Mardens HillThu 11 Jul
Summer Series
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
Long Score and Short Score Results
Report
Well done to Duncan and to Heather for organising a great event. Marden's Hill was in great form. Thanks to the Conservators for permission to race there. It was lovely to see a good mix of old hands and newcomers tackle the excellent courses and varied terrain.
Thanks to those who'd signed up to collect controls post event - much appreciated.
Location Info
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Near: Crowborough Lat,Lng: 51.06373,0.14608 What3Words: ///awaited.planet.motorist
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Directions / Parking
Park in St. John's Car Park, St John's Road, Crowborough, TN6 (£2.50 for 2 hours, £4/4hrs - app or cc) or nearby roads.
Public Transport Options
Crowborough Train Station is 2.5 miles away
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Open heathland with wooded areas as well as large bracken and gorse thickets. A stream divides the course into 2 halves.
Course Information
Short Score 60 Minutes - 60minute score suitable for all abilities. 20 scoring controls to be visited in any order, 10 pts per control. 5pts penalty per minute/part minute beyond 60minutesMax score 200pts
Long Score 60 minutes - 60minute score - controls are in 2 sets 90-99 and 100-109. Start with either set then change to other set when you want to; no changing back. Penalties as above.
Symbolic control descriptions.
The event will be SIAC enabled.
Guidance and some basic skills training will be offered to newcomers and novices before the start.
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: £4
Group (member/non-member): £10/£15 (total charge for group, only group lead needs to enter - everyone gets a map)
Basic non-SIAC dibber (electronic timing device) available for hire free of charge. SIAC dibbers available for hire for £1.50 (good choice).
Registration and Start times
Event opens at 6.30pm (in car park) to collect hire dibbers.
Start times from 7pm to 7.30pm (10 minute walk from car park to start - will be taped)
Course closes at 8.40pm
Facilities
None
Dog restrictions
Yes, but suggest on leads - there are lots of deer
Contacts / Officials
Organisers:
Heather Brown
Duncan Scott - email hidden; JavaScript is required
Nearest A&E Hospital
Safety Notes
Be aware of other users including horse riders and dog walkers - there are some steep areas and a stream to cross. There is an out of bounds area clearly marked on the map.
Miscellaneous
The Ashdown Forest conservators have granted permission for this event on the basis that competitors do everything possible to avoid disturbing ground nesting birds.