SUNDAY 18 AUGUST
Online entry will close at 11:59pm on Sunday 11 August 2024.
Venue: Macquarie University
This event is presented with grateful collaboration from Macquarie University.
The assembly point will be the, centrally located, northern balcony of the 1CC building (a campus map can be found here).
It is the same assembly point as the morning individual sprint event.
Event Format: Sprint Distance Relay
Teams will comprise three runners who will each complete a course of similar distance and difficulty.
Courses have been set with a target winning time of 12-15 minutes. Less experienced or slower runners could expect to take at least twice as long to complete their course.
Event Timing
Each relay class will have a mass start of first-leg runners between 1pm and 1:30pm.
Course closure is 3:00pm.
The Map
Map scale 1:4000 Contour interval 2m
The University has been remapped for this event. It has been mapped to ISSproM 2019-2 standards by Andrew Lumsden and Carol Jacobson using a base map from Hamish Mackie. Thanks to Macquarie University for extensive base map material and also to Garingal Orienteers for the use of the map.
A previous version of the map is available here.
Gardens are clearly marked on the map and are out of bounds. Crossing or reaching over any out-of-bounds areas may result in disqualification.
No orienteering training at Macquarie University is permitted prior to the event as the map area is embargoed for all competitors.
Key Event Team Members
| Course setter | Matthew Hill, Newcastle Orienteering Club |
| Event Organiser | Barbara Hill (barbara@boldhorizons.com.au, mobile 0418 270 476) |
| Event controller | Andrew Lumsden, Big Foot Orienteers |
| Event entries | Miriam Meischke (miriam.meischke@gmail.com) |
Event Terrain
This is a large and complex University campus. It is 1st class sprint orienteering.
Courses will comprise multiple loops with spectator controls visible. Students should check control numbers carefully and ensure that they navigate their own course rather than follow another runner who may diverge on a different loop.
The Campus will be open to the public during the event. All competitors should be mindful of other campus users and residents. Kindly keep noise to a minimum and be respectful of others at all times.
Access and Parking
Catching the Metro to Macquarie University Station and walking to the event centre is the recommended transport to the event. There are also regular bus services to the adjacent Macquarie Shopping Centre and along Epping Rd.
Cycling is also a good option with cycleways from different directions linking to the University campus.
If driving to the event, multiple PAYG car parks are on the University campus. Free parking is available on Sundays on Culloden Rd and Talavera Rd.
Student Entry Fees
Secondary Students – Non orienteering club members $30
Primary Students – Non orienteering club members $25
Orienteering club members receive a discount of 20% by using the promo code “ONSW” at the entry platform checkout.
Student orienteering club membership is $10pa and is recommended.
Orienteering club membership information is available here.
Timing card hire (one fee for all three w/e events) $4
All participants will require a SPORTident timing card for each event.
If students do not already own one, a card can be hired for $4 for the weekend or purchased online during the entry process.
Entry
Individual entries can be made online. There is no qualification required. This event is open to all school students.
When entering please nominate who the members of your team are (if known). If you do not have a team but would like to participate in the relay, there is an option to let organisers know during the entry process. The event team will endeavour to form ad hoc teams for the event.
Schools may complete a group entry for all students. Please contact the event organiser to arrange this (miriam.meischke@gmail.com).
Online entry will close at 11:59pm on Sunday 11 August 2024. Entries beyond this date will only be accepted at the organisers discretion and will be subject to map availability.
Student Relay Entry Classes
Age is as at 31/12/2024.
Primary relay teams are mixed gender of any composition.
Secondary teams are either all female or Open ie all male or mixed gender.
Punching System
SPORTident timing will be used with field controls in beacon (contactless) mode. Manual punches will also be at controls as a backup option should a SPORTident card or unit fail.
Each runner will use their own personal SPORTident card.
Start Procedure
The start is immediately adjacent to the assembly area.
All runners will need to Clear and Check their SPORTident card before starting.
There will be a mass start of all first-leg runners.
1st and 2nd leg runners should tag their next runner who will then collect their map and proceed on course. In need, a mass start for 2nd and 3rd leg runners will also be used.
All runners should visit the computer download after their run.
There will be no loose control descriptions available. Control descriptions will be printed on maps only.
Safety
- The area is well bounded with courses contained within the University campus.
- A safety check on all runners will be completed at the end of the event to confirm each person’s safe return to the finish.
- There may be some vehicle traffic on internal campus roads. This is all at low speeds. Campus car parks are out of bounds.
- An emergency mobile number to contact event organisers will be included on maps.
- There will be a limited number of live GPS trackers that can be hired. Event organisers expect to have a live feed on the location of runners wearing trackers.
Results
Provisional results will be available live during the event on the Bold Horizons website.
Final results will be published to both the Bold Horizons and Orienteering NSW websites.
Awards
Placegetters in each relay class will be recognised.
Refreshments
Campus cafes and food outlets will be open.
All competitors should bring their own water to the event.
Poor Weather
In case of rain, the event is expected to still be conducted unless permission is withdrawn by the landholder. There is ample shelter for all competitors at the assembly location.
First Aid
First aid will be available at the event.
ONSW Competitor Code of Conduct
Kindly note the Orienteering NSW Code of Conduct which applies to all participants and spectators.
Dogs and Other Pets
No dogs or other pets please.
