WEO #10 - new location!- Station Flats Wednesday Evening series

Organizer: Don Bayly (Event Director)

Map: Sulphur Springs

Organizer Notes:

From the main intersection in Bragg Creek, drive south 3.4 km on Hwy 22, then west 10.8 km on Hwy 66 to the Station Flats parking lot. Total driving time from mid-Calgary is about 50 minutes.

We are using the north part of the Sulphur Springs map, updated for the new parking lot and new-ish cut blocks. There are some big hills, clearings and forest of varying runnability.

This is bear country. Adults are advised to carry bear spray. Parents may wish to shadow children around their course.

COURSE DATA UPDATED Monday June 22

Beginner Distance 2200 m, Climb 30 m, mostly on trails or along clearing edges.

Intermediate Distance 2600 m, Climb 40 m, some off-trail.

Advanced: Distance 4900 m, Climb 190 m, on and off trail, significant climb, may encounter thicker vegetation. Leave out the farthest three controls to make a Short Advanced course of 3900 m with 135 m climb..

Wednesday Evening Orienteering (WEO) Events

• In-person orienteering events with printed maps.
• Control flags and SI timing units will be used in the terrain
• An SI finger stick is required. When registering you can choose to borrow one if you do not own one.
• 6:30 - 8pm on the day of the event
• Pre - registration required for each event to secure a printed map. Please register before Monday evening before the Wednesday night.
• If you are unable to attend on the day of the event, you may wish to download the MapRun app and use it to run anytime up to a year afterwards.

Course Selection

When registering, there are several courses to choose from:

• Beginner: the easiest and shortest course, suitable for beginner orienteers and families; simple navigation; approx 1.5-2kms, staying on trails.
• Intermediate: requires orienteering/navigation skills; approx 2-3.5kms
• Advanced: the longest and potentially most challenging course, approx 4 kms (or more). On some maps, organizers may suggest cutting off some controls to allow participants to run a Short Advanced option. There will be separate results if there is a short advanced option.

Pricing Options Below: Registration opens March 15.

WEO Series Pass:

If you are interested in joining us for the season, purchasing the WEO Series Pass for $55, which is the best option. You will have access to all events in the WEO season. Please Note: you must have a FWOC membership in order to purchase the WEO Series Pass.

Event Pricing for non WEO Series Pass Holders:

• For FWOC members and members of other Canadian orienteering clubs
  • $5 per individual
  • $15 per Family (up to 6 registrants who live in the same house)
• For non-members
  • $10 per individual
  • $30 per Family (up to 6 registrants who live in the same house)

Ready to Register? Click HERE.

Volunteering:

Each WEO event takes about 10 volunteers. We really need our membership to support these evenings in order to keep these WEOs happening. It is a great way to meet more members, and some roles help improve your orienteering skills! If you would like to help out in any way - no experience necessary - please reach out to [email protected] or click on the Volunteer Link below.

TRY-IT!

Interested in trying orienteering but feel like you need a little help? Join one of our Try It events.

All Try It events will be listed separately on our Event Calendar with their own registration page.

What to expect?

• You will receive some brief instructions.
• You can try a couple of learning activities
• You will get a map and head out for a self-led walk or run to try the beginner orienteering course.
• All of this should take around 1 hour.

Location