CUOC SprintO

[Blanka]

CUOC is planning to hold the legendary SprintO on Saturday 20th November 2004 this year. The venue will be Rowney Warren, near Shefford and Bedford.

The organiser is Ben Greenhalgh and as details become available they will appear on http://www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cuoc.

So spread the word and get your entries in!

[Blanka]

Some more details, including the entry form, are now on http://www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cuoc/sprinto2004.html.

[SJ]

so is the elite alc-o for elite orienteers or elite drinkers? I know for a fact they aren't the same hehe

[MarkC]

so is the elite alc-o for elite orienteers or elite drinkers? I know for a fact they aren't the same hehe

The balance between the two can vary depending on the planner, but it's a true test of all-round ability: the winner is usually pretty good at both . Actually it's really the combination of running speed and drinking ability that counts most, since it's a mass start and the map isn't always very helpful. The "reward" for winning should dissuade non-elite drinkers from trying too hard anyway....

Winners that I can remember seeing in action include Robin Marston, Mark Chapman, Ed Nash, Tom Norton, Neil Northrop and defending champion Matt Crane.

[bendover]

i have never been to a cambridge sprint 'o'. perhaps i will go this year. i think i can drink with the best of them. whether i can run with the best of them is another matter.

[Blanka]

Just a reminder from the organiser to get your entries in...

Hi all,

Feedback for this has been pretty low so far. If you're interested, please
get in contact soon, the closing date for entries will be around the
beginning of November. Just a reminder, all the information you need plus
entry forms is available at
http://www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cuoc/sprinto2004.html or email me at
bg246@cam.ac.uk if you've any other questions.

Thanks,

Ben Greenhalgh
SprintO 2004 organiser

Lots of people have said they're coming but it'll make Ben's life easier if he has an idea of numbers.

Cheers,

Blanka

[Rach]

don't count on getting any entries until at least the day after the entry deadline. then you will get people phoning you up all time of day and night trying the blag late entries. i speak from experience!

[gg]

warwick will be making their debut this year, not sure about numbers yet

[Nailest]

Anyone know how easy it is to get from the 'burgh to Glasgow Prestwick? Ryanair's got flights Prestwick to Stansted for 17p on the Friday night/Saturday morning, and a similar price on the way back on Sunday lunchtime.

[brooner]

easy enough at those times of day, half price train travel too. only real prestwick problem is getting home from the late night scandy flights.

tis however the weekend of both braids and a seds weekend.

[Becks]

So you won't be there to slap the occupants of my bloke's college around the face with a wet kipper then?

Shame.

[Nailest]

tis however the weekend of both braids and a seds weekend.

Lord knows, I'd be gutted to miss those.

[brooner]

hey, braids ceilidh's always good! despite being chucked out by a rather large and angry bouncer last year (for having my feet more than an inch off the ground )

[Blanka]

If any Unis are thinking of coming from further away (eg Scotland!! you know you want to!) and would like to come on Friday, get in touch with Ben and he can arrange some Friday night floor-space too (though you'd have to be nice to him and email not right after the closing date! )

Looking forward to seeing lots of people in Cambridge for the SprintO!!

[Ali]

Am considering entering the elite AlcO this year (though may have to enlist the help of fellow female drinker. due to volume issues....I'm sure there should be a separate competition for women... ) so be warned you luckless people who end up sleeping on my floor...