June Series, event (1/4)Scott Park, BurnleyWed 07 June, 2023

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 and splits

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.

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Location Info

Near: Burnley
Lat,Lng: 53.78290,-2.25610
OS Grid Ref: SD832318
Postcode: BB11 4JN

Open an interactive map in:
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Directions / Parking

Scott Park is a new area. Park your vehicle in Scott Park Road, Burnley BB11 4JN, but watch out for speed bumps and yellow lines. Alternatively park in nearby side streets.
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Please enter the park on foot using the Scott Park Road gate. Rendezvous is by the Cafe Kiosk (Picnic in th Park) 50m inside the park.

Map / Terrain

Scott Park slopes uphill from north to south. The park map is newly mapped at 1:2000 on A4. There are ample orienteering features, including typical parkland vegetation and, untypically, lots of contours, and a a meandering steep-sided stream that divides the park.

Registration and Start times

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

Course Information

Due to the impact of accidentally mis-punching if you run past a control SIAC WILL NOT BE ENABLED for this event. All controls must be 'dibbed'.

One Snook-O course for all. 45 minutes time limit. Rules similar to table snooker:

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/112, Green/3/113, Brown/4/114, Blue/5/115. Pink 6/116, Black 7/117. Colour controls have a distinctive double circle around them.
Maximum possible score = 115.

Entry Details

Pre-entry on SIEntries only. Closing date for on-line entries is 12 noon on the Tuesday before the event. However entries made after midnight on the Monday previous will only be accepted up to the total number of maps printed.

Seniors: (M/W21+) £6.00. Senior +1 (=Pair): £8.00. Senior +2 (=Trio): £9.00.
Juniors/Fulltime students: (M/W20-) £2.50.

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.

Facilities

Toilets and cafe service. Subject to confirmation.

Miscellaneous

For general enquiries, contact:

BOF event number: 82281

Contacts / Officials

Planner: David Bliss PFO
Organiser: George Crawford-Smith PFO