Night Event
- When:
- Wednesday 15 November 2023
- Where:
- Silver Wood
- Category:
- Local
- Results:
- View Results
- Splits Analysis:
- View Splits Analysis
Details
A huge thank you to the small team responsible for the success of last night’s event. Thank you to Robbie, Freya and Anna for helping on SI, Jacky for helping with all the equipment and on the start, Pete for managing the SI and our fabulous control collectors –Matt, Thomas and Pete. Always a big ask going back out in the dark…..Thanks also to Ian for the map updates.
Particular thanks of course to Paul Bradbury for planning, control collecting and helping on the start - man of all trades! Lots of good feedback on the challenging but enjoyable courses - an excellent first planning attempt!
Silver Wood is a small ancient woodland with a complex network of paths, some interesting contour detail and a rich variety of vegetation. There are some lovely areas of runable beech forest. The area has been extended to include an area of open common with small pockets of woodland. It hasn't been used for an event for many years. 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 open Tuesday 7th November and close on Tuesday 14th November . There will be no entry on the day.
Location
Silver Wood, Hollins Lane, Rotherham. Nearest postcode S65 4PS, What3words: jets.motion.added
Parking & Travel
There is limited parking adjacent to the woodland or on surrounding residential roads. There is also some parking at the Ravensfield Arms on Hollins Lane. Please only use this car park if you are intending to eat at the pub afterwards.
Hollins Lane is served by the 116 bus route from Rotherham.
Assembly
Assembly including enquiries and download is located on the terrace of the Ravensfield Arms. Toilets are available. Please remove muddy shoes before entering the pub.
Start & Finish
The finish is adjacent to the pub. The start is approx 250m away across the field.
Timings
Starts 5.45pm 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.
Courses
Yellow - Easy navigation - 1.7km, Ideal for younger juniors and families
Orange - Navigation of medium difficulty - 2.3km. A good place for adult beginners to start.
Green - Navigationally Hard - 4km.
Blue - Navigationally Hard - 5.8km.
Distances are straight line route through terrain - you will run further than the distances stated. The green and blue courses have 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.
Post Event Social
Join us for food post event in the Ravensfield Arms. Wednesday night is pie night and food is served up until 8pm. It is recommended that you pre-order by 5pm Friday 10th November via the the SYO entry system to avoid a long wait. You can pay on the night.
Choice of Vegetable, Chicken & mushroom or Steak & ale pie with home cooked chips, mushy peas and gravy inc a pint for £12. There is also vegan sausage & mash and cheese & tomato pizza (£9) available for pre-order.
Newcomers
Newcomers are very welcome. Come along to the terrace of the pub 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
Primary aged children should be shadowed. It is also recommended that juniors who are not competent on light green should be shadowed or run in a pair.
This area is used by members of the public - please be courteous. Full leg cover is essential. You must carry a headtorch. A back up headtorch is also recommended.
There are lots of leaves covering the paths, especially in the beech woodlands. As a result some paths may be difficult to see. Also take care on slopes as many are slippy. Shoes with good grip recommended.
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.
Nearest hospitals
A&E: Rotherham General Hospital, Moorgate Rd, Rotherham, S60 2UD.
Event Officials
Planner - Paul Bradbury
Organiser - Pauline Tryner
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
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
This small wood was originally mapped many years ago, but has not been used this century. It has been remapped 2016-2022.