Location
Gosford Forest, Markethill
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Date Sat, 23rd Jan 27
Registration Opens 10.45 AM
Starts 11:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Courses Close 12.30 PM
| Fixture Format | ⏰ A score event is different to a normal cross country orienteering event in that, there are a number of controls which you can visit in any order you wish within a set time. Controls may be worth different values and it is very unlikely that you will be able to visit them all. So, you will need to plan your best route to get back before the set time. Lateness back will bring point penalties.
If you are fairly new to orienteering, don’t let the sound of club championship put you off – there are different courses to choose from and you are welcome to run round as a pair or family/friendship group (although to be deemed competitive you need to enter as an individual). Anyone can enter and enjoy a run but only current LVO members can be classified as eligible/competitive for the title of Club Score Champion. Note: membership renewal is due on 1st January! |
| Entry | Entries close Midnight, Sunday 17 January
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| Price | For indicative pricing see the “prices” page. If entry is by SI Entries, the entries page will give the definitive prices. |
| Courses | TBC
1️⃣ Young Junior Course 1 is suitable for Primary School Children – courses stick close to paths, and the use of a compass is not necessary (technical difficulty 2). This is the MW8/10 Championship course and has a time limit of 30 minutes. 2️⃣ Junior/Novice Senior Course 2 is suitable for improving Juniors and novice adults – the ability to use compass and navigate away from paths is needed (technical difficulty 3/4). This is the MW12/14 Championship Course and also has a time limit of 45 minutes. 3️⃣ Senior Course 3 is suitable for competent orienteers (technical difficulty 4/5). Some controls will be placed far away and in physically and technically challenging terrain. This is the Senior Championship course for MW16s and over only. This course has a time limit of 60 minutes. Time penalties – for every minute/part minute you are late you will be deducted 10 points on Course 1 and 20 points for courses 2 and 3. |
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| Terrain Summary | The walled forest has been a great draw in recent years with the development of mountain bike trails and iconic adventure playground zones, so as well as bikers, be prepared to meet giants, castles and mythical creatures. Expect the place to be busy. The Estate covers an area of 240 hectares and its various owners have all had an impact on the place, whether it was the Acheson’s and Earl’s of Gosford who built the Castle, created the Deer Park, used the ponds to power a corn mill, or planted the Arboretum which contains many record trees; the US army who are responsible for the firing range and the remains of several gun emplacements; the German POW’s who built the small round tower in the main car park; to the Forestry Service who created several plantations; and to the present owners ABC Council who have added the MTB Trails and Play Zones. While mostly conifer, the Forest contains some beautiful huge specimen trees, and some lovely runnable beech and oak plantations. You may even find your path littered with expanses of wild garlic in some places too. |
| First Aid and Safety | Please respect any impassable walls and fences, warning signs and hatched purple areas. Look out for and give way to other forest users, especially mountain bikers, dog walkers and horse riders. Please be careful around water features, there is some deep water, lakes/pools and steep banks near rivers/streams. Also take care in the car-park and forest roads where it is always busy, although courses are planned to avoid any issues.
There will be first aid and a qualified first aider available at registration. If 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. Please do not come to the event if you are unwell. Please bring and carry any medication you might need, especially inhalers and EpiPen’s. Please take a note of the course closure time. If you are still out on the course at this time return to finish and download immediately. All participants must return to download, whether they complete the course or not. This is to account for all competitors, ensuring everyone’s safe return. Registration is a safe place for lost children to wait. |
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| Parking | Go past the main carpark on your left and take right turn to the carpark in the Deer’s Meadow, passing the dog park on your right. |
| Registration, Start, Finish & Download |
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| Toilets & Local Amenities | Toilets are located beside the main carpark and playground.
Gosford has great playgrounds as well as an extensive mountain bike trail network. |
| Officials | Organiser, Aileen McCarron Planner, Alison Collins Controller, Geoffrey Collins |
