Cork Schools Orienteering Association (CSOA)

(Affiliated to the Irish Orienteering Association)

www.corkschoolsorienteering.ie

Fixtures For The School Year 2015-2016

Chairman: Jim Callanan, Nagle Rice Secondary School, Doneraile, Co. Cork.

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Secretary: Willie Fitzgerald, Bunscoil Chriost Ri, Turners Cross, Cork.

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Treasurer: Liam O’Brien, Gortacrue, Midleton, Co. Cork

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The following events are open to all affiliated primary and post primary schools in Cork. The affiliation fee per school from Sept 2015 to Aug. 2016 is only 5 euro. Each event is generally from 10am to 1 pm and the courses close at 1.30pm. To facilitate map printing and organization you are requested to email the organiser with the number of pupils that will be attending a week prior to each event. Maps are pre-marked and must be paid for even if unused or no show.

Categories For Leagues And Championship

1. 5th Class Primary schools boys 2. 5th Class Primary schools girls 3. 6th Class Primary schools boys 4. 6th Class Primary schools girls 5. First year boys 6. First year girls 7. Second & third year boys 8. Second & third year girls 9. Post junior cert boys (incl. transition yr.) 10. Post junior cert girls (incl. transition year)

The best four pupils per school per event will count for team purpose (times added) and there will be individual prizes for the first three in each event.

Electronic Punching at All Events!!!!!!

Sunday 13th September 2015

Cliona Callanan Memorial event Doneraile Park (All Proceeds to Cork Children's Leukaemia Association) 10am to 1pm

Enter on the day

Thursday 17th September 2015

Non-competitive course and orienteering coaching for primary and 1st year secondary school pupils.

Cost = 2 euro per pupil. Organiser Liam O’Brien

Thursday 24th September 2015

Non-competitive course and orienteering coaching for primary and 1st year secondary school pupils.

Doneraile Park 10am. – 1pm.

Cost = 2 euro per pupil. Organiser Jim Callanan

Tuesday 29th September 2015

Non-competitive courses for primary school pupils.

Ballydehob Community Grounds 10am. – 1pm.

Cost = 2 euro per pupil Organiser Deirdre Ni Challanain

Thursday 22nd October 2015

League 1 and introductory event for primary and secondary schools at Farran Wood 10am - 1 pm

Cost = 2 euro per pupil . Organiser Liam O’Brien

Tuesday 17th November 2015

League 2 and introductory event for primary and secondary schools Fota House and Gardens 10am - 1 pm

Cost = 2 euro per pupil . Organiser Liam O’Brien

Friday 5th February 2016

Cork Post Primary and Primary Schools Championships at Tramore Valley Park, Cork City 10am - 1pm. Cost €3 per pupil Organiser Liam O’Brien

Thursday 10th March 2016

Munster Post Primary and Primary Championships. Venue to be confirmed 10am – 1pm. Cost €3 per pupil

Organiser Ted Lucey

Friday 22nd April 2016

Irish Post Primary Schools Championships. Venue to be confirmed. 10am – 1pm. Cost €3 per pupil

Organiser Liam O’Brien

Wednesday 11th May 2016

Irish Primary Championships at Doneraile Park. 10am – 1pm. Cost €3 per pupil

Organiser Jim Callanan

What To Bring

Students should bring a clear plastic bag (A4 size) to protect the map and a change of clothing. A tracksuit and running shoes will suffice for the event. No food or drinks are allowed on the course and please bring home all litter

Affiliation

All participating schools must be affiliated and the teacher-in-charge must sign the affiliation form.