BrockholeWed 11 Sept
Park Series 4
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: Parkland
Results
Report
It was a lovely evening eventually, for the final Park Series event at Brockhole tonight and Iain had planned some fiendish butterfly courses for us all to enjoy !
Many thanks to Iain for planning, Matt for series co-ordinator, Rach for safety, the control collectors - Derek, plus others whose names will be added once I know who they are and the SI Team of Mike, Isobel and Michael.
Routegadget will follow if we can get it work with the butterfly loops !
Overview
A series of four events in South Lakeland parkland. At each event expect a long and short course with a winning time of around 30 minutes, and a novice course for those newer to orienteering and children.
Location Info
Near: Brockhole Lat,Lng: 54.40083,-2.93957 Postcode: LA23 1QB
The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away
Open an interactive map in: GoogleMap - OpenStreetMap - AppleMaps - BingMap
Directions / Parking
Brockhole is located on the A591 just north of Windermere.
The parking is pay and display
LA23 1LJ
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Brockhole a former stately home now operating as a a the Lake District National Park visitor centre. Courses will explore formal gardens, woodland, and grassy lawns.
Full leg cover isn't compulsory.
If the weather is bad you may be required to carry a hooded waterproof jacket, and potentially hat, gloves and waterproof trousers. You should bring these to the event and notices will be displayed in the car park and at the start.
You must carry a whistle.
Course Information
Long 3.5 km 31 controls with butterfly loops
Short 2.3 km 23 controls
Novice 1.5 km 20 controls
Long course: if you've entered the long course, there are more than 30 controls, older dibbers can't manage that number. If your dibber number is in the numerical range 1 - 499,999 or 2,000,001 - 2,999,999 (version 5 or version 8 cards), please do not go straight to the start but pop to registration, where we will lend you a version 9 dibber that will manage it. If you've already requested a hire dibber on the long course, one will be assigned automatically.
Entry Details
Online entries are open at SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Sunday 8th September, 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
Starts 17.30 until 18.30. Note that there is no flexibility at this event - no starts will be permitted after 18:30.
Registration for entry on the day will open at 17.00, and SI cards (dibbers) and compasses will be available for those who do not have them.
Courses will close promptly at 19:00 and controls will be collected at this time. All vehicles MUST leave the car park by 20:00.
Facilities
Hopefully the toilet block adjacent to the car park will be open.
Dog restrictions
On leads
Contacts / Officials
Planner: TBD
Safety Officer: Rachel Stavert
Coordinator: Matt Rooke