Sun 21 BALLINCOLLIG REGIONAL PARK
(Allotments car park)
HARRIS PAIRS EVENT
(Pat)
The park extends along the south bank of the river Lee and the terrain is mixed
parkland, with fast grass and path sections, some forest run and some
undergrowth. The land was originally part of the Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills
and the eastern end of the park is where the many ruins of the old Gunpowder
Factory are still visible. Interesting route choice is provided by the limited
number of crossing points along the canals and millraces which run throughout
the park. The Harris Pairs event will be for teams of 2 and will follow the
“Harris Type” format. To explain Each team will start together and everyone
will have identical maps. There will be ‘spine’ controls that must be visited
by BOTH members in the team (but not necessarily together) and “other” controls
that need only be visited by one member of the team. There will also be one
last control just before the finish that BOTH team members must also visit (not
necessarily together). The time of the last member of the team back at the
finish will count as the team time. Controls may be visited in any order
(except the last control, which MUST be the last control for each team member).
It is up to the team to decide how they work out what is the most efficient way
of following the rules, according to their own capabilities after they start.
It’s a bit of fun! All controls must be punched by the team All “spine”
controls must be punched by BOTH team members All “other” controls must be
punched by at least one team member Controls can be taken in any order except
the last control which must be the last control for each team member Time
penalties will be applied in the event of missed controls. (10 minutes per
missed “other” control and team disqualification for missed “spine” control)
Time will be the deciding factor. Controls do not carry a point’s value
Course
details
Harris Pairs
Course “Spine” controls / “Other” controls / Last control
Long
8 (1-8) 10 (9-18) # 19
Colour coded courses
Length / Climb / Controls
Green 6.1 Km
5 17
Orange 3.7 Km 5 12
Entry details Enter in the normal way via OI website
Those wishing to do the Harris Pairs event should enter individually. Teams
will be sorted out at the event. Start times will be 10.30 to 12.00
Harris Pairs - optimum route c. 4.5 Km 19 c
Green - 6.1 km; 5 m; 17 c
Orange 3.8 km; 5 m; 12 c
Also an event for Men's Health Week 2026 (Monday
15th until Sunday 21st June) sponsored by Cork Sports Partnership
Pre-entry required to guarantee that maps are available for you on the day. Some entries accepted on the day but mainly for the shortest course. Entries on-line at www.orienteering.ie before 6 pm the previous day. If you are unable to enter on orienteering.ie web site before 6 pm the previous day or if you miss the 6 pm deadline then send e-mail to bishopstownoc@gmail.com before 8 pm the previous day (include names, courses required and number of maps required per course; SI card number). SI cards can be hired on the day at €2 (€35 if lost or damaged). For all events, unless otherwise stated Start Times are 10.30 am to 12 noon and courses close at 1 pm. GROUP RATES available from bishopstownoc@gmail.com.
