Eridge SE League
2024-11-24
Eridge is an interesting and challenging area for orienteering. There are few tracks/paths and much of the woodland is beautifully runnable and quite magical.
Online advance registration only. Start between 10-12.30pm. 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.
Black (M21) 10.5km 460m climb
Brown (M20, M35, M40, W21) 9.0km 380m climb
Short Brown (M18, M45, M50, W20, W35) 7.6km 305m climb
Blue (M16, M55, M60, W18, W40, W45) 5.9km 205m climb
Short Blue (M65, M70, W16, W50, W55) 4.9km 195m climb
Green (M75, W60, W65) 4.4km 185m climb
Short Green (M80, W70) 3.5km 165m climb
Very Short Green (M85+, W75+) 2.8km 150m climb
Light Green (M14, W14) 3.6km 150m climb
Orange (M12, W12) 2.6km 115m climb
Yellow (M10, W10) 2.2km 90m climb
White 1.5km 85m climb
Score - 1 hour, 21 controls, visit as many as you can
Courses distances subject to controlling.
Courses offered are based on current SEOA guidelines for SE League events. Note that BOF have changed the recommended Course/age class combinations, so please check your course choice carefully. Competitors may, however, enter the course of their choice. For the League if you want to enter a different course this is not a problem but note that if running down you will still get some points, just not quite as many.
Yellow, Orange and Score courses most suitable for beginners, and family groups.
Senior (member/non-member): £14/£16
Junior/Student: £7
Group (member/non-member): £12/£15
Novice Senior on Yellow, Orange or Score (member/non-member): £7
Late Entry (after 18 Nov): As above plus £2 for Seniors and £1 for Juniors
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 £2.00.
If you need to withdraw prior to the event, you will automatically receive a credit note for use against future Saxon events.
Parking will be on grass off a hard surface track, follow the instructions from the Marshalls and if there is any possibility of getting stuck or churning up the grass, STOP and find a Marshall who will help you with your car. It’s important that we don’t damage the grass.
We are able to accommodate a small number of mini-buses larger vehicles with track-edge parking. Please contact the organiser in advance if you are intending to bring a mini-bus or campervan, (no coaches please as we are unable to accommodate these).
The closest train station is Frant station in Bells Yew Green, this is approximately 4.3km from the event entrance.
There will be portable toilets available, but no other facilities. Please take all litter home with you.
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
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 9.30am. Starts 10am-12.30pm - allocated start times which you select on entry. Start is 500m from Enquiries, please allow enough time to get to your start. If you miss your allocated slot, you will be allocated the next available time. Finish is 400m from Download. Courses close 2pm. Please remember to download before you leave.
The Black, Brown, Short Brown, and Blue courses will use a 1:10,000 scale A3 map, while the other courses will have a 1:7,500 scale A4 map.
You must adhere to the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct.
Results will not be on display at the event. Split prints available. Final results will be posted to Saxons website after the event.
