The annual East Lothian Schools Orienteering Competition will take place at
John Muir Country Park on Friday 22nd March 2013
We hope to see as many schools as possible represented at this great competitive event. Make the most of the last day of term. Please get in touch direct with Martyn (mpegg@eastlothian.gov.uk) with any questions or queries. The most pertinment information is displayed below.
The competition has four entry classes.
- P4/5 – must compete as pairs. 1.6km line course
- P6/7 – must compete solo. 1.75km line course
- S2 Challenge – must compete solo. Score course – 35 minutes allowed
- Staff Challenge – as S2 but with separate trophy and honours
Schools and staff may arrive at any time from 0900 – 1500.
Registration will take place in the main field. The competition area is in the woods. Toilets; playpark; a beautiful beach; all within two minutes walking time of the registration field.
Please could each school give an indication of likely numbers and approximate arrival time (to Martyn) at the car park field (registration field – look for the banners) of John Muir Country Park.
Please ensure that all pupil competitors have done some previous orienteering training. There will be no opportunity for any input from Outdoor Learning Staff on the day.
Entry is available on the day and all that we require is a written list of children for regiatration – forms are available below.
Forms for event available on links below Pupil list Primary 4/5 Pupil list Primary 6/7 Pupil list Secondary