Mote ParkSat 24 Jun
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: Parkland
Results
Report
What a hot day! Well done to all those that braved the swealtering conditions. Some really great performances today. On the Long Score, newcomer Tim Fowler took the win clearing the course within the 60 minutes, and that was after having completed Park Run earlier in the day! Congratulations too to Catherine Catchpole who won on the Short Score course with 190 points - only missing out on clearing the course as she hadn't seen control 58 on the map.
Some great junior racing going on today too - well done to Eloise Pauling on her first event finishing with 160 points and 1st W18 on the short score. Faster, but on the same points total, Ben Cronin put in a strong run as first M18. Adam Davidson was first in M14 category with 140 points and Alice Evans was first in the W12 category with 130 points.
A special mention to Tabitha and Felix Kelly. Great resilience from Tabitha W12 running on her own for the first time, and at only her second event, and Felix for being very brave after getting a splinter.
Look forward to seeing you at the next Saxons event at Capstone Country Park in Medway on 15th July.
Location Info
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Near: Maidstone Lat,Lng: 51.26878,0.53969 What3Words: ///harsh.ritual.bunny.
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Directions / Parking
Parking in the main Mote Park parking area. ME15 7SU. There is a £2 parking charge. We will be using the new overflow car park adjacent to the main car parking area.
Public Transport Options
Maidstone East and West railway stations are in walking distance of the area.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Parkland surrounding a large lake with small pockets of woodland and an interesting path network.
Course Information
Long Score 60 mins
60 minute score. 40s and 50s with compulsory changeover control - start on either set, changeover when you want at control 60 - non scoring. Once changed over no changing back. 10 points per control, 10 points penalty per minute/part minute beyond 60 minutes. Maximum score 200 points.
Short Score 60 mins
60 minute score suitable for all abilities. 20 scoring controls to be be visited in any order 10 points per control, 5 points penalty per minute/part minute beyond 60 minutes. Maximum score 200 points.
Guidance will be available to newcomers and novices before the start.
Read more about Course lengths and Difficulty here
Entry Details
Entries in advance only at RaceSignUp. Entries will close midnight on 23 June.
Seniors (British Orienteering members) £5, Non-members of BO £7.
Juniors & students £3 (BO or non-BO).
Group: £10 (1 dibber; map for each participant) (BO or non-BO).
Dibber loan (non SIAC): Free. SIAC dibber hire:£1.50.
Registration and Start times
Starts from 11am - 12.30pm. Courses close at 2.00pm after which controls will be collected.
Facilities
Cafe and toilets can be found in the newly built block adjacent to the car park.
Dog restrictions
Dogs welcome but to be kept on leads.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: Alison Howe, email hidden; JavaScript is required