DaltonWed 17 Nov
Night Urban Series
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
Report
Results and analysis links (Winsplits & RouteGadget) are now available here for tonight's event.
Thank you for joining us in Dalton tonight, we hope you enjoyed the event ! Many thanks to Derek for planning and Graham as Series Co-ordinator and the SI Team of Ali & Mike.
Any questions on the results, please drop us a line at loc_si@btinternet.com
Overview
A newly extended map based around Dalton town centre with residential streets and old ginnels. Some are narrow - please be courteous to other users.
There are no contours on the map but it is hilly.
Fields are out of bounds
The gas main works on Market Street/Ulverston Road are not shown. There are temporary barriers which may require very minor deviations.
In addition to the usual urban trip hazards you may find bins and debris in some back streets, negotiable with care.
Location Info
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Near: Dalton in Furness Lat,Lng: 54.15303,-3.18795 Postcode: LA15 8AU
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
Small car park at Goose Green, Dalton-in-Furness. Junction of Abbey Road and Church Street. Approach from the A590/A595 junction on the Dalton bypass and then via Abbey Road. There are currently gas main works in the centre of Dalton with a road closure. Don’t try driving into Dalton from the east side.
Most cars will need to park on Abbey Road which is very close to the car park. Those intending to visit the Brown Cow afterwards may use the pub car park which is nearby. Good food and drink, booking recommended. (Postcode given is that of the Brown Cow)
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
A newly extended map based around Dalton town centre with residential streets and old ginnels. Some are narrow - please be courteous to other users.
There are no contours on the map but it is hilly.
Fields are out of bounds
The gas main works on Market Street/Ulverston Road are not shown. There are temporary barriers which may require very minor deviations.
In addition to the usual urban trip hazards you may find bins and debris in some back streets, negotiable with care.
Course Information
There will be 2 courses available - a Long and a Short course. Approx 5k and 3.5k respectively. The short course cuts out a loopof controls on the long course.
A total of 8 races with 5 to count in the series. Runners at night must wear some reflective garment & carry a torch (head-torches are preferable). Runners under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times whilst out on a course.
We encourage running in pairs, this is a must for under 16s (with an adult) but adults can also do this, it is good way to start orienteering particularly at night. Just enter either as the junior for the junior/parent pair or one adult as the adult pair. Email your partner name to loc_si@btinternet.com and state if you want an extra map (£1 payable on the night).
Entry Details
Entry will be online using SI Entries here. Entries close on Monday 15th November, there will be no EOD.
Entry fees will be £5 for Seniors and £3 for Juniors/Students
Registration and Start times
Starts will be available from 1730 to 1830, Courses close at 1930.
Hire SI cards will be available on the day for pre-entries to be collected at the event, there will be the usual £30 fee for a lost SI Card.
Contacts / Officials
Series coordinator: Graham Capper
Planner/organiser: Derek Fryer
Controller: Iain Smith-Ward