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Orienteering is a competitive or non-competitive recreational activity in which participants use a detailed map (and usually a compass) to navigate between checkpoints (known as “controls”) along an unfamiliar course. If you like a mental and physical challenge and exploring the outdoors, orienteering is the sport for you!

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Sun 4th Aug - NOY 8

NOY 8 - The Chimney

Results

Venue: Make your way to Ferguson St, Abernethy. Turn south from the Mulbring - Cessnock Road ("Lake Road" just east of Kearsley - sign posted to Abernethy. Follow Ferguson Street approximately 2km to the parking area.

Parking can be on both sides of Ferguson St - please take care to not block any private pathways and any roped off areas. One resident (on the East side) has specifically asked us not to park on the lawn in front of his property and this will be roped off. Also we are requested not to park in the area opposite and to the south of Abernethy guest house.

There will be a short 300m walk, south from Abernethy House to the assembly area and start - follow signs.

Map: "The Chimney" - 1:10,000
Terrain: Open runnable forest and complex spur / gully with some steep sections. Beware of mine subsidence in the area.

Courses: Standard NOY range of courses. Middle distance format with pivot controls on some courses.

Very easy - 1.9km 13 controls
Easy - 2.3km, 13 controls
Easy long - 3.1km, 17 controls
Moderate short - 3.2km, 14 controls
Moderate long - 3.7km, 17 controls
Hard short - 3.5km, 14 controls
Hard medium - 5.6km, 21 controls
Hard long - 6.7km, 26 controls

Entries: Enter on the day from 9.30am to 11.30am. Course closes at 1.00pm. Please ensure you start your course with enough time to complete it prior to course closure or you my be disqualified.

Planner: Angus Roberts
Organiser: Steven Roberts
Vetting: Scott Simson
SI operation: Malcolm Roberts


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