WindermereWed 2 Apr
Spring Sprint Event
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: Urban
Results
Report
It was such a lovely evening in Windermere tonight for the second of Iain's Spring Sprint series and good fun watching everyone cross Queens Park a couple of times whilst on their courses ! We hope you enjoyed the challenge.
Again, many thanks to Iain for planning and organising these two additional events, the control collectors Hollie and Loz and the SI Team of Ali & Mike.
Overview
Additional Sprint Events organised by Iain !
Long and Short courses only
Under 16's MUST be accompanied by an adult
Location Info
Near: Windermere Lat,Lng: 54.37428,-2.90220 Postcode: LA23 2AT
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 in Broad Street Car Park or on roads around Queens Park - please be mindful of all residents if parking on the roads.
Parking fees apply up to 8pm in Broad Street
LA23 2AB
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Urban Sprint event
Please be mindful of road crossings & other pedestrians.
Course Information
Long - 3.4km approx
Short - 2.4km approx
Remember this is an urban sprint, you will run up to 50% further than course lengths !
Children under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult (as per British Orienteering guidelines)
Start/Finish will be within 2 minutes of registration.
Entry Details
Online entries are available via SiEntries here. Online entry will close at 23:59 on Sunday 30th March, some entry on the day will also be available.
Fees for online entry:
- £5 for seniors who are members of either British Orienteering (BO) or LOC
- £6 for seniors who are not members of either BO or LOC
- £2 for juniors and full-time students
- Free for LOC Juniors
Fees for entry on the day:
- £6 for seniors who are members of either BO or LOC
- £7 for seniors who are not members of either BO or LOC
- £2 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 and Download will just outside Queens Park on Park Road. Start and Finish will be at the entrance to Queens Park.
Registration from 16.45
Starts 17.00 to 18.00
Courses close 19.00 promptly !
Contacts / Officials
Planner - Iain Smith-Ward