SROC Sizergh Castle spring series 2
Info: New entries for this event closed on Thursday 10th March 2022 at 21:00.
| Senior | £5.00 | |
| Junior / Student | £2.00 |
The event is now full, and there will be no entries available on the day. Final details are available here
Entries:
There will be a maximum of 80 entries as agreed with the National Trust. Only pre-entries are allowed with no entry on the day.
If you are a newcomer to the sport and do not have a an orienteering dibber (to record visiting the controls, also called an SI-Card) then please indicate that you need to borrow an SI-Card.
Any SROC members who do not own a dibber can request - contact Chris Roberts - to collect one at the event and keep it for the foreseeable future.
Courses:
Yellow 1.6km – suitable for Juniors with some map reading experience and family groups with no experience
Short Technical 4.0km – Suitable for adults and family group or adult groups with some map reading experience
Long Technical 5.3km – experienced orienteers only. Only open to orienteers aged 16 or over on the day of the event (unless accompanied by a responsible adult). This is because there is a road crossing on this course.
Controls (including the finish) are in beacon mode so they can be punched contactlessly if you have a SIAC. This does not apply to the dibbers available for hire.
Terrain:
Map A4 1:7500 5m contour
A mixture of mature, generally runnable, woodland and open fields. There is a good path network and several stone walls which must only be crossed at marked crossing points.
Start:
15 minutes start blocks, starts between 12.00 and 13.00.
The Start is close to the parking area. Only go to the start just prior to starting.
Remember to:
- Sanitise your hands using the sanitiser provided and keep at least 2m apart.
- Clear and check your dibber
Please maintain physical separation from other starters, physically punch the start and then pick up your map from the box provided (please ensure you only take one).
Finish/Download:
Please move away from the Finish quickly, and proceed directly to download forming a queue if necessary keeping at least 2m apart. Use the sanitiser provided before you download and take the splits – these are pre cut and you do not need to touch the printer. Please move away from download quickly.
Results will not be displayed on the day but will be on the website www.sroc.org in the evening.
Facilities:
First Aid – a first aid kit will be available at download for people to self administer.
Travel Directions/parking:
Parking is at the main Sizergh Castle car park.
Post code: LA8 8DZ
Usual National Trust parking arrangements. Free to members, pay and display for non-members. (£4 fee)..
Event Officials & Thanks:
Organiser and Planner Paul Ferguson SROC
Many thanks to The National Trust for their cooperation and support.
As a newcomer, if you have any questions prior to the event, either about orienteering or the entry process please contact Martyn Roome on Development@sroc.org
General enquiries to Paul Ferguson
Safety:
All walls must be crossed by designated crossing points as damage to these will affect access to the area in the future. There may be some cattle in a small part of the area, please respect them by giving them space. Please take care on minor paths for tripping hazards as there are many tree roots exposed above ground. As always please pay attention to low hanging branches when in the wooded areas.
You must report to the finish and download after the event, even if you retire.
Waterproof jackets will be made compulsory if conditions require it.
Social Distancing and Other Covid Related Precautions
We will be following BOF’s current COVID guidelines but trust everyone will be using their common sense to ensure that all competitors and the public are as safe as possible. Please maintain social distancing and adhere to the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct.
View the Event Disclaimer / Terms and Conditions.
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