Low Park WoodSat 8 Nov
LOC Saturday 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: Woodland
Results
Report
Hello Everyone,
Thank you to all those that took part this afternoon. It was good to see so many new families and lots of participants in the School League.
League points will be added in due course.
As always, many thanks to everyone who helped at today's event especially the series coordinator Kath, planner Philip and controller Simon.
The next event in the LOC Junior Orienteering League series is on Saturday 17th January at Guards Wood (to be confirmed). In the meantime, don't miss the Wednesday evening Urban Night Series on 12th, 19th, 26th November and 3rd December, and the Turkey Trots on 26th, 28th and 30th December.
Any comments on the results, please drop us a line on SSScoring@lakelandoc.uk
Many thanks,
Michael
Overview
The LOC Saturday series aims to provide families, juniors and adults with the opportunity to learn and develop map-reading skills while improving their fitness in the fun, competitive and challenging sport of orienteering.
These events will combine Family/Junior Adventures (introductory orienteering for newcomers and families) with a new Junior Orienteering League and Schools League for progressing juniors alongside a Score Course suitable for experienced orienteers.
Friendly helpers and coaches will be available with orienteering tips.
Saturday Series information and rules
This second event in the series takes place at Low Park Wood which is adjacent to Low Sizergh Barn.
Location Info
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Near: Kendal Lat,Lng: 54.2828,-2.7662 Postcode: LA8 8AE What3Words: ///steady.attends.ruin
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
Parking is limited. Please share where possible.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Fields and paths around Low Sizergh Barn and lots of paths, mud, marshes and a mix of woodland in adjoining Low Park Wood.
Map scale 1:5000.
Low Park Wood mapped in Nov 2022 with the extension to Low Sizergh Barn added in Nov 2024.
Course Information
White
Shortest and easiest to navigate – follows paths, with checkpoints at each path junction to help with decision making.
1.8km, 70m climb, 12 controls
Yellow.
Longer and fairly easy navigation – follows paths and line features (fences, walls,…), some decisions to be made at paths junctions without a checkpoint, checkpoints may be just off the line features.
2.3km, 110m climb, 13 controls.
Orange
Longer with a little more navigational challenge. Moving away from the obvious line features to find controls on a wider range of features. Begin to use skills such as looking at the brown contour lines to recognise the shape of the land and using your compass to help you decide which direction to head!
3.4km, 190m climb, 14 controls.
Score
A more challenging option, the score course allows you to choose your own route to visit as many controls as you can in the time limit.
Score 28 controls, 30 minutes, 10 points a control, -5 per part of minute late.
Start and Finish
Start 150m north of car park. Finish 100m from car park.
Entry Details
Online entries are available via SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Wednesday 5th November.
There is a small charge of £2 per entry, except for LOC Juniors are free.
For this price, juniors can run as many courses as they like during the session.
Adults will not be charged an entry fee when only participating with and supporting juniors but an entry fee of £2 will apply for running competitively on any course (which is encouraged).
Please complete your entry for the first course that you wish to complete on the day – if you are unsure, this can be changed on the day if necessary.
Juniors wishing to score in the league MUST run their league-scoring course first. Please see our Saturday Series rules for more information. They can then enter subsequent courses at registration before going back to the start.
For a junior running on their own to score in the League select ‘yes’ for the League option and choose your school year group and school name from the drop-down boxes.
To take part in the Adventure option as a family group or in a pair, select ‘no’ for the league question.
Individual results will be published for all participants on all courses including the Score course for experienced orienteers.
We prefer entries to be made online in advance of the event. This will avoid longer queues at the event.
Entry on the day will also be possible at each event while map stocks remain. Please bring the correct change for your entry fees.
Registration and Start times
Registration for entry on the day will open at 1:00pm. Located just inside the Caravan and Camping area.
SI cards (dibbers) and compasses will be available at Registration for those who do not have their own.
Start times are from 1.30 to 3pm.
Courses will close at 3:30pm.
You should make your way to the finish by 3:30pm even if you have not completed your course.
Facilities
Parking, toilets and cafe facilities at Low Sizergh Barn, where you can watch the cows being milked from 3:30pm after our courses close.
Stick around after your course for friendly chats with others about your experience.
Dog restrictions
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on short leads. Please clear up after your dog.
Contacts / Officials
Planner: Philip Monk
Controller: Simon Cane
Coordinator: Kath Savage
Saturday Series Enquiries: SSInfo@lakelandoc.uk
Saturday Series Scoring: SSScoring@lakelandoc.uk
Nearest A&E Hospital
Lancaster A&E or Westmoreland Hosp small injuries at Kendal.
NHS Urgent care search
Safety Notes
Full leg cover is compulsory. Check for ticks after your run.
You must carry a whistle.
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.