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Date: 

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Club: 

WCOC

Level: 

D

Type: 

Night Series

Location: 

CA12 4PH

Grid Reference: 

NY281254

Terrain: 

Mainly fast open grassland, with patches of gorse (mapped) and dead bracken (not mapped). Hilly!!

Dogs: 

No dogs on the courses

Entries: 

Note new prices: Seniors £4        Juniors £2

Courses: 

  • Long course 4.1km
  • Short course 2.9km
  • Nighthawk 3.4km
    Special note competitors must use marked crossing points on fences.
    If you arrive late please consider running a shorter course to ensure you have returned by course close time.

Start and finish at the car park.

Start Times: 

5.45 - 7.15 pm

Courses Close: 

8.30pm PROMPT. You must report to download even if you retire.

Planner: 

Roger Thomas

Other Notes: 

WCOC Night Series 2018-19 Post Xmas…

In the New Year the venues get more technical and wilder, and so are not suitable for novice juniors at night. However, the intention is, where appropriate, to offer a lower technical difficulty (3-4 km) ‘Nighthawk’ course suitable for novice adults, as well as the usual Long (4-5 km) and Short (2-3 km) courses.

You will need a good lamp or light, preferably a headtorch to leave your hands free for the map and compass! The events really are great fun, and because you have to be sure of your location at all times, your orienteering skills will improve no end.  

The weather will generally be cold and wet, with underfoot conditions muddy, icy, or if we're very lucky snowy! The conditions will dictate the safety requirements. Clothing suitable for the terrain and conditions should be worn, so come prepared.

It is recommended that you carry a whistle and spare batteries/torch. It is also advised that you wear some form of reflective clothing in the unlikely event of a search for a competitor who is hurt, unable to walk or is concussed). This shouldn’t be too difficult as most modern clothing, shoes, back packs or bum bags have some reflective sections or flashes. However, some reflective armbands will also be available at registration.

Starts are from 5.45 – 7.15 pm and courses will close promptly at 8.30 pm (unless otherwise indicated at registration). Earlier starts may be allowed if the planner is ready to go. ALL COMPETITORS SHOULD ENSURE THAT THEY REGISTER BEFORE RUNNING AND HAVE RETURNED TO REGISTRATION BY THE COURSE CLOSE TIME, EVEN IF THEY HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE COURSE. If you arrive late please consider running a shorter course to ensure you have returned by course close time.