Meanwood Park - Introductory Event
Saturday Introductory Series
Sat 13 January, 2024
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
Although there is a car park on Green Lane in the park it is often full. You are advised to park on surrounding streets and walk into the park. Assembly and start will be adjacent to the car park, look for the AIRE feather and green 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
Entries are £1 for each person for their first course. After that that there is no charge for running more courses.
Course Information
There will be three short courses (1.0 to 1.6km), two medium courses (2.0 to 2.6km) and one long (3.0km) course. All courses leave the open park area and head into the surrounding woods. The medium and long courses are more technically demanding and are aimed at older juniors and adults.
Terrain Description
Open parkland and wooded valley with some contour detail. Many paths and tracks. Following recent wet weather the paths and woods will likely be wet and muddy.
Dog restrictions
Dogs on a short lead please. Please clear up any mess.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser Simon Martland:
Planner Simon Martland:
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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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