Lister Park - Introductory Event
Saturday Introductory Series
Sat 09 December, 2023
Level of event: Local
Type of event: Training, Schools, Social
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 like 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
The nearest train station is Frizinghall. Lister Park is a ten-minute walk uphill from the station (up Frizinghall Road). Buses run along Keighley Road. If you are driving, the postcode is BD9 4NS, and you can drive into the top entrance, where you'll see the AIRE tent and banner; you should be able to park on the side of the inside road within 100m or so of the start.
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 two short (700m) courses. Do one and we tend to find a lot of the kids end up doing both!
For older children and those that have attended earlier events in the series there will be two medium (1.0-1.1km) courses and two long (1.3-1.9km) ones.
All courses stay inside the park.
Terrain Description
Open parkland
Dog restrictions
Dogs on a short lead please. Please clear up any mess.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: David Alcock
Planner: Charlie Alcock
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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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