KNC Tunbridge Wells (Covid tier 3 area)

Location

Nearest town: Tunbridge Wells

• Grid Ref: TQ 576 392
• Postcode: TN4 8YA
• Latitude: 51.13312
• Longitude: 0.24979
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Directions / Parking

Start is on Bishops Down Road, just N of its junction with A264, to W of Tunbridge Wells town centre. Grid Ref TQ 576 392. what3words /// mull.sooner.lions  Nearby Postcode TN4 8YA.

Parking will be on residential roads leading from Bishops Down Road (Hurstwood Lane, Manor Close). Please park discreetly to avoid annoyance to residents and maintain at least 2m distance from others.

In the event of these spaces filling up, there is parking along some of the roads on Tunbridge Wells Common (Castle Rd, Major Yorks Rd, Fir Tree Rd); these may be accessed by driving 250m E along A264 and turning S onto Castle Rd.  

Nearest Railway station: Tunbridge Wells, 1.2km.

Observing British Orienteering and Government guidelines:-

Please observe 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.

You are reminded to maintain 2m distance apart at control sites and, if running close to another competitor or a member of the public, BOF advises that you remain at least 10m apart, ahead or behind, to avoid aerosol inhalation.

Please also:

avoid busy streets.  Main shopping streets will be marked as out of bounds.
give way at ‘pinch points’
take care not to shine torches into house windows
move away from checkpoints promptly.

Registration & Start Times

Registration: Pre-entry only - See Entry details.

Allocated start times 6.45pm – 7.39pm, punching start observing social distancing.

Course Information

60 minute score suitable for all abilities.

As a Yuletide gesture there are 25 controls numbered 31 – 55; visit as many as you can. 10 points per control, 10 points penalty per minute/part minute beyond 60 minutes.

Punching start and finish only.  Control sites are all numbered lamp posts. 

There are no SI units at control sites. Register your visit to each control site by recording the LAST digit of the lamp post code on your control sheet. 

Please bring a pencil (although it will be possible to punch a hole in the score sheet, should you forget or lose your pencil)

Control score sheets are available for download here.

Please print a copy of the control sheet and add your name (we will provide some in case required).

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)

1:10,000 scale map, 10m contours, Open Street map format. Maps will be printed on A4 waterproof paper.

After your run please Download as normal, observing social distancing. Timing printouts will not be provided – 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 https://www.racesignup.co.uk/   : Seniors (British Orienteering members) £5.     Juniors & students (British Orienteering members) £3. Entries close Wednesday 16th December at midnight or when 55 have entered.

This will require details for safety purposes, a declaration about Covid-19, and your start time preference. We have to restrict entry to Members of British Orienteering only, during the Covid-19 pandemic.

No Registration on the night.

Allocated start times 6.45pm – 7.39pm, punching start observing social distancing.

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

Facilities

Hand sanitiser will be available at the Start/Finish.

There are no public toilets listed as open but toilets can be accessed at Sainsbury’s supermarket, Linden Park Road, Tunbridge Wells TN2

No après-O is planned for this event.

A & E: Tunbridge Wells Hospital Tonbridge Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells TN2 4QJ

Contacts / Officials

Planner & Organiser: Mike Solomon (07799 418525)

Planner & Organiser: Fiona Wilson (07754 992494)