Harold Park Sprint
Third event in a series of 4
Wed 12 July, 2023
Level of event: Local
Type of event: Race, Urban
Pre Event Info
Sprint event
SI for start, finish, and three random controls
Safety Information
Park and urban
The short course is suitable for juniors under 16 but they must be accompanied by an adult.
Directions / Parking
Park on Cemetery Road or nearby streets.
Grid Ref of Start/Finish: SE148290. Nearest Post Code: BD12 0EY
Assembly, start and finish is just inside Harold Park between the 2 entrances from Cemetery Road. There are no toilet facilities.
Registration & Start Times
Registration from 18:15 to 19:00
Starts 18:30 - 19:15
Courses close 20:15
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. £4 seniors, £2 for juniors and students.
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
Long course 4.1K, 50m climb. Suitable only for those aged 18 or over unless accompanied by an adult. There are road crossings - some roads are quite busy - cross at your own risk.
Short course 2.0k, 24m climb. This is largely within parkland with some legs requiring use of footpaths alongside quiet roads - it is suitable for juniors.
SI dibber, required for start, finish and some intermediate controls, may be borrowed on the evening. £30 charge for lost dibbers.
Terrain Description
Runnable parkland and urban terrain with some detailed areas and interesting route choices.
Dog restrictions
On a tight lead please.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: Maurice Calvert mclvrt37ATgmail.com
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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