Halloween Spook-O at Uplands Park
October 26th 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Organizer: Scott Sheldrake (Event Director)
Map: Uplands Park
Our annual terrifying Halloween Spook-O event is back. This year, once again it will take place in the formidable forests of Uplands Park after dusk.
Cursed Courses :
If you decide to participate, we have prepared two courses, which unfortunately pass through the haunted grounds of Uplands Park.
#1 - Beginner Course - aka "Mini Monsters" - a 900 metre (0.9km) short course. For those new to orienteering and furthest from the grave, this course features controls located safely on trails in lit areas or on prominent features. Access and navigation will be straight forward using the map. Chances of survival are moderate to high.
#2 - Intermediate Course - aka "The running dead" - a 2.5 km longer course, through haunted grounds. For those who have run an orienteering race before and lived to tell about it. The distance noted is the distance between controls measured as the crow flies; expect to travel much further, or for all eternity.
Cost:
$5 for Junior participants, $8 for Adults. This event will include SportIdent (SI) Timing. SI Sticks will be available for rent for $2. Fee is per map - if you wish to team up, teams may share 1 map and one SI stick. We don't blame you.
What to Bring :
Warm clothes suitable for running for your life through the dark. A sturdy headlamp or flashlight <--- Very important - It may be responsible for keeping you alive.
Registration:
In the main Uplands Park parking lot, inside the white Victoria Orienteering tent. Look for large glowing tent, a safe zone with hot chocolate and candy. Enjoy the pleasures this life has to offer. Registration starts at 6:30 pm.
Starts:
From 7:00pm
Course Closure:
8:30pm. Please return to the Start/Finish area before 8:30pm or we will assume the worst.