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Wed 06th Sep 2017

Last updated: 23rd Aug
Type of event: Training
Type of terrain: Parkland
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Info

September monthly training session - NB change of venue! Meet Jubilee Car Park, Kinnoull for a 6.30pm sharp start.

Our monthly sessions provide an opportunity for club members and potential members to meet and train together to develop skills and fitness. September's session will be an informal map walk/run. Please note: this is not a coaching/formal training session and will only go ahead subject to interest. Any children attending need to remain under the close supervision of their parent or carer.

Location

Nearest town: Perth

Pre event information

Directions / Parking

Jubilee Car Park, Kinnoull Hill

Facilities

No indoor facilities/no toilets.

Registration & Start Times

Meet in time to start at 6.30pm sharp.

Entry Details

Clothing/equipment:- road or trail running/walking kit and shoes, including waterproof/warm outer layers according to weather on the day/forecast (NB no indoor facilities). Note that terrain is rougher than at North Inch so shoes with good tread are advisable. A compass may be used for some sessions. Headtorches and bright/reflective clothing please. Club members - please wear club tops prominently to identify yourselves to newcomers.

There is no charge for these sessions for club members, although a small charge may be levied in the future to cover map printing costs (likely to be no more than £1 per session). 

If you are not a member of Tayside Orienteers (or another British Orienteering affiliated club) and attending regularly you will normally be expected to join after participating in three sessions.

Please note that this is an informal session/not formal coaching. Under 18’s attending will need to remain under the close supervision of their parent or carer at all times.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:- This training session is taking place in more challenging terrain than our normal venue, with attendant risks. Please wear footwear with a good tread. There are also large crags, a quarry and watercourses/features. The area is popular with other users, especially mountain bikers and dog walkers. Please remain aware of your surroundings and other users at all times and look out for cars when crossing the road from the car park. Please carry a headtorch owing to the nights drawing in!

If you have any existing medical conditions of which you feel we should be aware please download and complete our medical form, bring it with you in a sealed envelope and hand to the co-ordinator on the night. It will only be used in the event of an emergency (ie opened only if required), and will otherwise be destroyed after the event.

Contacts / Officials

Please let Elaine know if you plan to attend (2egillies@  gmail.com, remove spaces)

Session will only go ahead if sufficient interest.

Dogs allowed?

The area is popular with dog walkers but we would prefer you not to bring a dog for this activity.

Safety and Risk

A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.

Keep It Clean campaign - Forestry Commission Scotland

Our forests are at risk from tree pests and diseases. These can dramatically affect the health of our trees, upsetting the delicate ecosystem balance and devastating large areas of woodland.
Pests and diseases hitch a ride in mud and debris on shoes, paws and tyres, ending up in new forests. Here, they can spread rapidly in environments with no natural resilience.
Read more about this on the FCS website.

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