Saturday Series 2
- When:
- Saturday 13 October 2018
- Where:
- Meersbrook Park
- Categories:
- Local, Schools
- Results:
- View Results
- Splits Analysis:
- View Splits Analysis
- Other:
- View Other
Details
Another huge turnout at a blustery day at Meersbrook. Thank you for your patience downloading, network issues and a broken server meant rather than using 4 computers to enter you all and run download we just had one!
Thankyou to all our volunteers for keeping cool. We were a little low on helpers today so any help at our future league events would be greatfully received.
Draft results are on the links above, including schools results on the 'Other' link. We've been through the results and have updated with all the new registrations today. If you see any errors then please
Information
This is the second combined Sheffield Schools and Saturday Afternoon event in the autumn series. This series of events is perfect for introducing new people to the sport and also provides local, good value orienteering to the experienced orienteer. The green and blue courses offer an interesting mix of terrrain encompassing Meersbrook Park, Leashall Wood and the intricate housing estates of Gleadless.
We will be based outside Meersbrook Hall with the start and finish close by (here)
Registration for courses will open at 12.30pm. You can start any time from 12:30pm - 3pm (2.30pm for the Green and Blue courses). The courses close at 3:30pm.
Schools Event
Running alongside the public event is the second event in the Sheffield Federation of School Sports (SFSS) Orienteering League for both Primary and Secondary pupils. Entry to the schools event is free if your school is a member of the SFSS. Information about the SFSS Orienteering League is here. It is not necessary for a teacher to be present from the school.
If you ran last year and have changed schools then you can still use the same Id number but you will need to let us know the name of your new school.
Costs
Adults £5, SYO members £4
Children £2 (Free for the first run if you are in Y3 or above and your schools is in the SFSS)
Any additional courses will cost an additional £1 (Or £2 if your previous run was free)
If you would like to go around in a group you would just pay for one entry, plus £1 for each extra map.
Travel and parking
Parking on the streets around the park. Buses pass by on Chesterfield Road regularly
Facilities
The volunteers at the Walled Garden have very kindly allowed us access to the toilets in the Walled Garden. The SYO juniors will be running a stall selling hot drinks and cakes. Any cake donations are very welcome.
Entries
All courses are entry on the day. You just have to turn up, pick a course and fill in an entry form. There will be people on hand to help you if you have any questions.
If you ran one of the schools events last year then you should have completed an entry form an been given a number. With the number we are able to add you into the results system much quicker.
Orienteering Courses Available
If you complete a course and there is still time you are welcome to try another.
See below for details on the courses on offer. Distances are provisional:
| Course | School Years | Distance | Technical Level | Who is it for? |
| White |
Y4,5 |
1.1km | 1 | The easiest course and a great place for children to start. The course is entirely on paths and each time you have to make a decision - which path to take, there will be a control point. Year 3 pupils compete with Y4s. |
| Yellow | Y6,7 | 1.6km | 2 | The next step up and a good place for teenagers etc. to start. The course will use paths but also other line features - Fences, streams etc. It will also no longer have a control everytime you need to decide where you are going. For example you may need to make a couple of turns on paths between controls |
| Orange | Y8,9 |
2.0km |
3 |
Harder still, the Orange course introduces:
|
| Light Green | Y10+ | 3.7km 120m Climb |
3 |
A little harder than the orange course, but quite a bit further! This course is split into 2 parts with part 1 printed on one side, when you get to the last control you turn over to part 2 |
| Green | 16+ | 4.8km 120m Climb |
5 |
Ideal for adult improvers and experienced orienteers. The courses starts in the park before heading over to the woods and urban areas around Gleadless. Due to road crossings any under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Blue | 5.8km 150m Climb |
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
When entering our events your personal details (name, gender, age class & club) will appear in the results section of this website. Read our privacy policy to see how we look after your personal data.
Venue
Meersbrook Park is about 3km south of the Sheffield city centre. Formerly part of the Meersbrook Estate, the park has retained many of its historical features, including the walled garden, and the red-bricked Meersbrook House, built in 1780 (which was home to the Ruskin Museum until 1950). Also within the park is Tudor House, one of only 3 remaining Tudor properties, and one of the oldest buildings in the city, which was built c.1500.
Longer courses will also visit the area south-west of the park, including urban areas and small areas of woodland.