Fell FootWed 27 Aug
Park Series 1
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
Well done to everyone who joined us for the first event in this year's Park Series at Fell Foot tonight - the rain stayed away and we hope you all enjoyed the double sprint courses !
Many thanks to all who were involved in tonight's event in any way, particularly to John P for planning, Nick as safety controller, John P as Series Co-ordinator, Rach for first aid cover, the control collectors Cath, Nick and John and the SI Team of Ali & Mike.
Overview
First in a series of three events in South Lakes parks. Two sprint races at each event plus a Yellow (novice) course for newcomers and younger juniors.
Location Info
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Near: Newby Bridge Lat,Lng: 54.2768,-2.9491 Postcode: LA12 8NW
The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away
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Directions / Parking
Fell Foot National Trust
Parking in the Fell Foot NT South car park
Parking free for NT members. Postcode: LA12 8NN
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Map 1:3000 2.5m contours updated 2024
Fast open grassland with small blocks of woodland and some buildings with a network of hard surface paths. Mapped areas of rough open may change depending on how the area is mown.
Competitors on the sprint courses may encounter small areas of low level brambles and short steep slopes.
If you come across an open gate/door marked as uncrossable please do not pass through.
The access road to the car parks will be marked as a forbidden route on the map.
Shorts may be worn. Shoes with some grip advised.
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 are advised to carry a whistle.
Course Information
2x sprint races with estimated winning time 12 minutes at each event, and a Yellow (novice) course aimed at newcomers and younger juniors.
Apart from a short section of the access road to the boat houses which has minimal traffic all other areas are traffic free and under 16s may run the sprint courses.
Sprint A 1.7km 50m
Sprint B 1.7km 55m
Yellow (Novice) 1.2km 25m
Entry Details
Online entries are available via SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Sunday 24th August, 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 (Cash only & correct change please):
- £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, cash only and the correct change would be very much appreciated please!
Registration and Start times
Registration from 17.00
Starts from 17:30 to 19:00. Courses close at 19:30. Controls will be collected at this time.
Note that the starts will close at 19:00 for all courses. If you intend to run both sprint courses allow sufficient time to complete and download the 1st course before starting the 2nd course.
Please start early if you think you will take over 30 minutes per course.
Registration will offer entry on the day (EOD) opening at 17:00, and SI cards (dibbers) and compasses will be available for those who do not have them.
Facilities
The NT café closes at 17:00
Toilets are available in the North car park which is passed through en-route to the South car park.
There are also toilets near the café. Please don’t use these until after your run.
Dog restrictions
No dogs on courses.
Contacts / Officials
Series Coordinator, Planner John Pullin