Dusk Event
- When:
- Wednesday 4 October 2023
- Where:
- Moss Valley and Owler Car Woods - Coal Aston
- Category:
- Local
- Results:
- View Results
- Splits Analysis:
- View Splits Analysis
Details
Hope you all enjoyed the woods this evening. I think a few were caught out by the fading light - not easy to orienteer in the dark without a headtorch! Results and splits are available on the links above. Thanks to Paul N, Jill, Jacky and Pete and the wonderful control collectors (Paul W and Alex F), who headed back out after courses closed in the dark! Particular thanks also to Richard for planning and Karl for organising.
Lost property: thumb compass
Information
Owler Car is an ancient woodland with a complex network of paths, some interesting contour detail and a rich variety of vegetation. It is the first time it has been used for an orienteering event. There's a choice of 4 courses to suit juniors, newcomers and experienced orienteers.
Entries
All entries must be made in advance on the SYO Entry System. Entries are now open and close on Tuesday 3rd October. There will be no entry on the day.
Parking & Travel
Coal Aston is served by bus routes from Sheffield and Chesterfield. More info here.
Parking is in the public car park on Birches Lane, behind the Coal Aston Village Hall. See map below.
Nearest postcode: S18 3AX, What3words: agent.luck.lung
Assembly
Assembly including enquiries and download is located in Coal Aston Village Hall. Toilets are available. Please remove muddy shoes before entering.
Start & Finish
It is approximately 1.2km to the start and 1.2km back from the finish along public footpaths. The routes will be taped. Please see map below;
Timings
Starts 5.30pm to 6.45pm. Courses close 7.45pm promptly. Please make sure you are back at the finish by this time even if you don't manage to complete your course. If you think you might take a long time, please come early or choose a shorter course.
Sunset is at 18.36. All competitors must carry a headtorch as the woods will be gloomy even if you start early and you may take longer than you think.
Courses
Please note: distances are provisional and subject to final controlling.
Yellow - Easy navigation - 1.9km, Ideal for younger juniors and families
Orange - Navigation of medium difficulty - 2.2km. A good place for adult beginners to start.
Green - Navigationally Hard - 3.3km.
Blue - Navigationally Hard - 6.3km.
Distances are straight line route through terrain - you will run further than the distances stated. The terrain is fairly physical at this time of year. The blue course has a double-sided map.
SI controls and timing will be used. Controls will be SIAC enabled.
Map
Costs
£6 adults (£5 members), £3 juniors & students.
Pairs / family groups just pay for one entry, extra map £1. Dibber hire free.
Newcomers
Newcomers are very welcome. Come along to the village Hall when you arrive and someone will expain what you need to do.
Volunteers
We need volunteers to enable this event to go ahead. Control collectors also required.
If you can help in any way, please
Additional Safety Information
Inexperienced juniors should be shadowed. This area is used by members of the public - please be courteous. Full leg cover is essential.
If you have a pre-existing medical condition that you need us to be aware of in case of emergency, please complete a medical form and leave it at enquiries.
Dogs
Unfortunately no dogs are allowed to go round the orienteering courses. They are allowed to be walked on a lead on the footpaths.
Nearest hospitals
A&E for adults: Northern General Hospital S5 7AU
A&E for children: Sheffield Children’s Hospital S10 2TH
Minor Injuries for adults: 8am-8pm. Royal Hallamshire Hospital. S10 2TA
Event Officials
Planner - Richard Morris
Organiser - Karl Marshall
Series 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
This area of woodland in Derbyshire just outside the southern Sheffield ring road includes Nor Wood, Long Wood, Cook Spring Wood and Owler Car Wood. The terrain is a mixture, with a reasonable path network. There are some felled areas. some areas of holly, some areas of brambles.