Ulverston NorthWed 1 Apr
Spring Sprint 2
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 & Urban
Results
Report
Despite it having been dry all day, typically, the weather changed and it started raining just as we were all starting tonight, unless you were a later starter and were lucky to get round in the dry ! Thanks all for joining us tonight, hope all of you heading to the JK this weekend are now ready for the Sprint !
Many thanks to Iain for planning and organising both Spring Sprint events, the control collectors Derek A and Derek F and the SI Team of Ali, Mike and Michael.
Also many thanks to the Devonshire Arms for hosting us tonight and allowing us to keep dry in their bar!
Location Info
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Near: Ulverston Lat,Lng: 54.1919,-3.0925 Postcode: LA12 0DH
The pins on the maps show the location of the parking, the start may be some distance away
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Directions / Parking
The start/finish and registration/download are a short walk from the town centre where main carparks are located.
Alternatively local streets around the base of Ulverston Victoria school fields (Victoria Rd) and the Devonshire Arms pub, where Registration & Download will be located.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Street urban combination of urban streets, paths, parks, ginnels, under passes and road crossing.
Course Information
Two couses long and short, with an estimated wiining time of 14-18mins
Long - 3.54km
Short - 2.24km
All under 16's must be accompanied by an adult, as per BOF guidelines.
Entry Details
Online entries are available via SiEntries. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Sunday 29th Mar, 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 17.30 to 18.30
Courses close 19.30
Registration & Download will be based in the Devonshire Arms pub.
Facilities
The Devonshire Arms pub has kindly allowed us to use the pub lounge and facilities. Thanks can be shown by purchasing a drink/snack whilst there.
Dog restrictions
Dogs allowed please be mindful of roads, public and other course competitors.
Contacts / Officials
Planner - Iain Smith-Ward
Nearest A&E Hospital
Safety Notes
All under 16's must be accompanied by an adult