BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//6.6.4.4//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0-894@lvo.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T203000 DTSTAMP:20260916T112528Z URL:https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/went4-26/ SUMMARY:Wednesday Evening Night Training (WENT) #4/7 DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nDate\nWednesday 25 November\n\n\nVenue\n📍TBC\n\n\nEven t Format\nWENTs (Wednesday Evening Night Training) are mid-weekly training sessions held during the colder\, darker months of November and December\ , and are open to both club members and those new to orienteering. Feel fr ee to run individually or in a pair/group. Anyone who is not so confident about running alone\, please request a buddy at the briefing. Coach advice /support available. Juniors welcome\, but those under 16 MUST be accompani ed by an adult.\n\nThis is a MapRun activity. Before you leave home you MU ST have MapRun app installed on your smartphone and to have the file downl oaded.\n\nThe map file is now available to download on the MapRun App. Go to folders UK >\;Northern Ireland >\; TBC\n\nIf you select "Go to Star t" you will be asked for the PIN code. Once you are at this stage you are all set. The PIN code will be provided on the night\, just before we start . The PIN will not be required after the event starts.\n\nTo find out abou t using the MapRun app and have it uploaded on your smartphone/Garmin watc h go to: DIY Orienteering using MapRun - NI Orienteering Association\n\n\n Entry/Registration\nRegister HERE online (to follow)\n\n\nOnline Registrat ion closes\nMidnight Monday 23 November.\n\nFor all WENTs\, entries close at midnight on the Monday before the event to allow for printing.\n\n\nTim ings\n7pm - Registration - everyone must sign in.\n\n7.15pm - Course and s afety briefing\n\n7.30pm - Mass start\n\n8.15pm - Finish\n\n\nPrice\n💰 WENTs are free for members of LVO\, NIOA and Orienteering Ireland. Non-mem bers are also welcome to attend any of our activities and events but there is a £5 fee for this activity.\n\n\nTerrain Summary\nUrban\, mainly stre et\, hard surface running with some grassy areas.\n\n\nPrevious Maps/Route gadget\nTBC\n\n\nNotes/Courses\nThis will be a score course.\n\nWe want to ensure our events are as fun and safe as possible for all participants. A lthough injury and ‘stranger danger’ incidents are rare we must keep v igilant and it is important to remind you of how you can help prevent inci dents and keep safe. Please follow the instructions given at the briefing and follow the following advice:\n\n U16s to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the activity\n Return to download and register your r eturn after 45 minutes\, even if you have not completed your course.\n Th ere will be first aid available at the Start/finish.\n Traffic – be par ticularly careful crossing access roads and around the car parks. There ar e also bike trails – give way to all traffic and other users.\n Please avoid shining your torch directly at cars and pedestrians.\n Terrain – the ground is slippery with steep slopes\, so wear trainers with good grip and bring spare clothing to change into afterwards if needs be.\n Strang er danger – If in the unlikely event that you are approached by a strang er with ill intent\, call out and blast your whistle. Please report all in cidents and concerns to the organiser.\n Safeguarding – it is everyone ’s responsibility to ensure participants are and feel safe. If you have a concern regarding inappropriate behaviour the NI Orienteering Safeguardi ng Officer\, Mairi Kennedy can be contacted on: zero 7718 883996 or lvo.sa feguarding@niorienteering.org.uk Alternatively you can use this online Inc ident Reporting Form.\n\n\n\n\nKit requirements\n\n\n Smart phone/watch w ith MapRun app installed.\n Whistles are mandatory – use in case of eme rgency – 6 short loud blasts every minute until help arrives. There is a duty of care on all participants to stop and help and get further help. Y ou may also wish to carry a mobile phone.\n Carry all necessary personal medication where appropriate (inhaler\, EpiPen).\n Ensure your head torch has good battery power – let us know beforehand if you need to borrow one.\n Dibber – not required.\n Compass - let us know if you need to b orrow one.\n Wear bright/hi-viz clothing – this helps you be seen by ot her participants\, road users and a deterrent to anyone who may wish to ca use harm.\n Please come appropriately dressed for the conditions.\n If t he forecast is cold/wet a waterproof jacket is mandatory. If cold\, layer up and consider a hat\, gloves and buff.\n\n\n\n\nParking\nTBC\n\nNeed a r ide to the event? Join our WhatsApp car share group and request a lift (LV O members only).\n\n\n\nToilets\n\nTBC\n\n\n\n \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261025T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR