KNC 18 - Milton & KemsleyThu 20 Feb
Kent Night Cup
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: Urban & Parkland
Results
Report
We are grateful for Swale BC allowing us to use the Country Park for Round 18 of the Cup. Alex Kendall came closest to visiting all the controls (27/30), just pipping the KNC regulars. The control sequences and routes people took can be seen in the Results in MapRun https://results.maprun.net/#/event_results?eventName=KNC%2018%20Milton%20and%20Kemsley%20PXAS%20ScoreV90%20PZ2020022025.
Planning your route was the principal challenge, as the orienteering is relatively straightforward and the venue is pretty flat. With an A3 map, 3 sets of 10 controls covering the full extent of the area and the limited crossing points of the Creek / flood defence barrier, it was a bit tricky to work out. It was nice to have the warmer weather on the night, even though it was a bit drizzly.
My thanks to Simon for covering the MapRun aspect, and to Graham for liaising with the Ranger for access to the car park.
MG
Overview
A nice mix of country park and street orienteering in a compact area. There is a limited number of crossing points of the Creek & into the urban part, so route choice is not necessarily straightforward! MapRun format with SI dibber required at the Finish
Location Info
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Near: Sittingbourne Lat,Lng: 51.35399,0.74113 OS Grid Ref: TQ909652 What3Words: ///weep.behave.levels
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Directions / Parking
Nearest Postcode ME10 2EX what3words ///weep.behave.levels
Milton Creek Country Park car park, Saffron Way, Sittingbourne. There is a short shared-access road with Greggs café.
The gate will be manned, to allow after-hours access for KNC participants. There is no car park charge.
Public Transport Options
Railway stations: Kemsley 1.5km, Sittingbourne 2km.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Full Colour Orienteering Map: Milton Creek Country Park (urban area is within it) 1:4 000 scale, 2.5m contours. Drawn to Sprint map specification ISSOM 2007
Special symbols (map, & control descriptions where used):
x Structure or sculpture
o Picnic bench
Maps will be printed on A3 waterproof paper.
Country Park – relatively flat, includes grassed areas, rough open, woodland, lake, ponds and plenty of paths.
Urban area – streets and pavements, paths, grassed public open spaces.
Course Information
60 minute score suitable for all abilities. 30 controls in 3 sets: 30-39; 40-49; 50-59.
Visit as many controls as you can. Start with any set, do as many as you wish before switching to another set. No changeover control. No switching back to a previous set.
10 points per control, 10 points penalty per minute/part minute beyond 60 minutes. Max score 300 points
Course closing time 8.45pm.
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)
Bright headtorches used by competitors should not be shone in to households potentially upsetting the young or elderly occupants. Move promptly away from the control after visiting. Please be courteous to the public
Separate/loose control descriptions will not be provided.
Event will use MapRun – no physical controls apart from the Finish.
MapRun 7 (preferred), using mobile phone or GPS device (details available separately). Si Dibber required for the Finish (accurate timing & safety check)
It is recommended that the map file is downloaded in advance at:
Maprun: UK/Kent/Kent Night Cup/KNC 18 Milton and Kemsley PXAS ScoreV90 PZ2020022025
After your run please Download as normal. Total time printouts will be provided and preliminary results will be visible on the MapRun App. Formal results will be on the website
Read more about Course lengths and Difficulty here
Entry Details
Pre-entry only via www.racesignup.co.uk
Entering as an Individual (take part on your own):
Seniors (British Orienteering members) £7, Non-members of BO £10.
Juniors & students £4 (BO or non-BO).
Entering a Group (going round together):
1 dibber. Includes a map for each person in the Group:
£12 (British Orienteering members), £15 (non-BO), covers all in the Group
Dibber loan (non SIAC): Free.
Registration and Start times
Registration: Pre-entry only via www.racesignup.co.uk by midnight Wed 19 February or when entry Limit (30) is reached
This will require details for safety purposes
No Registration on the night.
Please gather in the car park at 7.20pm so MapRun access can be checked. There is then a short walk to the Start
Mass Start 7.30pm
Facilities
The nearest toilets are at the ASDA store 200m to the south.
Apres-O & prizegiving: The Golden Hope (Wetherspoons), 1 Park Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1DR. Order food when you get there.
Nearest parking (400m walk to pub): Albany Rd car park, ME10 1EB. Fee (payable up to 10pm) £1.40/hour.
Dog restrictions
Well-behaved dogs on a lead
Contacts / Officials
Planner / Organiser: Mark Glaisher 07895 087298 email markjglaisher”at”gmail.com
Nearest A&E Hospital
Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5NY Defibrillator located in the Park on the wall of the Toilet block, 200m N of the car park. Shown with First Aid symbol on the map
NHS Urgent care search
Safety Notes
Some sort of torch is essential plus a small backup/reserve eg mobile phone.
Wearing High Visibility clothing is strongly advised as you will be crossing residential roads. A cagoule may be required in inclement weather.
In the Country Park there are short sections of wooden boardwalk – these can be slippery!
An Emergency contact number will be printed on the map. Carrying a mobile phone is strongly recommended and mandatory for newcomers. You can let us know if you are lost or late, and we can contact you if you have not returned.