KNC 1: Wigmore & Parkwood

Location

Nearest town: Gillingham

• Grid Ref: TQ809642
• Postcode: ME8 9PN
• Latitude: 51.34821
• Longitude: 0.59493
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Directions / Parking

Nearest Postcode ME8 9LH      

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Large car park for Parkwood Shopping Precinct. It’s at the opposite side of Deanwood Drive from Foxburrow Wood.

Please do not use the small car parks for Spice Fusion or Parkwood Health Centre which are both adjacent. Nearest Railway station: Rainham  2.5km.

The Start will be near the SE corner of the car park.

In these Covid times:-

Please consider social distancing from the time you arrive at the event and until you leave.

To minimise the time for interaction with others please arrive in your O gear and depart still wearing it.

Registration & Start Times

Registration: Pre-entry only via http://www.racesignup.co.uk by midnight Wed 22nd September.

This will require details for safety purposes, a declaration about Covid-19, and your start window preference. No Registration on the night.

The Start will be near the SE corner of the car park

Start windows 7.30pm – 7.34pm, 7.35pm – 7.39pm, 7.40pm – 7.44pm

Punching start (please consider social distancing)

Course Information

60 minute score suitable for all abilities. 20 controls numbered 90 – 109; visit as many as you can, in any order. 10 points per control, 10 points penalty per minute/part minute beyond 60 minutes. Controls will be collected from 8.55pm (course closing time).

Juniors (age 15 or younger) are welcome to take part but must be accompanied by an adult (condition of British Orienteering insurance for Street events)

Note:- There are two maps, printed back-to-back, based on OpenOrienteeringMap.

Side 1: Wigmore & Parkwood at 1:10,000 scale, 10m contours.

Side 2: Central Parkwood at 1:5,000 scale, 10m contours, to show sufficient detail for the 10 controls in this area. Note: narrow alleyway cul-de-sacs (for access to back gardens) are not shown.

Public open spaces are shown in Yellow. Any other grassed areas you may encounter are private property, eg front gardens, and must not be crossed.

Maps will be printed on A4 waterproof paper.

Controls will be SIAC enabled. Separate/loose control descriptions will not be provided.

After your run please Download as normal, considering social distancing. We plan to provide timing printouts and the results will be available on the website.

Explanation of Score courses

You don't have to visit all the controls! There is usually a time limit, instead of a set course. Points are scored for visiting controls, and deducted for finishing over the time limit. You decide which controls to visit, and in which sequence. Sometimes controls have different points values. You will need to carry a watch or phone, so you know how long you have been out.

Entry Details

Pre-entry only via http://www.racesignup.co.uk  

Seniors (British Orienteering members) £5, Non-members of BO £7.         

Juniors & students £3 (BO or non-BO).

Group: £10 (1 dibber; map for each participant) (BO or non-BO).   

Dibber loan (non SIAC): Free.

Carrying some sort of torch is advised since there are areas with few street lights, and some woodland.

Wearing High Visibility clothing is strongly advised. You will need to look after your car keys yourself (eg carry in zipped pocket or waist strap).

An Emergency contact number will be printed on the map. Carrying a mobile phone is strongly recommended. You can let us know if you are lost or late, and we can contact you if you have not returned.

Terrain Description

Urban area – streets, paths, grassed public open spaces and small areas of woodland. Parkwood was reputed to be the largest private housing development in Europe in the 1960s.

Facilities

The nearest toilets are at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre (Centre toilets or Sainsbury’s) ME7 3PD

Apres-O & prizegiving: not on this occasion.

Contacts / Officials

Planner & Organiser: Mark Glaisher knc"at"saxons-oc.org