Killarney Kaper
May 26th 2018 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Map: Killarney Lake
The Killarney Kaper is a fun spring navigation adventure in the woods and trails of Killarney Lake Park.
This event is open to the public with courses from easy to advanced, so you can 'map your adventure' at whatever level you wish.
On each course you are provided a detailed map and use it to navigate to a series of control points marked on the ground with flags. Easy courses use trails between control points. Advanced courses are longer and require more challenging navigation. Assistance is available pre-start for beginners.
May 19-27 is national Orienteering Week in Canada - a great time to get out and try orienteering!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Pre-registration is requested to help the organizers prepare sufficient material. Pre-register by midnight May 24th and benefit from a reduction in fees. Register online or by email with the organizer, Rob Hughes : rh@orienteeringnb.ca. Fees will be collected on-site.
Please provide:
- Name
- Club/Group (if a member)
- Course
- SportIdent serial number (if available)
COURSES:
- Adventure 1 (1-2km): Beginner. A good course for beginners. Easy terrain. Controls are located along trails and easy to find. Compass not needed.
- Adventure 2 (2-3km): Novice. The controls are located a short distance off the trails. Use the trails to make your way around the course. Compass not needed.
- Adventure 3 (3-4km): Intermediate. The controls are located off the trails. Good map reading skills are an asset, compass useful.
- Adventure 4 (4+km): Advanced. The controls are located well off the trails. Good map reading skills are necessary and compass skills essential. Longer course with more bushwhacking and more hills.
First start 1300 or as soon as registration is complete.
FEES:
Registration Fees will be collected at the meet site. Pre-registration rates will apply if you pre-register by May 24th. On site registration available from 12 noon.
(Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and ensures you get a pre-printed map!)
| Standard | Pre-registered | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | $20 | $15 |
| Juniors (under 20) | $15 | $10 |
| Family Maximum | $35 | $30 |
| Novice groups (Course 1 or 2) | $15/teammate | $10/teammate |
| Int/Adv groups (Course 3 or 4) | $20/teammate | $15/teammate |
Note about Electronic Timing
SportIdent electronic timing equipment is used at all ONB events. Participants who do not have a SportIdent device ( a small 'dibber' that you carry with you on the course and which records your times at each control point) will be provided with one. There is no charge for this, but if the dibber is lost there will be a $40 charge to cover the cost. Here is a site that shows you what the SI dibber looks like.
More Info
No special equipment or clothing is needed. Dress for the outdoors, wear something comfortable that you don't mind getting a little dirty! A change of footwear and socks is a good idea for after the event. If it's wet, you might need a complete change of clothes!
A compass is handy but not essential on courses 1-2.
Compass is recommended for Adventure 3 and 4. Safety whistles are required for all courses and will be available on sale at registration.
Map / Terrain
The map is a standard 1 10 000 scale orienteering map with 2.5 and 5 m contours. There is an extensive trail network. Off-trail terrain is mostly regenerating mixed woodland with a variety of rock, water and terrain features. Gradients are mostly shallow except for one steep ridge/slope area in course Adventure 4.
I'm hungry
Good, there will snacks and drinks available after the finish. We'll also have some informal prizes.
Volunteers
It takes a lot of work to put on ONB events, we can always use a helping hand. If you want to help, please email the event director Rob Hughes at rh@orienteeringnb.ca. No prior experience required!
Directions
The start/finish location will be close to the the main parking lot next to the Killarney Lake Lodge.