Wednesday Evening Night Training (WENT) #5/7

They are open to both club members and those new to orienteering.

Coach advice/support available. Juniors welcome but would advise younger juniors are accompanied by an adult.

For all WENTs, entries close at midnight on the Monday before the event to allow for printing.

We want to ensure our events are as fun and safe as possible for all participants. Although injury and ‘stranger danger’ incidents are rare we must keep vigilant and it is important to remind you of how you can help prevent incidents and keep safe. Please follow the instructions given at the briefing and follow the following advice:

• U16s to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the activity
• Return to download and register your return after 45 minutes, even if you have not completed your course.
• There will be first aid available at the Start/finish.
• Traffic – be particularly careful crossing access roads and around the car parks. There are also bike trails – give way to all traffic and other users.
• Please avoid shining your torch directly at cars and pedestrians.
• 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.
• Stranger danger – If in the unlikely event that you are approached by a stranger with ill intent, call out and blast your whistle. Please report all incidents and concerns to the organiser.
• Safeguarding – it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure participants are and feel safe. If you have a concern regarding inappropriate behaviour the NI Orienteering Safeguarding Officer, Mairi Kennedy can be contacted on: zero 7718 883996 or lvo.safeguarding@niorienteering.org.uk Alternatively you can use this online Incident Reporting Form.

• Whistles are mandatory – use in case of emergency – 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. You may also wish to carry a mobile phone.
• Carry all necessary personal medication where appropriate (inhaler, EpiPen).
• Ensure your head torch has good battery power – let us know beforehand if you need to borrow one.
• Dibber – these can also be borrowed.
• Wear bright/hi-viz clothing – this helps you be seen by other participants, park users and a deterrent to anyone who may wish to cause harm.
• Please come appropriately dressed for the conditions.
• If the forecast is cold/wet a waterproof jacket is mandatory. If cold, layer up and consider a hat, gloves and buff.

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