Evening Event
- When:
- Wednesday 19 April 2023
- Where:
- Wharncliffe Woods - Sheffield
- Category:
- Local
- Results:
- View Results
- Splits Analysis:
- View Splits Analysis
Details
Lovely evening for a bit of boulder hopping. Tough courses in tough terrain, well planned by Kris & Maxwell Groom with organisation by Colin Drury. Results and splits are available on the link above.
Thank you to all our helpers (Amanda, Jacky, Pete & David) and a big up for all our control collectors (Chris, Marcia, Paul, Duncan & Matt). Anyone who went back out to pick up controls after their course in Wharncliffe is a saint in my eyes.
Information
A great opportunity to orienteer on this superb area. The intricate contour and rock detail will provide an excellent challenge to experienced orienteer. There are also courses suitable for newcomers. Non-members are welcome.
How to enter
All entries must be made in advance on the SYO Entry System. Entries open on Wednesday 5th April and close on Monday 17th April. There will be no entry on the day.
Location / Parking
Nearest postcode: S36 2SQ. What3words: barstool.grouping.bashed.
Park on Station road. Arrive early to beat the mountain bikers. Car share if possible. Overflow parking in Deepcar
Start
The start is 1km (35m climb) from the end of Station Road. Starts 5.30pm to 6.45pm. Courses close 7.45pm promptly. Please make sure you are back before this time, even if it means not completing the course. Start early if you think you'll take a long while.
Courses
Yellow 1.7km, 45m, 10 controls
Navigation is easy. Ideal for younger juniors and family groups.
Orange 2.3km, 75m, 12 controls
Navigation is of medium difficulty. Ideal for adult beginners.
Short Green 3.5km, 65m climb, 16 controls. Hard navigation
Green 4.4km, 140m, 16 controls. Hard navigation
Blue 6km, 210m, 21 controls. Hard navigation
Please note, distances are a straight line route - you will run much further than the distances stated. Wharncliffe is a tricky area and courses will be on the more challenging side. If you are debating between 2 courses, pick the easier, shorter one!
Map
1:10000, 5m contours for the blue course. All other courses 1:7500, 5m contours. Updated Feb 22 by Ian Cooper.
Costs
£5 British Orienteering / SYO members, £6 non-members.
£3 juniors & students.
Pairs pay for one entry, extra map £1. If you are shadowing a junior, just pay for the junior entry.
Dibber hire free. Collect from download.
Volunteers
We need some volunteers to enable this race to go ahead. Control collectors are also required. If we get lots of offers it will make the job easier for all. If you can possibly collect a few controls or help in any other way please
Additional Safety Info
Full leg cover must be worn by all competitors on all courses except yellow. Grippy shoes are highly recommended.
The area is extensively used by members of the public. Please do not run along the mountain bike tracks and exercise caution when crossing.
Lone competitors, please leave your keys at download.
Competitors who may require special treatment in event of a medical emergency can complete a pre-existing medical conditions form at download.
Event Officials
Planner - Kris Groom
Event Co-ordinator - .Pauline Tryner.
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
Wharncliffe Woods and Wharncliffe Chase is one of SYOs best orienteering areas, having been used several times previously for the British Championships and other major events. The terrain is a mixture of runnable woodland, thicker plantation, and open moorland on the Chase. Several areas of intricately contoured former mining works exist on the slope, and there is a good variety of rock detail.
Wharncliffe is a tough area, both physically and technically and with good course planning provides an excellent orienteering challenge.