Determinator #5 (Final)
June 11th 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Organizer: Larry Gagnon (Event Director)
Organizers: Larry Gagnon (Event Director), Andrea Gagnon (Assistant), Leigh Bailey (SI)
Map: Francis King Park. Note that the CRD does not allow OFF trail running in their parks. The controls set for this event will all be very close to a trail, but not necessarily too easy!
Event Style: The FINAL Determinator event for 2025 works quite differently than the previous events. This is where the calculated handicap comes into play. The start is essentially a “chasing start” - those with high handicaps will start before those with low handicaps such that the runner with the lowest handicap will start LAST. Ideally what should happen is that all orienteers should be running into the finish within no more than a couple of minutes of each other. This makes for an often exciting finish. Also, you must visit and punch ALL CONTROLS (i.e no skipping one control at this final).
When: Wednesday June 11th, 2025 - SEE LINK BELOW FOR YOUR START TIME!
Start Times: CHECK FOR LINK HERE LATER. If you arrive late you start then, with no time compensation. You’ve been warned. First start TIME for high handicapper is ??? 6:30 PM, NOT 7PM.
Where: Francis King Park, Munn Road
Parking: two parking areas off Munn Road, just 1km NW of intersection with Prospect Lake Rd.
Novice Easy Course: will still be offered - about 1.5 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. Leg covering might be needed for this event. A compass is recommended for this forest event with many intersecting trails. A whistle is also recommended should you get very geographically embarrassed and/or injured.
Registration Details: Register prior to the event with our Zone4 registration system. REGISTER LINK HERE LATER. Please 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 TUESDAY 10 Jun.