Type of event: Race, Score, Social
A successful event with participants enjoying the course and post-race socializing. The next event is on June 27, 2024, at Blagdon Hill.
We will be meeting at the Bird in Hand, North Curry after the event for refreshments/ post race route analysis.
Oli Rant: Organiser spunch@
Spunch is a concept devised by Andy Thornton of MDOC, designed to bridge the gap between runners and orienteers. Studies have shown that one of the biggest blockers to runners participating in an orienteering event is the unfamiliarity with the map, and SPUNCH deals with this by using an Ordnance Survey basemap.
SPUNCH uses the app 'MapRun', which is essentially a GPS treasure hunt app. Turn up your volume and when you run through a checkpoint, you get a satisfying 'ping'. You have 30+ checkpoints to choose from and your goal is to visit as many as possible in your allotted time. The events are based around rural villages with high footpath density and the courses are set over a variety of lanes and public rights of way. SPUNCH allows you to discover lovely paths and tracks with great views. It can be done solo, in a pair or as a group. Walk or run, the choice is yours! Newcomers are welcome and there will be help to hand on the day to get you started. Suitable for all ages and abilities and great for family and friends too.
Both courses use the same map, with the same number of available (checkpoints). The route you take between them is completely up to you!
All checkpoints visited are worth 20 points.
The aim is to get the highest score in your alloted time.
You will lose 10 points for every 1 minute (or part of) you go over the time limit!
Please download the app 'Maprun 6' prior to arriving and download your respective course. Pin numbers will be provided on arrival to the course area.
Costs: £6 per adult.
£3 for students / 16-20yr olds
Under 16s go free when running with an adult. Under 16s cannot run unaccompanied due to the occasional presence of cars in the course area.
Entries close the Sunday before the event.
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.
Mass start at 6pm.
Registration from 5:30pm to 5:50pm for entry on the day (first come first serve on map availability)
Please arrive with plenty of time to spare if you are new to orienteering. At registration you will need to pick up your map which has the access code for MapRun (see more on this later).
Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a lead
Parking in North Curry village hall.
There are toilets in the village hall.
Planner: Will Kromhout events@
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.