The hardy souls who made it out to Rother Valley this evening were rewarded with a break in the weather for a lovely run around the Rother Valley Park. Huge thank you to Ian for updating the map and Todd, Hannah and the boys for planning and organising, and of course all our other helpers.

Results and leg split times are available on the links above.

Information

Come and explore the scenic surroundings of Rother Valley Country Park. This area has not been used for orienteering for many years and provides an ideal setting for our World Orienteering Week event. This event is ideal for newcomers to come and give orienteering a go. There are courses for families, runners and those who'd prefer to walk & chat! We'll have our friendly volunteers on hand to tell you what to do. We hope to see you there!

How to enter

Please try to enter in advance so we know how many maps to print! Entries are now open on the SYO Entry System and close on Tuesday 21st May.  There will also be entry on the day but it would be really helpful if you could enter in advance so we know how many maps to print.

Costs

£6 adults (£5 members), £3 juniors & students.

Pairs / family groups pay for one entry, extra map £1. Dibber hire free.

Directions & Parking

Rother Valley Country Park, Mansfield Road, S26 5PQ. Follow signs to Rother Valley Country Park and on entering the park, follow signs to the main car park. What3words: node.coasting.birthdays

Parking is charged on an hourly basis. You will need to pay for parking when you leave. You can pay cash or card at the parking machines or use a contactless card at the exit barrier.

Assembly & Registration

On the mound near the courtyard, adjacent to the car park. Toilets are available.

Timings

Starts 5.30pm to 6.45pm. Courses close 7.45pm promptly. If you think you might take a long time, please come early. If you have not finished your course by 7.45pm you must give up and report to the finish.

Courses

Yellow - easy navigation - 2.0km, 10m climb. Ideal for younger juniors and families.
Orange - medium navigation - 4.3km, 15m climb. A good place for adult beginners to start or families with older children.
Short Green - harder navigation - 4.4km, 15m climb.
Green - harder navigation - 6.8km, 20m climb
Blue - harder navigation - 10.3km, 105m climb.

Please note: distances are based on the optimum (best) route you can take - you will probably run further! Distances may change slightly after final checks.

Electronic timing with dibbers will be used. Controls will be SIAC enabled.

Map & Terrain

Scale 1:10000, 5m contours. The area consists of several lakes, park and woodland.

Full leg cover is recommended on the green and blue courses.

Volunteers

We need a more volunteers than usual to help at this event because we are offering entry on the day. Control collectors also required.

If you can help, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Helpers receive a free run. Please pick "Helper - free run" when entering

Event Officials

Planner - Todd Woods
Organiser - Hannah Woods This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Co-ordinator - Pauline Tryner