Event information now available

Griffeen Valley Park situated in Lucan is so named because the River Griffeen meanders through the entire length of the park on its way to the River Liffey at Lucan Village. The Park, comprising over 200 acres, is formed from a series of public open spaces, each of which has an identifiable character.

3ROC are holding a local event here on Sunday 11th October 2009 from 11.00am - 2.30pm. This is a brand new map so come along and prepare to be suprised at what Griffeen Valley has to offer. This park is particulary child-friendly with a large playground and also an enclosed skateboard park for anyone with energy to spare.

Please take the time to read the important information below

Location of event

The grid reference for this event is O 036 337 The event will be signposted from the roundabout at Lucan Shopping centre on the Adamstown Road, Lucan. If approaching from Dublin on the N4 Lucan bypass, take exit 4 for Lucan/Adamstown after the Foxhunter pub. Turn *left* when you reach the top of the exit ramp and go straight through the 1st roundabout (you will pass an entrance for Griffeen Valley Park but don't turn here), take a left at the 2nd roundabout and a right at the 3rd roundabout from which the car park is visible. Please park with consideration for other users.

Personal safety

Competitors are reminded that orienteering is an adventure sport and that they are responsible for their own safety when taking part in this event. The competition area is mainly open park land with surrounding wooded areas. Please ensure that you have adequate rain gear should the weather require it. Whistles should be carried by competitors but are not compulsory. A first-aid kit will be available at the parking area.
Please note that the Country Code must be observed at all times and competitors must report to the finish even if they do not complete the course

Registration

Registration will take place in the car park and the start/finish areas are located near here as well. Please complete an entry form (available in the car park) and hand it in to the Registrations car. Map sales will close at 1.00pm sharp. Sportident timing will be used. For anyone not familiar with SportIdent, this is an electronic timing system and a demonstration of it in use is available on YouTube. If you have an unregistered Sportident card then could you please register your card number on the IOA website. For anyone without a Sportident card, these can be rented on the day for €2
Before starting make sure that your Sportident (SI) card is cleared and checked. The start box must be “punched“ on starting. All control sites must be visited and punched in the required order. A beep records that the SI card has been punched correctly. The SI card must be downloaded on completion of the course.

Course details

There will be 3 courses of varying lenghts. The short course does not cross any roads and is recommended for children or people with prams/strollers.
When you start please ensure that you have the correct map for your course. All courses will close at 14:30 hours. All competitors (even where course is not completed) must report to the finish and download area.

3ROC would like to acknowledge the support and cooperation provided by South Dublin County Council in the holding of this event. For more information on South Dublin parks click here

Planner: Una May
Organiser: Eoin Dunne