Déise Day Weekend

Waterford Viking 1100 weekend of orienteering

Come and visit the sunny southeast and participate in a range of different events hosted by Waterford Orienteering Club.

Founded by the Vikings in 914, Waterford is Ireland’s oldest city and this year we celebrate its 1100th anniversary. Waterford city has undergone major regeneration over the past three years, with the development of the Viking Triangle, the opening of the House of Waterford Crystal, and the relocation of the award winning Waterford Museum of Treasures into three uniquely historic sites: the Bishop’s Palace, Medieval Museum and Reginald’s Tower. The urban race will give you a good flavour of the area. Take a visit afterwards to fully appreciate the history.

EVENT DETAILS:

Saturday 25thOctober

Night O
Long ( 2 laps) and medium course (1 lap)
Experienced orienteers (over 16)
Head torches compulsory
Tramore sand dunes
starting at 9 p.m
Sunday 26thOctober

Colour coded league event
Brown to yellow courses
New extended map including the old brick quarries mapped by Pat Healy
Castlecomer Discovery Park, County Kilkenny.
Starts between 11 and 1.
Monday 27thOctober

Urban race
Long (5km),
Medium (4km) and
Short (2.5km) courses
In aid of the  
St Patrick’s Gateway Community centre. Parking in Ballybricken. Registration at St Patrick’s Gateway centre.
Viking Triangle, Waterford City
Starts between 
10 and 11.

Saturday 25th October

  • Basic skills training at Tramore amenity site between 3 and 5.
  • NightO for experienced orienteers (over 16) starting at 9 p.m. in Tramore sand dunes. Head torches compulsory.

Sunday 26th October

  • Colour coded league event at Castlecomer Discovery park, County Kilkenny.

New extended map including the old brick quarries mapped by Pat Healy.

Brown to yellow courses available. Starts between 11 and 1.

Monday 27th October

  • Viking Triangle urban race in Waterford City in aid of the St Patrick’s Gateway centre. Parking in Ballybricken. Registration at St Patrick’s Gateway centre.

Starts between 10 and 11. Long, medium and short courses available.

ENTRIES:

Online entry and payment is now open on Fabian here.
Maps go to print on October 18th so please register by then if possible.

Entry fees can be paid at first event. Registration online is required to ensure maps printed.

Weekend entry fees (includes nightO)

  • Student/OAPs  €12; Adult €15; Family €35; Juniors €8

Individual race entry fees

  • Colour coded League event on Sunday

Adults €8; Students/OAPs €6 ; Children €5; Family (2 adult, 2 children) €20;Groups by arrangement

  • Urban race on Monday

Adults €7; Students/OAPs €6; Children €5; Family (2 adult, 2 children) €20; Groups by arrangement

Further Enquiries:  wato2@eircom.net