Antrim Castle Gardens Sunday 22nd October

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Well that’s the course’s done! The park is in pretty good nick. Only one large tree down. Very little vegetation, and I have access to ALL areas, plus I’ve extended the map a little for more fun along the riverbank. What more can you want on a Sunday afternoon. Courses available: Yellow :  2.1km Orange :  3.3km ‘Mid’ Green : 4km as the crow flies ( bring your compass for this one ). There’s still a chance to book a map if you wish as i haven’t turned the printer on yet. See you tomorrow

Castle Archdale

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Some late info from FERMO NICS 5 Castle Archdale Country Park Saturday 21st October 2017 Last minute information Parking at Marina Carpark; NO toilets here. Nearest toilets at the Castle Courtyard (about 400m) – follow blue and white tapes from Marina. No refreshments available in the Park and no Junior stall so bring your own food and drink. Red and White tapes to Start and Finish (each about 5 minutes walk from Registration) Map/Course Corrections (after maps had been printed) The forest around 2 controls has suffered from wind blow and poor mapping. Green, Blue and Brown are affected. Maps Read More …

Castle Archdale Colour Series Event

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Don’t forget the NI Colour Series Event at beautiful Castle Archdale, Co Fermanagh on the shores of Lough Erne this Saturday 21 October. Full details are on the FermO website. Remember that a Colour Series Event offers all colours so there is something for all abilities from beginning juniors to experienced seniors: White, Yellow, Orange, Long Orange, Light Green, Green, Blue and Brown all on offer. Meet at the Moira M1 Junction 9 (at the lay-by on the Moira side) at 10.00am on Saturday to share lifts.

Antrim Castle Gardens, Sunday 22nd October

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Curled up by the fire, feeling low, wondering where the summer has gone? Never fear! For all those who enjoyed the Antrim WEE events in the summer, or for those who are looking for something to do this Sunday; we have another event at Antrim Castle Gardens. Another chance to enjoy orienteering in one of the best parks in NI ( assuming Ophelia hasn’t levelled it ). There will be something on offer for everyone, whether complete beginner or seasoned pro. All I would ask is that if you are thinking of coming, please let us know for map numbers. Starts : 2 Read More …

Autumn Trophy 2 – Crawfordsburn Country Park – 28th October 2017

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Don’t miss Autumn Trophy 2 at Crawfordsburn Country Park on 28th October.  Follow the signs for Crawfordsburn off the A2 Belfast to Bangor Rd – the park is signed to the left before you reach Crawfordsburn village. Follow the one-way road system and park below the Country Park Centre/cafe ( not the car-park closest to the beach.)  Registration will be in a car (probably a red people carrier) from 11.30am.  Starts are 12-1pm and controls will be collected after 3pm.  Courses on offer are Green, Orange and Yellow.  Juniors must use the bridges when crossing the river.  There are toilets Read More …

Autumn Trophy 1 – Donard Forest – Results

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Simple Results | Winsplits | Routegadget

Beat Your Way to Linda’s Kitchen

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Beating the Street again this Sunday afternoon 15 October? Meet at Linda’s Kitchen, 26 Woodvale Road, Belfast, BT13 3BS at 2pm. Bring your Beat the Street card or fob and map if you have one, but if not we will have a supply available. Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult please. Meanwhile check out the Beat the Street leaderboard. Lagan Valley Orienteers still holding out in 2nd place, but Belmont Walkers are stealing a march into 3rd place just ahead of Black Mountain PS but both are advancing! Keep on Beating the Street team LVO!

Beat the Street goes East again

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This Sunday 8 October our Beat the Street Sunday Afternoon Session returns to East Belfast. Bring your map and card or fob if you have them. If not we’ll have a supply and give simple instruction how to play. All ages welcome, especially families. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. There is no charge and no need to pre-book; just meet us at 2.45pm for a 3pm start at Jack’s CafĂ©, Eastside Visitors Centre, CS Lewis Square, BT4 1HU. The session runs until 3.45pm then join us for a cuppa on return. Get double points on Box Read More …

Beat the Street – Sunday Afternoon Session 3

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We are Beating the Street again this Sunday afternoon 1 October. Meet at Wholly Ground Coffee House, 143 Northumberland St, Belfast BT13 2JF. Turn up 13:30 reading for a 13:45 mass start score training; time limit 45 minutes. Bring your Beat the Street map plus your card or fob if you have them – but if you don’t have them, then we’ve got plenty to give out as well! Due to insurance all under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone is welcome; the training is nice & informal and a great way to explore a part of the Read More …

JIRCs Report September 2017

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by Sophie Pruzina As a second year W18, this was my last year running in the Junior Interregional Championships. I first ran in the JIRCs in Sandringham in 2012, where I got very lost in the unfamiliar terrain and head high ferns that had grown up overnight. Since then I have competed in Graythwaite in the north west, Breton Spurs in the west midlands and Cambus O’May in Scotland, and each year the experience has helped me to improve my navigation skills and confidence, as well as meet other orienteers my age from all over the UK. This year the Read More …