Events

Wednesday Evening Events in the Halifax Area

WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACES ARE BACK ON CHECK THE SCHEDULE BELOW

Join the Halifax Hustlers Orienteering Club for a series of events in the Halifax area designed to introduce newcomers to orienteering. Ideal for beginners, these events offer easy terrain including fields, many trails, and open woods. Develop basic navigation skills while enjoying a pleasant evening of quick running or walking! First-time participants can receive a mini introduction to the sport of orienteering and a basic map and compass lesson.

LOCATION:

Events will be held in various municipal parks in the Halifax Regional Municipality: Shubie, Fleming, Hemlock Ravine, and Point Pleasant Park.


to all Point Pleasant Park events, "Start at Tower Road Parking Lot"
to all Shubie Park events, "Start at Fairbanks Centre Parking Lot"
to all Fleming Park events, "Start at Gazebo near canteen parking lot"

As we head into the fall, the weather may be a little more uncertain. Accordingly, please telephone the Sport NS Office, 425-5450 ext. 325 to find out if Wednesday evening events will take place as scheduled. All weekend events will be held rain or shine.

Halifax Orienteering Club
2003 Evening Schedule

  • Wed. Sept. 3rd – Point Pleasant – Tower Rd. lot - 6pm – (Point-to-Point) - JP Buysschaert / Dale Ellis
  • Wed. Sept 10th – Shubie Park – Fairmount Centre – 6pm – (Score) - JP Buysschaert / Dale Ellis
  • Wed. Sept 17th – Point Pleasant – Tower Rd. lot – 6pm - Chris Cameron / Dale Ellis

The Rabbit Chase Orienteering Challenge
Is a four week series of races, that will begin Sept. 24, 2003 with prizes given out at the end. Need More Information

Categories:
Novice / Family / Group: short course, 60-90 minutes
Intermediate / Individual: medium course, 60-90 minutes

Start Time: 6:00 p.m. (last start 6:30 p.m.)

Entry Fees: $5.00 per person

Directions: Call 425-5450 ext. 325

Map: Coloured topo, 1:5000, 5m contour interval.



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