Ultra sprint - Cumbrian Cow Maize MazeWed 8 Sept
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
Overview
The area is a maze of paths through a flat field of maize. The maize is over 2m in height and in most places you will not be able to see through it to adjacent paths. The paths are bare earth and will be very muddy and slippery if it has been wet.
There is one metal scaffold bridge with steps. That will also be very slippy if wet.
Take care when turning a blind corner - there might be another competitor just round it!
A black X is a sculpture.
A black O is a post.
Location Info
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Near: Ulverston Lat,Lng: 54.17393,-3.10155 OS Grid Ref: SD282759 Postcode: LA12 9SD
The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away
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Directions / Parking
Parking will be at the Maize Maze which is across the road from the ice cream parlour.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
The area is a maze of paths through a flat field of maize. The maize is over 2m in height and in most places you will not be able to see through it to adjacent paths. The paths are bare earth and will be very muddy and slippery if it has been wet.
There is one metal scaffold bridge with steps. That will also be very slippy if wet.
Take care when turning a blind corner - there might be another competitor just round it!
A black X is a sculpture.
A black O is a post.
Course Information
This event offers a sprint course made up of 2 short courses (A and B), run sequentially, in either order.
The course components are:
| Course | Length (km) | Controls |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0.9 | 19 |
| B | 1.5 | 25 |
| Calf | 0.5 | 20 |
The map scale is 1:1000 with no contours since the area is pretty much flat.
Courses will close at 20:00. If competitors think that they will be out for a long time then can they please start early.
Competitors must not pass through the maize crop. It will be marked as uncrossable.
There will also be a course suitable for younger children. This "Calf" course will be suitable for anyone who can get round an orange (TD3) to do on their own. Other children might need shadowing. There will be more decision points between some controls than on a yellow (TD2).
Competitors and travelling companions must not use the Cumbrian Cow games equipment in the start finish field.
If you cannot complete your course by the course closing time please retire.
PLEASE DOWNLOAD IMMEDIATELY AFTER FINISHING EVEN IF YOU RETIRE SO THAT WE CAN BE SURE ALL RUNNERS ARE BACK.
Entry Details
Seniors - £5
Juniors/Students - £3
LOC will donate £1 per competitor to St. Mary's Hospice to support the landowner's fundraising. A collection bucket will also be present on the night.
Smoking will not be allowed anywhere at the event.
Registration and Start times
Registration to the event will use SIEntries based on 15 minute intervals with 15 runners per interval, and is open. The start list will be available here after entries close. There will be a limit of 60 entries. Hire SI cards will be available at the event and there will be a £30 fee for a lost SI Card.
To enter the Calf course please email Matt (mattrooke87@gmail.com) with the competitor's name, age class, SI number and BOF number if they have them. Hire SI cards will be available. Please copy loc_si@btinternet.com into the email. You can pay £3 cash on the night (exact change please) for this course.
Starts will be from 17.00 - 18.30. Start, Finish and Download will be close to Car Park.
If you start at 18:30 you will need to do that and start the second before 19:00 when the start closes. It would be great if everyone is finished by 19:30 to get everything packed up before it is properly dark.
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.
Facilities
Precautions
Competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.
If the weather is inclement, cagoules may be compulsory, make sure you bring one to the event.
Traders
There will be no traders or food stalls.
Toilets
There will be toilets at the event.
Dog restrictions
<p>Dogs will <strong>not</strong> be allowed at the event.</p>
Contacts / Officials
Planner/organiser: Matt Rooke mattrooke87@gmail.com