Urswick Scout CampSat 12 Sept
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: Parkland
Location Info
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Near: Ulverston Lat,Lng: 54.1732,-3.1136 OS Grid Ref: SD274758 What3Words: ///reach.soonest.auctioned
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 is now at "Camping at the Hayfield" off Red Lane due to road closures in Great Urswick. It is 0.5 mile walk south along foot path to registration and start.
Map / Terrain
Urswick scout camp is a small and compact area which has never been used before! It is made up of a clear deciduous wood with a range of great features for people new to orienteering with plenty of paths and, scattered buildings. There is a good portion of limestone pavement and crags that can be very slippery when wet: please take care!
Maps is 1:3000 with 2.5m contours
Course Information
White - 0.5km - 25m climb - 10 Controls
Yellow - 0.7 km - 30m Climb - 12 Controls
Orange - 1 Km - 35m Climb - 18 controls
Score Standard 19 Controls - 45 mins
Score Odds/Evens 18 Controls - 207 Change control - 45 mins
Entry Details
Entries via SI entries now open, EOD available at Registration.
£2 per family/junior entry, LOC juniors free. £5 per senior entry, running on their own.
Registration and Start times
Registration from 1pm for entry on the day.
SI cards (dibbers) and compasses will be available at Registration for those who do not have their own.
Start times are from 1.30pm - 2.45pm.
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
Toilets are available on site thanks to Scout camp!
Contacts / Officials
Series Coordinators: Louise Thompson/Jerry Purkis
Planner: James Rogers
Organiser: Louise Thompson
Saturday Series Enquiries: SSInfo@lakelandoc.uk
Saturday Series Scoring: SSScoring@lakelandoc.uk
Nearest A&E Hospital
Barrow A&E, Kendal Minor Injuries.
NHS Urgent care search
Safety Notes
Full leg cover is mandatory.
Miscellaneous
Family/Saturday Series suitable for younger and new members.
LEAGUE COURSES White/Yellow/Orange earn points in the Junior league & top up your school points. Juniors competing must take part by themselves. Newcomers may enter as individuals but run as a pair on their first few events.
OPEN COURSES White/Yellow/Orange/Score: enjoy in groups, pairs or alone & practice your orienteering skills.
SCORE STANDARD and SCORE ODDS/EVENS open to any orienteers or parents who want an extra challenge. Collect all or as many controls as possible in 45 minutes. See Saturday Series Information and Rules.
NAVIGATION HUB Come and collect skills cards, earn stickers and show us where you went.