Guildford Orienteering: Come (and GO) and Try It!
Saturday 3rd October
Find out more about orienteering, by the Guildford Spectrum
Organised by Guildford Orienteers, this is a small family-friendly activity and an opportunity for anybody (all ages, any level of (in-)experience) to learn about orienteering - the art/sport of navigating precisely using map and compass. Our Club volunteers will be on hand to help you learn the ropes - how to read the maps and use them efficiently to navigate around an orienteering course.
We hope you will become as enthused as we are about this sport!
The event takes place at Stoke Park (north) and the adjoining Riverside wildlife area (with permission from Guildford Borough Council) on Saturday 3rd October between 12 noon and 2pm.
Enter in advance using the Racesignup online entry system (on this page) or come along on the day and we'll fit you in! There is a small charge to help us cover the costs of land permission and special map printing. (You will need to register for an account with Racesignup to use their online entry system.)
We hope you will become as enthused as we are about this sport!
The event takes place at Stoke Park (north) and the adjoining Riverside wildlife area (with permission from Guildford Borough Council) on Saturday 3rd October between 12 noon and 2pm.
Enter in advance using the Racesignup online entry system (on this page) or come along on the day and we'll fit you in! There is a small charge to help us cover the costs of land permission and special map printing. (You will need to register for an account with Racesignup to use their online entry system.)
Courses
White 1.0km
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Simplest course for younger children and junior beginners
Yellow 2.0km
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A bit longer and slightly harder than the entry-level White, suitable for beginners - older children to adult
Orange 3.0km
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More difficult than White and Yellow, for anyone confident navigating with a simple map (eg with map/compass experience from scouts/guides)
Light Green 5.0km
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The hardest course - suitable for novices with some previous experience of orienteering
Entry Fees
Adult entry: £5
Junior/Young Adult: entry: £2 (born 2001 or later)
Please note that you can enter for any course that you like - the course description are just to help you choose. On the day, we hope to be able to offer more than one run-around for any enthusiasts who complete their course and want to try the next level!
Junior/Young Adult: entry: £2 (born 2001 or later)
Please note that you can enter for any course that you like - the course description are just to help you choose. On the day, we hope to be able to offer more than one run-around for any enthusiasts who complete their course and want to try the next level!
Event Information
Travel to the event
The event centre is a tent near to W3W ///curl.arena.leader on the north side of Parkway beside the Spectrum car park.
The event centre is a tent near to W3W ///curl.arena.leader on the north side of Parkway beside the Spectrum car park.
We encourage you to walk, cycle or take the bus to the event. The Guildford railway stations are about a mile away (London Road) and two miles away (main line).
Car Parking (there is no organised parking)
The Park and Ride car park by the Spectrum Leisure Centre is the most convenient place to leave your car.
The Park and Ride car park by the Spectrum Leisure Centre is the most convenient place to leave your car.
Nor are there organised toilets
There are public toilets in Stoke Park Gardens at W3W ///turns.straw.door (and the Spectrum Leisure Centre has toilets for its users).
There are public toilets in Stoke Park Gardens at W3W ///turns.straw.door (and the Spectrum Leisure Centre has toilets for its users).
Participant Code of Conduct
I'm sure you don't need to be reminded to be courteous to other users of the area, but all the same here is a reminder!
Please make yourself aware of and abide by the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct (revised September 2022).
I'm sure you don't need to be reminded to be courteous to other users of the area, but all the same here is a reminder!
Please make yourself aware of and abide by the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct (revised September 2022).
Refund Policy
You can withdraw your entry online, until the day before (Friday). Online self-withdrawals will be automatically credited to your Racesignup account. Such credits can be used when entering any future GO events through Racesignup.
You can withdraw your entry online, until the day before (Friday). Online self-withdrawals will be automatically credited to your Racesignup account. Such credits can be used when entering any future GO events through Racesignup.
You take part at in this activity at your own risk
