With kind permission of the owners of Ardgye B&B and Charlie Petrie of Rosehaugh Estate we are visiting an area which unless you have run the longest courses from Aldroughty you will not have experienced for a good few years.
Cross country
Level D Local
SI
10:15-11:15
10:30-11:30
13:00
75817
On Leads
EOD
Directions and Parking
Assembly and registration will be at the Ardgye B&B to the east of Alves on the A96. From Forres take the A96 through Alves and once at the top of the crawler lane continue for approximately 300m with Ardgye B&B signed on the right. From Elgin take the A96 through the Oakwood and approximately 150 m after the turning for Burghead Ardgye B&B is signed on the left.
Parking is very limited. We are asking all participants to car share where possible. It should be possible to arrange to meet at the layby to the east of Alves on the edge of Ardgye B&B or Alves school car park before car sharing. If you need to share a lift but need help organising please get in touch with Lesley Coutts whose email address is at the bottom of this page.
There are no toilets at the event and the nearest public toilet will be in Forres or Elgin
At registration
Courses
Light Green (TD4) 3.5 km, 140 m climb, 13 controls
Orange (TD3) 2.4km, 90 m climb, 9 controls
Yellow (TD2) 2.3km, 80 m climb, 11 controls
All maps at 1:5,000 scale
Entry Details
online
Adults £5 Juniors £4 £1 discount for using own brikke £1 discount for Oclub members
Final Details
Safety Information
All Competitors take part at their own risk and a choose a course that matches their experience and fitness.
You MUST report to Download by Course Closing Time
Event Officials
Lesley Coutts
Jon Hollingdale
Ticks and Covid
Ticks
Risk Awareness: Please be aware that ticks are common across many of the areas we run in and can carry infections such as Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Encephalitis. Ticks are active in the UK primarily from March to October, but year-round vigilance is recommended.
Prevention Strategies:
Wearing full leg and abdomen cover in the forest.
Applying insect repellent to exposed skin and clothing.
Checking yourself for ticks after your run. Common areas for ticks include behind the knees, underarms, hairline, and any pressure points.
Considering vaccination against TBE, if visiting high-risk areas in Europe or Asia.
Tick Removal and Symptoms: Consider using a tick removal tool to ensure the tick is removed quickly and completely. If a tick has attached, it should be removed as soon as possible.
Health Action: If symptoms develop, such as a rash or flu-like symptoms, individuals should seek medical advice promptly and mention the tick bite, as not all doctors may be familiar with the conditions.
Yellow and White course competitors must collect their maps from registration before going to the start.
You MUST report to Download by Course Closing Time
Be careful on/near/crossing any roads
All competitors must wear warm clothing and /or waterproof clothing as appropriate.
Competitors are advised to notify the organiser of any relevant medical conditions and should complete any details on SI entries.
Important Information
Safety and Risk: A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event. You MUST report to download by course closing time.
Insurance: If you have joined an orienteering club, or are competing in one of your first 3 events, then you are covered by our public liability insurance.
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Hired Si Cards: We provide loan of these if you don't have your own but if you lose it there will be a £30 charge for its replacement.
