Autumn Series, event (5/4)Towneley Park - POSTPONEDSun 29 October, 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.
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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Pre Event Info
The local orienteering event that was planned for the morning of Sunday 29th October has been postponed.
The Woodland festival come and try it courses will still take place on the Sunday afternoon.
The date of this event has been moved to 29th October to coincide with the Woodland Festival being held in Towneley Park. Some details e.g. parking location and times may change. Watch this space.
Classic orienteering courses for beginners to seasoned competitors. The competition area is centered on the eastern part of Towneley Park, which comprises open park land with a lot of rough open ground and woodland, including the now disused 9-hole golf course.
Location Info
Near: Burnley Lat,Lng: 53.77811,-2.21748 OS Grid Ref: SD857313 Postcode: BB11 3ER
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Directions / Parking
Riverside Car Park. For navigation use postcode BB11 3RQ which is near the park entrance gate - enter the park, follow the road for 1km, bear left at the fork, two sharp bends, then the car park entrance is on your right. Park all day for £2.00, cash in the machine. Car park location: What3Words ///paying.souk.zone
Map / Terrain
The map of the eastern part of Towneley Park will be 1:7500 for all courses.
Registration and Start times
Starts: 10:30 to 11:30.
When entering, choose a 15 minute start block window from the drop-down menu. On the day, arrive at the Start during your window. Starts will be allocated by the Start marshal at one minute intervals.
Courses close: 13:00.
There will be separate 'Come-and-try-it' courses will be available after 12:00 noon for Woodland Festival visitors. These courses are part of the Woodland Festival and not covered by the entries mentioned below. (Separate Organiser TBA.)
Course Information
Course: | Length: | Climb: | Notes: TD = technical difficulty | |
| White | 1.0 to 1.9k | TBA | TD1= Very easy | |
Yellow | 2.0 to 2.9k | TBA | TD2 = Easy | |
| Orange: | 2.5k to 3.5k | TBA | TD3 = Moderate | |
| Red (previously Long Orange) | 5.0 to 7.0k | TBA | TD3 = Moderate (Course for runners) | |
| Light Green: | 3.0 to 4.0k | TBA | TD4 = Difficult |
Entry Details
Registration: ALL entries must be made through SI-Entries here.
For pairs entries (or small groups), it is only necessary to register one name, pay for one entry and hire one dibber.
Entries will close at midnight on Saturday 28th October.
Dibber hire: If you do not possess a dibber** (SI-card) you must book and pay £1 when entering on-line.
Your hired dibber can be picked up at the download tent.
[**Note: £30 charge if dibber is lost or broken during the hire period.]
Entry fees: Adult (M/W21+) £6.00 (£8.00 after 26th October)
Junior £2.50 (M/W20-) (£3.50 after 26th October)
Dibber hire £1.00
Dog restrictions
No dogs on courses. Dogs may be exercised in the competition area after your run. Be aware that dog wardens patrol the park. Please always pick up after your dog.
Facilities
Toilets and snack-bar cafe at the car park. The cafe near Towneley Hall - about 500m from parking - is currently closed but the Toilets are open.
If it is a nice day, there may also be an ice cream van on site.
Miscellaneous
For general enquiries -
BOF event: 82293
Contacts / Officials
Planner: Danny Allen PFO.
Organiser: TBA