June Series, event (3/4)Marsden ParkWed 19 June, 2024

Local level event

Explanation of Event levels

Training events are non competitive events 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.
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Most clubs run some 'mini series' throughout the year as local mid week events.
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 or the annual JK competition.

Results

• Results

RouteGadget

Is a web browser app for sharing and comparing orienteering routes. You can draw your own route or upload a GPS track from your watch. It also allows you to watch an animated replay with a simulated mass start.

Go to the Pendle Forest Routegadget now

Location Info

Near: Nelson
Lat,Lng: 53.83913,-2.19292
Postcode: BB9 8BN

Open an interactive map in:
GoogleMap - Streetmap (OS 50k)
OpenStreetMap - BingMap (OS 50k)

Directions / Parking

Use post code: BB9 8BN. At the roundabout turn downhill onto Marsden Hall Rd. It is wide, with parking available on either side.
Directions to the Start will be given at parking.

What3Words for Marsden Hall Road: ///duet.radiating.assist

Map / Terrain

Marsden Park slopes uphill from west to east, with a deep valley at the western end. The park is mapped at 1:2500 on A4. The area is roughly 50% typical parkland and 50% woodland. There are many water, landform and man-made features.

Registration and Start times

Starts: From 18:30 to 19:15
Courses Close: At 20:30

Course Information

First part: Pot any Red+Colour pair, then repeat potting a different Red+any Colour, up to a maximum of 11 pairs.
Each Red must be potted only once, but Colours may be repeated. You can stop potting Red+Colour pairs at any time, before commencing to parts 2 and 3.

Second part: Pot the zero value control (control 150), to signal that you are transfering to the final colour sequence. It will be near to the Yellow control.

Third part: Finish by potting the snooker colours in sequence Yellow (112) -> Green (113) -> Brown (114) -> Blue (115) -> Pink (116) -> Black (117), then Finish. You can break from the final colour sequence at any time and head for the Finish. You must punch the Finish to stop the clock.

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.

Entry Details

Pre-entry on SIEntries only. Closing date for entries is 12 noon on the day of the event.

Seniors: (M/W26+) £7.00.
Young Adults: (M/W21-25) £5.00.
Juniors: (M/W20-) £3.00.

Senior +1 (=Pair): £9.00.
Senior +2 (=Trio): £10.00.

Dibber hire £1, but £40 if lost!
Collect your hired dibber from Download.

Dog restrictions

Dogs are permitted, but should be under strict control on a leash. Please clean up after your dog.
No roads to cross in competition, but you may run on roadside pavements.

Facilities

None on site. Go before you arrive!

Miscellaneous

For general enquiries, contact:

BOF event number: 84176

Contacts / Officials

Planner: Ginny Anderson PFO
Series Co-ordinator: George Crawford-Smith PFO