Map and terrain
Varied parkland with large open grassy area surrounded by trees.
The map for this event uses the main area of the park.The football pitches on the E side and most of the nature reserve to the N are not included. The map scale has been altered to 1:4000 but please note the map symbols have not been changed to the sprint format. The western side of the park has been rewilded and has an intricate network of mown paths running through it. These have been mapped as accurately as possible, but grass grows and dog walkers walk so be aware changes can happen !
Course Information
The format for these events is ‘Snook O’. Based on the game of Snooker - you get a map with checkpoints that are either a ‘Red’ or a ‘Colour’.
Just like you would do in the game of snooker - ‘visit’ a red checkpoint to score 1 point, then visit any of the colour checkpoints to bag those - i.e. Pink will get you 6 points.
You have 45 minutes to build up as big a break as you can in the time limit. Each checkpoint will have an SI timing box and orange/white kite on it so you will see your score instantly when you download!
Penalties: No penalties if you Finish in under 45 mins, thereafter penalties will be deducted at 5 points per minute (1 pt/12 seconds).
Scoring values: All Reds: 1 point (controls 101 to 111), Zero value: 0 points (control 150 only). Colours: Yellow/2 points/control 112, Green/3/113, Brown/4/114, Blue/5/115. Pink 6/116, Black 7/117. Colour controls will be marked with a double circle for easy recognition. Maximum possible score = 115.
Pre-existing medical conditions: What you should do.
Insurance: From 1st January 2026, participants who are not members of British Orienteering will no longer be covered by British Orienteering's public liability insurance. By entering any event from 1st January 2026, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered. British Orienteering's public liability insurance used to cover non-members at events before this date.