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Start Information
Explanation of start procedures, colours, etc.
Categorised under: Competition • General • Important
29th 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:
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28th 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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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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
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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.
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09th Jul 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.
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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…
