Urban evening event and club BBQ
- When:
- Wednesday 14 August 2024
- Where:
- Fulwood - Fulwood, Sheffield
- Category:
- Local
- Results:
- View Results
Details
An urban orienteering race exploring the streets of Ranmoor and Fulwood. Choice of 3 different courses plus a yellow course for younger juniors that heads to Forge Dam. Newcomers and non-members welcome. This event must be entered in advance by Monday 12th August.
How to enter
All entries must be made in advance on the SYO Entry System. Entries will open on 1st August and close on Monday 12th August. Food orders have now closed but the event can still be entered until Monday 12th.
Location
Assemby, download and the finish are at the Hodgsons' house on Sefton Roads . Nearest postcode S10 3TP. What3words: bonds.easy.oval. You can drop bags / chairs etc at the Hodgsons' prior to running.
Parking
Please park considerately on Fulwood Road or on the lower part of Stumperlowe Lane. In order to maintain good relations with local residents, please do not park on Belsize Road/Sefton Road/Clarendon Road.
Starts
Starts 5.45pm to 6.45pm. Courses close 7.45pm promptly. If you think you might take a long time, please come early. The start is approx 5 minute walk from assemby. Follow the tapes.
Courses
Yellow - technically easy - 2.1km. Ideal for younger juniors. You are welcome to accompany your child.
Short - 5.4km. No unaccompanied under 12s. The course has 2 compulsory timed out road crossings using pedestrian crossings. It crosses numerous minor roads. Please make sure you are very careful crossing all roads.
Medium - 7.1km. No under 16s.
Long - 10.5km. No under 16s.
Course distances are based on the optimum route. You may end up running further!
SI controls and timing will be used. Controls will be SIAC enabled.
Map & Terrain
1:5000, 5m contours. Terrain is mostly urban streets with pockets of parkland and woodland.
Costs
£6 adults (£5 members), £3 juniors & students. Pairs / family groups pay for one entry, extra map £1. Dibber hire free.
Post event BBQ & social
There will be a post event BBQ and social at the Hodgsons' house from 6.30pm
Please pre-order your food by Sunday 11th August on the SYO entry system.
Choice of:
- Beef or cheeseburger - £3
- Portobello mushroom burger - £3
- pork sausage hotdog - £2.50
- vegan hotdog - £2.50
The meat burgers and pork sausages will be freshly handmade by the Jacky's local butcher. All will be served with a selection of salad, sauces and caramelised onion.
Squash will be provided. Please bring other drinks and a chair.
Volunteers
We need volunteers to enable this event to go ahead. Control collectors also required.
If you can help in any way, please
Officials
Planners: Isabelle & Lawrence Hodgson
Organiser: Cinnamon Hodgson. Email:
BBQ: Hodgsons & Dakins
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
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Venue
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