SUNDAY 16th AUGUST
Starts from 9:30am to 11:30am. (Course closure 1PM)
Map: Fairley Dams, (Scale 1:10000 , Contours 5m)
Planning/vetting team: Malcolm Roberts & Carolyn Matthews
Control Descriptions are printed on each map. However, if you would like separate descriptions - print them here - WORDS OR SYMBOLS and bring them with you on the day.
Directions: From West Wallsend head west on O’Donnelltown Road. Park on the roadside just after the bridge over the M1 freeway. PLEASE TAKE CARE when parking and going to and from the Assembly Area as O’Donnelltown Road is a public road.
COURSES: All courses will be of NOY standard. (Visit controls in numerical order.)
|
Course |
Length |
Details |
|
Very Easy |
2.0km |
Follows tracks and streamer trails |
|
Easy |
1.9km |
Follow tracks, streamer trails and/or watercourses. Will need to be able to carefully negotiate track intersections. Controls are on or not far from tracks, BUT you need to know where you are along the track before looking to the side |
|
Moderate Short |
2.5km |
Cross-country navigation to large features or following distinctive “hand rail” features (usually with a good catching feature). |
|
Moderate Long |
3.0km |
Cross-country navigation to large features or following distinctive “hand rail” features. |
|
Hard Short |
3.2km |
Potentially Involves all types of cross-country navigation |
|
Hard Medium |
4.6km |
Potentially Involves all types of cross-country navigation |
|
Hard Long |
6.5km |
Potentially Involves all types of cross-country navigation |
NOTES:
- There is an extensive track network used frequently by trail bikes and 4WDs. Please give way to these vehicles.
- The Hard courses go into the hilly areas on the west side of the map.
- There is a 350m walk to the start from the Assembly area.
4. Helpers are needed to collect Controls at the conclusion of the event. Please let someone know at the Assembly Area if you can help. It would be much appreciated.
5. No String Course (due to Covid19 recommendations). Sorry kids. :(