Go Orienteering

Finland 100 Festival (MetrO)

Finland 100 Festival (MetrO)
Fri 13th Oct 2017
Didsbury, South Manchester
MDOC
NWOA
Local
Refreshments availableSuitable for newcomersCoaching/advice availableOnline entry availableNight eventDogs are not allowed

Location

Venue:Streets between Didsbury and Chorlton
Nearest town:Didsbury, South Manchester
Event centre:The Gateway (Wetherspoon), 882 Wilmslow Road,East Didsbury,
Postcode:M20 5PG
Grid reference:SJ854902
Parking information:Parking opposite Wetherspoon (Free for 4 hours) or at East Didsbury Metro Station

Details

Description:Urban using a 1:12500 map based on OpenStreetMap line map showing roads and passageways and very little other detail of the terrain. The Metro tram system will be used to get to the three different start locations.
Type:Urban
Physical difficulty of terrain:Easy
Entry times:Registration 17:30 to 19:30 Starts 18:00 to 20:00
Punch type:SI
Hire fee: £30.00
Event number:73191
Event website:Click here

Courses

Course description:Long, Medium and Short courses using three different Metro tram stations as starting points. Competitors will need to take their tram fare with them. Street furniture used as control sites so a pencil or non water based pen to write down the answers is required. Si timing only for start and finish. No unaccompanied under 16 children allowed.
 
XS
0-2.5km
S
2.6-5.0km
M
5.1-7.5km
L
7.6-10km
XL
10.1km +
Very Easy
Easy
Medium
Hard
Very Hard
Course Technical Difficulty and Length (Km) are a guide to the standard of the courses offered.

Entry

Payment dateJunior/studentSeniorFamily/group
01/08/2017 - 08/10/2017£2.00 (£2.00)£3.00 (£3.00)£0.00
Non-member fees shown in brackets
Online entry via:mdoc.org.uk/manchesters-suomi-finland-100-festival-of-orienteering
Online entry closing date:08/10/2017

Contact us

Club:MDOC
Association:NWOA
Contact:Chris Rostron
Email:finland100@mdoc.org.uk
Phone:01663 764799
Co-ordinator:Chris Rostron