Bethecar - New DateSun 19 Jan
Galoppen
Regional level event
What does this mean?
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.
Terrain type: Heathland
Overview
Revised date for the postponed event in November.
Location Info
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Near: Newby Bridge Lat,Lng: 54.31470,-3.02206 Postcode: LA12 8LN What3Words: ///guitars.conductor.stance
The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away
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Directions / Parking
Route will be signed from Penny Bridge at the junction of the A5092 in the south and from the B5285 in Hawkshead from the North.
Parking will be linear parking on forestry tracks at Low Bowkerstead, LA12 8LL
From the entrance of the forest track to registration is approx. 3km.
Parking fee of £2 per vehicle, please have correct change.
Please follow the instructions of our parking crew.
Limited parking for motorhomes - please contact organiser in advance
Near:-
Lat,Long: 54°18'53.6"N 3°01'19.8"W
OS Grid Ref: SD 336914
Postcode: LA12 8LL
Course Information
The following courses will be available
Brown – 8.2km 350m
Blue – 6.4km 250m
Green – 4.5km 150m
Short Green – 2.7km 80m
Very Short Green - 1.9km 50m
Light Green – 3km 120m
Orange – 2.8m 50m
Yellow – 1.4m 50m
The map scales for the courses are:
Brown and Blue 1:10,000
Green, Short Green and Light Green 1:7,500
Orange and Yellow 1:7,500
Yellow Course maps will be available at the pre-start (where a start official will be on hand to offer advice/assistance).
There will be a safety control after the Finish, please ensure you punch this as well as the finish, as it is an important part of our safety strategy.
Courses close at 14.00.
There will be an unmanned clothing dump located approx. 150m from both the start and finish.
It is approx. 1km to both the start & finish from registration
Please remember to return to Download as soon as possible when you have finished your run.
If you cannot complete your course by the course closing time please retire and return to Download
Entry Details
Online entries are open at SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 15th January, some entry on the day will also be available subject to map numbers.
Fees for online entry:
- £9 for seniors who are members of either British Orienteering (BO) or LOC
- £10 for seniors who are not members of either BO or LOC
- £5 for juniors and full-time students
- Free for LOC Juniors
Fees for entry on the day:
- £10 for seniors who are members of either BO or LOC
- £11 for seniors who are not members of either BO or LOC
- £5 for juniors and full-time students
- Free for LOC Juniors
If entering on the day, the correct change would be very much appreciated please!
If you entered the previous Bethecar Moor event that had to be cancelled, please check your email from SI Entries about options for a refund if unable to join us on this new date.
Registration and Start times
Starts 10.30-12.00
Enquiries and EOD registration - 10.15 - 11.45
Courses close at 1400
Hire SI cards will be available free of charge at the event but there will be the usual £30 fee for a lost card.
Lone orienteers – please leave your car keys at registration
Download – please remember to download on finishing, even if you retire from your course.
Contacts / Officials
Planners – Steve & Judy Burge
Organiser – Sandy Turner (sandymturner66@outlook.com)
Controller – Derek Allison
Nearest A&E Hospital
Furness General Hospital, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4LF
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