Type of event: Training
SN are invited to join BKO's training event this week
Meet at the car park for the Great Holland recreation ground in the far SW of the area.
Car park is on South Drive, off Nine Mile Ride, grid ref SU852662, RG40 3DN, what3words ideas.push.maps.
Typical urban area. 3 courses, distances are actual (optimal)
Short, 1.7km, completely within the park area and suitable for juniors.
Medium, 3.4km, Long, 6.1km. Both cross busy roads and are not suitable for unaccompanied juniors.
No kites or markers except on the Junior course which may have mini kites. All controls within the urban area are located at lampposts, if anyone wants to run the old fashioned way I have the list of numbers on the posts.
Starts from 6.30 or a bit earlier if everything is ready.
Courses close 7.30
Organiser: BKO
Safety and Risk: A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser. Competitors are responsible for their own personal safety and for assessing their own abilities to complete the course. Neither Southern Navigators, the landowner or British Orienteering can be held liable for any accident or other incident arising while undertaking the event. Participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event - including clothing appropriate for the conditions, and if required, a means of summoning assistance (e.g. phone or whistle).
After forest orienteering, please check thoroughly for ticks and remove immediately if you find them. Lyme Disease is on the increase in the South East!
Insurance: All participants are covered by the British Orienteering third-party liability insurance policy. (NB: This is not a personal injury policy).
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