This is the first race of the Autumn Short Race Series held during November and December 2024.

Newcomers to orienteering:   Help and advice will be available at this event.  Just come along and ask!

Parking will be at the Bank Bottom car park Runswick Bay at grid reference NZ 809159.  The postcode is TS13 5HT, and the What3words reference for the entrance to the car park is ///logbook.crisis.grumble.

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.

Parking should be free in November.

There will be three courses available, with winning times of about 20 minutes:
>>  Juniors (M/W14-)
>>  Youth / Vets (M/W18- and M/W55+)
>>  Open

Courses planned by Chris Wright.

Scale 1:2,000   A4 size.

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

This event will use SPORTident electronic punching.

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 old-fashioned 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.

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

The online entry deadline is midnight on Wednesday 30‑Oct‑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.

Starts: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.     Courses close at 12 noon.

The Start and Finish are within 100 metres of the car park.

Public toilets within 100 metres of the car park.

First aid at Download.

Please bring your own refreshments.

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 while 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.