Stars Orienteering Club

2008 Stars Spring WRE

DateSunday, 11th May 2008
LocationPuslinch Tract, Cambridge, Ontario

Results are here.


The start list has now been posted (the text version is perhaps more readable). A rough copy of the race director's notes is also available. Copies of these details will be available / distributed on race day.

We can't handle alterations to the start list on race day, so please make sure that you're at the start on time, and take note that the start is about 1.2 km from the parking area for the main event. You will receive further instructions at registration.


Three races will be offered:

Race Location

The map on the right shows the location of the race start/finish area. Clicking the green arrow on the larger map gives more details, including the latitude and longitude (for those of you with GPSs). You can also ask for driving directions to or from the event.

Out of Bounds: Since this is a World Ranking Event, the area demarcated on this map is out of bounds (whether you are carrying a map or not) for all competitors for any outdoor activity from now until you start the event.

Race Details

SPORTident will be used for this event. For those who have not already purchased a SPORTident e-card, they will be available for sale or rent.

Eligibility: These races are open to all comers.

Event DateSunday, 11th May, 2008
Key Times
9:00Registration and waiver formalities begin.
10:00Start window begins for Medium distance course.
12:30Start window begins for Sprint and Novice courses.
Host Club Stars Orienteering Club of Waterloo Region http://stars.kw.net
People
Meet Director:Ilona Dobos (Stars)
Course Setter:Nick Duca (Stars)
Controller:Mike Waddington (GHO)
IOF advisor:Vladimir Gusiatnikov (USA)
Map Puslinch Tract (2007/2008), 1:7500, 1.5m contours
Contact Stars_orienteering at yahoo dot ca
Format / Classes Point to point; individual starts. For the medium there will be two courses (1 male, 1 female), and two classes in each course: M/F21, and M/F45 (masters). So masters run the same course as elites.
Registration You must pre-register with us using the following link. Please make sure you use the `Payment Options' link from the registration page once you have registered, in order to ensure you actually pay. Options include paying via PayPal, for which you don't need an account.
Cost Adults were born 1988 or before; Youth were born after 1988.
Early Bird
(paid by April 21)
Adult: Medium $22, sprint or novice $7
Youth: Medium $15, sprint or novice $7
Normal price
(April 22 -- May 3)
Adult: Medium $27, sprint or novice $7
Youth: Medium $20, sprint or novice $7
Late price
(May 4 -- 7 midnight)
Adult: Medium $30, sprint or novice $7
Youth: Medium $23, sprint or novice $7

Rental SI cards will be available for an additional $2 each per race, or $3 for the day.

ENTRY FEE COVERS EVENT FEE, ON-LINE REGISTRATION, AND PARK FEES.

Accommodation Here are some websites that could be useful for finding accommodation:
Directions Parking for the start/finish area is on Wellington Road 32, south of Hwy 401. There is no exit from the highway here, so if you're coming from the east (Toronto), exit at Hwy 6 N, take Wellington Rd 34 west, then 32 south. If coming from the west, exit at Townline Rd, and follow Lake Rd. See Google Maps for details.