Buchan Country Park - MV Festive Event
Sunday 14th December
Entries are closed!
A regional (level C) national ranking event
incorporating the
South East Veterans Orienteering Championships and the MVOC Family competition.
Mole Valley Orienteering Club welcomes you to Buchan Country Park for a regional (level C) ranking event incorporating the South East Veterans and Super Veterans Championships and also the MVOC Family competition
Enter your family – of 3 or more – for our handicapped competition – All generations welcome. Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Brothers, Sisters, Nephews, Nieces, Mum and Dad all count! The handicap will be based on the runner’s expected pace based on their age class.
The Start, Finish, Download, and First Aid will be located in the assembly area along with a cup of mulled wine/warm fruit juice and a mince pie for every finisher.
Bring your own santa hat!
Enter your family – of 3 or more – for our handicapped competition – All generations welcome. Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Brothers, Sisters, Nephews, Nieces, Mum and Dad all count! The handicap will be based on the runner’s expected pace based on their age class.
The Start, Finish, Download, and First Aid will be located in the assembly area along with a cup of mulled wine/warm fruit juice and a mince pie for every finisher.
Bring your own santa hat!
Courses
Brown 9.1km 225m climb
32 Controls, experienced orienteers only
18 of 47 entered
Blue 6.8km 160m climb
28 controls, experienced orienteers only
31 of 73 entered
Green 4.3km 95m climb
23 controls, experienced orienteers only
63 of 85 entered
Short Green 3.3km 85m climb
16 controls, experienced orienteers only
27 of 44 entered
Light Green 3.1km 80m climb
16 controls, suitable for improvers (advanced skills)
4 of 18 entered
Orange 2.4km 55m climb
15 controls, suitable for improvers (intermediate skills)
4 of 23 entered
Yellow 1.8km 45m climb
12 controls, suitable for beginners (basic skills)
3 of 17 entered
White 1.3km 15m climb
11 controls. An ideal course for under 11s
0 of 17 entered
Course lengths and climb are provisional (subject to controlling)
Entry Fees
Entries before 8th December: Seniors £11 (plus £2 if not a BO member). Under 21s and full time students on any course; novice adults entering Orange and Yellow £4.
SI card hire £1. Charge for lost cards £35.
Entries from 8th December depend on map availability and will be subject to a £2 surcharge.
Online entries close on Sunday 14th December. Entry on the day will be available whilst map stocks last.
SI card hire £1. Charge for lost cards £35.
Entries from 8th December depend on map availability and will be subject to a £2 surcharge.
Online entries close on Sunday 14th December. Entry on the day will be available whilst map stocks last.
Event Information
Event Centre
Pre-entries are now closed. EOD is available at the Event Centre using contactless
card payment.
The assembly, start and finish will be close together within Buchan Country Park.
Assembly location is here on What3Words.
Toilets and a café are available near to the assembly area.
Pre-entries are now closed. EOD is available at the Event Centre using contactless
card payment.
The assembly, start and finish will be close together within Buchan Country Park.
Assembly location is here on What3Words.
Toilets and a café are available near to the assembly area.
Parking
We have been asked NOT to use the parking at Buchan Country Park but leave that to local users. There are various options available local to the Park - please see this document on GoogleDocs. Allow 10-15 minutes to walk to Assembly and/or the Start
We have been asked NOT to use the parking at Buchan Country Park but leave that to local users. There are various options available local to the Park - please see this document on GoogleDocs. Allow 10-15 minutes to walk to Assembly and/or the Start
Terrain
Buchan Country Park comprises a wooded area separated by two lakes with some
challenging and open woodland together with some gradients. It is bounded by private land, a golf course and the A264.
Buchan Country Park comprises a wooded area separated by two lakes with some
challenging and open woodland together with some gradients. It is bounded by private land, a golf course and the A264.
Championships
Trophies to winners of Veterans and Super Veterans competitions who are members of an SEOA affiliated Club and to the winners of the MVOC Family competition. We are aiming to hold prize giving by 13:00.
Trophies to winners of Veterans and Super Veterans competitions who are members of an SEOA affiliated Club and to the winners of the MVOC Family competition. We are aiming to hold prize giving by 13:00.
Championship courses
South East Veterans: M40+ Blue, W40+ Green
South East Veterans: M40+ Blue, W40+ Green
South East Super Veterans: M60+ Green, W60+ Short Green
Starts
In 15 minute blocks between 10:00 and 11:30. Courses close at 14:00
Please try to keep to your start slot as some courses are likely to be very busy. Loose control descriptions will be available in the start lane and are also on the front of the map. All courses will use IOF symbols. Yellow and Orange will also have text descriptions. If you are new to orienteering or you are unsure about the start routine, please ask one of the start team and they will be pleased to help you.
SportIdent (SI) Punching will be used with SIAC enabled for all the controls in the “terrain”. The start and finish controls WILL NOT be SIAC enabled:all competitors will need to “dib” at both the start and finish. Should a control fail then use the attached pin punch on the map and explain at Download. If a SIAC “dibber” battery fails then “dib” at all controls.
In 15 minute blocks between 10:00 and 11:30. Courses close at 14:00
Please try to keep to your start slot as some courses are likely to be very busy. Loose control descriptions will be available in the start lane and are also on the front of the map. All courses will use IOF symbols. Yellow and Orange will also have text descriptions. If you are new to orienteering or you are unsure about the start routine, please ask one of the start team and they will be pleased to help you.
SportIdent (SI) Punching will be used with SIAC enabled for all the controls in the “terrain”. The start and finish controls WILL NOT be SIAC enabled:all competitors will need to “dib” at both the start and finish. Should a control fail then use the attached pin punch on the map and explain at Download. If a SIAC “dibber” battery fails then “dib” at all controls.
Apres O Refreshments
We are offering a free cup of mulled wine or warm fruit juice along with a mince pie to all finishers, at Assembly. Beyond this your options are: the cafe and local eateries in Crawley. No water will be provided at the finish.
We are offering a free cup of mulled wine or warm fruit juice along with a mince pie to all finishers, at Assembly. Beyond this your options are: the cafe and local eateries in Crawley. No water will be provided at the finish.
Event Officials
Organiser: Marc Roberts MV
Organiser: Marc Roberts MV
Planner: Ian Roberts MV
Controller: Vince Joyce SO
