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Summer Series event in
Stewart Park, Middlesbrough
on Saturday 15th June 2024
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This is the fourth and last of the Summer Series events taking place in May and June 2024.

Location:

Stewart Park is in the southern part of Middlesbrough.

Parking will be in the public car park, which is accessed from the B1380 (Ladgate Lane) at grid reference NZ 516167.  The nearest postcode is TS4 3SL and the What3Words reference is ///unless.shall.eggs.

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

We will be sharing the car park with members of the general public.  Please park carefully, and car share if possible.

Enquiries and Download will be in a tent on the grass adjacent to the car park.

Terrain: Stewart Park is a well-established 120 acre public park with a large path network and areas of trees and grassland.  The focal poiint of the lower grassland area is a central lake, and this area also contains a children's playground.  To the south-east of this area are animal enclosures, and to the south are the Captain Cook Museum and the Henry Bolckow Centre.  Beyond the museum is a wooded area with a small lake and a central lawn.
Courses:
Course  Length    Climb  Controls
Long3.8 km45m18
Medium    2.8 km25m15
Short1.9 km15m10

The distances have been measured along straight lines between the controls.  Running distances will be a bit longer.

Please note that some controls may be a few metres away from the mapped feature to enable them to be secured to a fixed object.  All will be fully visible from the mapped control site.

Map:

1:4,000 scale   5m contours   A4 size   Recently updated.

Control descriptions will be printed on the map and loose copies will be available at the Start.  The Long and Medium courses will have symbolic control descriptions.  The Short course will have text descriptions.

Punching system:

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.

If you need to hire an SI-card, please order it via the online entry system – there is a £1 hire charge – and collect it from Download before your run.  Remember to return it as you download, and take care of it, as there will be a £20 charge if you lose it.  A limited number of SI-cards will be available for hire on the day, but please pre-order via the online entry system if possible.

Entries:

If you wish to participate in this event, please pre-enter via the Racesignup online entry system.

The entry deadline is midnight on Thursday 13‑Jun‑2024.

There will be very limited entry on the day subject to the availability of maps ..... but please make every effort to pre-enter if you possibly can.

Second run: You can run a second course for free, subject to map availability.  Register when you download after your first run.
Fees:
The entry fees are:
Seniors on Long or Medium:    £5.00
Seniors on Short:£2.00
Juniors / Students:£2.00
Starts:

11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.       Courses close at 1 p.m.

The Start is close to the car park.

Facilities:

There are public toilets in the Henry Bolckow Centre.

No drinks will be provided.  There are two cafes in Stewart Park – Henry's Cafe in the Henry Bolckow Centre and Cook's Cafe in the Captain Cook Museum.

First aid at Download.

Dogs: Well behaved dogs are welcome at this event and can be taken out into the competition area, but must be kept on leads at all times.
Officials:
Organiser:  Joe Trigg   01642-279668
Planner:  John Green
First Aider:  Joe Trigg
Photography: Anyone taking photos or videos at this event must do so in accordance with CLOK's Photography and Filming Policy.
Covid-19
and other
respiratory
infections:

Covid 19 and other infections – e.g. influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and adenovirus) continue to circulate at high levels 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.
Safety:

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.

Lone drivers: Please leave your labelled car keys at Download as a safety check.

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.

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