LOCATION: Quorrobolong Road, Kitchener
DIRECTIONS / PARKING: Drive south from the town of Kitchener along Quorrobolong Road. Approximately 600m south of the township look for parking attendants and follow directions. Parking will be on the WEST side of Quorrobolong Road. You will be directed to do a U turn to drive onto the gravel & then drive approx 200m back towards Kitchener and park parallel to the road. WHEN TURNING PLEASE SLOW DOWN & WATCH FOR ONCOMING HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC.
It is NOT safe to park on the east side of the road and cross the road on foot.
ASSEMBLY AREA: After parking walk north to the dirt road with the gate leading into the State Conservation Area. Walk west approx 200m along this dirt road to the assembly area. The start is approx 300m further west from the assembly area along this road. Beware of motorbike riders along this road.
MAP: The Decapitated Poppethead, 1:10,000, updated 2016 Dennis Lyons & Rob Vincent.
TERRAIN: Typical open spur /gully area with fast running in most parts. There are steep sections in the south part of the map. Also some vague gently undulating areas. The area has been largely unaffected by the recent storms BUT the eastern half of the map has been burnt off by National Parks in the last couple of months. The vegetation in this part remains mapped as it was before the burn as thick scrub areas are still difficult to run in, although the visibility is better. Full body cover is recommended. Beware of motorbike riders along all tracks. Note the out of bounds area around Austar Mine in the south east area of the map.
KIDS ACTIVITIES: There will be a techincal/fun training session for kids of all ages between 11 and 12 (weather permitting) followed by a game of bush soccer. A good chance for kids to get together and play. Kids Activities will be run by club coach Josh Blatchford.
FORMAT: Usual NOY middle distance line courses. Controls to be visited in order 1,2,3 etc.
COURSES: Full range of NOY courses to suit all abilities:
Very Easy: 2.03kms, 12 controls
Easy: 2.48kms, 12 controls
Moderate Short: 3.14kms, 9 controls
Moderate Long: 3.85 kms, 11 controls
Hard Short: 3.57 kms, 10 controls
Hard Medium: 5.07kms, 14 controls
Hard Long: 7.13 kms, 14 controls
START TIMES : 9.30-11.30am. Course closure is 1pm. All competitors are to return to the finish by 1pm so we don’t have to form a search party.
SI STICKS: Required. Hire cost $2.00
PERSONNEL: Organiser: Peter Newton Setter: Lynda Hewson Vetter: Rob Vincent