World Orienteering Day
- When:
- Wednesday 11 May 2016
- Where:
- Limb Valley - Sheffield
- Category:
- Local
- Results:
- View Results
- Splits Analysis:
- View Splits Analysis
Details
So thats the first World Orienteering Day over (currently on 83887 runners world wide) 83 to add from our event plus all of these schools were also orienteering today! Nethergreen, Hunters Bar, Dore, Hind House, Grenoside, Low Edges, Marlcliffe, Dobcroft and Cawthorne.
Hope you all enjoyed sliding around Limb Valley. Results and split times are available on the link above. Thank you to all our helpers, Hazel & Kirsty on registration, Pauline and Pete on SI, Paul & Judy on the start and collection and of course Oli and Jenny for planning and organising.
Information
Come along and be part of a new International Orienteering Federation World Record attempt to get the most people around the world participating in orienteering on one day. There are courses suitable for beginners and experienced orienteers. The white course around the gardens is particularly suitable for young children.
Registration: Whirlowbrook Hall, Ecclesall Rd South – bottom car park 5-.645pm. Click here for a map
Starts: 5-7pm. Courses close 8pm.
Courses: white, yellow, orange, green and blue. SI timing will be used.
Costs: £4 adults, £3 club members, £2 juniors / students, £1 2nd runs.
Cafe will be open for light refreshments
Safety & risk
A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event. If a competitor has a pre-existing medical condition that they think should be declared, please complete a medical form at enquiries. The sealed envelope will only be opened in an emergency.
Photography
SYO has an agreed policy on the taking of photographs at events, based on national guidance. This provides a sensible balance between the benefits and risks associated with the taking and use of images. If you are unsure about acceptable practice, please speak to the event organiser. Read our photography policy.
Privacy
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Venue
Limb Valley includes Whirlowbrook Park, Whinfell Quarry Garden and the woods either side of Whirlow Brook.
The woodland is mixed conifer and deciduous. Much of it is very runnable though partly steep valley sides, but there are patches of bramble and holly.