The Colonel’s DriveSun 9 May
LOC 2021 May Weekend
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
The results and splits and the analysis links are attached. Please send any queries or comments about the results to 'loc_si@btinternet.com'.
Thanks to Mike for challenging planning and to Rebekah and Gill for the excellent organisation.
Overview
Most of each course is in a very runnable open wood and has a mainly clean floor with only little bracken. The courses avoid the few larger crags and there are no dangerous marshes. The rock and contour details are excellent.
Some of the ruined walls may be difficult to spot in places due to their low height ad moss cover. Paths and tracks are often intermittent and can be difficult to follow. The YELLOW and ORANGE courses have some taped routes to help with this problem. More experienced orienteers may wish to concentrate more on the intricate contour and rock details.
Location Info
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Near: Cunsey Lat,Lng: 54.33281,-2.95768 OS Grid Ref: SD379932 Postcode: LA22 0LU
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 will be signed from the road near Low Cunsey farm at a junction with the private estate road (The Colonel’s Drive) at SD 379 932. Approaching from the south, Low Cunsey farm is on a minor road off the Newby Bridge to Hawkshead road, approximately 5km north off Newby Bridge.
Parking will be along the estate road on narrow verges between the road junction and the start. Space is limited so please park considerately.
CAUTION REQUIRED – Competitors will be walking back down the track, as you drive up to park.
Exit will be up the track to meet the Newby Bridge to Hawkshead road.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Most of each course is in a very runnable open wood and has a mainly clean floor with only little bracken. The courses avoid the few larger crags and there are no dangerous marshes. The rock and contour details are excellent.
Some of the ruined walls may be difficult to spot in places due to their low height ad moss cover. Paths and tracks are often intermittent and can be difficult to follow. The YELLOW and ORANGE courses have some taped routes to help with this problem. More experienced orienteers may wish to concentrate more on the intricate contour and rock details.
Course Information
The following courses will be offered:
| Course | Distance (km) | Climb (m) | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 1.2 | 55 | 2 |
| Orange | 2.5 | 90 | 1 |
| Light Green | 3.0 | 110 | 1 |
| Short Green | 3.2 | 145 | 1 |
| Green | 4.2 | 175 | 1 |
| Blue | 5.9 | 240 | 1 |
| Brown | 7.5 | 320 | 1 |
The map scale for all courses is 1:7500.
All the courses except the Yellow will use the same start.
The Yellow course start will be 250m from the Assembly, and the main start will be adjecent to Assembly.
Courses will close at 16.00 and you must return to Download as soon as possible even if you retire to avoid the event team having to initiate a search at the end of the event.
Entry Details
- Seniors: £8
- Juniors/Students: £4
The event will be pre-entry using SiEntries only.
Registration and Start times
There will be NO EOD and there will be NO Si Cards to be hired on a day basis.
Registration using SI Entries, the entries are now closed and the start list is attached here.
Start times are based on the 15 minute start intervals which the runners booked from 10.30 - 14.30 for all except the Yellow course, but note that starts for the Yellow course will be more resticted to 11.00 - 12.30. The start times shown are the start of each 15 minute interval.
Helpers should enter using one of the time slots but then agree their actual start time with the Organiser (Rebekah Beadle).
In order to manage the flow of runners through the start all runners must use the selected start window if possible.
Any entry queries which cannot be sorted out on the Si Entries website should be addressed to dave.walton1@btinternet.com before the event, or at Download on the event day before you go to the start.
Unless they have any queries about their entry competitors should go directly to the Start for their booked start time, they should come to the event changed ready to run and to leave after downloading before changing.
Any LOC members who DO NOT own an Si Card and would like to enter this or any of the possible events in the near future can borrow one (Si Card 5) until the crisis is over, please e-mail dave.walton1@btinternet.com with your name, Ageclass/gender, Year of Birth, BOF no., and I will arrange that one to be collected at the first event you attend. There will be the usual £30 fee for a lost SI Card.
Facilities
Traders
There will be no traders or food stalls.
Toilets
There will be 2 toilets at the event.
Precautions
Competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.
Shorts may be allowed, but if the weather is inclement, it may be necessary to wear/carry appropriate clothing, e.g. cagoules may be advisory. A whistle must be carried on the course.
There are a few public footpaths through the completion areas – please avoid contact with the public!
First aid
First aid will be available at the finish but please DIY if at all possible to avoid unnecessary contact.
Companions will be asked to take injured people to hospital if needed.
Local Accident and Emergency – Furness General Barrow in Furness LA14 4LF
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/visiting-our-hospitals/parking-facilities/westmorland-generalhospital
Dog restrictions
<p>Competitor's dogs shpould be on leads on the parking areas. </p>
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: Rebekah Beadle rebekah.beadle@gmail.com
Planner: Mike Atherton