Entry close at midnight on Wednesday 22nd July for the Northern Classic to be held at Glen Stuart, Evandale on Sunday 22nd July.
This is the eighth event in ‘Orienteering Series Tasmania’ – it is a standard long course event and the first regional championship for 2015 with trophies for regional and overall winners.
The terrain is mixed bush and pasture with gorse detail; It is a lovely area of Tasmania and our hosts (the Phillips family) have made us very welcome. We thank them for their assistance and cooperation.
Pre-entry via Eventor is the preferred entry method to ensure we print a map for you and to assist organisers.
To pre-enter in Eventor go to http://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events/Show/2758 and select enter. Alternatively, select Entry via Eventor from the 'Entry' menu on this website.
The 'Information Flyer' with full information on the event is available in Eventor and also listed below.
1. Location:
Glen Stuart merino farm near Nile.
2. Date:
Sunday July 26th
3. Event Category:
Statewide Badge Event
4. Event Series Information:
OST 8 and Badge Event
5. About This Event:
This is the eighth event in ‘Orienteering Series Tasmania’ – it is a standard long course event and the first regional championship for 2015 with trophies for regional and overall winners.
The terrain is mixed bush and pasture with gorse detail; It is a lovely area of Tasmania and our hosts (the Phillips family) have made us very welcome. We thank them for their assistance and cooperation.
6. Where Is The Start Area?
The GPS coordinates of the farm gate are -41.61227, 147.35066
From Evandale go SE on the C416 (Nile Road) towards Nile for ~8km. Turn left (NE) onto the C419 (Bryants Lane) towards Deddington (opposite the turn-off to Clarendon House). Follow this road for ~4km and watch for orienteering signs onto the Glen Stuart property.
From the south, turn N onto the C416 off the Midlands Highway 1.5 km past the Conara railway crossing. Follow the signs to Clarendon House/Nile for ~33km (a major section of which is unsealed road), then turn right (NE) onto Bryants Lane. Alternatively, travel further along the Midlands Highway past Symmons Plains and turn right (NE) onto the B41 to Evandale then follow the directions above from Evandale.
Once on the Glen Stuart property, follow a farm track for ~1200m to the parking & arena (start and finish are at the arena). Please limit your speed to 15kph as there might be livestock about and leave all gates as you find them! (In case of wet conditions leading up to the event, it might be necessary to use an alternative assembly and parking area with an 800m walk to the start & finish). Warming up is restricted to the track between the arena and the main road (Bryants Lane). All paddocks and forested areas are out of bounds until your start. The area around the farm house is also out of bounds.
7. When Are Start Times?
Start times from 10.00 to 12.00. Course closure at 14:00
8. What Are The Courses?
| Course | Navigation |
Target Winning Time |
Age Group |
Distance (km) |
Climb (m) |
Map scale |
| 1 | Hard | 80-90 | M21 | 12.1 | 350 | 1:15000 |
| 2 | Hard | 65-75 | M17-20, M35, M40 W21 |
9.5 | 325 | 1:10000 |
| 3 | Hard | 55-65 |
M16, M21AS, M45, M50 W17-20, W35, M Open AS |
6.9 | 270 | 1:10000 |
| 4 | Hard | 55-60 |
M55, M60, M35-50AS W16, W21AS, W40, W45, W50, W Open AS |
5.6 | 240 | 1:10000 |
| 5 | Hard | 50-55 |
M65, M70, W55, W60, W65, W35-50AS |
3.7 | 110 | 1:10000 |
| 6 | Hard | 45-50 | M75, M80+, W70, W75, W80+ | 3.1 | 85 | 1:10000 |
| 7 | Moderate | 30-40 |
M14, M Open B, M16+B W14, W Open B, W16+B |
3.2 | 35 | 1:7500 |
| 8 | Easy | 25-30 |
M12, M/W Open C W12, M14B, W14B |
1.9 | 25 | 1:7500 |
| 9 | Very Easy | 20-25 |
M10, M12B W10, W12B |
1.6 | 20 | 1:7500 |
9. Do I need a Sportident or P card?
Sportident or P cards are required at all orienteering events in Tasmania. If you do not own a Sportident or P card, you can hire one for $4 at the event. These are also available for purchase at most events.
10. How Much Does It Cost To Enter?
$15 adults, $10 juniors (under 21) and concession holders.
Discounts are available for full members of a Tasmanian orienteering club.
Entry fee information and concession details are available on the About Events page on the website.
11. How Do I Enter?
Pre-entry via Eventor. Pre-entry via Eventor is preferred to ensure we print a map for you and to assist organisers – closing date via Eventor is Wed 22nd July.
12. Contact Information
Peter Hoban on 6331 7147 or email evoc@tasorienteering.asn.au
13. Information for Newcomers
General information for newcomers is available on the Orienteering Tasmania website under Get Involved
14. Who are the Course Planners and Course Controllers?
Course planner: Paul Pacqué
Controller: Peter Hoban assisted by Paul LeFevre
15. Which Map Is Being Used?
Glen Stuart (for scale, see point 8). Control descriptions will be on the map. Loose control descriptions will also be available at the pre-start. There is no legend on the maps. Other relevant information about the map and the courses will be displayed at the event.
16. What Else Do I Need To Know?
- All participants in events conducted by Orienteering Tasmania and its affiliated clubs are required to register. There are two categories of registration, either as a full member or as a casual member. Further details are available on our About Membership page.
- As this event is conducted on private property, please leave your dog at home.
17. Any Food, Entertainment, Coaching or Other Special Attractions?
A BBQ with cakes and soft drinks will be available as a fundraiser for the school’s team.