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Skirmish on the Bann Details
We'll be adding more details here about the Skirmish on the Bann event over the coming weeks, the event will be held in and around the Coleraine area on Saturday 28th January 2012

Race Day Schedule

  • Saturday
  • 07:00-09:00 Teams arrive, registration & kit check
  • 07:00-09:00 Issue of bibs, route instructions & timing chip
  • 09:15-09:30 Final race briefing
  • 10:00-10:00 Starts & map issue
  • 13:30-16:00 Teams finish
  • 16:30-16:45 Prize giving
StartLocation/Event Centre 

The Sports Pavillion of Coleraine University will be the event HQ.

Directions

Address for those with Sat Nav.

University of Ulster
Cromore Road
Coleraine
Co. Londonderry
BT52 1SA  

Route planner and map links below for those without Sat Nav.

Campus Directions

Campus Map

AA Route Planner

RAC Route Planner

Coleraine 

The north coast University town of Coleraine, located beside the River Bann, is the largest and busiest town on the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland. The town forms part of the area known as the “Triangle” linking the nearby coastal resorts of Portrush and Portstewart. Both are popular residential locations for students and staff. For those with an interest in outdoor activities the Causeway Coast is perfect. Water sports including surfing, sailing, rowing and angling are popular. For walking enthusiasts dedicated routes within the “Triangle” take in long sandy beaches and dunes, follow dramatic cliff lines and meander inland into sheltered woodlands.

The Coleraine campus is situated on the northern bank of the river, less than a mile from the centre of the town. With views of the Causeway Coast and the Donegal hills in the distance the campus consists of custom-built facilities for teaching, learning and research. The campus has a warm and friendly atmosphere which radiates a strong community feel. It is set within 312 acres of landscaped and mature parkland containing tranquil garden areas, the Guy L. Wilson Daffodil garden and the Millennium Arboretum.



Registration, Kit check & Parking

Please download a copy of this map. (Campus Map) From this you should be able to locate us at the sports pavillion which is at the north end of the campus. (right hand side of the map as you look at) Parking will be in car park number 7, park here first then walk the 50 meters over to the sports pavillion for registration and kit check.

Transition Area

The main trasition area will be located right beside the sports pavillion, we'll have this marked out and it'll be easy enough to find on the day, you'll need to leave your bikes in here before the start of the race.

Start Area 

You'll be given more details about the start of the event during the final race briefing and it'll only be after the start that you'll get your main race map.

Sportident Timing System

Many of you will of used this timing system before but some may not of used it, if you're not sure about it make sure you let us know when you arrive and we'll give you a quick demo, it's really simple to use so there's nothing to worry about.

The timing chips are expensive so if you loose yours you will have to pay for a replacement which depending on the type we use will cost between £30-£60.

At certain stages of the race you will also have to use the old orienteering punches, details of when you need to use these will be on your route instruction sheet which you will get before the start of the event.

Finish

The finish will be below the finish arch just beside the event HQ, once you finish you will need to make your way to the download point where you have to download and return your Sportident timing chip plus both of your race bibs.

Mandatory Kit List

Team Kit

  • 1 X Map (supplied at or near start)
  • 1 X Indelible felt tip pen (you will need this for marking up your map)
  • 1 X Mobile phone
  • 1 X First aid kit (1 crepe bandage, 1 triangle bandage, 2 safety pins, 1 wound dressing & 6 adhesive dressings as a minimum)
  • 1 X Bike repair kit (at least sufficient to repair puncture)
  • 1 X Compass (Recommended not Mandatory)

Individual

  • 1 X Mountain bike
  • 1 X Cycle helmet
  • 1 X Rear light for bike
  • 1 X Bell for bike
  • 1 X Front bike light (recommended not mandatory)
  • 1 X Space blanket/bag (foil type or orange bag)
  • 1 X Whistle
  • 1 X Waterproof coat and waterproof trousers. *
  • 1 X Spare base layer top
  • 1 X Small rucksack (Recommended not Mandatory)
  • 1 X Full change of clothes for after the event (Recommended not Mandatory)
  • Drink (Recommended to bring enough to last 3-6 hours)
  • Suitable food / energy source (Recommended to bring enough to last 3-6 hours)

Unless it is otherwise stated all the above kit is Mandatory. Mandatory means you must come to the race with it and carry it at all times.

* Depending on the weather we might make everyone wear waterproof coat & waterproof trousers for the kayak stage make sure you don't forget them.

FAQ's

Which shoes and tyres should I use?
More details to follow.

Do I need to carry my running shoes during the bike sections?
More details to follow.

Can you tell me more about the route?
More details to follow but in the meantime it may be useful to read the following Highway Code.

What's the weather like in Coleraine?
At this time of the year it's likely to be cold, weather forecast here, wrap up warm, bring extra layers and think about what you plan to wear, shorts might not be the best option.

Where can we get accommodation?