BetteshangerSat 21 Sept
Summer Series
Local level event
Explanation of event levels
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. Virtual events are where there are no physical controls being used. Your presence at a control is registered using an App on your mobile phone, normally the free MapRun App.
Terrain type: Parkland & Woodland
Overview
Fun Summer Score event.
Location Info
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Near: Deal Lat,Lng: 51.23736,1.36836 What3Words: ///political.static.stags
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Directions / Parking
Parking will be at Betteshanger Main Car Park, Sandwich Road, Deal, Kent. CT14 0BF.
(W3W:///lordship.confident.lucky).
Parking charges apply.
Public Transport Options
Deal railway station 2.5km from Betteshanger.
Map / Terrain
Betteshanger Country Park lies between Deal and Sandwich and is the site of the former Colliery and home to the Kent Mining Museum.
1:7,500 scale map with 5m contours
Course Information
Short Score 60 Minutes - 60minute score suitable for all abilities. 20 scoring controls to be visited in any order, 10 pts per control. 5pts penalty per minute/part minute beyond 60minutesMax score 200pts
Long Score 60 minutes - 60minute score - controls are in 2 sets 90-99 and 100-109. Start with either set then change to other set when you want to; no changing back. Penalties as above.
Symbolic control descriptions.
The event will be SIAC enabled.
Guidance and some basic skills training will be offered to newcomers and novices before the start.
Read more about Course lengths and Difficulty here
Entry Details
Pre-entry only. This will be via http://www.racesignup.co.uk
Senior (member/non-member): £7/£10
Junior/Student: £4
Group (member/non-member): £10/£15 (total charge for group, only group lead needs to enter - everyone gets a map)
Basic non-SIAC dibber (electronic timing device) available for hire free of charge. SIAC dibbers available for hire for £1.50 (good choice).
Registration and Start times
Registration opens at 10.30 to collect hire dibbers. There will be experienced orienteers on hand to help newcomers, provide basic skills training and answer any questions.
Start times will be from 11:00 to 12:00. Courses close at 13:00.
Facilities
Toilets are located close to the main car park.
The Lamp Room coffee shop / restaurant is a particularly good food option, also in the main building close to the car park.
Betteshanger Country Park are offering a discount on their other activities for those who enter this event. See here to book ahead