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Urban Event and Summer BBQ

When:
Wednesday 13 July 2022
Where:
Fulwood - Fulwood, Sheffield
Category:
Local
Results:
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Splits Analysis:
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Details

Results and splits are up on the links above.  Hope you enjoyed the challenging courses planned by Andy & Loiuse.

Information

An urban orienteering race exploring the streets of Ranmoor and Fulwood. Choice of 3 different courses plus a yellow course for younger juniors that heads to Forge Dam. Newcomers and non-members welcome. This event must be entered in advance by Sunday 10th July.

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How to enter

All entries must be made in advance on the SYO Entry System. Entries are now open and close on Sunday 10th July. Please note this is day earlier than normal to allow for catering and professional map printing!

Location & Parking

Please park in the car park at the end of Woofindin Rd. Nearest postcode S10 3TG. What3words: fetch.exact.belts. Approach from Old Fulwood Rd as you can't get through from Woofindin Avenue. Starts and finish are adjacent. Download is at Jacky's house - 33 Clarendon Rd - a short walk away. Toilets available at download - 5 mins walk.

Starts

Starts 5.45pm to 6.45pm. Courses close 7.45pm promptly. If you think you might take a long time, please come early. 

Courses

Yellow - technically easy - 2.4km. Ideal for younger juniors. Juniors will need to pass through the small area used for parking by Forge Dam playground so please make sure they know to watch for cars. You are welcome to accompany your child.

Short - 3.6km. No unaccompanied primary aged children. The course has 2 compulsory timed out road crossings using pedestrian crossings. It crosses numerous minor roads. Please make sure you are very careful crossing all roads.

Medium - 4.7km. No unaccompanied primary aged children. The course has 2 compulsory timed out road crossings using pedestrian crossings. It crosses numerous minor roads. Please make sure you are very careful crossing all roads.

Long - 7.6km. No under 16s due to road crossings.

Please note distances are straight line routes. You will run approx 40% further than the distances quoted.

SI controls and timing will be used. Controls will be SIAC enabled.

Map & Terrain

1:5000, 5m contours. Terrain is mostly urban streets with pockets of parkland and woodland.

Costs

£6 adults (£5 members), £3 juniors & students. Pairs / family groups pay for one entry, extra map £1. Dibber hire free.

Post event BBQ & social

There will be a post event BBQ and social at the Dakin's house - 33 Clarendon Road - from 6.30pm

Please pre-order your food by Sunday 10th July on the SYO entry system.

Choice of:
- Beef or cheeseburger
- Vegan burger
- hotdog
- vegan hotdog

The meat burgers and pork sausages will be freshly handmade by the Jacky's local butcher. All will be served with a selection of salad, sauces and caramelised onion. Cost = £2.75 per item. The salads are kindly being provided by our Ukranian clubmates.

Please bring your own drinks.

Volunteers

We need volunteers to enable this event to go ahead. Control collectors also required.

If you can help in any way, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Helpers receive a free run.

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.

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Venue

We haven't added any description of this venue yet, but you can still click the link below to see previous events that were held here.

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