WEO #17 - Gord's Club Night- Results! Wednesday Evening series

Organizers: Marion O (Event Director), Damian Konotopetz (Course Planner)

Map: Prince's Island & Crescent Heights

Thanks very much to Gord's for hosting our club night and for the great deals acquired! Thanks to the volunteers: Christin, Marsha, Don B, Vital, Andy and Oleg and of course the course planners, Damian and Marion, and the event director, Marion.

Everyone is welcome to participate in this event. It is open to members and non-members alike, but the discount at Gord's is limited to FWOC members.

FWOC Club Night at Gord's! 919 Centre St NW

Gord's Running Store has supported orienteering for many years and will be hosting a special club night on Thursday, Sep 3rd!

Do check back for more details but so far:

• 25% discount on all regularly shoes, apparel and accessories (electronics and nutrition excluded) This discount is for FWOC members only.
• Salomon will be there with his 'stable' of shoes for people to try and go for a run/orienteer.
• Light snacks and beverages

I will add details of courses closer to the date but don't expect anything too dramatic - likely mostly on the bluff. So people can try out studded shoes! Orienteers can arrive any time after 6pm. Do come and support Gord's!

The map definitely needs some updates. The grass is high and many of the indistinct trails are non existent... Both courses will have some running on paths but also off trail.

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.

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