Type of event: Race
A special event celebrating the return to competitive orienteering (hopefully).
The preliminary results are now available. Read on for the organisers' comments and a virtual mass start of the Green course....
The idea of putting on an event to celebrate the return of Orienteering to QO came in the depths of ‘lockdown’ from the Toomers who had planned a QOFL on this date.
It was clear that a virtual event was needed, but if it was to be more competitive than the series of virtual JOG’s held last autumn, it needed to have an extra element (in the event of GPS ‘drift’) at control sites. Our ever-inventive Chairman, Alasdair Shaw proposed the use of QR codes at the controls as an alternative to dibbing and the use of the latest version of MapRun6 which enabled this.
Thanks to the co-operation of the Ham Hill Wardens and the strenuous efforts of Ray & Sue, the use of the complex area was successful despite the large number of public around, celebrating the fine weather and easing of restrictions. COVID caution required dedicated car parks, no entries on the day, registration, or download. Pete Akers went through a steep learning curve as a Controller using the new technology, having to field comments from frustrated competitors with a variety of phones with different settings!
As usual our volunteers were prompt, flexible, and cheerful. Many thanks to them. The numbers of entries were manageable given our restrictions, yet sufficient to make it feel worthwhile. Social distancing was evident but relaxed enough to enjoy the open air and renewal of friendships. We extended the period of the event to spread out competitors and this meant a long day for everyone.
If you have not seen the results, I suggest you look on the website where Alasdair has worked his magic to analyse your runs and summarise them. His Routegadget ‘race’ of the Green course (below) is most entertaining (and revealing!). If you feel your results have been missed or not registered contact him at chair@quantockorienteers.co.uk and he will investigate it.
Roger & Judy Craddock
(Organisers)
Public carparks on top of Ham Hill. We have kindly been allowed to cone off two for our exclusive use - look out for the signs...
NB: Please don't use the Prince of Wales pub carpark.
The White and Yellow start is 5 minutes to the north of the car parks. The remaining courses (Orange to Blue) start 2 minutes to the south of the car parks. Any juniors running courses with starts to the south will need to be taken to the start as it involves crossing the road.
The will be the normal range of colour-coded courses from White up to Blue.
Punching will be by MapRun6. QR codes will be on control kites in case GPS reception is poor.
A road crossing on the course will be marshalled.
| Course | Length/km | Climb/m |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 5.4 | 90 |
| Green | 4.1 | 70 |
| Short Green | 3.5 | 70 |
| Light Green | 2.9 | 50 |
| Orange | 2.6 | 35 |
| Yellow | 2.2 | 20 |
| White | 1.4 | 15 |
Registration closed.
Please arrive at your allocated time at the start and leave promptly after your run.
| Name | Start Time |
|---|---|
| Vikki Page | 1045 |
| Oliver Rant | 1046 |
| Graham Pearson | 1047 |
| Andrew Page | 1050 |
| Brian Pearson | 1051 |
| Tony Hext | 1052 |
| Heather Harvey | 1100 |
| Deb Ryles | 1100 |
| Ethan Ryles | 1100 |
| Lewis Ryles | 1100 |
| Peter Clothier | 1101 |
| Poppy Clothier | 1103 |
| Nellie Clothier | 1104 |
| Edward Harvey | 1105 |
| Emily Macpherson | 1105 |
| Jeff Pakes | 1106 |
| Nicola Harvey | 1109 |
| Freddie Macpherson | 1110 |
| Mark Stodgell | 1111 |
| David Mullins | 1115 |
| Joseph Morris | 1116 |
| Christine King | 1117 |
| Denise Ann Mullins | 1119 |
| Julia Robertson | 1121 |
| Steve Robertson | 1123 |
| Carol Iddles | 1125 |
| Chris Johnson | 1130 |
| Louise Day | 1130 |
| Richard Day | 1130 |
| Alex Day | 1130 |
| James Day | 1130 |
| George Day | 1130 |
| Mike Kite | 1131 |
| Tony Milroy | 1132 |
| Sam Landrigan | 1134 |
| John Trayler | 1135 |
| Matt Atkins | 1138 |
| Mark William Harvey Maynard | 1139 |
| Finley Goddard | 1140 |
| Peter Shirvington | 1142 |
| Lauren McEwen | 1145 |
| Crispian Macpherson | 1145 |
| Jack Parish | 1145 |
| Becca Ellis | 1147 |
| Debbie Ewing | 1148 |
| Brian Fletcher | 1152 |
| Hugo Poole | 1200 |
| Mel Poole | 1200 |
| Matthew Owen | 1200 |
| Alasdair Shaw | 1202 |
| Alice Owen | 1204 |
| Keiran Herrod | 1205 |
| Jemma Davie | 1206 |
| Ruby Owen | 1208 |
| Martin Yeo | 1210 |
| Andy Rimes | 1212 |
| John Carter | 1215 |
| Rosie Wych | 1217 |
| Sarah Hasler | 1245 |
| Lyra Wootton | 1246 |
| Jess Wootton | 1246 |
| Paige Vaughan | 1246 |
| Edwin Bates | 1246 |
| David Harrison | 1250 |
| Oliver Lewis | 1251 |
| Martin Lewis | 1253 |
| Louisa Wootton | 1255 |
| Anna Wootton | 1255 |
| Emma Vickery | 1255 |
| Elise Bates | 1255 |
| Annabelle Lewis | 1256 |
| Roger Craddock | 1259 |
| Thomas Hasler | 1300 |
| Karen Lewis | 1301 |
| Philip Harvey | 1305 |
| Miffy Treherne | 1306 |
| Vicky Fieldhouse | 1310 |
| Simon St Leger-Harris | 1311 |
| Robin Fieldhouse | 1315 |
| Adam Fieldhouse | 1320 |
| Malcolm Hilton | 1345 |
| Catherine Hilton | 1346 |
Courses close 1530.
Open hilltop and steep wooded hillsides.
Enquiries and First Aid will be available in the Car Park.
Planners: The Toomers
Controller: Pete Akers
Organiser: J & R Craddock
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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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.
Old quarry spoil heaps, Ham Hill
Credit:
Jim Champion
standing stones at Ham Hill