Horsforth Hall Park
Saturday Introductory Series
Sat 08 October, 2022
Level of event: Local
Type of event:
Pre Event Info
The series is designed to cater for beginners of all ages.
All children and young people can take part in the events.
We also welcome adults who would lie to try out the sport
Parkland venues are chosen so suitable courses can be planned in a safe environment.
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
Please use the car park off Hall Lane adjacent to the Japanese Gardens. LS18 5JY.
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Bus services 33,34 and 50 have stops adjacent to the Park.
Horsforth Station is circa 2km as is Kirkstall Forge.
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 older children and those that have attended earlier events in the series there are 2 medium courses still staying within the parkland area.
For Adult beginners we offer a course of around 4km which may go onto quiet roads beyond the park and into Hunger hill woods. Ideal for someone with a “Park Runner” type background.
Terrain Description
Parkland with a few areas of woodland.Long course will go onto local quiet roads.
Dog restrictions
Dogs on a short lead please. Please clear up any mess.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: David Williams 07468 413939 davidrwilliams2ATbtinternet.com
Planner: Liz Carter
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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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