Torver Low CommonSun 26 Dec
Turkey Race 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: Fell
Results
Report
We hope you all enjoyed today's event planned and organised by Alan Heppenstall, helped by Gill and Derek on an excellent area and held in intersting conditions. The Results and Splits are attached.
The Results and Registration were done by Mike, Dave and Claire, and hopefully we'll see you for the other two Turkey Races this week.
Overview
The orienteering area is entirely open, with terrain varying from runnable grass, mainly on higher parts, to bracken (died back) and mostly crossable tussocky bog. There are several small tarns / ponds which are uncrossable, but it is obvious which these are and the disused reservoir is also obvious.
The highest point shown on the OS map is 185m, making this an exposed upland area with no tree cover anywhere, with the possibility of being in cloud in poor weather.
Location Info
/-3.09725,54.32955,12/500x400?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoicGF1bGZyb3N0IiwiYSI6ImNsMms1OW1tdDA5cGczZG84cnVhZWYyc24ifQ.7NrDLCXDgXlultOhgk7Elw)
Near: Torver Lat,Lng: 54.32955,-3.09725 OS Grid Ref: SD286933 Postcode: LA21 8BJ
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 at or around Hadwins Landrover Garage near Torver, Grid Ref 286933 (parking). Please follow the instructions of the Parking Officials.
You may be parked on either side of the road, so please take great care when crossing, and when walking to the route to the Start (which is on the SW side) and also returning from the Finish.
Parking will be very limited and we will be parking on either side of the road at the garage as noted but may also be parking along the A5084 so EXTREME CAUTION will be required.
Also, please share transport to minimise the number of vehicles if practical.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
The orienteering area is entirely open, with terrain varying from runnable grass, mainly on higher parts, to bracken (died back) and mostly crossable tussocky bog. There are several small tarns / ponds which are uncrossable, but it is obvious which these are and the disused reservoir is also obvious.
The highest point shown on the OS map is 185m, making this an exposed upland area with no tree cover anywhere, with the possibility of being in cloud in poor weather.
Course Information
The following courses will be available:
| Course | Lenth (km) | Climb (m) | Controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long | 5.0 | 225 | 14 |
| Short | 3.6 | 160 | 10 |
| Yellow | 1.6 | 50 | 11 |
The Long and Short courses will be technical (TD5), the maps will be at the start.
The Yellow course is TD2, and this is intended for juniors or inexperienced adults interested in taking up the sport. Runners including pre-entries should pick up their Yellow course maps at the EOD point. Juniors can be shadowed if appropriate provided that the shadower runs their own course before they shadow.
The map scale will be 1:7500.
There will be a safety control after the Finish, please punch there as you go past as it is an important part of our safety strategy.
The Start will be 600m from parking and it will be 500m from the Finish back to Download.
Course will close at 14.30 and controls will be collected after that time.
Please remember to return to Download as soon as possible when you have finished your run.
Safety Bearing - anyone seriously lost should make their way NE-wards, when they will reach a path sooner or later. Keep to high ground as far as possible. Heading east across extensive marshes should be avoided.
Heading west from the area will lead to a minor road, therefore safe but a long way back to assembly and car parking.
Entry Details
Entry fees:
- Seniors: £6
- Juniors/Students: £3
Registration and Start times
Entry for the all courses must be made on SiEntries (now closed) with 15 minute start blocks from 10.30 - 12.00.
The start list is attached here, the time given is the beginning of the 15 minute start slot which they should use if possible. Also please check all your information and let me (dave.walton1@btinternet.com) know by e-mail or at the Registrration at the event if there are any errors or any information which is missing, e.g. Club.
Helpers should contact the Organiser (Alan Heppenstall <alan.heppenstall@btinternet.com>) before entering to get the helper code to reduce the cost of entry.
Additionally, for the Yellow course only there will also be some EOD particularly aimed at newcomers and families, please contact Carol McNeill (crlmcneill@gmail.com) for these courses.
Hire Si Cards will be available free of charge at the event but there will be the usual £30 fee for a lost SI Card. Hired SiCards should be collected from Registration at the event.
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 loc_si@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 can go directly to the Start for their booked start time.
Facilities
Precautions
Competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.
Whistles will be compulsory.
Since this is a high level Lakeland area in Winter please remember that you will need to wear or carry appropriate clothing. Full lower leg cover is required. If the weather is inclement, cagoules may be compulsory, make sure you bring one to the event.
Traders
Although there will be no traders or food stalls present at the event, Duncan Birtwistle of 'Formline' will be running in the event and will be able to fulfil click-and-collect orders for a small range of accessories. Compasses, control description holders, glasses and socks are available - email 'info@formline.uk' or message/ring 07884196677 to confirm stock - then select pick-up at the Stony Hazel event at checkout.
Toilets
There will not be toilets at the event.
First aid and medical
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 Hospital (A&E)
Dalton Lane , Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF (01229 870870)
http://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
Minor Injuries only - Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7RG. (01539 732288)
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/visiting-our-hospitals/parking-facilities/westmorland-generalhospital
Contacts / Officials
Coordinator: Iain Smith-Ward
Planner/Organiser: Alan Heppenstall
Safety Officer: Derek Fryer