invites you to an urban orienteering event in
Bedale
on Saturday 31st May 2025
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Cleveland Orienteering Klub invites you to an urban orienteering event in Bedale on Saturday 31st May 2025 |
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| Newcomers to orienteering: | |
| >> | Help and advice will be available at this event. Just come along and ask! |
| >> | Follow this link for information about orienteering events, including advice on how to select an appropriate course for your level of fitness and navigational experience. |
| Location: |
Parking will be in the Bedale Golf Club car park, which is accessed from the A684 (North End / Leyburn Road) just north of Bedale. The postcode is DL8 1EZ and What3words reference is ///tickling.denote.crossings. 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. Enquiries and Download will be in the golf clubhouse. Please note that no muddy shoes are to be taken beyond the entrance area. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Terrain: | Bedale is a small historical market town in North Yorkshire. The competition area, which is fairly flat, includes the town centre and nearby housing estates, with some open parkland. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Courses: |
Competitors under the age of 16 on the day of the event must be accompanied by an adult during their runs. This applies to all the courses. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Map: |
1:4,000 scale ISSproM 2019 standard. This is a new map created for this event by Martyn Dean. Control descriptions will be printed on the maps, and loose copies will be available at the Start. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 (£1 hire fee), please order it via the Racesignup online entry system 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entries: |
If you wish to participate in this event, please pre-enter via the Racesignup online entry system.
The entry deadline is midnight on Sunday 25‑May‑2025. After that, you will still be able to enter until midnight on Thursday 29‑May‑2025, but there will be a £2 late entry surcharge for Seniors 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, of course, the late entry surcharge) ..... but please make every effort to pre-enter if you possibly can. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Starts: |
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Courses close at 5:30 p.m. The Start and Finish will be in Bedale Park, a short distance south-east of the golf club. Follow the taped route from the car park. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Social event and awards presentation | There will be a CLOK social event and awards presentation – including the Joe Wright Trophy and the Paul Thornton Awards – in the golf clubhouse at 5:30 p.m. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Facilities: |
Toilets will be available in the golf clubhouse. No muddy shoes inside the building, please. First aid at Download. The golf clubhouse bar will be open, serving hot and cold drinks, bar snacks and food. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dogs: | Well behaved dogs are welcome at this event, but must be kept on a lead at all times. You can take your dog out on your course provided that you keep it on a short lead and take great care not to cause a hazard to members of the public or other competitors. (You'll also need to pick up after your dog, of course.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Photography: | Anyone taking photos or videos at this event must do so in accordance with CLOK's Photography and Filming Policy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Safety: |
A comprehensive risk assessment has 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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