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Sun 5th May - Minor Event

Minor Event - Freemans Waterhole

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Lost Property: A control description holder and a compass where left behind on the registration desk. Contact me through the website feedback link on the left and describe the item if its yours.

UPDATED - To reflect change in location

Grab a partner and get ready for a novel and hopefully fun orienteering challenge. There’s a club trophy to be won!

Concept: “Newcastle Pairs” is intended to be a competitive event that incorporates a spirit of camaraderie and fun. While it is a pair’s event, you might note that this is not a relay, although the “baton” may be passed on several occasions. Teams of two have the duty to make sure their “baton”, in this case an SI stick, travels to every control in the correct order. So long as it is travelling with at least one member of the team the way it gets there is up to that team. This allows teams to either run together to assist each other with any navigational challenges or alternately split up at different stages to minimise run distance and hence fatigue. Obviously you could do a combination of both or you could even have one member go straight to the last control and wait while the other sucker does the whole course. The choice is yours.
History: This event has had a sporadic history being contested at uneven and generally long intervals. The current holders of the trophy are Damian Welbourne and Alex Massey who won it in 2010, albeit that year contested as a normal relay. Prior to that Tim Tew and Glenn Burgess won the cup in 1994 completing a double for Glenn who was also victorious in 1993 when partnering Anthony Darr.

Rules:

• Teams will consist of any two people.
• Other groupings, including singles will be considered as unofficial.
• Teams shall be given 2 minutes planning time prior to starting.
• The race will commence via a mass start.
• Navigation will be of moderate standard or easier.
• The event will utilise SportIdent punching.
• Each team shall carry one SI stick between them.
• The SI stick must visit every control in the correct order.
• SI sticks of one team cannot be carried by another team.
• The course utilises pivot controls. You need to register at every visit.
• Team members can split up at any time or place they like, but must meet at the last control and then finish together.
• Elapsed time will be based on the second member’s finish time.
• Mobile phones can be carried and utilised for tactical purposes.

Handicap winners: It is hoped that as well as “first past the post”, we may be able to incorporate a handicap system although it is doubtful the handicap winners will be known on the day but your timely pre-entry will help facilitate this possibility. 

Venue: The event is between Freemans Waterhole and Cooranbong.
.........From Freemans Waterhole roundabout: Travel south towards Cooranbong on Freemans Drive. After 2.8 km turn right (west) into Becks Road (not signposted) and proceed a few hundred metres to parking.
.........From Cooranbong: Travel north from Cooranbong via Freemans Drive. From the 90km/h signs it 7.8 km until you turn left (west) into Becks Road (unsigned). Proceed a few hundred metres to parking.

Map: "Jig a Jog" – 1:7500

Terrain: Unduating to perhaps moderately steep spur gully with a reasonable track network. There are some areas of thicker vegetation but they should be easily avoided.

Courses:
Pairs - 5.5 km
Moderate - 3.0 km (but you should be entering the Pairs!)
Easy - 1.5 km
Very Easy - 1.5 km
The Pairs course will utilise pivot controls, have a total length of 5.5 km and be of up to Moderate standard. It has been designed to allow maximum participitation as the length can be divided between the two partners and the navigation isn't overly tough. This should be a lot of fun!

Entries: Pairs via pre-entry to Geoff Peel by the 1st May. All other courses are enter on the day.
Start Times: There will be a briefing for the Pairs competitors at 9:45 am followed by a mass start at 10:00 am.
Easy and Very Easy:- 9:30 to 11:30
Moderate: After the Pairs mass start to 11:30
Entry Fee: Normal, pay on day, “bush” fee structure will be applied.
Planner: Geoff Peel 49680977, 0422471353, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Gear Organisation: John Linich


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