Hincheslea and Yew Tree Bottom
Sunday 8th December
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Orienteering in the New Forest, Hincheslea and Yew Tree Bottom
Join us for a local event in the New Forest with courses for all skills and all ages.
If you are new to orienteering or new to the club or just want to talk about how to progress with your orienteering, one of our coaches will be on hand to help.
Contact: entries@socweb.org
Yellow
Novice course. All on paths. Suitable for beginners.
Entry limit: 12
Entered: 10
Orange
Novice course. Mostly on paths, but corners can be cut. Suitable for improvers.
Entry limit: 20
Entered: 16
Short Green
Orienteering experience required.
Entry limit: 31
Entered: 31
Green
Orienteering experience required.
Entry limit: 44
Entered: 39
Blue
Orienteering experience required.
Entry limit: 24
Entered: 25
Please note: Under 16s that are running blue, green, short green, or orange must start between 10.30 - 11.00. This is due to there being a road crossing. Road crossings must be manned for under 16s. The road crossing at this event will be manned for the first part of the start window until all under 16s are back safely.
Senior Novice: £5.00
British Orienteering non-member supplement: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Senior Enhanced Chip hire: £2.00
Junior: £4.50
Junior Chip hire: £0.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December. Novice fee applies to adults entering on the Yellow or Orange courses.
There will be a charge for lost timing chips of £32 (£68 for SIAC)
Please see event page, on club website, for full details .
WEATHER UPDATE
The SOC Hinchelsea event will being going ahead. However, due to the combination of high winds and rain increasing the risk of hypothermia please dress appropriately and bring a cagoule as they might be made mandatory on the day.
There is some tree cover around the carpark. Please take care here and be aware that parking is at your own risk.
Under 16s - Road Crossing
Under 16s, please make yourself known to the manned road crossing, on your way out and back across the crossing. This way we can keep track of who is still out and who back across.
Location, travel and parking
The car park and event centre are at the Wilverley Inclosure Car park.
Please access this from the entrance off Burley Road.
The nearest Postcode is BH25 5TZ
Google maps
Grid Ref SU 2544 0060
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Trains run from Southampton Central and Bournemouth to Sway station which is 2.5 miles from the car park.
We are sharing the car park with the general public and space may be a bit tight. Please park only in the spaces provided. Do not park on the verges or on the sides of the entrance roads.
Please note this is a busy car park. Please take care when walking through it.
Download will be in the Carpark. Near to the entrance off Burley Road.
Timing
Registration: 10:15 - 12:30
Starts : 10:30 - 12:30
10.30 - 11:00* - under 16s running blue, green, short green, or orange without an adult accompanying them
Courses close: 14:00
*Under 16s that are running blue, green, short green, or orange must start between 10.30 - 11.00 unless they are running accompanied by an adult. This is due to there being a road crossing. Road crossings must be manned for under 16s. The road crossing at this event will be manned for the first part of the start window until all under 16s are back safely.
If you have your own SI Dibber you may go straight to the start.
The start and finish are within 450m of the car park.
Map and Terrain
1:10,000 map on A4 waterproof paper, 5m contours.
Large open area with an area of runnable woodland. There are marshes and a number of out of bounds areas.
Please be aware that in some areas of the map the vegetation is overgrown. Controls will be placed so they are as visible as possible in these areas.
Facilities
There is a permanent toilet at the North-Eastern end of the car park.
Road Crossings
The Orange, Short Green, Green and Blue courses all have a taped and timed out road crossing (used twice). You will have 2 minutes to cross in each direction. Please take your time crossing and check for cars!
Under 16s that are running blue, green, short green, or orange must start between 10.30 - 11.00 unless accompanied by an adult. This is due to there being a road crossing. Road crossings must be manned for under 16s. The road crossing at this event will be manned for the first part of the start window until all under 16s are back safely.
Use of the New Forest
The area is used by the general public for leisure, dog walking and cycling, please be aware and courteous to other forest users.
The area is frequented by ponies, deer and livestock and the usual precautions to avoid infection apply. Please avoid disturbing or frightening the livestock as best you can. Be aware of the risk of kicks and bites.
Hazards
Please be aware of the risk of ticks and Lyme disease.
Please do not pick up litter or unidentified objects in the competition area.
A comprehensive risk assessment has been carried out by the organiser and will be available to read at the event. Participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in the event centre. They must be kept under control at all times in the car park due to the number of people and vehicles in the area.
Dogs are allowed on the courses. Dogs must be kept under control at all times. Please do not run with more than one dog and give priority to other runners at control sites. Dog owners are liable and responsible for any situations involving their dog.
Please be aware of the New Forest Dog Walking Code.
The New Forest Code
All participants should make themselves aware of and comply with The New Forest Code.
