KNC 9 - Maidstone WestThu 12 Dec
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
Those who bothered to trot up to Control number 30, grabbed handy bonus fodder (aka points), and discovered that the road was called Saxon Mews! Too many people were late back and incurred hefty penalties (when will they learn?), although David Cave-Ayland literally scraped through to the Finish right on time. Karen Ransley and Heather Brown were the most efficient in terms of points scored vs distance travelled, or maybe they were just smarter than those who charged all over the west side of Maidstone?
Much fun was had by all, including our three newcomers. Thanks to Alan Hickling for setting the course and calculating the scores from the various data sources - see the Control Breakdown pdf. View participants routes etc via MapRun Results/Tracks.
Next Thursday we start the Orienteering Christmas Festival (KNC & KOL) at Perry Wood. We looking forward to seeing you at one or both of the two events.
Overview
Round 9 of the Kent Night Cup sees us in Maidstone using MapRun to explore West Maidstone (north of the A26 and west of the River Medway).
Location Info
/0.49961,51.28023,12/500x400?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoicGF1bGZyb3N0IiwiYSI6ImNsa2lnNTQwZzAwNXEzZm42eXN6YzEyY2cifQ.4yO-9UcYyaj-JBjigtJUtg)
Near: Maidstone Lat,Lng: 51.28023,0.49961
Open an interactive map in: GoogleMap - OpenStreetMap - AppleMaps - BingMap
Directions / Parking
Car Park at Giddyhorn Lane playing fields (ME16 0DE) and surrounding roads if car park is full.
Follow the A20 into Maidstone and turn right at the traffic lights onto Poplar Grove. The car park is on the left after 300 metres.
Public Transport Options
Maidstone Barracks on the Medway Valley Line is 1.5 km and Maidstone East (Victoria to Ashford line) is a further 700 metres away.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
OpenStreetMap of Maidstone West. Scale 1:10000, contour interval 5 metres.
Course Information
Mostly streets and footpaths with a couple of small areas of parkland.
26 controls: 10 points per control for controls 1 to 25. 30 points for control 30 (you'll find out why this has more points if you visit the control!)
Time limit 60 minutes. 10 points deducted per minute or part minute late.
Bright headtorches used by competitors should not be shone in to households potentially upsetting the young or elderly occupants. Please be courteous to the public
Separate/loose control descriptions will not be provided.
Please note: We will be using MapRun for control validation at this event. You will need to have downloaded MapRun to your phone or GPS watch prior to the event. If you have not used MapRun before we recommend taking a moment to familiarise yourself beforehand. Full details on how to do this can be found in the Map Run Guide. Once in MapRun Select Event: UK > Kent > Kent Night Cup > KNC9 - Maidstone West
You will also need to bring your dibber. There will be a mass start, but you are also required to complete an SI punch at the Finish. This is to avoid any issues with MapRun not registering your start and finish times correctly, and acts as a safety check.
Read more about Course lengths and Difficulty here
Entry Details
Pre-entry only via https://racesignup.co.uk/knc-9-maidstone-west.
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 for Street events)
Registration and Start times
Registration: Pre-entry only via https://racesignup.co.uk/knc-9-maidstone-west by midnight Wed 11th December (day before event).
This will require details for safety purposes
No Registration on the night.
The Start, Finish, and Download will all be in the playing fields close to the car park.
Mass Start 7.30pm
Facilities
Apres-O: Join us for an informal post match discussion, and novelty prizegiving at The Fields at Aylesford which is 2km away west along the A20 turning right at the roundabout after crossing under a railway bridge and is on the NW corner of the map..
The menu can be found here: Main menu and your choice of food will need to be emailed to email hidden; JavaScript is required by midnight on Monday 9th December at the latest.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser : Alan Hickling email hidden; JavaScript is required
Nearest A&E Hospital
Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, ME16 9QQ
NHS Urgent care search
Safety Notes
The A20 runs through the middle of the area. This has a 30 mph limit in the eastern half of the map but is a 40 mph in the west. There are several traffic light controlled crossings and these will be marked on the map with the crossing point symbol: )(. There is also a footbridge close to the eastern edge of the map. One of the controls is located on top of the bridge - please use it instead of playing dodge the traffic.
Carrying some sort of torch is advised since there are areas with few street lights, and some parkland.
Wearing High Visibility clothing is strongly advised. 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.
Nearest defibrillator location: Tesco Express, 120 London Road, Maidstone, ME16 0DJ
Maidstone Hospital, ME16 9QQ
Miscellaneous
Apres-O will be at The Fields at Aylesford, postcode ME16 0ZP.
Directions: return to the A20 and head west. At the roundabout just after passing under a railway bridge, turn right onto St Laurence Avenue and right again into the car park.
Please place your food order by emailing the organiser email hidden; JavaScript is required by midnight on Monday 9th December.