KOL 7 - Shorne Country ParkSat 1 Mar

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.

Last updated: Fri 17 January, 2025

Overview

Full details here: DFOK - Shorne

Note: change of venue from Hosey Common to Shorne

Location Info

Near: Gravesend
Lat,Lng: 51.40349,0.41993

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Directions / Parking

Parking: Main car park at the Country Park

Public Transport Options

Nearest railway stations: Higham and Sole Street, both about 5km from the event.

Map / Terrain


Courses close at 2pm.

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 1.5 to 2.5 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 2.5 to 3.5 km.

Green - As technically hard as we can make it, for experienced orienteers requiring a shorter run than the blue course. Approx. distance 4 to 5.5 km.

Blue - As technically hard as we can make it, for experienced orienteers. Approx. distance 5.5 to 6.5 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.

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.

Entries close the day before the event.

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

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