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URL:https://lvo.org.uk/allfixtures/lvo-autumn-trophy/
SUMMARY:LVO Autumn Trophy
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nDate\nSaturday 7 September 2024\n\n\nVenue\nWhitespots Co
 untry Park\n\n\nEvent Format\nAutumn Trophy (Club Event)\n\n\nOnline Entry
 \n.\n\n\nSI Entries\n\n\n\nOnline Entry closes\nMidnight\, Monday 2 Septem
 ber 2024\n\n\nRegistration\, Start and Finish\nRegistration and download w
 ill be at the MOO in the car park.\n\nThe start and finish will be about 3
 50m up the walking path which is at the north-west end of the car park and
  next to the Somme Centre entrance.  Head towards the open area at the st
 art of the old leadmines area.\n\nUPDATES: one leg of the yellow and orang
 e courses will be taped due to the abundance of small paths that are not m
 apped\, and the height of the undergrowth.\n\nIndeed\, ferns\, brambles an
 d gorse are very abundant everywhere from the summer\, but especially in t
 he southern 'leadmines' area. Full leg cover is strongly advised.\n\nMount
 ain bikers may be prevalent everywhere\, and some trail bikers in the sout
 hern 'leadmines' area.  There will be warning signs out for them\, but pl
 ease be aware of them. In the N. Eastern part of the map\, there are also 
 some mountain bike tracks and jumps which have not been mapped.\n\nStarts 
 will be 11am to 1pm.\n\nCourses close 3.00pm\n\nDon't forget to download a
 t the MOO!\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\nRace Prices\nMember*\nNon-Member\n\n\nSenio
 r (aged 21 or over)\n8\n10\n\n\nJunior or Student\n4\n5\n\n\nMaximum charg
 e for a family**\n20\n25\n\n\n\nSociable group / family fee where all are 
 going round a course together – entry fee is per required number of maps
  – one entry = one map.\n\n*Member of BOF Clubs only. Get Annual Members
 hip today and experience the membership benefits including the member rate
 !\n\nThere is no fee to hire an SI card if required\, but lost cards are c
 harged at £30.\n\nThere will be limited entry-on-day: so to ensure you ge
 t a map\, and even a map of choice\, please pre-enter on-line.\n\n\nTerrai
 n Summary\nWhitespots is a former lead mining area on the edge of the Clan
 deboye Estate. Mining ended around 1910 but reminders of the industry can 
 still be seen today in the form of chimneys\, mine shafts – which are al
 l fenced off – and spoil heaps.\n\nThe area consists of forest and open 
 areas with a lot of gorse. The area has an extensive path network due to b
 ike trials being held here. Speed will not be your friend! This area was p
 reviously a dumping site so be aware of any pieces of metal / scrap materi
 al in the forested area.  Further to the north is the Clandeboye Estate w
 hich is mostly forested with varying levels of runnability.\n\nThe area wa
 s newly mapped in March 2023.  Please note that large areas of ferns have
  been marked as “open area with scattered trees”.  Crags are not larg
 e features but have been mapped and are consistent throughout the area.  
 It is very muddy underfoot and\, even if there is a dry spell before the e
 vent\, wear appropriate footwear for slippery conditions.\n\nSummer growth
  and autumn leaf fall means that some paths may not be so easy to follow.\
 n\n\nPrevious Maps/Routegadget\nThis area was last used for NI Colour Seri
 es event in November 2023. Routegadget map and courses can be found here: 
 https://www.lvo.routegadget.co.uk/rg2/#524\n\n\nCourse Notes\n🟡 Yellow 
 – 2.2 km + 65m climb – along paths with more route choice decisions. A
 ppropriate for newcomers and younger juniors with some experience.\n🟠 O
 range – 2.7 km + 71m climb – skills needed to navigate away from paths
  and more route choice decisions\, some compass skills are expected. Aimed
  at novice adults and improving juniors.\n🟢 Light Green – 3.8 km + 80
 m climb – this course requires confident map reading and compass skills.
 \n🔵 Short Blue – 5 km + 86m climb – technically and physically dema
 nding course.\n\n\nFirst Aid and Safety\nWatch out for other park users\, 
 including dog walkers\, bikers and golfers.\n\nThere will be a first aid a
 nd a qualified first aider available at registration. Registration is also
  a safe place for lost children to wait.\n\nPlease do not come to the even
 t if you are unwell.\n\nPlease bring and carry any medication you might ne
 ed\, especially inhalers and EpiPen’s.\n\nIf you come across an injured 
 or ill person\, please stop\, help and get further help. There will likely
  be qualified first aiders on the course who can stop to provide support.\
 n\nAll participants must return to download\, whether they complete the co
 urse or not. This is to account for all competitors\, ensuring everyone’
 s safe return.\n\nCourses will close and controls collected in at 3pm shar
 p. If you are still out on the course at this time return to finish and do
 wnload immediately.\n\n\nKit requirements\nFull body cover is mandatory.\n
 \nA whistle (emergency alert is 6 loud blasts per minute) is mandatory.\n\
 nA waterproof jacket may also be mandatory if the organisers decide the we
 ather requires one\, so bring one along just in case.\n\n\nParking\nThe pa
 rking will be in the Whitespots Country Park which is signposted from the 
 Newtownards / Bangor dual carriageway – A21. This park is beside the Som
 me Centre BT23 7PH. Please park responsibly.\n\n\nToilets\nUnfortunately t
 here will be no toilets at the park. There are public toilets in Mill St\,
  Newtownards and Abbey St\, Bangor.\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:Autumn Trophy,LVO Fixtures
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