Start and Finish Times
Starts are from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Course closes at 7:45 p.m. Please try to be back by then or you may find controls have been collected in.
Timing
SI (Sport Ident) timing control boxes (SIAC enabled) hung on small O kites.
Dibber (SI Card 5) hire is available for £1.
Printed Score showing splits will be provided at download.
Results will be available on-line later on the same night.
High Viz & Torches
All participants should wear high-vis clothing and be carrying a torch
Terrain
Streets and parks.
Please take care when crossing all roads. The Blandford Road, which runs north to south on the map can be busy.
Parking
Free parking at the venue and in the surrounding streets. Event centre is the Yachtsman pub.
Map
1:5000 Overprinted with control codes and score values
Control Descriptions are not printed on the map. Loose Control Descriptions will be available. Note there are a couple of controls where the specific location detail on the CDs may be important.
Course and Score Information
You have 60 minutes from the Start to Finish via as many controls as you can.
You gain points for each control visited but you lose 10 points per minute – or part minute over the hour.
Points per control may vary from 10 to 50 points at some events, so check your map and plan your route before you start.
Bonus points (10 per minute under the hour) are available but ONLY if you manage to visit every control.
Food Options
Food can be ordered on the night but please order before you run. A pdf of the menu (current as of Nov 1st) is available following the link at the top of the page. The kitchen stops serving at 8 p.m.
Non-members insurance
Important: Non-members are not insured under British Orienteering’s public liability policy. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk.
Event Officials
Planner: Jason Falconer
Organiser: Bruno Smith