Bolton Woods Sprint
Second event in a series of 4
Wed 23 August, 2023
Level of event: Local
Type of event: Race, Urban
Well done to our youngest planner James Woodham. A good turnout tonight and positive compliments made about the courses.
Pre Event Info
Sprint event
Long and medium course
SI for start, finish, and three random controls
Directions / Parking
There is parking on nearby streets (primarily on the lower part of Gaisby Lane next to the field and parts of Powell Road). Assembly and start and finish are near What3Words location flip.yards.friend.
Registration & Start Times
Registration from 18:15 to 19:00
Starts 18:45 - 19:30 (or as soon as the course is ready)
Courses close 20:15
If you think you will take a long time please start as early as possible. Controls will be collected in from 20:15 at which time all competitors should have finished and downloaded. Please do not forget to download
Entry Details
Please enter in advance via Race Sign Up https://racesignup.co.uk/
Entry on the day via Racesignup or contactless payment, cash payment or Helper Voucher.
If EOD please complete your details on the entry form at the payment position. Most importantly your contact phone number, for safety and insurance purposes unless you have entered via Race Signup
COVID Guidance for competitors & volunteers
Before attending any orienteering activity all participants should self-assess for Covid-19 symptoms. If you, or anyone you live with, has one or more of these symptoms, however mild, you should not attend the event.
Course Information
There are two courses, a long (4.3km & 160m of climb) and a medium (2.1km & 65m of climb) – both of which are on the small roads in the area. The long course has three random controls (labelled 1, 2 and 3) and the medium course has two controls - labelled 2 and 3.
Terrain Description
Mainly urban. Hilly!
Dog restrictions
On a tight lead please.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: James Woodham
Important Information
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