KNC 21 - TenterdenThu 13 Mar
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
Results
Report
A select group of orienteers braved the streets of Tenterden for a hastily arranged event replacing the Gillingham cancellation. It had the added challenge of a double sided map with North & South sides and little overlap between the two, to accommodate A4 printing - too short notice for external printing. My apologies for neglecting to reposition the control circle for 103, those affected have been credited. Brendon just pipped James to pole position with some nifty navigation and route choice, closely followed by Alexander and Alison.
A huge thank you to Mark for his help with speedy map updates, printing and support on the night and Sean, Alison & Brendon for control collecting along with Brian and John for the quick assistance with maps and equipment.
KR
Overview
THIS EVENT REPLACES THE PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED ONE AT THE GREAT LINES IN GILLINGHAM
An Urban event exploring the streets of Tenterden, last visited by the KNC in Autumn 2022.
Location Info
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Near: Tenterden Lat,Lng: 51.06675,0.69160
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Directions / Parking
Tenterden Leisure Centre Car Park, Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden TN30 6RA. Free parking after 6pm.
Public Transport Options
No public transport options at that time of the evening, unfortunately.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
1:5,000 double sided A4 Urban map. Street-O around the roads and footpaths of Tenterden.
Controls will be SIAC Enabled.
Course Information
60 minute score suitable for all abilities. 20 controls in total made up of two sets of ten controls (90s and 100s). Visit as many controls in either set of ten in any order, before switching to the second set. 10 points per control, 10 points penalty per minute/part minute beyond 60 minutes. Controls will be collected 70 minutes after the last start (course closing time).
Controls will be SIAC enabled. Separate/loose control descriptions will not be provided.
After your run please Download as normal. Timing printouts will be provided and the results will be available on the website.
If you are able to help collect controls in afterwards, please do volunteer. The more helpers that we have for this task, the quicker it gets done, and the quicker the prizes get given out in the pub afterwards.
Read more about Course lengths and Difficulty here
Entry Details
Pre-entry only via https://racesignup.co.uk/knc-21-tenterden
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.
Juniors (age 15 or younger) are welcome to take part but must be accompanied by an adult (condition of British Orienteering insurance), as there are road sections/crossings as part of the course.
Registration and Start times
Pre-entry only via https://racesignup.co.uk/knc-21-tenterden
Meet at 7:20pm by the entrance to the Car Park for a short safety briefing.
Facilities
Toilets may be available to use in the Leisure Centre.
Apres-O : The Vine Inn, Station Road, Tenterden. https://www.vineinntenterden.co.uk/menus Food must be ordered by 9pm on Monday 10th March.
If you are eating at the pub, at the end of your run, do NOT dawdle, engage in idle banter, or go to fetch controls. Immediately proceed straight to the pub, as if you are not there by 9pm you WILL go hungry.
Dog restrictions
Well-behaved dogs on a lead.
Contacts / Officials
Planner / Organiser: Karen Ransley 07738111584 email secretary”at”saxons-oc.org.
Nearest A&E Hospital
William Harvey Hospital, Ashford TN24 0L.
NHS Urgent care search
Safety Notes
Carrying some sort of torch is essential as there are areas and alleyways with few or no street lights. Some unmade roads and paths might be muddy. Some pavements or alleyways might have uneven slabs or surfaces.
Wearing High Visibility clothing or light coloured top - no all black kit please as you will be crossing roads.
A cagoule may be required in inclement weather.
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.
Miscellaneous
Details of food ordering etc are listed above.