Type of event: Race
Deciduous forest on Quantock Hills. Updated with organiser's report.
Results and Splits
RouteGadget (Green, Blue & Brown)
RouteGadget (other courses)
Organiser's report:
Firstly, thank you to all those that helped on the Sunday. Those that signed up to help and those that leant a hand on the day.
Well done to Ollie for well planned courses and thanks to Carol for keeping us controlled.
Feedback received from competitors was very positive.
It was a challenging event to organise. Having the parking over the road definitely gave me more to cope with
There were several issues during the day -the great weather, a couple of sprained ankles, lost keys and a lost dibber. Not to mention a member of public parking beyond the gates and meaning we were unable to lock up.
It is a shame we didn't get the competitor numbers we would have liked
Highlight was definitely the stags coming out of the mist and crossing the area behind registration. It was an amazing sight
Until next time.
Karen
Our league events are open to all, beginner or experienced orienteer, young or old and there are colour-coded courses suitable for all.
We have six of these events a year and together they form the Forest League (QOFL). The series starts in the Autumn and continues at approximately one event per month until the spring.
Please note that all our league events will be Regional events (Level C).
Anyone can get a result for an event, but for it to be included in the league scoring you have to be a member of a British Orienteering affiliated club at the time of entry.
Please make sure you have read and comply with the Participant Code Of Conduct and, if applicable, the Parent Code Of Conduct.
Car parking at the top of Great Wood. Registration is about 500 m north - follow the taped route please. There is a marshalled road crossing and we ask that youngsters be accompanied by an adult.
Parking will be open from 9.00 am and we kindly ask that you do not leave the parking area until after 12 noon. There will be parking marshals to guide the parking.
| Course | Length | Climb |
|---|---|---|
| Brown | 6.8km | 360m |
| Blue | 5.6km | 280m |
| Green | 4km | 205m |
| Short Green | 3km | 125m |
| Light Green | 3.3km | 155m |
| Orange | 2.6km | 155m |
| Yellow | 2.7km | 115m |
| White | 1.5km | 50m |
Punching: SI & SIAC Contactless
Be aware that there are road crossings on some routes (Light Green, Green, Blue and Brown). We will post warnings on the roads either side of these road crossing areas. If you are running one of these courses, please be careful.
| Class | Pre-entry | Late / On the day entry |
|---|---|---|
| Senior | £10 | £12 |
| Senior Novice | £5 | £6 |
| Junior | £5 | £6 |
| Group | £7 | £9 |
A standard SI dibber can be hired for free (or £2 for a contactless SIAC dibber). Failure to return it will incur the cost of a replacement (£30 for SI, £60 for SIAC).
Please note that if you enter on the day you run the risk that we have run out of maps for your preferred course.
Please consider buying a pack of pre-entry credits in advance. This costs you the same but saves the club a lot in credit card fees.
Standard prices until 23:59 on 22nd November. Late entries are subject to map availability.
Registration from: 10:00
Start times from: 11:00 to 13:30
Helpers will hopefully be able to get out early - from about 10.30 am - the exact time will depend on how things go in the morning.
Courses close: 14:30
There will be one start lane for all courses.
First aid will be at registration.
Followed taped route to the start and taped route from finish to download.
Dogs allowed on lead
| Required? | |
|---|---|
| leg covering | yes |
| waterproofs | depends on weather |
| whistle | yes |
| U16 accompanied by responsible adult | no |
| reflective clothing required | no |
| headtorch required | no |
No toilets at registration, so please use the toilets available at Great Wood on the lane on the way to the parking.
Planner: Ollie Rant
Controller: Carol Iddles (RAFO)
Organiser: Karen Lewis
Safety and Risk: A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event. All participants must report to download whether they finish their course or not.
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Photography: QO has an agreed policy on the taking of photographs at events, based on national guidance. This provides a sensible balance between the benefits and risks associated with the taking and use of images. If you are unsure about acceptable practice, please speak to the event organiser.
Safeguarding: QO is aware of it's responsibilities in safeguarding and child protection. To comply with The Child Safeguarding Practice Review and Relevant Agency (England) Regulations 2018, we now provide an email address for individuals to report concerns to the Lead Safeguarding Officer. This address is safeguarding@britishorienteering.org.uk.
At the start
Credit:
David Harrison
At the start
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David Harrison
At the start
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David Harrison
At the start
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David Harrison
Judy and organiser Karen with helpers
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David Harrison
Mike at the start
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David Harrison
Planner Ollie with Controller Carol having a well earned cuppa
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David Harrison