Yellowcraig
Saturday 28th September 2024
Yellowcraig is a small but varied area with forest, sand-dunes and open grassland to challenge for new and experienced orienteers.
Orienteers of all abilities are welcome to join us on the day when we will have the usual range of courses and also a corridor course for training.
Advance Information
Type of event:
Local event in the East of Scotland Orienteering Association (ESOA) series
Terrain:
- Mixed coastal area of forest, sand-dunes and open grassland with one small but steep hill.
- There are some nettle patches so full leg cover is recommended for all courses except White and Yellow.
- Please do not enter or cross any out of bounds areas.
- Only larger paths are marked. The sand dunes are criss-crossed with paths, far too many to map.
Other Users
The area is very well used by the general public including dog walkers and families. Please respect their right to be there at the same time as you are orienteering.
Dogs
The area is well used by dog walkers so dogs are welcome to come with orienteers.
Toilets
Toilets are available at the car park.
Catering
TBC
If the weather is good there may be an ice cream van in attendance.
Accessibility
White and Yellow courses use path network and are suitable for rugged buggies although there may be small fallen branches to be moved aside.
Location
Nearest Town: Dirleton
Grid Ref: NT516856
Nearest Postcode: EH39 5DX
Directions
Car park accessed by minor road signposted Yellowcraig leaving the road through Dirleton which is reached from the A198. There is a £2.50 charge for parking which can be paid via the Ringgo app on site or in advance (code 21004).
Public Transport
It is possible to get to the event by bus – Edinburgh-North Berwick service from East Coast Buses alighting at Dirleton and walking 600m.
Nearest Defibrillator:
Registration
Registration & Start Times
Registration
This will be online and for newcomers at the car park – look for the ELO flag and tent.
Please select an early start time if you think you might take a long time to complete your course.
Start and Finish:
Start times will be from 1:30pm to 3:00pm. We won’t be allocating start times; start when you are ready.
The Start and Finish locations are close to Law car park within 100 metres of Registration.
Courses Close:
The courses will close at 4:00pm, so if you have not completed your course by then, you should stop and return to assembly.
You must report to the Download point, whether you complete the course or not, so that we know you are not lost or injured somewhere on the Law.
Course Information
Map
The map is printed at 1:5000 with 5m contours.
Timing
SportIdent (SI) electronic timing will be used – we will have SIs for hire free of charge but there is a £30 charge if lost. Units, apart from start and finish, will be set for contactless punching.
Courses
There will be White, Yellow, Orange, Light Green and Corridor courses.
| Course | Length / Ascent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.3km / 5m | For competitive 9-10 year olds and 11-12 year old beginners. Follows paths with a control at each choice point. |
| Yellow | 1.8km / 10m | For competitive 11-12 year olds and 13-14 year old beginners. Follows line features with controls after choice points. |
| Orange | 3.1km / 10m | For competitive 13-14 year olds and beginner adults. Controls near paths or line features. |
| Light Green | 4.4km / 20m | For more experienced orienteers. Challenging navigation including route choice and rougher terrain. |
| Corridor | 4.4km / 20m | The same course as the Light Green but set up as a training course for experienced orienteers |
More details about the colour coding is available on the Scottish Orienteering website.
Planner:
Godfrey Beddard
Other Information:
In the “corridor course”, a corridor is drawn on the map, and the runner aims to be inside that corridor at all times. The difficulty of the exercise can be adjusted by varying the width of the corridor, the terrain, the intensity etc. It is best to use GPS to evaluate the exercise afterwards. The aim is to learn accurate map reading and learn to use features you are not used to in your orienteering and to keep a straight line when navigating.
Entry Charges
Entry is cheaper if you are a current 2024 member of a club affiliated to Scottish or British Orienteering.
Please ensure that your membership has been renewed for 2024.
| British Orienteering member | Scottish Orienteering member | Non‑member | Late entry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors | £4.50 | £5.50 | £6.50 | +£1 |
| Juniors | £2.50 | £3.00 | £3.50 | +50p |
| Pair of Seniors | £6.00 | £7.00 | £8.00 | +£1 |
| Pair of Juniors (no accompanying adults) | £3.50 | £4.00 | £4.50 | +50p |
| Junior and Parent | £4.50 | £5.50 | £6.50 | +£1 |
| Family Groups (one or more children accompanied by one or more adults) | £6.00 | £7.00 | £8.00 | +£1 |
| Second Course (white/yellow/orange) | £1.00 | £1.00 | £1.00 |
*Members of any orienteering club will receive a discount but we do charge extra for late entries received after we order the maps (usually the Monday before the event).
Safety and Risk
A comprehensive risk assessment has been carried out by the organisers, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.
Medical Conditions:
If you, or anyone in your group (including juniors), have a medical condition that first-aiders or health professionals should know about in the event of accident or illness during the course of the event please print off the Medical Form, complete it fully and bring it along to the event. You should complete a separate copy for each individual who has a medical condition. Please leave the completed Medical Form at Event Registration. If it is not in a labelled sealed envelope, it will be put in one and will be opened only in an emergency. It will be shredded immediately after the event if you do not claim it back.
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Saturday 28th September 2024”
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Hi – I am trying to register for the Yellowcraig event but the registration link is not working. Are you able to send this to my email address below.
Also, I am hoping to bring my 8 year old son along as a first taster and it has been years since I have done any orienteering so just wanted to check this event would be suitable.
Many Thanks
Registration usually opens 2 to 3 weeks before the event!