Sprint Event
- When:
- Friday 24 February 2023
- Where:
- The Edge Campus - Sheffield
- Category:
- Local
- Final Details:
- View Final Details
- Results:
- View Results
- Splits Analysis:
- View Splits Analysis
Details
Results and splits are now on the links above.
Information
Join us for an excellent weekend of orienteering in Sheffield and the Peak District: comprising of a Friday afternoon sprint, a Saturday UKOL middle race on Birchen Edge (DVO) and culminating with a UKOL classic race and Northern Championships on Sunday on Burbage.
First up is an exciting sprint race around the The Endcliffe student village and surrounding residential area. The mix of older Victorian buildings, modern accommodation blocks, landscaped gardens and complex walls and pathways will offer a good level of challenge for experienced orienteers. Newcomers also welcome.
How to enter
All entries must be made in advance via the SYO entry system. Entries are now open and close on Sun 19 Feb. There will be limited entry from Mon 20 Feb to Wed 22nd Feb subject to map availability. There will be no entry on the day.
Parking
Please park in the car park at the end of Endcliffe Avenue. Nearest postcode S10 3EA. What3words: juror.worked.brains
Starts
Starts 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Courses close 5.15pm promptly. If you think you might take a long time, please start early.
Courses
Course lengths provisional subject to final controlling.
Yellow - 0.8km - Easy navigation. Ideal for younger juniors.
Short - 1.7km
Medium - 2.4km
Long - 2.8km
Courses are sprint style with lots of controls and plenty of changes of direction. Distance is straight line route so you will run further than the distances stated.
SI controls and timing will be used, SIAC enabled.
Costs
£6 adults (£5 British Orienteering members), £3 juniors & students. Pairs / family groups pay for one entry, extra map £1. Dibber hire free.
Event Officials
Organiser - Peter Guillaume. SYO Email Peter
Planners - Louise & Andy Preston SYO
Controller - Barry Elkington OD
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
The Edge is the main campus in Endcliffe Student Village; it is typical University Campus with a mixture of older buildings and modern accomodation blocks dotted around a grassy sloping site which also includes steps and water. The map also covers some other areas in the village east of the campus, which are mostly older buildings with interlinked gardens and wider grounds.