Sunday, December 18, 2022

HODDERSFIELD WOOD & ESTATE (Tue) & MURPHY'S FARM (Thurs)

Tue 27   HODDERSFIELD WOOD & ESTATE (Courtesy of the Nickleson family)

Cork County League (Planner SC)

Note: Park in Drake’s Pool public car park on old Railway Line from Carrigaline to Crosshaven (about 2 km before Crosshaven) and walk along it for 600 metres to the Registration/Start area  or park at the Start area but park your car at right angles to the road (NOT parallel to it) to create more parking spaces.

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 7.5 km, 200 m, 27 controls 
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 6.5 km, 175 m, 27 c
GREEN Course (Technical course) 4.8 km, 150 m, 24 c
RED Course (moderate course) sometimes 3.5 km, 100 m, 16 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 2.7 km, 85 m, 15 c
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 1.9 km, 60 m, 11 c

Thu 29   MURPHY'S FARM & MTU CAMPUS Cork County League 

(Planners William Curry & Michael Duggan)
Park in car parks near Bishopstown Tennis Club in Uam Var Estate

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 8.2 km, 50 m, 23 controls 
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 6.6 km, 50 m, 22 c
GREEN Course (Technical course) 4.9 km, 45 m, 18 c
RED Course (moderate course) sometimes 4.0 km, 40 m, 17 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 2.9 km, 20 m, 16 c
YELLOW Course
(the easiest course) 1.8 km, 20 m, 12 c

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

Sunday, December 11, 2022

CARRIGRENAN PARK

Sun 18   CARRIGRENAN PARK, Little Island

Cork County League (Planner SC)

Park in the car park at the end of the first road to the right after the RC Church & Cemetery in Little Island. SI Timing

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 9.7 km, 335 m, 31 controls 
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 6.2 km, 235 m, 20 c
GREEN Course (Technical course) 4.5 km, 150 m, 15 c
RED Course (moderate course) sometimes 3.5 km, 100 m, 11 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 3.4 km, 30 m, 17 c
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 2.8 km, 25 m, 12 c

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

Monday, December 5, 2022

WARRENSCOURT WOOD

Sun 11   WARRENSCOURT WOOD 

Park & start in Kilmurry Village. Cork County League. Mass is at 11am (Planner SC)

Registration & Starts are from 12 noon to 1 pm. (after cars for mass have left the area)

Park in the car park between the RC Church and Kilmurry Museum or in the village itself.

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 8.3 km, 350 m, 28 controls 
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 7.3 km, 250 m, 26 c
GREEN Course (Technical course) 6.5 km, 175 m, 23 c
RED Course (moderate course) sometimes 4.2 km, 120 m, 11 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 4.5 km, 130 m, 11 c
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 3.5 km, 85 m, 12 c

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

Monday, November 28, 2022

ROSTELLAN WOOD

Sun 4 ROSTELLAN WOOD

Cork County League (Planner SC) 

Park in the Coillte car park, off the Midleton / Whitegate Road  

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 9.8 km, 100 m, 26 controls 
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 7.2 km, 90 m, 23 c
GREEN Course (Technical course) 5.0 km, 40 m, 15 c
RED Course (moderate course) sometimes 4.5 km, 25 m, 12 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 3.5 km, 20 m, 12 c
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 2.0 km, 10 m, 9 c 

Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

BALLYANNON WOOD

Sun 27   BALLYANNON WOOD, Midleton 

Cork County League (Planner SC)

Park under the flyover on Dwyer Road (Roundabout at Midleton Park Hotel)

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 8.3 km, 130 m, 20 controls 
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 6.0 km, 120 m, 17 c
GREEN Course (Technical course) 5.5 km, 100 m, 18 c
RED Course (moderate course) sometimes 4.5 km, 75 m, 17 c

ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 3.9 km, 50 m, 13 c
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 2.9 km, 40 m, 8 c


Hire of SI Card eur 1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com). 

Monday, November 14, 2022

LONG STRAND SANDHILLS

Sun 20   LONG STRAND SANDHILLS, Rathbarry.

Cork County League (Planner Steve Perkins)

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 5.8 km, 27 controls (2 maps)
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 5.0 km, 19 c
GREEN Course (Technical course) 3.8 km, 17 c
RED Course (moderate course) sometimes 2.4 km, 13 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 1.4 km, 15 c
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 1.1 km, 10 c

Hire of SI Card eur 1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).

Sunday, November 6, 2022

Munster Championships 2022

Munster Championships 2022

Sunday 13th November 2022
TRAMORE SANDHILLS / OLD RACECOURSE (SEVO)


Closing date for entries: November 7th at 18.00

Friday, November 4, 2022

CURRAGH WOOD

Sun 6, Nov      CURRAGH WOOD, Cork County League

Planner SC, controls out Vaughan Ryan

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) SI timing; 7 km, 350 m, 18 c
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) SI timing; 5.5 km, 275 m, 15 c
GREEN Course (Technical course) SI timing; 5.2 km, 225 m, 15 c
RED Course (moderate course) sometimes SI timing; 4.9 km, 175 m, 17 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course); 3.3 km, 140 m, 10 c
YELLOW Course
(the easiest course) 2.5 km, 125 m, 7 c

Hire of SI Card eur 1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).

Sunday, October 23, 2022

Sun / Mon October bank holiday weekend

Sun 30   TRAMORE VALLEY PARK, Cork

Planners William Curry & Michael Duggan

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) SI timing; 7 km
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) SI timing; 6.6 km
GREEN Course (Technical course) SI timing; 4.5 km
RED Course (moderate course) sometimes SI timing; 3.6 km
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course); 2.6 km
YELLOW Course
(the easiest course) 2.3 km

Hire of SI Card eur 1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).

Mon 31  KILFINANE (Thomastown Wood) 

50th anniversary of the first orienteering event in Munster 

(using the original B & W map and courses) 

(Planner Willie Cunningham (R.I.P.), Organiser Paul O'Sullivan-Hourihan & Controller SC)

Free entry but a donation box for Marymount Hospice, where Willie spent his final days, will be available.

Signposted from the Square in Kilfinane Village

Course A: 12.5 km, 340 m climb, 18 controls
Course B: 8.5 km, 275 m climb, 16 controls
Course C: 4.0 km, 90 m climb, 7 controls

Pre-entry also via  orienteering.ie 


Night-O events on Tuesdays!

Four Tuesday nights in October with 3 of the 4 league events to count. 
Starts 1930 - 2030
2 Courses: Circa 5-6 km & Circa 2-3 km
Planner Paul O'Sullivan-Hourihan

Enter On-Line before 6 pm each Monday
Limited number of entry on the night. 

Oct 4th - MIDLETON LODGE PARK...
Oct 11th - MACROOM CASTLE DEMESNE
Oct 18th - MURPHY'S FARM & MTU CAMPUS
Oct 25th - CARRIGRENAN PARK, Little Island

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

FOTA ARBORETUM

Sun 23   FOTA ARBORETUM, Cork Autumn League

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 7.7 km, 50 m, 18 controls
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 6.2 km, 45 m, 16 controls
GREEN Course (Technical course) 4.3 km, 40 m, 15 controls
RED Course (moderate course) 4.0 km, 35 m, 18 controls
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 3.0 km, 30 m, 21 controls
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 2.0 km, 30 m, 21 controls

Hire of SI Card eur 1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).

Night-O events on Tuesdays!

Four Tuesday nights in October with 3 of the 4 league events to count. 
Starts 1930 - 2030
2 Courses: Circa 5-6 km & Circa 2-3 km
Planner Paul O'Sullivan-Hourihan

Enter On-Line before 6 pm each Monday
Limited number of entry on the night. 

Oct 4th - MIDLETON LODGE PARK...
Oct 11th - MACROOM CASTLE DEMESNE
Oct 18th - MURPHY'S FARM & MTU CAMPUS
Oct 25th - CARRIGRENAN PARK, Little Island

Sunday, October 9, 2022

INCHYDONEY SANDHILLS

Sun 16  October INCHYDONEY SANDHILLS, Clonakilty. 

Cork Autumn League (Planner Steve Perkins)

High tide is at 0950....best not too arrive early!

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 7.7 km, 50 m, 18 controls
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 6.2 km, 45 m, 16 controls
GREEN Course (Technical course) 4.3 km, 40 m, 15 controls
RED Course (moderate course) 4.0 km, 35 m, 18 controls
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 3.0 km, 30 m, 21 controls
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 2.0 km, 30 m, 21 controls

Hire of SI Card eur 1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.

(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).

Night-O events on Tuesdays!

Four Tuesday nights in October with 3 of the 4 league events to count. 
Starts 1930 - 2030
2 Courses: Circa 5-6 km & Circa 2-3 km
Planner Paul O'Sullivan-Hourihan

Enter On-Line before 6 pm each Monday

Oct 4th - MIDLETON LODGE PARK...
Oct 11th - MACROOM CASTLE DEMESNE
Oct 18th - MURPHY'S FARM & MTU CAMPUS
Oct 25th - CARRIGRENAN PARK, Little Island

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

DONERAILE WILDLIFE PARK

Sun 9, Oct      DONERAILE WILDLIFE PARK

Cork Autumn League (Planner Ted Lucey)

Park in the car park next to the children's playground / public toilets

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 9.2 km, 180 m climb, 20 controls
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 8.6 km, 160 m climb, 16 c
GREEN Course (Technical course) 6.8 km, 110 m climb, 15 c
RED Course (moderate course) 5.2 km, 90 m climb, 12 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 3.3 km, 80 m climb, 11 c
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 2.4 km, 60 m climb, 8 c

Hire of SI Card eur 1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries required for Red to Brown Courses before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
Entries accepted on the day for the Yellow and Orange courses.
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

CURRABINNY WOOD

Sun 2      CURRABINNY WOOD, Ringaskiddy. Cork Autumn League

Planner SC

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 6.4 km, 310 m climb, 21 controls
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 4.6 km, 175 m climb, 16 c
GREEN Course (Technical course) 4.0 km, 130 m climb, 14 c
RED Course (moderate course) 3.7 km, 125 m climb, 21 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 3.2 km, 90 m climb, 17 c
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 2.2 km, 35 m climb, 13 c

Hire of SI Card eur 1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries for SI Timing before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).
A limited number of entries accepted on the day but mainly for the Yellow and Orange courses only.

Sunday, August 28, 2022

September BOC events

Sunday 4th MURPHY'S FARM & MTU CAMPUS

Event cancelled due to online entries not being available to BOC (event to be run at a later date). Apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

Park in car parks near Bishopstown Tennis Club in Uam Var Estate
Planner SC

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 8.9 km with 35 controls
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 6.9 km with 33 controls
GREEN Course (Technical course) 4.9 km with 18 controls
RED Course (moderate course) 4.0 km with 17 controls
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 2.9 km with 16 controls
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 1.8 km with 12 controls


Sunday 11th GLEN RIVER PARK

Park in car parks by Keating Fitted Furniture on Ballyhooly Road, Ballyvolane
Planner SC

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 8.1 km with 190 m climb and 34 controls
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 6.9 km with 160 m climb and 28 controls
GREEN Course (Technical course) 4.2 km with 100 m climb and 15 controls
RED Course (moderate course) 3.9 km with 90 m climb and 19 controls
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 2.7 km with 60 m climb and 13 controls
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 2.0 km with 50 m climb and 11 controls


Sunday 18th MACROOM CASTLE DEMESNE

Park in car parks by McEgan College and Macroom GAA Clubhouse
Planners William Curry & Michael Duggan

BROWN Course (the most Technical course)
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course)
GREEN Course (Technical course)
RED Course (moderate course)
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course)

YELLOW Course (the easiest course)

Sunday 25th BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK

Park in  or near the GAA car parks at entrance to the Park
Planner SC

BROWN Course (the most Technical course) 7.3 km, 26 controls
BLUE Course (the next most Technical course) 5.6 km, 17 c
GREEN Course (Technical course) 5.0 km, 17 c
RED Course (moderate course) 3.6 km, 19 c
ORANGE Course (the second easiest course) 3.0 km, 15 c
YELLOW Course (the easiest course) 2.5 km, 13 c
MTBO Course (Mountain Bike) 6.0 km, 16 c

SI event fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.

Hire of SI Card eur 1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries for SI Timing before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).
A limited number of entries accepted on the day but mainly for the Yellow and Orange courses only.

Sunday, August 21, 2022

BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK

Sun 28    BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK

Fionn Laoi car park through Manor Hill Estate
Cork Mid-Summer League
Planners  SC
LINE Course c. 6 km, undisclosed number of controls
NORWEGIAN (Map-Memory) Course c. 5.5 km, 00 m, 11 controls
SCORE Course c. 5 km, 0 m climb, 0 controls
ORANGE Course 3 km, 0 m climb, 0 controls

SI event fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Hire of SI Card eur 1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries for SI Timing before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).
A limited number of entries accepted on the day but mainly for the Yellow and Orange courses only.

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Cork Summer League (Line, Norwegian, Score & Orange courses) 

LINE Course: c 5 km; undisclosed number of controls; Time allowed 120 minutes
NORWEGIAN (Map-Memory) Course: c 6 km; Time allowed 90 minutes
SCORE Course: c 5 km; Time allowed 60 minutes; Penalty of 10 points per minute over; Bonus of 10 points per minute under provided all controls got.
Orange Course: c 2 to 3 km

For the Line Event, follow the red line on your map, as best as you can, either clockwise or anti-clockwise. When you locate a control on that line indicate its exact position on your map using either a safety pin or a biro (number of controls and their positions are not known to you beforehand).  Time allowed 120 minutes.

For the Norwegian Course  at every control site you are given the location of the next one and you have to memorise how to get there.

For the Score Event visit as many controls as you can and in any order in 60 minutes or less.
Easy controls carry low points and difficult controls carry higher points. Penalty for being over the allowed time. Bonus points for under the time allowed provided all controls got.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

CARRIGRENAN PARK

Sun 21    CARRIGRENAN PARK, Little Island.

Cork Mid-Summer League
First right after RC Church and Cemetery.
Planner William Curry & Michael Duggan
LINE Course c. 5 km, undisclosed number of controls
NORWEGIAN (Map-Memory) Course c. 5 km, 35 m, 10 controls
SCORE Course c. 4 km, 0 m climb, 0 controls
ORANGE Course 2.5 km, 0 m climb, 0 controls

SI event fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Hire of SI Card eur 1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries for SI Timing before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).
A limited number of entries accepted on the day but mainly for the Yellow and Orange courses only.

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Cork Summer League (Line, Norwegian, Score & Orange courses) 

LINE Course: c 5 km; undisclosed number of controls; Time allowed 120 minutes
NORWEGIAN (Map-Memory) Course: c 6 km; Time allowed 90 minutes
SCORE Course: c 5 km; Time allowed 60 minutes; Penalty of 10 points per minute over; Bonus of 10 points per minute under provided all controls got.
Orange Course: c 2 to 3 km

For the Line Event, follow the red line on your map, as best as you can, either clockwise or anti-clockwise. When you locate a control on that line indicate its exact position on your map using either a safety pin or a biro (number of controls and their positions are not known to you beforehand).  Time allowed 120 minutes.

For the Norwegian Course  at every control site you are given the location of the next one and you have to memorise how to get there.

For the Score Event visit as many controls as you can and in any order in 60 minutes or less.
Easy controls carry low points and difficult controls carry higher points. Penalty for being over the allowed time. Bonus points for under the time allowed provided all controls got.

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

GLEN RIVER PARK

Sun 14    GLEN RIVER PARK, Ballyhooly Road, Cork City

Cork Mid-Summer League.
Park in car parks near Keating Fitted Furniture building
Planner SC

LINE Course c. 5 km, undisclosed number of controls
NORWEGIAN (Map-Memory) Course c. 5 km, 65 m, 11 controls
SCORE Course c. 4.5 km, 60 m climb, 25 controls
ORANGE Course 3 km, 40 m climb, 17 controls

SI event fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Hire of SI Card eur 1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries for SI Timing before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).
A limited number of entries accepted on the day but mainly for the Yellow and Orange courses only.

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Cork Summer League (Line, Norwegian, Score & Orange courses) 

LINE Course: c 5 km; undisclosed number of controls; Time allowed 120 minutes
NORWEGIAN (Map-Memory) Course: c 6 km; Time allowed 90 minutes
SCORE Course: c 5 km; Time allowed 60 minutes; Penalty of 10 points per minute over; Bonus of 10 points per minute under provided all controls got.
Orange Course: c 2 to 3 km

For the Line Event, follow the red line on your map, as best as you can, either clockwise or anti-clockwise. When you locate a control on that line indicate its exact position on your map using either a safety pin or a biro (number of controls and their positions are not known to you beforehand).  Time allowed 120 minutes.

For the Norwegian Course  at every control site you are given the location of the next one and you have to memorise how to get there.

For the Score Event visit as many controls as you can and in any order in 60 minutes or less.
Easy controls carry low points and difficult controls carry higher points. Penalty for being over the allowed time. Bonus points for under the time allowed provided all controls got.

Monday, August 1, 2022

MURPHY’S FARM & UCC FARM

Sun 7      MURPHY’S FARM & UCC FARM

Park in Bishopstown Tennis Club car parks in Uam Var Estate.
Cork Mid-Summer League
Planner William Curry

LINE Course c. 4.5 km, undisclosed number of controls
NORWEGIAN  Course  6 km, 0 m climb, 14 controls
ORANGE Course 2.1 km, 0 m climb, 10 controls

LINE Course: undisclosed number of controls

SCORE Course: Time allowed 60 minutes; Penalty of 10 points per minute over; Bonus of 10 points per minute under provided all controls got.

For the Line Event, follow the red line on your map, as best as you can, either clockwise or anti-clockwise. When you locate a control on that line indicate its exact position on your map using either a safety pin or a biro (number of controls and their positions are not known to you beforehand). Penalty of five minutes per control missed. Time allowed 120 minutes.

For the Score Event visit as many controls as you can and in any order in 60 minutes or less.
Easy controls carry low points and difficult controls carry higher points. Penalty for being over the allowed time. Bonus points for under the time allowed provided all controls got.

BOC  ORIENTEERING EVENTS (you must pre-book)
SI event fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries for SI Timing before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).
A limited number of entries accepted on the day but mainly for the Yellow and Orange courses only

Monday, July 25, 2022

THE MARINA PARK

Sun 31    THE MARINA PARK. Cork Mid-Summer League

Park in Pairc Ui Chaoimh car park, near River Lee

LINE Course c. 6 km, undisclosed number of controls
SCORE Course c. 5.5  km, 0 m climb, 22 controls
Orange Course 3.3 km, 0 m climb, 15 controls

LINE Course: undisclosed number of controls
SCORE Course: Time allowed 60 minutes; Penalty of 10 points per minute over; Bonus of 10 points per minute under provided all controls got.

For the Line Event, follow the red line on your map, as best as you can, either clockwise or anti-clockwise. When you locate a control on that line indicate its exact position on your map using either a safety pin or a biro (number of controls and their positions are not known to you beforehand). Penalty of five minutes per control missed. Time allowed 120 minutes.

For the Score Event visit as many controls as you can and in any order in 60 minutes or less.
Easy controls carry low points and difficult controls carry higher points. Penalty for being over the allowed time. Bonus points for under the time allowed provided all controls got.

BOC  ORIENTEERING EVENTS (you must pre-book)
SI event fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries for SI Timing before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).
A limited number of entries accepted on the day but mainly for the Yellow and Orange courses only

Sunday, July 17, 2022

LEE FIELDS SOUTH

Sun 24    LEE FIELDS SOUTH, Crow's Nest / Victoria Cross. 

Cork Mid-Summer League

Park in Cork County Hall car parks on the Carrigrohane Straight Road and walk across the road to the traffic lights at Victoria Cross (small car park East of the large car park)

LINE Course c. 6.5 km, undisclosed number of controls
SCORE Course c. 5.3 km, 0 m climb, 18 controls
Orange Course 4.2 km, 0 m climb, 14 controls

LINE Course: undisclosed number of controls

SCORE Course: Time allowed 60 minutes; Penalty of 10 points per minute over; Bonus of 10 points per minute under provided all controls got.

For the Line Event, follow the red line on your map, as best as you can, either clockwise or anti-clockwise. When you locate a control on that line indicate its exact position on your map using either a safety pin or a biro (number of controls and their positions are not known to you beforehand). Penalty of five minutes per control missed. Time allowed 120 minutes.

For the Score Event visit as many controls as you can and in any order in 60 minutes or less.
Easy controls carry low points and difficult controls carry higher points. Penalty for being over the allowed time. Bonus points for under the time allowed provided all controls got.

BOC  ORIENTEERING EVENTS (you must pre-book)
SI event fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries for SI Timing before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).
A limited number of entries accepted on the day but mainly for the Yellow and Orange courses only.

Sunday, July 10, 2022

MIDLETON LODGE PARK & adjacent fields

Sun 17    MIDLETON LODGE PARK & adjacent fields 
(opposite St. Colman’s CC). Cork Mid-Summer League.
Park in Midleton Lodge Park on the old Midleton / Castlemartyr Road

LINE Course c. 6 km, undisclosed number of controls
SCORE Course c. 5 km, 0 m climb, 20 controls
Orange Course 2 km, 0 m climb, 12 controls 

LINE Course: undisclosed number of controls

SCORE Course: Time allowed 60 minutes; Penalty of 10 points per minute over; Bonus of 10 points per minute under provided all controls got.

For the Line Event, follow the red line on your map, as best as you can, either clockwise or anti-clockwise. When you locate a control on that line indicate its exact position on your map using either a safety pin or a biro (number of controls and their positions are not known to you beforehand). Penalty of five minutes per control missed. Time allowed 120 minutes.

For the Score Event visit as many controls as you can and in any order in 60 minutes or less.
Easy controls carry low points and difficult controls carry higher points. Penalty for being over the allowed time. Bonus points for under the time allowed provided all controls got.

BOC  ORIENTEERING EVENTS (you must pre-book)
SI event fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries for SI Timing before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).
A limited number of entries accepted on the day but mainly for the Yellow and Orange courses only.

Saturday, July 9, 2022

MALLOW TOWN PARK & CASTLE GROUNDS

Sun 10    MALLOW TOWN PARK & CASTLE GROUNDS 
Cork Mid-Summer League (Planner Ted Lucey)
Park in the new car park in Castle Lane or on St. Joseph's Spa Road
LINE Course c. 6 km, undisclosed number of controls
SCORE Course c. 5 km, 0 m climb, 22 controls
Orange Course 2.8 km, 0 m climb, 10 controls 

LINE Course: undisclosed number of controls

SCORE Course: Time allowed 60 minutes; Penalty of 10 points per minute over; Bonus of 10 points per minute under provided all controls got.

For the Line Event, follow the red line on your map, as best as you can, either clockwise or anti-clockwise. When you locate a control on that line indicate its exact position on your map using either a safety pin or a biro (number of controls and their positions are not known to you beforehand). Penalty of five minutes per control missed. Time allowed 120 minutes.

For the Score Event visit as many controls as you can and in any order in 60 minutes or less.
Easy controls carry low points and difficult controls carry higher points. Penalty for being over the allowed time. Bonus points for under the time allowed provided all controls got.

BOC  ORIENTEERING EVENTS (you must pre-book)
SI event fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries for SI Timing before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).
A limited number of entries accepted on the day but mainly for the Yellow and Orange courses only.

Sunday, June 26, 2022

BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK,

JULY 2022

Sun 3      BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK
Allotments car park Cork Mid-Summer League; 
Line, Score & Orange courses 
(Planners Michael Duggan & William Curry)

LINE Course c. 6 km, undisclosed number of controls
SCORE Course c. 5 km, 0 m climb, 24 controls
Orange Course 3.5 km, 0 m climb, 12 controls

LINE Course: undisclosed number of controls

SCORE Course: Time allowed 60 minutes; Penalty of 10 points per minute over; Bonus of 10 points per minute under provided all controls got.

For the Line Event, follow the red line on your map, as best as you can, either clockwise or anti-clockwise. When you locate a control on that line indicate its exact position on your map using either a safety pin or a biro (number of controls and their positions are not known to you beforehand). Penalty of five minutes per control missed. Time allowed 120 minutes.

For the Score Event visit as many controls as you can and in any order in 60 minutes or less.
Easy controls carry low points and difficult controls carry higher points. Penalty for being over the allowed time. Bonus points for under the time allowed provided all controls got.

BOC  ORIENTEERING EVENTS (you must pre-book)
SI event fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries for SI Timing before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).
A limited number of entries accepted on the day but mainly for the Yellow and Orange courses only.

Monday, June 20, 2022

TRAMORE VALLEY PARK

Sun 26 TRAMORE VALLEY PARK Cork Summer League

LINE Course c. 6 km, undisclosed number of controls
SCORE Course c. 4.5 km, 50 m climb, 20 controls
Orange Course 3 km, 30 m climb, 12 controls

LINE Course: undisclosed number of controls

SCORE Course: Time allowed 60 minutes; Penalty of 10 points per minute over; Bonus of 10 points per minute under provided all controls got.

For the Line Event, follow the red line on your map, as best as you can, either clockwise or anti-clockwise. When you locate a control on that line indicate its exact position on your map using either a safety pin or a biro (number of controls and their positions are not known to you beforehand). Penalty of five minutes per control missed. Time allowed 120 minutes.

For the Score Event visit as many controls as you can and in any order in 60 minutes or less.
Easy controls carry low points and difficult controls carry higher points. Penalty for being over the allowed time. Bonus points for under the time allowed provided all controls got.

BOC  ORIENTEERING EVENTS (you must pre-book)
SI event fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries for SI Timing before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).
A limited number of entries accepted on the day but mainly for the Yellow and Orange courses only.

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

MURPHY’S FARM & UCC FARM

Sun 19    MURPHY’S FARM & UCC FARM, Bishopstown Tennis Club car parks. Cork Summer League

The Line and Score Courses involve crossing a stream twice and you will be travelling through fields of yellow buttercup flowers

LINE Course c. 5.3 km, undisclosed number of controls
SCORE Course c. 5.1 km, 0 m climb, 22 controls
Orange Course 2.7 km, 0 m climb, 8 controls

LINE Course: undisclosed number of controls
SCORE Course: Time allowed 60 minutes; Penalty of 10 points per minute over; Bonus of 10 points per minute under provided all controls got.

For the Line Event, follow the red line on your map, as best as you can, either clockwise or anti-clockwise. When you locate a control on that line indicate its exact position on your map using either a safety pin or a biro (number of controls and their positions are not known to you beforehand). Penalty of five minutes per control missed. Time allowed 120 minutes.

For the Score Event visit as many controls as you can and in any order in 60 minutes or less.
Easy controls carry low points and difficult controls carry higher points. Penalty for being over the allowed time. Bonus points for under the time allowed provided all controls got.

BOC  ORIENTEERING EVENTS (you must pre-book)
SI event fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries for SI Timing before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).
A limited number of entries accepted on the day but mainly for the Yellow and Orange courses only.

Sunday, June 5, 2022

CURRABINNY WOOD

Sun 12    CURRABINNY WOOD Cork Summer League & Cork Harbour Festival event

LINE Course c. 5 km, undisclosed number of controls
SCORE Course c. 4.2.km, 150 m climb, 20 controls
Orange Course 3.9 km, 90 m climb, 17 controls

LINE Course: undisclosed number of controls
SCORE Course: Time allowed 60 minutes; Penalty of 10 points per minute over; Bonus of 10 points per minute under provided all controls got.

For the Line Event, follow the red line on your map, as best as you can, either clockwise or anti-clockwise. When you locate a control on that line indicate its exact position on your map using either a safety pin or a biro (number of controls and their positions are not known to you beforehand). Penalty of five minutes per control missed. Time allowed 120 minutes.

For the Score Event visit as many controls as you can and in any order in 60 minutes or less.
Easy controls carry low points and difficult controls carry higher points. Penalty for being over the allowed time. Bonus points for under the time allowed provided all controls got.

BOC  ORIENTEERING EVENTS (you must pre-book)
SI event fees: Families €15, adults €8, students €4, juniors €3.
Hire of SI Card €1 per card per day (€40 if card is lost or damaged).
Start times 10.30 am to 1 pm,
Courses CLOSE at 2 pm SHARP.
Pre-entries for SI Timing before 6 pm the previous day to orienteering.ie 
(After 6 pm you can send your entries to bishopstownoc@gmail.com)
Credits given for some no-shows (contact bishopstownoc@gmail.com).
A limited number of entries accepted on the day but mainly for the Yellow and Orange courses only.