Darling How/Graystones

Cold weather - go prepared!  The weather looks likely to be cold and clear, with snow still on the ground higher up.  Please ensure that you bring and / or wear sufficient clothing to keep yourself warm even if you are unfortunate enough to get injured. After Christmas: the venues get more technical and wilder and so are not suitable for novice juniors at night.  But, and brand new for 2015, at the venues indicated, a 'Nighthawk' course will be offered specifically for adult runners who enjoyed the pre-Xmas events and who would like to continue enjoying orienteering at night, as well as anyone, club members or otherwise, who want to give night orienteering a go.The 'Nighthawk' courses will be 3-4 km distance and will mostly follow paths and other line features.The usual Long (~4.5 km) and Short (~2.5 km) courses will be available at all the post-Xmas night events.

You will need a good lamp or light, preferably a head-torch to leave your hands free for the map and compass! The events really are great fun, and because you have to be sure of your location at all times, your orienteering skills will improve no end.

Additional equipment: It is recommended that you carry spare batteries. It is also advised that you wear some form of reflective clothing in the unlikely event of a search for a competitor who is hurt, unable to walk or is concussed). This shouldn’t be too difficult as most modern clothing, shoes, back packs or bum bags have some reflective sections or flashes. However, some reflective armbands will also be available at registration.