News & Information category: General
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History of the Scottish 6 Days book
A Few Surplus Maps, compiled by John Colls on behalf of the SOA and the 6-Day Company (all sales’ proceeds are for the benefit of the Scottish 6 Days), tells the story of the event from its beginnings in 1976 to the present day. With 216 full-colour, A4 pages the book is a coffee-table adornment as well as an entertaining read and work of reference.
Download a FREE sample chapter, Royal Deeside 1983, including a table of contents.
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28th Oct Read more...
RUN 4 IT discount voucher
Scottish Orienteering have teamed up with RUN 4 IT to put together a little reward for your efforts – we are sure you gave an extra 15% out there, so we would like to give you that back!
Download the RUN 4 IT discount voucher
Categorised under: General • Interact • Sponsorship
17th Aug Read more...
Thank you
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Scottish Orienteering 6-Day Event Company, there are many to thank for the Oban 2011 event:
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11th Aug Read more...
ScotJOS quiz answers
Thank you to everyone who bought a ScotJOS quiz last week, we are very grateful for your support. Well done to the winner, Pete Huzan from SLOW. He received a £20 Compass Point voucher (Thank you to Compass Point for their help!).
The answers are below:
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09th Aug Read more...
Certificates / Diplomas
These are awarded to the first three competitors in each class on each of the days. They were available for collection from the Information Point each day, but you can also download a copy here.
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09th Aug Read more...
Lost property
Lost property - small items. If you think these belong to you, please send a more detailed description of the item to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
All large items went to the National Orienteering Centre and you should enquire from Hilary Quick regarding these items. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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09th Aug Read more...
Oban Mountain Rescue Team
Oban 2011 have chosen this local charity as the recipient for any donations received.
The amount donated so far is £337.17
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08th Aug Read more...
Leave a comment
We have a comments form that you can use to leave a comment about the event, good or bad, but we do reserve the right to delete any that are considered abusive.
Categorised under: General • Interact
08th Aug Read more...
Rest Day Events
The events planned were a Mountain Bike Race at Sutherland’s Grove and a Sprint Race at Tralee Bay.
Sprint full results and splits
WinSplits, Splitsbrowser, RouteGadget
Photo Gallery
MTBO results below
Categorised under: General • Rest day
08th Aug Read more...
Chris Spencer, Official 6 Days photographer
Chris approached the 6 Day company several months ago offering to be the official photographer of the event. We are very appreciative of his time and the effort required to produce the number, quality and variety of shots he has captured. He had them uploaded within hours of leaving the assembly field every day. You can visit his Photo Gallery here or click on the links on each of the day results pages.
Categorised under: General • Media-Press
07th Aug Read more...
6 Days Badge Standards
The points required for the Scottish 6 Days Badge Standards.
Not to be confused with the BOF badge scheme which are on the results pages.
Categorised under: Competition • General
04th Aug Read more...
Future Champions Cup Qualifiers
The final qualifying races for the Future Champions Cup took place here, on days 2 &3 of the Scottish 6 days. Congratulation to the top 15 in each age category who qualify for the final on 9thOctober in Pickering Forest.
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03rd Aug Read more...
Wi-Fi in the assembly field
Bring your smart phones, tablets and laptops.
SPORTident will erect a powerful Wireless Access Point with a range of up to 400M near to the finish/download.
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01st Aug Read more...
Start Information
Explanation of start procedures, colours, etc.
Categorised under: Competition • General • Important
29th Jul Read more...
Bus schedule
The bus schedule is now available, you can also download them as PDF’s.
Campervanners bus instructions
Event Campsite bus instructions
The journey time is about 20 minutes, according to Google but if there are any other stops to make it could be a bit longer and there are slight differences in distance each day, so best to allow 40 minutes.
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28th Jul Read more...
New 6-Day T bars
Some time ago the 6-Day company began to look for replacements for some of its trusted T-bars which were showing signs of age.
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28th Jul Read more...
Dog Owners
Information for dog owners about dogs at the events.
Landowners and farmers are concerned about the spread of disease (Neospora, which can cause cattle to abort) from dog faeces. We therefore ask that competitors bringing dogs help us and observe the following:
Categorised under: General • Important
28th Jul Read more...
Merchandise
All merchandise will carry the original Oban 2011 logo and colours, contrast permitting.
A range of clothing will be available in unisex, female and youth (ages 4-14 approximately)
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25th Jul Read more...
Race Bib and Programme collection
All entrants will collect their race bib and programme this year. Nothing is being posted out (except training maps if requested at time of order).
Colour coded pre-entries can also collect the vouchers they will need to show at the start.
Categorised under: Entries • General • Important
25th Jul Read more...
Why Dalmally for bib collection?
Some people have asked why we are having bib and programme collection at Dalmally rather than the event centre.
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25th Jul Read more...
Event Centre and Socials
The event centre is located at the Victory Hall in Benderloch, opposite the school and within walking distance of the event campsite and Tralee Bay Caravan park.
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25th Jul Read more...
Entries
The ability to do an online entry ceased on 17th July. Postal entries received after 17th July will not be processed until Saturday 30th July.
Entry-on-the-day will be available for all colour coded courses and some age classes depending on map availability.
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25th Jul Read more...
Training / Coaching
Training areas will be available during Monday 25th July to Saturday 6th August inclusive.
There will be coaches available at the locations from Monday 25th to Friday 29th July inclusive to help/guide you in you preparations for a successful Scottish 6 Days.
Categorised under: General • Training
25th Jul Read more...
The Programme
You can download a copy of the programme as a PDF now.
A printed and folded copy will be given to every competitor when they collect their bibs.
It is not intended that you print out this programme.
Categorised under: General • Media-Press
24th Jul Read more...
Traders
This is a list of all traders at the event.
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23rd Jul Read more...
Day 5 distances to start
We have now resolved the issue and no one should need to walk more than about 700m to get to the assembly area.
The Day 5 webpage has been now updated with the full details.
There has been an interesting discussion going on on Nopesport about this that’s worth a read for the humour and helpful suggestions made.
Categorised under: Day 5 • General • Important
21st Jul Read more...
Event Campsite
This will offer basic facilities and is suitable for tent campers only. Cost will depend on the size of your tent.
There is a Fish and Chip shop nearby.
Categorised under: General • Where to stay
19th Jul Read more...
Mobile phones and 3G
There is phone coverage from all networks in most locations, but it is not guaranteed at every assembly area, Day 4 is the most patchy.
Around the campsite and the general Oban area there is good 3G coverage on the ‘3’ network.
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18th Jul Read more...
Prizes, Awards and Badges
There will be awards at the prizegiving on the last day for the first 3 competitors in all age classes. Gold/Silver/Bronze badges will be available at £3 each to all those who qualify. Commemorative slate coasters will be issued to all finishers on Day 6.
Categorised under: Competition • General
18th Jul Read more...
Start Times Published
Start times for competitors on the Age Class Courses except M21E and W21E have now been uploaded to the Fabian4 entries website. Colour coded courses will have punching starts.
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17th Jul Read more...
Do you have multi-media skills?
We are assembling an impressive array of kit including wireless bridge, big screen, GPS tracking (TracTrac trial) on Day 3. Goggi and a Mike Edwards are providing Commentary in a mix of German, English, Slovakian and Swedish.
Categorised under: Day 2 • Day 3 • General
16th Jul Read more...
Campervan / Motorhome owners
Due to limited space and likely ground conditions there will be restrictions on where we will be able to handle larger/heavier vehicles like campervans and motorhomes etc.
If you are bringing a motorhome and have not received an email asking you to complete a questionnaire please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) asap.
Categorised under: General • Important • Where to stay
15th Jul Read more...
Frequent questions
This page provides answers to some frequently asked questions about Oban 2011.
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15th Jul Read more...
Coloured Tapes used
There are several colours of tape used during the event to draw your attention. The following list should help avoid confusion.
Categorised under: General • Important
15th Jul Read more...
Central Organising Team
These are the key roles, but there are many other volunteers assisting them.
See the Thank You page for more.
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14th Jul Read more...
Lochaber 2001 souvenirs
A number of Lochaber 2001 souvenirs have just been discovered! We have hand crafted pottery which was commissioned for the event (mugs or egg cups) and Lochaber 2001 coasters. Interested?
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14th Jul Read more...
Travelling alone?
If you are travelling alone and want the reassurance that you will not be abandoned in the forest, a checking system is available.
Categorised under: General • Important
13th Jul Read more...
Electronic Punching
The event uses the SPORTident (SI) punching system. You ‘punch’ by inserting your SI‐card into the hole in the top of the unit at each control site. The unit confirms that your punch has registered by bleeping and flashing a red light. This happens almost instantaneously. If in doubt, punch again. Do not worry if the unit bleeps more than once.
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13th Jul Read more...
Health and Medical Services
Emergencies, Emergency Medical Information, Medical Practices, Ticks, E-Coli 0157, Water and Hydration
Categorised under: General • Important
13th Jul Read more...
String Course participants
This is for parents/guardians of young children who are going to Oban2011 and likely to take part in the String or Off-String courses.
Categorised under: General • Important
09th Jul Read more...
Locations
Information about the locations of all the important places and a Google map.
As you will see, all the events are contained within a very small area and so travelling times/distances will be very short.
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08th Jul Read more...
Are you bringing a minibus?
Due to the potential parking issues (soft or wet ground) it would be helpful if anyone that is planning to bring a minibus to the event could notify us via email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and include a mobile phone number so we can contact the driver if we have to make alternative arrangements at late notice.
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06th Jul Read more...
Driving guidelines during the event
A few things to keep in mind whilst driving around the area during the week of the event to avoid causing inconvenience to others.
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28th Jun Read more...
Economic Impact Study
Consultants have been commissioned to carry out an Economic Impact Study after Oban 2011.
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09th Jun Read more...
Commentator appointed
Austrian Wolfgang PÖTSCH (better known as Goggi) will be providing commentary at Oban. With support from some British orienteers who are still to be confirmed.
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02nd Jun Read more...
Why should I enter early?
Early entry helps us plan resources more accurately and reduce waste.
ENTER NOW
Categorised under: Entries • General
03rd May Read more...
CompassSport Photo-O Competition Winner
Congratulations to Dave McQuillen (Solway) for winning the recent competition in CompassSport, Britain’s favourite O magazine. The prize was a free entry to Oban 2011 worth £84.
Photo-O answers (including wrong guesses)
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11th Apr Read more...
The Sea Kingdom
Oban 2011 is centred around the ancient district of Lorne one of the four ‘sea kingdoms’ that made up the region of Dál Riata – the Gaelic name of the region now largely comprising Argyll and Bute.
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20th Feb Read more...
Tick awareness
This item should clarify the situation regarding ticks, the diseases they potentially carry and the areas being used for orienteering at Oban 2011.
Categorised under: General • Important
31st Dec Read more...
History of the 6 Days
A Few Surplus Maps, compiled by John Colls on behalf of the SOA and the 6-Day Company, tells the story of the event from its beginnings in 1976 to the present day. With 216 full-colour, A4 pages the book is a coffee-table adornment as well as an entertaining read and work of reference, more…
