Clowes Wood, KOL9
Saturday 18th April
This round of the Kent Orienteering League takes us to Clowes Wood, between Canterbury and Whitstable, on a newly mapped area that is very popular with the general public but has not been used for orienteering before.
Parking: will be on the Forestry Track, just north of the public Clowes Wood car park, off Radfall Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3ER.
Limit of 60 cars. Car Registration details required on entry form.
NO vans or camper vans, unfortunately.
Online advance registration only. Start between 11-12.30pm. Courses Close at 2.00pm.
If you wish to compete as a group, you should select group entry and provide the number of other team members in the field provided, (only team leader needs to enter. Group entry fee covers all entrants).
If you need any help or advice using this online entry system, please contact alison.howe12@gmail.com.
Contact: knc@saxons-oc.org
Courses
Blue
approximately 5.5 - 6.5km in length
Green
approximately 4.5 - 5.5km in length
Orange
approximately 2.5 - 3.5km in length
Yellow
approximately 1.5 - 2.5km in length
Score
1 hour, 21 controls, visit as many as you can.
Yellow, Orange and Score courses most suitable for beginners, and family groups.
Entry Fees
Senior (member/non-member): £7/£10
Junior/Student (member/non-member) £4/£6
Group (member/non-member): £10/£15
Saxons volunteers, please email Organiser if you can help on the day, and use the discount code provided in the signup form.
Basic non-SIAC dibber (electronic timing device) available for hire free of charge. SIAC dibbers available for hire for £1.50.
Junior/Student (member/non-member) £4/£6
Group (member/non-member): £10/£15
Saxons volunteers, please email Organiser if you can help on the day, and use the discount code provided in the signup form.
Basic non-SIAC dibber (electronic timing device) available for hire free of charge. SIAC dibbers available for hire for £1.50.
Event Information
For full details please see Saxons Event Details page
If you need to withdraw prior to the event, you will automatically receive a credit note for use against future Saxon events.
If you need to withdraw prior to the event, you will automatically receive a credit note for use against future Saxon events.
Parking/Transport/Facilities
Parking: will be on the Forestry Track, just north of the public Clowes Wood car park, off Radfall Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3ER.
Limit of 60 cars. Car Registration details required on entry form.
NO vans or camper vans, unfortunately.
Public Transport Options
Nearest railway stations: Whitstable and Canterbury West - both some distance away.
Bus: Stagecoach Number 5 does run along Radfall Road - although does not stop (officially) at Clowes Wood car park. Nearest stop is Radfall, Broomfield Gate - contact the Organiser if you require a map of footpaths from there to our Reception/Download. It is NOT advisable to walk along Radfall Road as vehicles travel very fast along here.
Cycle Path: The Crab & Winkle Way is a traffic free route from Whitstable via Clowes Wood to Canterbury.
Parking: will be on the Forestry Track, just north of the public Clowes Wood car park, off Radfall Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3ER.
Limit of 60 cars. Car Registration details required on entry form.
NO vans or camper vans, unfortunately.
Public Transport Options
Nearest railway stations: Whitstable and Canterbury West - both some distance away.
Bus: Stagecoach Number 5 does run along Radfall Road - although does not stop (officially) at Clowes Wood car park. Nearest stop is Radfall, Broomfield Gate - contact the Organiser if you require a map of footpaths from there to our Reception/Download. It is NOT advisable to walk along Radfall Road as vehicles travel very fast along here.
Cycle Path: The Crab & Winkle Way is a traffic free route from Whitstable via Clowes Wood to Canterbury.
Newcomers and Beginners
If you are new to Orienteering and would like some additional help before attending an event, please check the appropriate box on the entry form and the event organiser will be in touch. There are also some helpful youtube introductory videos to watch. One by a nearby London club Newcomer Guide and another from a Manchester based club Getting Started
If you are new to Orienteering and would like some additional help before attending an event, please check the appropriate box on the entry form and the event organiser will be in touch. There are also some helpful youtube introductory videos to watch. One by a nearby London club Newcomer Guide and another from a Manchester based club Getting Started
Timing, Start/Finish and Race Information
Contactless electronic timing enabled for the event, (SIAC), although a basic timing dibber can also be used, (basic timing devices provided free of charge if you don't have one). Punching Start & Finish.
Enquiries opens at 10.30 to collect hire dibbers. There will be experienced orienteers on hand to help newcomers. Enquiries, the Start, Finish, loan/hire dibber collection & Download will be adjacent parking area. Look out for the Saxons banner. Please remember to download before leaving.
Map scale 1:7,500, 5m contours for all courses.
Contactless electronic timing enabled for the event, (SIAC), although a basic timing dibber can also be used, (basic timing devices provided free of charge if you don't have one). Punching Start & Finish.
Enquiries opens at 10.30 to collect hire dibbers. There will be experienced orienteers on hand to help newcomers. Enquiries, the Start, Finish, loan/hire dibber collection & Download will be adjacent parking area. Look out for the Saxons banner. Please remember to download before leaving.
Map scale 1:7,500, 5m contours for all courses.
Conduct
You must adhere to the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct
You must adhere to the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct
Medical conditions
Competitors take part at their own risk. If you have an existing Medical Condition of which the Organisers should be aware, please complete a Medical Form which can be downloaded from the Event Details on the Saxons website and hand to the Organiser in a sealed envelope. This can be collected once you have downloaded, or will be destroyed at the end of the event.
Competitors take part at their own risk. If you have an existing Medical Condition of which the Organisers should be aware, please complete a Medical Form which can be downloaded from the Event Details on the Saxons website and hand to the Organiser in a sealed envelope. This can be collected once you have downloaded, or will be destroyed at the end of the event.
Results
Results will not be on display at the event. Split prints available. Final results will be posted to Saxons website after the event.
Results will not be on display at the event. Split prints available. Final results will be posted to Saxons website after the event.
