Ashtead Spiral Street O
Tuesday 10th December
Entries are closed!
This is the fourth event in a series of 8 Street O Events that MVOC are organising.
These events are a great introduction to orienteering for runners of all abilities and a good opportunity to get out and about midweek for a bit of training.
The Winter Street O Series will run between September and April at local venues within the Mole Valley area.
‘Spiral Score’ Event: The course is in the form of a ‘spiral’ with ascending control numbers – you must visit controls in strict numerical order. You get points for each control you visit in order. You must decide when to leave the spiral and head for the finish – and you lose points if you take more than an hour (or 40 minutes if you have elected to complete 40 minutes only).
Ashtead has very many spectacular Christmas lights!
Start and Finish will be located in the outside area of a pub which will also offer food - a great opportunity to meet your fellow competitors afterwards and chat about the course.
Online entries close 4pm on the day of the event but please get entries in early for map printing purposes.
If the event is cancelled, a refund of your entry fee will be made after the deduction of unavoidable expenses incurred by the club.
‘Spiral Score’ Event: The course is in the form of a ‘spiral’ with ascending control numbers – you must visit controls in strict numerical order. You get points for each control you visit in order. You must decide when to leave the spiral and head for the finish – and you lose points if you take more than an hour (or 40 minutes if you have elected to complete 40 minutes only).
Ashtead has very many spectacular Christmas lights!
Start and Finish will be located in the outside area of a pub which will also offer food - a great opportunity to meet your fellow competitors afterwards and chat about the course.
Online entries close 4pm on the day of the event but please get entries in early for map printing purposes.
If the event is cancelled, a refund of your entry fee will be made after the deduction of unavoidable expenses incurred by the club.
Courses
60 minute Spiral Score
Entered: 0
The main course - points awarded for all controls visited with a time penalty of 1 point per 2 seconds late.
40 minute Spiral Score
Entered: 0
Optional shorter time limit for those not able to complete the full hour course or possibly for novice/juniors. Net Score after penalties will be multiplied by 150% and appear in the main results.
Entry Fees
From 21st October:
Mole Valley Member
Entry is free
Member of an O Club/Non-member
Entry Fee: £3.50/£5.50
Mole Valley Member
Entry is free
Member of an O Club/Non-member
Entry Fee: £3.50/£5.50
Event Information
Venue
Start, Finish and post race refreshments will be at The Woodman pub, 238 Barnett Wood Ln, Ashtead KT21 2DA
Start, Finish and post race refreshments will be at The Woodman pub, 238 Barnett Wood Ln, Ashtead KT21 2DA
Map
The map will be 1:10,000 scale - created from OpenStreetMap (see example above)
The map will be 1:10,000 scale - created from OpenStreetMap (see example above)
Timing
The event will be set up on MapRun (and MapRunG for some smartwatches).
If using MapRun, please ensure you are using the latest version of the app (MapRun7) and arrive on the night with the course pre-downloaded from the folder UK > Mole Valley > Winter StreetO 24-25 Series.
If using MapRunG, you will not need the PIN.
Our strong preference is for everyone to use MapRun, but those who do not want to or are unable to use MapRun can handwrite their answers with a pen or pencil and timing will be by a punching Start and Finish.
The event will be set up on MapRun (and MapRunG for some smartwatches).
If using MapRun, please ensure you are using the latest version of the app (MapRun7) and arrive on the night with the course pre-downloaded from the folder UK > Mole Valley > Winter StreetO 24-25 Series.
If using MapRunG, you will not need the PIN.
Our strong preference is for everyone to use MapRun, but those who do not want to or are unable to use MapRun can handwrite their answers with a pen or pencil and timing will be by a punching Start and Finish.
Safety
U16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Competitors are asked to wear high visibility clothing, reflective strips and/or additional lighting devices and carry a whistle for attracting attention in case of an emergency.
U16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Competitors are asked to wear high visibility clothing, reflective strips and/or additional lighting devices and carry a whistle for attracting attention in case of an emergency.
Starts
6.30 - 7.30 pm. Courses close at 8.40 pm sharp.
6.30 - 7.30 pm. Courses close at 8.40 pm sharp.
Travel
Nearest rail station Ashtead is 400 metres away.
There is a large car park (free) at the rear of the pub.
Nearest rail station Ashtead is 400 metres away.
There is a large car park (free) at the rear of the pub.
Results
Will be available on the MapRun app when all have finished and on the club website as soon as possible after this event.
Will be available on the MapRun app when all have finished and on the club website as soon as possible after this event.
Conduct
Please make yourself aware of and follow the British Orienteering guide for participants (revised September 2022).
Please make yourself aware of and follow the British Orienteering guide for participants (revised September 2022).
You are responsible for your own safety and you take part in this event at your own risk.
