News

Tay 2009 is over!

Tay 2009 is now finished - thank you all for coming! Have a look at the photos, reports and reflections of the week.

See you in two years at the Scottish 6 Days - Oban 2011!

18th Aug 09 Read more...

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Lost Property - last chance to claim!

Time is running out for lost property items to be reclaimed by their owners.

19th Oct 09 Read more...

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Merchandise update

News for people who ordered additional Tay 2009 merchandise at the end of the week.

26th Sep 09 Read more...

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Tay 2009 Merchandise

Update for those who placed an order for Tay 2009 merchandise.

27th Aug 09 Read more...

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Badges and Lost Property

You can still claim for a Tay 2009 Gold, Silver or Bronze cloth badge. There is also still some lost property to be claimed by its rightful owner.

22nd Aug 09 Read more...

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Tay Today Quiz Answers

As promised, here are the answers to the quiz that appeared in each edition of Tay Today.

11th Aug 09 Read more...

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Six Day Certificates

Certificates for competitors who finished in the top three of their class on an individual day can now be downloaded from this site.

11th Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 1 Dunollie-and-Ganavan • Day 2 Ardnaskie • Day 3 Creag Mhic • Day 4 Torinturk • Day 5 Ardchattan • Day 6 Lochnell

Photos and blog articles wanted

We want to link to any photos or articles on Tay 2009 in the Interact page - there are a few already listed to start off with.

10th Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Interact

Downloadable Results files

PDF documents containing overall results and results from each day are now available from the Results page.

10th Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 1 Dunollie-and-Ganavan • Day 2 Ardnaskie • Day 3 Creag Mhic • Day 4 Torinturk • Day 5 Ardchattan • Day 6 Lochnell

Tay 2009 Impact Survey

All competitors are invited to complete a short online questionnaire on your experience of Tay 2009.

09th Aug 09 Read more...

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Elite winners of Tay 2009

Oleg Chepelin and Cecilia Bratt duly held onto their leads on the final day of Tay 2009 at Loch Ordie to win M21E and W21E respectively.

08th Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 6 Lochnell • Media-Press

Tay 2009 Roll of Honour

See who came top in each class - the Tay 2009 Roll of Honour (PDF) lists the top three finishers on each class.

08th Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 6 Lochnell

Day 6 Results now available

Final Overall results, Day 6 results and Routegadget are now available.

08th Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 6 Lochnell

Day 5 - Elite update

Oleg Chepelin and Cecilia Bratt hold onto the Men’s and Women’s elite class lead after a warm and sunny day at Barry Buddon.

07th Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 5 Ardchattan • Media-Press

Tay 2009 in the media

There have been some interesting news articles in the Scottish press about Tay 2009.

07th Aug 09 Read more...

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Day 6 Elite Starts

Day 6 Elite starts are now available.

07th Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 6 Lochnell

Routegadget for Day 4 and 5

Routegadget for Day 4 and Day 5 is now available.

07th Aug 09 Read more...

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Day 5 results

Day 5 results, plus cumulative results, are now available.

07th Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 5 Ardchattan

Controllers Statement - Day 5

The Day 5 controllers have released a statement regarding Courses 16 and 21.

07th Aug 09 Read more...

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Day 4 - Elite classes update

After Day 4’s chasing start race, Oleg Chepelin is the new leader of M21E, while Cecilia Bratt holds onto the W21E lead.

06th Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 4 Torinturk • Media-Press

Sprint O Prize winners

The roll of honour for the Rest Day sprint event prize winners is now available.

06th Aug 09 Read more...

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Gold, Silver, Bronze badge values

Gold, silver and bronze points values for each class are now available.

06th Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 4 Torinturk

Day 4 results

Day 4 results and cumulative results are now available; Routegadget is coming soon.

06th Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 4 Torinturk

Controller’s statement:  Day 2, Kinnoull and Deuchny

A statement has been published in response to a complaint about the mapping of paths.

05th Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Day 2 Ardnaskie

Rest Day event results

Results for the Rest Day Mountain Bike O and Sprint O events are now available.

05th Aug 09 Read more...

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Day 4 Elite start list

The Elite start list for Day 4 is now available.

04th Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 4 Torinturk

Day 3 Elite winners

Oleg Chepelin and Hanna Haugen Nordbroden win the Men’s and Women’s Elite classes at Tullochroisk today; Ian Nixon and Cecilia Bratt are overall leaders at the halfway stage.

04th Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 3 Creag Mhic • Media-Press

Sprint O Event Start times and details

Final details and start list for the Sprint O event are now available.

04th Aug 09 Read more...

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Day 3 results

Day 3 full results and Routegadget are now available.

04th Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 3 Creag Mhic

Day 2 Elite Winners

Congratulations to Murray Strain and Jessica Halliday, Elite class winners today.

03rd Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 2 Ardnaskie • Media-Press

Day 2 results

Day 2 results, including Routegadget, are now online.

03rd Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 2 Ardnaskie

Elite winners on Day 1

Matthew Speake and Rachael Elder win the Day 1 Men’s and Women’s elite races.

03rd Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 1 Dunollie-and-Ganavan

Routegadget for Day 1

Routegadget for Day 1 now available.

02nd Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 1 Dunollie-and-Ganavan

Day 1 Results

Day 1 results are now online.

02nd Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 1 Dunollie-and-Ganavan

Ceud Mìle Fàilte!

On the eve of the event, the Tay 2009 organising team warmly welcome all competitors to Tayside for the 17th Scottish 6 Day event.

01st Aug 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Social

World Ranking Event: Course and Map Scales

We have published a statement on the map scale and course lengths for the WRE at Dalrulzion.

30th Jul 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 1 Dunollie-and-Ganavan

Training Pack availability

Training packs will now be available from Perth Tourist Information Centre only until 31st July.

29th Jul 09 Read more...

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Entry amendments and entry on the day

For late entry amendment requests, and entry on the day, we encourage you to complete an Entry Details Form (PDF format) in advance.

27th Jul 09 Read more...

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Accommodation update - vacancies close to Day 1/WRE event

Our Where to stay page lists some options for accommodation that are still available, including a number of places in Glenshee and Glenisla, close to the location of Day 1.

27th Jul 09 Read more...

Filed under: Day 1 Dunollie-and-Ganavan • Where to stay

Elite Class Start Lists for Day 1 (WRE event)

Start lists for Day 1 elite classes have been revised to reflect recent performances and late entries.

27th Jul 09 Read more...

Filed under: Day 1 Dunollie-and-Ganavan • Entries

Getting hold of Training packs

An update on how to get hold of training map packs has been published.

26th Jul 09 Read more...

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Sprint Orienteering - map and terrain description available

An updated terrain description and map extracts from the venue of the Tay 2009 Sprint O event are now available. Get your entry into Fabian 4 by Fri 31st to save £1.

23rd Jul 09 Read more...

Filed under: Day 3 Creag Mhic • Rest day

Day 2 starts - correction to programme

The distance to the Yellow, Green, Blue and Red starts on Day 2 is 1.3km, not 1.0km as advertised in the programme.

22nd Jul 09 Read more...

Filed under: Day 2 Ardnaskie

5-a-side football at Tay 2009

The famous 6-Day 5-a-side football tournament will take place once again this year - details are now available.

21st Jul 09 Read more...

Filed under: Rest day • Social

Tay 2009 on Twitter

Tay 2009 has a Twitter account - follow us for updates or use the #tay09 tag for your Six-Day related tweets.

20th Jul 09 Read more...

Filed under: Interact • Media-Press

World Ranking Event Bulletin - Dalrulzion

Final details for Day 1, also an IOF World Ranking Event, are now available.

15th Jul 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 1 Dunollie-and-Ganavan

Accommodation options updated

We’ve updated the Where to Stay page with some additional accommodation options.

15th Jul 09 Read more...

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Information for Campers

Some new information has been published for people staying at the Event Centre Campsite.

15th Jul 09 Read more...

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Event Programme now available to download

The Event Programme is now available to download; paper copies will be posted around 18th July.

14th Jul 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 1 Dunollie-and-Ganavan • Day 2 Ardnaskie • Day 3 Creag Mhic • Day 4 Torinturk • Day 5 Ardchattan • Day 6 Lochnell • Entries

Trimtex to Sponsor Tay 2009

We are pleased to announce Trimtex as a main sponsor of TAY 2009.  Trimtex will be providing the racing numbers as well as the air Finish gantry for each day.

07th Jul 09 Read more...

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Start times now published

The online entry list has now been updated with competitor start times.

03rd Jul 09 Read more...

Filed under: Day 1 Dunollie-and-Ganavan • Day 2 Ardnaskie • Day 3 Creag Mhic • Day 4 Torinturk • Day 5 Ardchattan • Day 6 Lochnell • Entries

Accommodation available at Day 2 Assembly Area

Fall out of bed and into the Day 2 assembly area - bed and breakfast accommodation available at Northlees Farm.

28th Jun 09 Read more...

Filed under: Day 2 Ardnaskie • Where to stay

Day 2 - Shuttle Buses and Camper Vans

Shuttle buses will operate to Day 2; competitors travelling in camper vans will have to use the shuttle buses.

28th Jun 09 Read more...

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Tay 2009 is using Pictorial Description Sheets

All courses at Tay 2009 will use Pictorial Description Sheets.

25th Jun 09 Read more...

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It’s not too late to enter!

It’s not too late to enter Tay 2009!

22nd Jun 09 Read more...

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Guaranteed entries close on 15th June!

One day to go! Guaranteed age class course pre-entries close on 15th June.

14th Jun 09 Read more...

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Accommodation - single room available to let

Opportunity for orienteer to occupy a single room in Alyth house, for Tay 2009.

13th Jun 09 Read more...

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One week until pre-entries close

The last closing date for guaranteed age class course pre-entries is 15th June.

08th Jun 09 Read more...

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Accommodation available in Aberfeldy

Self-catering house in Aberfeldy, sleeps 3-6 people available for 6 day week.

08th Jun 09 Read more...

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Rest Day Sprint event

Details are now available of the Rest Day Sprint Orienteering event at Scone Palace.

06th Jun 09 Read more...

Filed under: Rest day • Things to do

Tay 2009 Buff

We have chosen the design of the Tay 2009 buff!

02nd Jun 09 Read more...

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Bus Travel details

Details are now available of the bus service available to and from each competition day.

29th May 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 1 Dunollie-and-Ganavan • Day 2 Ardnaskie • Day 3 Creag Mhic • Day 4 Torinturk • Day 5 Ardchattan • Day 6 Lochnell

Northern Hemisphere Compasses wanted

A New Zealand family would like to borrow some Northern Hemisphere-balanced compasses for Tay 2009.

22nd May 09 Read more...

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More information on Barry Buddon

Scottish Natural Heritage have provided us with some more information about Barry Buddon.

13th May 09 Read more...

Filed under: Day 5 Ardchattan

Mountain-bike O event on Rest Day

Entries are now open for the Rest Day Mountain Bike O Event on the 5th August.

08th May 09 Read more...

Filed under: Rest day • Things to do

Day 1 Awarded World Ranking Event Status

Day 1 of the Scottish Six Days, at Dalrulzion, has been awarded World Ranking Event Status.

07th May 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Day 1 Dunollie-and-Ganavan • Media-Press

Training and Coaching details announced

Details of options for training and coaching before and during Tay 2009 have been published.

03rd May 09 Read more...

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Less than one week until the next entry deadline!

Save GBP1 per adult entry per day if you enter the Scottish 6 Days by 30th April.

24th Apr 09 Read more...

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Dogs and Day 6 - update

Dogs will now be allowed, on leads and in car park/assembly only, at Loch Ordie, Day 6.

05th Mar 09 Read more...

Filed under: Day 6 Lochnell

Training information available

Outline information about training opportunities at Tay 2009 now available.

21st Feb 09 Read more...

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For dog owners

Information for competitors bringing dogs

19th Feb 09 Read more...

Filed under: Day 1 Dunollie-and-Ganavan • Day 2 Ardnaskie • Day 3 Creag Mhic • Day 4 Torinturk • Day 5 Ardchattan • Day 6 Lochnell

Social Programme now added

The programme of social events for Tay 2009 is now online!

15th Feb 09 Read more...

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Per Forsberg to lead Tay 2009 commentary team

Swedish professional speaker Per Forsberg will be providing commentary for Tay 2009, along with Ed Nicholas and Mark Nixon.

08th Feb 09 Read more...

Filed under: Competition • Media-Press

Race #1 Auction - Donation

The proceeds of the auction of Competitor Number 1 have been donated to a local charity.

07th Feb 09 Read more...

Filed under: Entries • Media-Press

One week left for cheapest entry rates

Tay 2009’s cheapest entry rate closes in one week’s time, on the 31st January.

24th Jan 09 Read more...

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New Accommodation Options

A range of new accommodation options is now available, each either at or close to the Event Centre.

17th Jan 09 Read more...

Filed under: Where to stay

Accommodation and Things to do suggestions updated

We have updated the Where to Stay and What to do pages with some more suggestions.

07th Jan 09 Read more...

Filed under: Things to do • Where to stay

Entry Number One Auction Closed

The auction for Tay 2009 Entry Number One closed today!

10th Dec 08 Read more...

Filed under: Entries • Media-Press

Entries are now open!

Entries are now open! Enter online via the Tay 2009 Online Entry Form on the Fabian Online Entry Service web site. (NB Update 2nd December 2008: If you have already tried unsuccessfully to access the form using this link, please try again - we have fixed an error which meant some people would not be able to access the link. Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.)

01st Dec 08

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Bid for Entry Number 1!

Bid for Entry Number 1! We are auctioning off entry number 1 - your chance to wear the most prestigious competitor number at Tay 2009. Bid on our eBay auction now! Bids close on 10th December - for more details see the eBay site.

30th Nov 08

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Two weeks to entries open

Less than two weeks until entries for Tay 2009 open, on December 1st 2008!
We’ve been busy adding more information to the site, including more details about the campsite and Event Centre, map extracts from each of the forests being used for the competition, provisional course details, plus a list of frequently asked questions.

20th Nov 08 Read more...

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