs

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

• Registration will be TBC, Come here if you need to borrow any equipment e.g. a dibber (electronic timing device).
• The start will be TBC
• The finish is close to registration/download.
• Download will be located at Registration.