Romanby Golf Course is just west of Northallerton.

Parking will be in the golf club car park, which is accessed from the B6271 (Yafford Road) between Northallerton and Yafford.  The postcode is DL7 0PE and the What3words reference is ///intruders.images.riots.

Click on the link to see a map.  You can zoom in (and, optionally, switch to Satellite mode) to see the details of the final approach to the event.  You can also get directions if you specify your starting location.

Please be courteous to the golfers who may be sharing the car park and clubhouse facilities with us.

Please note that there will be no orienteering signs to this event.

Download / Enquiries / SI-card collection will be in the golf clubhouse.  No muddy shoes in the clubhouse, please!

This is a rare opportunity to run on this area.

The competition area is a golf course and surrounding grounds.  It consists of very open 'parkland', with short cut grass interspersed with small copses of deciduous and coniferous trees.  The area is gently undulating, with no significant undergrowth even in the trees, and is ideal for fast running.  The cometition area in intersected by the River Wiske, which is not crossable at any point other than the bridges.

There are three ponds, plus ditches, bunkers and steep slopes, all of which should be visible even in low light and, in any case, are well away from optimal routes.

Notes:-

• Shorts may be worn.
• All sand bunkers, raised tees and putting greens are out of bounds and must not be crossed.
• All water features – the ponds and the River Wiske – are also uncrossable.

Please take care not to stray on to the driving range.  It will be in use, and you would be at risk of injury from flying golf balls.  The driving range is well lit and visible on all sides, and it will be pointed out to you at the Start.

There will be two courses.

Scale 1:5,000   2.5m contours   A4 size   Mapped by Rob Bailey.

Control descriptions will be printed on the maps, and loose copies will be available at the Start.

SPORTident electronic punching will be used.

The control boxes will be activated to enable SIAC cards to operate in touch-free mode ..... but please note that you will need to punch the conventional way at the Start and Finish.

SI-cards will not be available for hire on the day.  However, you can reserve a hired SI-card during the entry process in Racesignup.  There is a £1.00 hire charge. Please collect your hired SI-card from Download before your run and return it as you download after your run.  Take care of your hired SI-card, as there will be a £20 charge if you lose it.

There will be no entry on the day.  If you wish to participate in this event you must pre-enter via the Racesignup online entry system.

The first entry deadline is midnight on Wednesday 31‑Jan‑2024.  After that, the online entry system will continue to accept entries until midnight on Monday 5‑Feb‑2024 subject to the availability of maps.

5 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.       Courses close at 7:30 p.m.

The Start and Finish are both within 50m of the car park.

Toilet in the golf clubhouse.  No muddy shoes, please!

The golf club bar will be open, and we hope that you will stay on for a drink and a chat after your run.

As was the case last year, pie & peas suppers will be available at £7 each.  There will be a choice of meat or vegetarian pie.  Please pre-order your pie & peas when you put in your entry via Racesignup.  Pay on the night.

First aid at Download.

Covid 19 and other infections – e.g. influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and adenovirus) continue to circulate in the community.

Orienteering is an outdoor, naturally socially-distanced sport.  However, although you should be relatively safe when you are out on your run, there is a risk of virus transmission during the pre- and post-run activities.

Please:-

• Do not attend this event if you have respiratory infection symptoms.
• Maintain good hand hygiene.
• Be mindful of other people's space.  Some people may be more concerned than you are about avoiding close contact.

A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the Organiser, but please remember that competitors take part at their own risk.  Orienteering is an adventure sport – your safety while orienteering is your own responsibility.

Please make sure that you download even if you do not complete your course.

CLOK recommends that you carry a whistle whilst participating in this (and every) orienteering event.

If you have a relevant medical condition, please add this to your competitor details in Racesignup.  Any information provided will be treated in strict confidence and will only be used if you need medical treatment and are unable to communicate at the time.