KOL 4 - Perry WoodSat 21 Dec
Kent Orienteering League
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: Woodland
Results
Location Info
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Near: Selling Lat,Lng: 51.26328,0.92921
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Directions / Parking
Parking: Main car park in the centre of the woods.
Public Transport Options
Nearest railway stations: Selling - 2km walk along country roads.
There are cycle racks in the car park if you wish to cycle from the station.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
1:5,000 scale map for yellow and orange courses (no legend on map).
All others: 1:7,500 scale map with 5m contours. Maps will be printed on A4 waterproof paper.
Mixed forest with some steep hills.
Course Information
Five courses available:
Yellow - Controls (checkpoints) are very easy to find, mostly on main paths, ideal for younger children and complete beginners. Approx. distance 1.9 km.
Orange - Moderate, controls are on or near paths with more route choice. Good for progressing juniors and beginner adults who are reasonably confident reading a map. Approx. distance 2.9 km.
Green - As technically hard as we can make it, for experienced orienteers requiring a shorter run than the blue course. Approx. distance 4.6 km.
Blue - As technically hard as we can make it, for experienced orienteers. Approx. distance 5.6 km.
Score - No set distance, but a 60 minute time limit. Find as many of the 21 controls as possible in one hour. Good for adult beginners, those progressing from orange to green, and those that want to be back in a set time. 10 points per control found with a penalty of 5 points per minute/part-minute over the time limit.
Read more about Course lengths and Difficulty here
Entry Details
Pre-entry only. This will be via http://www.racesignup.co.uk
Senior (member/non-member): £7/£10
Junior/Student (member/non-member) £4/£6
Group (member/non-member): £10/£15
Basic non-SIAC dibber (electronic timing device) available for hire free of charge. SIAC dibbers available for hire for £1.50.
Note: Maps will be printed based on entry numbers at midnight on Wednesday 18th December, allowing for anticipated additional entries after this time. Entries will remain open until midnight on Friday or until the map limit is reached for each course.
Registration and Start times
Registration opens at 10.30 to collect hire dibbers and yellow course maps that will be made available in advance. There will be experienced orienteers on hand to help newcomers.
Registration: Pre-entry only via http://www.racesignup.co.uk by midnight on the day before the event.
This will require details for safety purposes.
No Registration on the day.
Start period 11:00am – 12.30pm
Courses close at 2pm.
Facilities
None available at the car park. If you plan to visit a local pub after your run, the Rose & Crown is on the map and has toilets available.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: Alan Hickling email hidden; JavaScript is required
Nearest A&E Hospital
Canterbury 24hr Urgent Treatment Centre, CT1 3NG, Tel: 01227 864244 or William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, TN24 0LZ
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Safety Notes
Yellow and orange course competitors will need to cross a road between the car park and event start & finish. No other road crossings on these courses. Green, blue and score courses all cross several roads. Warning signs will be in place for drivers, but please cross carefully and preferably where there is good visibility.
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.