Evening Event for World Orienteering Day
- When:
- Wednesday 23 May 2018, 18:00
- Where:
- Loxley Common - Sheffield
- Category:
- Local
- Results:
- View Results
- Splits Analysis:
- View Splits Analysis
Details
Well done to everyone last night. The undergrowth has gone balistic in the last few weeks so it was pretty tough out there (my legs are still tingling today...).
Control 44 (number 5 on the yellow course) had it's stake and flag removed for a while. The box was still there grippled to a tree but apologies to those that were affected, you have been re-instated.
Results are available on the links above.
Information
Come and celebrate World Orienteering Day on Loxley Common and enjoy the stunning views across Sheffield. Loxley Common is an interesting mix of woodland and open common land. There is a wealth of interesting contour detail to challenge experienced orienteers and a good path network to cater for newcomers. There will be a choice of 5 courses to suit all ages and abilities. Newcomers are very welcome - help & advice available.
Parking
In the car park off Long Lane (S6 6RZ), here. If full, you will need to park on Long Lane itself.
Registration & Starts
Registration from 5.45pm-6.45pm in the car park. Starts 6pm to 7pm. Courses close 8pm promptly. If you think you might take a long time, please come early.
Courses
Yellow - technically easy - 2km. Ideal for younger juniors.
Orange - technically medium difficulty - 2.3km. A good place for adult beginners to start.
Short Green - technically hard - 3km
Green - technically hard - 5.1km
Blue - technically hard - 6.7km
SI controls and timing will be used.
Costs
£5 adults (£4 members), £3 juniors & students. Pairs / family groups pay for one entry, extra map £1. Dibber hire free.
Post Event Social
From 7pm there is a post event social at the Admiral Rodney. Order from the menu on the night at your convenience Please feel free to just join us for a drink if you don't want to eat. All welcome including children.
How to enter
Please
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
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Venue
Loxley Common comprises of large areas of open common land, runnable underfoot with a complex network of paths on grass, heather and bracken common. To the south there is an area of woodland, with a small section very bouldery. There is some intricate contour detail created by old mine/quarry workings..
The area was used for the Senior Home International relays in 2006 with a resurvey by Oli Johnson; minor updates have been undertaken in 2010 and 2012.