SLOW
Street-O events and club nights
2007/2008 series
SLOW is once again putting on a Street-O event once a month between September
2007 and April 2008, on the second Tuesday of each month. Each evening will consist of a night street
orienteering event, as well as a social event where you can meet up with club
members.
Click on the locations
below to see area maps. Further details on each event will be posted on
the website a week or two in advance. If you would like to contact any of
the organisers, please check the SLOW membership list for contact details (or
email anyone on the "Contact Us" page).
FINAL Overall results for 2007/08 series
Event schedule Starts from 7.00pm onwards
on the following Tuesdays:
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Date |
Venue |
Organiser |
Information |
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1 |
11
September 2007 |
Mike
Garvin |
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2 |
9
October 2007 |
Owen
Lindsell |
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3 |
13
November 2007 |
Don
McKerrow |
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4 |
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Steve
Allen/Ursula Oxburgh |
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5 |
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Catmur
family |
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6 |
12
February 2008 |
Phil
Marsland |
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11
March 2008 |
Dorte
Torpe Hansen |
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8 |
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Charles
Bromley Gardner |
Series results: (New scoring
system for 2007/08)
Points are
scored at each event, with 50 for the winner, 45 for 2nd place, and then 41 for
3rd, 38 for 4th, 36 for 5th, 35 for 6th, 34 for 7th etc down to 1
point for everyone who finishes 40th place or lower. The organiser of the event scores an
automatic maximum 50 points. The overall
results will be based on your best 4 scores in the series, and there will be
prizes for the leading man and leading woman over the series.
2006/07 Street-O series : General event
information Overall results
General details about the Street Events
Each control is assigned
a points value - generally the ones further away are worth more points.
The aim is to score as many points as possible, within the given time
limit. There are usually two different time options, 45 minutes or 60
minutes, depending on how long you want to run for. Try to keep within
the time limit, as you will be penalised points for every minute you are late
getting back!
Where are the events held? The
street events are held at various locations over SW London, and are usually
based either at the organiser's house or a local pub or sports centre.
The events will usually be the second Tuesday of the month, running from
September until April. From May to August we switch over to a summer
series of orienteering evening events in parks and woodland, making the most of
the light in the evenings.
People usually turn up
between 7pm and 8pm, and start their run soon after arriving. The
organiser will always be there to give you the map and record the start time,
and there will be other people around to give you tips and advice before you
run.
What kit do I need? All you
should need is running kit, a pen and a watch. You won't need a headlamp
as the event is always under streetlights
Will
I be safe? The events are held on well lit streets and avoid dark
alleyways. Most people prefer to run alone, although you can choose to run
in pairs if you prefer.
What about the social? The
social side starts from about 8pm, when people start coming back from their
runs. You don't have to run - you can just come and have a chat, get an
idea of what orienteering is all about, or just join us for a drink.
Usually food and drink is available. The evening usually finishes between
10 and 11pm.
Who can take part? Everyone is
welcome. The events are particularly suitable for people who have never
tried orienteering before, and are an excellent opportunity to meet club
members and find out more. Events which are held in pubs may not be
suitable for children - check with the organiser beforehand.
Page updated 9 April 2008