Organiser
Peninsula Orienteering Club
DATE:
Sun 31 July 2022
TIMES:
- Registration from 09:00 - 10:00
- Starts from 09:30 – 10:30
- Courses closes 12:00
REGISTRATION:
Plaisir Wine Estate, R45 Simondium 7670, Franschhoek Rd, Franchhoek Stellenbosch. (https://g.page/plaisirestate?share)
TERRAIN:
A wine estate at the foot of the of the Simonsberg Mountain between Paarl and Franschhoek. Areas of vineyards interspersed with areas of steep slopes as well as thick fynbos. A network of farm roads, tracks and paths cover the area. Leg cover is recommended if you decide not to stick to the paths.
COURSES:
90 or 60 minute scoring event
In contrast to regular orienteering where you navigate your way along a set course, following a specific route, a scoring event requires you to visit as many controls as you can within a set time limit. You plan your own route to get to whichever checkpoints you want. Each control is worth points, with the most difficult to reach, worth the most points. If a control is close to the start and is easily accessible then it will be worth fewer points. If it’s a considerable distance away, at the top of a mountain, it will be worth a lot more. It is important to get back before your time limit expires as there are hefty point penalties for being late. This is why navigation, route planning and strategy are so important in this format of the sport.
The great thing is that you make it as easy or as hard as you like. Stick to an easy route on the paths, or cut across the bush and challenge your navigational skills!
Please note that strictly no dogs are allowed at this event
MAP:
1:10000 Drawn by Richard Lange, February 2022 and updated by Alexis Coussa-Cariou, July 2022
COST:
Fees already include Banhoek Conservancy entry.
- Individual : Club Member R120
- Individual : Non-Member R160
- Group* : Club Member R160
- Group* : Non-Member R200
* Group entries include an additional map. Children under 12 are free. Team sizes range from 2 - 3 participants per team. The amount shown covers the entry for the entire team.
CONTROLS:
EMIT electronic punching will be used.
PLANNER & CONTROLLER:
Alexis Coussa-Cariou & Eben Uys
PRE-ENTRIES:
Pre-entries close on Friday 29th July at midnight. (This is a pre-entry only race.)
This event supports team entries for certain classes. Team sizes range from 2 - 3 participants per team.
Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Price (pp) | 2 person team (pp) | 3 person team (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual : Club Member | - 60 or 90 minutes | R 120.00 | - | - |
| Individual : Non-Member | - 60 or 90 minutes | R 160.00 | - | - |
| Group : Club Member | - 60 or 90 minutes | - | R 80.00 | R 53.00 |
| Group : Non-Member | - 60 or 90 minutes | - | R 100.00 | R 66.00 |
Event location
Plaisir Wine Estate, Plaisir De Merle
| Coordinates | -33.842252373266, 18.95853743396 |
| Address | R45 Simondium 7670, Franschhoek Rd, Franchhoek Stellenbosch |
| City | Plaisir De Merle |
| Province | Western Cape |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07