Late entry only now – limited maps available
Villages of Morgans Vale, Redlynch and Woodfalls plus Tinney’s Firs wood
Assembly and car park at Redlynch Sports and Social Club. The Car parking area is not large so car sharing would be helpful. Parking along village streets if car park becomes full.
Map/Terrain (updated for this event)
Woodland Map (Yellow, Short Green, Junior Score): A4 1:4,000 .
Woodland & Urban Map (Senior Score & Green): A3 1:5,000
2.5m contours on waterproof paper.
Urban running through the villages of Morgans Vale, Redlynch and Woodfalls plus mixed ancient wood with an extensive path network on a slope in Tinneys Firs wood.
Some of the courses have been designed to stay within Tinney’s Firs. These courses are ideal for anybody looking for a purely woodland course, not just juniors. Tinney’s Firs is a compact area, but it is nevertheless varied and presents some interesting navigation challenges. Being a compact area, the short green and woodland score courses are ideal for anyone looking to take on a slightly more technical course than they would normally
Control descriptions can be picked up from the Start lanes; they are symbolic except for Yellow – will be text only. They are also in the maps for all courses – except for the Senior Score course – please pick up loose control descriptions for this
Courses
Short Green, Yellow and 1 hour Junior Score – all in the wood only
Green and 1 hour Senior Score – wood and Urban (both courses – over 16s only)
Times
Assembly open from 11.30
Starts from 12.00 – 14.00.
Courses close at 15.30
Start and Finish
Distance to Start from Assembly – 500m;
Distance back from Finish – 150m.
If you already have an SI Dibber, you may proceed directly to the Start.
Starts times are in 15 minute blocks to avoid crowding but it is a punching Start
Control collectors – please come to the Planner near Download at about 15.15
Timing System
SIAC enabled – non- SIAC for hire. Hired dibbers can be collected from a table next to Download; leave them in the box next to Download after you have Downloaded.
Lost dibbers will cost £55
On the Course
If the control does not seem to be registering, punch the side of your map and inform the Download team of the problem on Finishing.
Conduct
Please make yourself aware of and abide by the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct.
Acting as an ambassador of the sport of orienteering at all times and considering how your actions may appear in the eyes of landowners or members of the public;
Safety
• A public footpath runs through the area and the general public may be using this – please take care.
• Kit. Full body cover required – legs and torso, as defined by BOF.
• Whistles. Whistles are advisable especially for juniors.
• Weather. In the event of extreme wet, cold or windy weather. you will be required to carry or wear a cagoule – the decision will be posted in Assembly. If it is very hot, please bring extra water and moderate your running to suit the conditions
• Solo runners. If you are travelling and running alone, you may wish to leave details of yourself and your car with enquiries.
• Medical conditions.
Competitors with existing medical conditions are asked to provide a sealed envelope with their name and club on the outside, and the medical condition explained inside plus details of medication and dosage. Spare forms and envelopes will be available at Registration. The envelope will only be opened in an emergency. The envelope is to be handed in to Registration for safe keeping before competitors start their runs. The envelope will be destroyed after the event
Facilities
• Toilets available in the Woodfalls Inn from 11.30 and in the Social Club from 12.00.
• First Aid at Assembly
• No water provided at the event, so please bring your own – extra if it is very warm. Please take all litter away with you when you leave the area.
• Both the Social Club (12.00) and the Woodfalls Inn (11.30) will be open and competitors are most welcome at both venues.
Footwear
Please come to the event with clean footwear in order to reduce the risk of importing a plant disease into the area.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in the Car Park or on the playing fields, please; not allowed on courses due to the Finish being in the playing field. They are permitted in Tinneys Firs for walks.
Finish and Download
After punching at the Finish, please make your way back to the Car park.
Results
Results will be available via Racesignup and later on the Club website, hopefully by later the same evening
Risk
Orienteering is an adventure sport; you are responsible for your own safety at the event and must not do anything that puts yourself or others at unnecessary risk.
Event Officials
Planner: Marc Balston (SARUM)
Organiser: Jo and Bea Halsey (SARUM)
Entries Enquiries: Liz Yeadon (SARUM) fixtures@sarumo.org.uk
Controller: Mark White (SARUM)
With grateful thanks to the Woodland Trust for allowing the event.