East Garforth Short Urban *New Area*
Third event in a series of 5
Wed 19 April, 2023
Level of event: Local
Type of event: Race, Night
Level of event: Local
Type of event: Race, Night
Sprint-ish event
SI for start, finish, and three random controls
Light traffic but please take care crossing roads
Courses suitable for juniors accompanied by adults
Small car park at assembly area at Firthfields Community Centre LS25 2HD
What three words: albatross.silly.cemented
Otherwise street parking with consideration for residents
Assembly is a 400m from East Garforth station and 1km from Garforth station, alternatively the 19/19A bus will deliver you there
Starts 18:45 - 19:30
Courses close 20:15
Please enter in advance via Race Sign Up https://racesignup.co.uk/
Entry on the day via 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.
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.
Urban Terrain
Long 3.2km straight line, >5km actual 12 controls
Short 2.4km straight line, c.3.25km actual 10 controls
The courses are slightly different so early starters can run both
There are leagues for Men and Women, with prizes for the winners of Open Classes and Over 45 Classes. Your best 4 runs count.
Quiet residential area with pockets of open space and some linking paths
On a tight lead please.
Organiser: Leon Foster leonfoster*AT*gmail.com
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