Lakeland Orienteering Club

BownessSat 16 Nov

Night Urban Series 2

Local 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: Urban

Results

Results/Splits

Winsplits

Routegadget

Urban Series after 1

Urban Novice after 1

Report

Many thanks to all who joined us in Bowness tonight for the first Urban event in this winter's night series of events, we hoped you enjoyed the courses planned by Pete and weren't put off by the 'happy' pub goers in town !

As always, many thanks to all LOC volunteers involved in putting on the event tonight - the roll of honour goes to Pete for planning, Rach as Safety Officer and Series Co-ordinator, Rach and Jean for first aid cover, Sandy, Liz, Anne, Scott and Steve for control collecting and the SI Team of Ali & Jerry.

Last updated: Sun 17 November, 2024

Location Info

Near: Bowness
Lat,Lng: 54.36507,-2.91942
Postcode: LA23 3BY
What3Words: ///quieter.topmost.nooks

The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away

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Directions / Parking

Rayrigg Car Park (What3Words:spires.officials.magical) (charges apply) or free roadside parking in the area.

Download is at The Albert, Queens Square.

Pre-event Details

Map / Terrain

Scale 1:4000 and 5 m contours.

Map last updated in 2024.

The map will be A4 and printed on waterproof paper.

Start and finish close to assembly

Course closing time 19.30

Course Information

Long 5.0 km 150 m climb 19 controls

Short 3.5 km 120 m climb 12 controls

Yellow 2.5 km 60 m climb 11 controls

All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Mostly urban streets and parks, with some paths through unlit woodland. Note 5m contour interval when choosing routes.

You must carry a torch, whistle and wear something reflective. Full leg cover is not compulsory.

How to choose a course

Entry Details

Online entries are open at SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 13th November, some entry on the day will also be available.

Fees for online entry:

  • £6 for seniors who are members of either British Orienteering (BO) or LOC
  • £7 for seniors who are not members of either BO or LOC
  • £4 for juniors and full-time students
  • Free for LOC Juniors

Fees for entry on the day:

  • £7 for seniors who are members of either BO or LOC
  • £8 for seniors who are not members of either BO or LOC
  • £4 for juniors and full-time students
  • Free for LOC Juniors

If entering on the day, the correct change would be very much appreciated please!

Registration and Start times

Registration opens 17.00

Starts between 17.30 until 18.30

SI cards (dibbers) and compasses will be available for those who do not have them.

Facilities

Toilets available at Rayrigg Road Car Park (card only charge) or at download, at

The Albert, Queens Square.

Contacts / Officials

Series : Rach Stavert

Planner: Pete Owens

Safety: Rach Stavert

Nearest A&E Hospital

Westmoreland small injuries Kendal, open until 10pm.
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