Determinator #3 - Layritz
May 28th 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Organizers: Scott Sheldrake (Event Director), Anne So (Assistant)
Map: Layritz Park / Camosun Interurban
Results
The early splits are weird - I suspect that some station clocks had drifted, leading to many people reaching #1 before the start time!
The Determinator is a series of 5 orienteering races taking place over 5 weeks on Wednesday evenings at 7pm. Each race is a short sprint style course where you have to collect controls in order as fast as possible. We will be using the GOAT Format which means everyone can start at the same time, and following is allowed if you can keep up with the fastest runners. Strategically, you are allowed to skip any one control of your choosing. Prefer not to be in middle of the exciting scramble at the start? Individual starts are still allowed within 10 minutes either before or after the 7 pm mass start.
When: Wednesday May 28th 2025 - Maps distributed at 645pm. Mass start at 7pm.
Where: Layritz Park, VITP Parking Lot (accessed from Markham Rd)
Parking: Plenty of parking in the Vancouver Island Tech Park (VITP) Parking Lot near baseball diamonds
Courses: There will be two courses offered:
- Determinator Course - 3.0 km intended for those with some experience - Classic GOAT Format - Skip any one control of your choosing!
- Novice - Easy Course - 1.6 km intended for those brand new to orienteering.
Cost: $15 for adults, $5 for juniors (under 13)
What to Bring: Wear light clothes suitable for running. Any decent running shoes or trail runners. No leg covering needed for this event. Compass is optional for urban terrain like this event.
Registration Details: Register prior to the event with our Zone4 registration system. REGISTER HERE: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=38933Please register early, so organizers have an opportunity to print the right number of maps and set you up in the event software. Registration will close at 1 pm Wed 28 May. Late registrants may not be guaranteed a map, so please register early to avoid disappointment.
IMPORTANT: Each upcoming Determinator will rank participants based on their performance at the previous events using a handicap system. Results and handicaps will be posted after the first event. This system gives a chance for everyone to compete against each other no matter their experience or speed as the handicap system creates a great equalizer.
It is not too late to join us for this exciting 5 week series, and get your handicap to set you up for the Final Determinator!
See you out there!