Shillington Shuffle
Info: Entries for this event open on Sunday 1st September 2024.
LDWA member £10 |
Until the end of Sunday 20th October priority entry is open to LDWA members only. You will need to provide your LDWA membership number during the entry process.
Entry will open for all at 12noon on Monday 21st October
VENUE:- Barton-le-Clay Village Hall, MK45 4JY (GR TL 083 307)
Park at the village hall or Arnold Academy, Hexton Road. MK45 4JZ (GR TL 086 305)
PARKING:- Please follow marshals’ directions.DO NOT PARK IN VILLAGE STREETS OR THE PRIVATE ROAD OPPOSITE THE HQ.
START:- Hall opens at 07.30 for registration. There will be a rolling start from 08.00. When choosing a start time, everyone must take into account the opening/closing times of the checkpoints. Anyone arriving outside those times will have to wait (if early) or will be retired from the event (if late).
All must finish by 18.30 Hall closes at 19.00
CHECKPOINT OPENING & CLOSING TIMES WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO
EMERGENCY:- Phone number for the day ONLY 07810 430911
ROUTES:- 26 and 18mile for walkers and runners. 12mile for walkers only
DOGS:- are allowed on this event, BUT NO DOGS are allowed in any of the halls (except assistance dogs).
ALL MUST be on leads at all times & MUST have appropriate liability insurance.
THE OBJECTIVE:- is to complete your chosen distance using a route description & passing through a number of checkpoints.
EQUIPMENT:- YOUR ROUTE DESCRIPTION, COMPASS & MUG as there WILL BE NO mugs supplied at the checkpoints, torch (if finishing after dark), mobile phone, first aid kit, waterproof trousers & jacket. Waterproof covers are also recommended for both route description & maps.
PA INSURANCE:- Please note that non-LDWA members are not covered by the LDWA PA Insurance, but for £15.00 annually (DD) you could join the LDWA and would be covered by the LDWA insurance and make good use of the other benefits that the LDWA have to offer.
MAPS:- covering the routes O/S Landranger 153 + 166 (166 for 12 mile route only) or O/S Explorer 193. Marked up maps will be displayed at the start.
YOU MUST DOWNLOAD & PRINT YOUR OWN ROUTE DESCRIPTION. Route descriptions will NOT be available on the day. If you have a problem printing your route description, please contact Mike, details below. The route description, including checkpoint opening & closing times, also GPX files will be published on the BBN website by 7th November 2024.
FOOD/DRINK:- The entry fee includes drinks throughout, biscuits at the start, snacks at all checkpoints & a light meal at the finish. We will cater for vegetarians as well as meat eaters, and there may be some vegan food available, but it can not be guaranteed. Sorry but we cannot provide for any other dietary requirements. Refreshments provided may be prepared & served under uncontrolled conditions. Obviously all practical efforts will be taken to maintain food safety. How ever from a legal standpoint entrants must independently determine the suitability of the refreshments that we provide
RETIREMENTS:- You MUST inform a walk official. Return transport will only be provided from a checkpoint. AWARDS A certificate will be awarded to all who finish, plus free badge on request. We also give certificate & badge to all who complete the BBN triple challenge: Shillington Shuffle, Sundon Saunter and Steppingley Step, in any order.
Entries limited to 250 when full a waiting list is added
THERE WILL BE NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY & ENTRIES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE & NO SUBSTITUTIONS
A £2.00 admin fee will be charged on cancellation refunds advised before 3rd November 2024. After this date no refunds will be given.
CANCELLATION OF EVENT If the event is cancelled (at any point in the planning and delivery period) for any reason the organisers will do their best to contact entrants using the details provided. The organisers will put a notice on the event and main LDWA websites and entrants are strongly recommended to check this before departure. Cancellation of the event will be at the discretion of the organisers and entry fees will be refunded less a proportional amount for unavoidable costs incurred.
E-mail:- Mike Hyland at bbn-sswalks@ldwa.org.uk Phone 01494 774154 (before 9pm)
If you email Mike at the above address and don't receive an answer after a couple of days, please phone and leave a message.
View the Event Disclaimer / Terms and Conditions.
View the Event Cancellation / Refund Policy.
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