Beckett Park
Saturday Introductory Series
Sat 14 October, 2023
Level of event: Local
Type of event: Coaching, Schools, Social
Pre Event Info
The series is designed to cater for beginners of all ages.
This event will also specifically cater for Student beginners.
All children and young people can take part in the events.
We also welcome adults who would lie to try out the sport
The Event will also launch the Find Your Way Maprun Course -Virtual Orienteering available any time.
Safety Information
Parkland venues are chosen so suitable courses can be planned in a safe environment.
A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.
Directions / Parking
Parking will be on Batcliffe Drive, Headingley LS6 3QB. What 3 words; flying.stale.reply
Numerous bus services including 1,6,8,27,28, 85, X84 & X85 (towards Leeds) serve Headingley with stops circa 400m from Assembly point.
Headingley Station is approximately 1.0 km across the park.
At the venue look for the Airienteers banner and tent.
Registration & Start Times
We will be ready to see you from 1:00 pm
When you arrive you will receive a “Dibber”, an electronic timing chip, given the opportunity to look at the map before you start and an AIRE coach will be on hand to assist to talk you through what to do and answer any questions. The course start will be adjacent. There you receive the map for your course, and you can start at intervals in your own time. You can start at any time up to 2.30 pm.
Entry Details
We suggest a cash donation of £1 per person for the day.
Course Information
For youngest competitors we provide 3 short courses. Do 1 and we tend to find a lot of the kids end up doing all 3!
For Students/ Adult beginners either of 2 medium courses still staying within the parkland area or a long course of around 4km, ideal for someone with a “Park Runner” type background.
In addition we are launching a Fund Your Way version of the newly installed permanent course. So you can come back anytime and undertake either finding the traditional markers or use the Maprun app. Pick up a free map for this at the event.
Terrain Description
Parkland with a few areas of woodland.
Dog restrictions
Dogs on a short lead please. Please clear up any mess.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser/Planner: Liz Carter 07875 359100 chair@aire.org.uk
Important Information
Safety and Risk: A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.
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