At this event, anyone who wants to move up a course or get a confidence boost – including previous or current Couch 2 Green students – can be shadowed by an experienced CLOK orienteer.

The idea is to enable you to tackle a navigationally more difficult course with the knowledge that you'll have back-up if you get lost.  Your shadower will also be able to give you some hints and tips after your run; e.g. "I noticed that you tend to veer off your bearings.  You can correct that by ........."

If your shadower gives you assistance during your competition run, please declare yourself as 'non-competitive' when you download.  (Advice after your run is fine.)

For more information, or to request a shadower, contact Becca Mayes via 07707-720414.

The event will take place in the woods and on the moorland around Cod Beck Reservoir near Osmotherley, which is easily accessible from the A19.

If coming into Osmotherley from the A19, turn right (south) at the T-junction in Osmotherley, then fork left as you leave the village, go down and then up a long hill and then turn left into the Drovers' Road at grid reference SE 473972.  The nearest postcode is DL6 3QB and the What3words reference of the turn into the Drover's Road is ///defensive.aviators.livid.

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.

Parking will be along the edge of the Drovers' Road.  Please continue along the road until you are met by a parking official, who will direct you.

Enquiries / Download will be adjacent to the Drovers' Road at What3words reference ///shatters.severe.latched.

Please do not attempt to come to the event along the Drovers' Road from the north (via 'Sheepwash').

Mixed woodland and mainly runnable open moorland with paths, streams and contour and rock features.

IMPORTANT  The Green, Blue and Brown courses all cross a small road, which can have fast-moving traffic.  You can cross this road – carefully, please! – but please do not run along it.  It's fine to run along the verge.  Just stay off the road itself.

This event is being held in December, and most of the courses go out on to moorland.  If the weather is bad, the Organiser may make it compulsory to carry a cagoule.  Please come prepared.

The Red course has been planned to be suitable for runners with limited navigational experience.  It should give you a 'good run out' with enough navigation to keep things interesting.

Scale 1:10,000   5m contours

The control descriptions will be printed on the maps, 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 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 at all possible.

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

The entry deadline is midnight on Sunday 8‑Dec‑2024.  After that, you will still be able to enter until midnight on Thursday 12‑Dec‑2024, but there will be a late entry surcharge – £1 for Seniors, 50p for Juniors – and your choice of course may be limited by map availability.

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

10:30 a.m. - 12 noon         Courses close at 2 p.m.

The Start will be 10 minutes' easy walk from Enquiries / Download.

Toilet near Enquiries / Download.

First Aid at Download.

No drinks will be provided.  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 strongly 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.