Evening event
- When:
- Wednesday 3 July 2024
- Where:
- Whitwell Woods
- Category:
- Local
- Results:
- View Results
- Splits Analysis:
- View Splits Analysis
Details
Information
This is the first time an orienteering event has been held at Whitwell Woods. It is a lovely ancient woodland, criss-crossed by paths. The mix of vegetation and many earthwalls and pits offer an interesting navigation challenge. There are courses for experienced orienteers, families, runners and those who'd prefer to walk & chat! We'll have our friendly volunteers on hand to tell you what to do. All welcome!
How to enter
Entries are now open on the SYO Entry System and close on Tuesday 2nd July. Please enter in advance.
Costs
£6 adults (£5 members), £3 juniors & students.
Pairs / family groups pay for one entry, extra map £1. Dibber hire free.
Parking
Parking in the layby on the A619, Chesterfield Rd. Nearest postcode S80 3EE. What3words: husband.selects.jolt. Space is limited so please car share as much as possible.
Overflow parking in the cemetery car park in Whitwell Village, approx 10 minutes walk from assembly. Nearest postcode S80 4RE. What3words: instructs.durations.bind.Turn right out of the car park and then left by the church up Old Hall Lane. Please take extreme care crossing the A619 - under 16s must be accompanied.
The A619 is a busy road so please take care when exiting the layby.
Assembly
Adjacent to the layby with the start / finish within approx 200m.
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 - 2.6km. Ideal for younger juniors and families.
Orange - medium navigation - 3.2km. A good place for adult beginners to start or families with older children.
Short Green - hard navigation - 3.7km.
Green - hard navigation - 4.7km.
Blue - hard navigation - 6.2km.
Please note: Distances are based on the straight line route through terrain. You will run much 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. ISOM 2017-2. Mapped by Peel Land Surveys 2022
Full leg cover is required on all courses except yellow.
Volunteers
As normal, we need a couple of helpers on start and some control collectors.
If you can help, please
Event Officials
Planner - Paul Norman
Organiser - Alex Forrest
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.
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Venue
We haven't added any description of this venue yet, but you can still click the link below to see previous events that were held here.