Spring Run-off 2006

June 30 - July 3, 2006
Cranbrook & Kimberley, BC

Welcome

Spring Runoff 2006 results as posted to Winsplits.
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Once again the open forests of the East Kootenays are the site of the Spring run-off orienteering festival.  This multi-day series offers something for all orienteering skill and experience levels.  As well, there will be a number of fun activities including a street trivia event and our unique style of awards feast.

Schedule

* Canadian Orienteering Association sanctioned Event
  ** Part of the Peter Gagarin North American Sprint Series

Organizers

Lead-up Schedule

Registration

Online registration is open. Click here to register

Click here to see the current Entry List. Please check you class and SI card. Last update June 25th. 

Courses

All Spring Run-off events will offer six courses with something to suit every level of navigational ability and fitness. Each course has a number of age-based categories that you can enter ("W" for women, "M" for men) (age is determined as of Dec 30th 2006); alternatively, if you may enter in the "Open" category on any course. Juniors (under 20) can 'run up' in an older junior age category or in W20 or M20; Adults 35 and over may 'run down' in a younger adult age category.

Note:  Sprint race lengths are under 2 km with estimated winning times of 10 - 12 minutes.

Entry fees

*First Time Orienteers: If this is your first orienteering event you can register and pay the junior rate.  This is a great value and lets you try orienteering at a special price.  Select the junior rate when registering.

Non-O-Club members: It is encouraged that participants purchased a club membership.

Groups: Groups pay one entry fee plus $3 for each extra map. This is paid on the day, if required.

Electronic Punching: All events use electronic timing. There is a small charge of $2/event to rent SportIdent cards if you don’t have your own.

Cancellation & Refunds: In the event you should cancel your entry, we’ll refund 80% if the cancellation is received in writing before June 20^th. No refunds will be given after June 20th  

Event Center & Accommodation

The is no official event center.  All required information will be posted to the KOC website with package pick-up available at the event sites beginning with the Friday Street event.  

There is a good variety of reasonably prices accommodation available in Kimberley.  The best deal and the place where most orienteers will be staying is at the College of the Rockies residence building in Cranbrook.  Book early as space is limited.  The rooms are private with each pod of rooms having its own kitchen facility.  Rates tax inclusive: (Hostel member / Non-hostel member) single $23.29/$27.89, dble $34.79/$39.39.  Call 1-250-489-8282.  

Group camping is available at the Boy Scout Camp about 5 km up the St. Mary's River Road, just outside of Kimberley.  The site has ample camping for tents and trailers / motorhomes.  It has a kitchen with hot water plus a large barbeque (briquettes required).  There are no showers on-site but we'll arrange for showers at a nearby location.  Camping fee is $30 per site for the weekend.  Other, fancier, but not anymore scenic camping is available at the Wasa Lake Provincial Campground or the Kimberley Riverside Campground.

Awards

Once again our awards will feature the large and very tasty cookies made especially for us by the Kimberley Alpine Bakery.

Terrain

Open forest with a mix of medium size, rolling hills, ponds and some very detailed sections. Check out the pictures from the 2005 Spring run-off to get a feel for the terrain and the cookies.  Deer, moose and black bears are found in this part of BC .

The Alkali Lake and Sylvan Lake maps have  used for orienteering competitions sporadically since 1986.  Most recently, the Sylvan Lake map was used for the 2005 Spring run-off.  Both maps were used for the 2001 Barebones event. These maps will be updated by Bryan Chubb in early 2006. Updated to Sylvan Lake were done by Ted de St Croix in 2005.  A pdf version of both maps will be available on this site prior to the event.

Bavarian Barbeque

Continuing with our Bavarian Feast theme, this year we once again return to Kimberley.  The Feast will be held at the Old Bauernhaus and includes appetizers, main courses and dessert plus entertainment with the Don Davies Trio, all in a great setting.

Links

• Kimberley - official town website
• Trail Street Guest House - Kimberley

Song Contest

Unfortunately we won't be holding a song contest put you will have an opportunity to tell your best joke at the Bavarian Barbeque.

Contact Info

For more information contact Jim Webster