MDOC: 2026 Autumn Series - 3 Sale Water Park
Saturday 21st November
Entries close 18:00 on Friday 20th November
Course Details
Courses suitable for everybody. newcomers, improvers and regulars, with advice and instruction available.
White, Yellow, Orange and Light Green courses,
Longer courses 'for runners' - Combining park and urban orienteering will be available.
Red (easier navigation) and a Long Light Green
Registration & Start Times
Please pre-register here using RaceSignUp. This will guarantee a map is available for you. Online registration closes on 20th November 2026 at18:00.
Family & Friends Group entry available - for up to 5 people navigating the park together. Select the Fee Band followed by the"Participating as" question for " Family & Friends Group Leader".Also enter the numbers of adults and juniors in your group. Then select one of the available courses for your group to enter. Schools, scout groups and similar should contact the organiser.
Note that competitors under the age of 16 on the Red and the Long Light Green courses will need to be accompanied by an adult as the courses go into the surrounding streets.
Limited Entry On the Day, subject to map availability. Payment by contactless card at Registration on the day preferred.
Registration from 10.00. Starts 10.30 to 12.30. Courses close 13.15.
Please pre-register here using RaceSignUp. This will guarantee a map is available for you. Online registration closes on 20th November 2026 at18:00.
Family & Friends Group entry available - for up to 5 people navigating the park together. Select the Fee Band followed by the"Participating as" question for " Family & Friends Group Leader".Also enter the numbers of adults and juniors in your group. Then select one of the available courses for your group to enter. Schools, scout groups and similar should contact the organiser.
Note that competitors under the age of 16 on the Red and the Long Light Green courses will need to be accompanied by an adult as the courses go into the surrounding streets.
Limited Entry On the Day, subject to map availability. Payment by contactless card at Registration on the day preferred.
Registration from 10.00. Starts 10.30 to 12.30. Courses close 13.15.
Courses
Long Light Green
3 entered
Light Green
0 entered
Red
0 entered
Orange
0 entered
Yellow
0 entered
White
1 entered
Entry Fees
Individuals participating on a Colour Coded Course
Senior: £6.00
Junior/Student: £3.00
Family & Friends participating as a group of up to 5 people
Entry Fee: £12.00
MDOC members receive a discounted fee
MDOC members offering to help receive an additional discounted fee
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.
Senior: £6.00
Junior/Student: £3.00
Family & Friends participating as a group of up to 5 people
Entry Fee: £12.00
MDOC members receive a discounted fee
MDOC members offering to help receive an additional discounted fee
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.
Event Information
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Getting Here
Driving: A short distance from junction 6 of the M60. There is a free car park with approximately 50 spaces.
Public transport: easily accessible by tram - adjacent to Sale Water Park Metrolink stop.
Driving: A short distance from junction 6 of the M60. There is a free car park with approximately 50 spaces.
Public transport: easily accessible by tram - adjacent to Sale Water Park Metrolink stop.
Registration
Located next to the cafe. Look out for the flag!
Registration opens at 10:00 pm
Starts 10.30 to 12.30
Courses close 13.15.
Located next to the cafe. Look out for the flag!
Registration opens at 10:00 pm
Starts 10.30 to 12.30
Courses close 13.15.
Facilities
Cafe and public toilets next to registration and car park.
Cafe and public toilets next to registration and car park.
Dogs
Dogs allowed, but please ensure dogs are always kept under close control.
Dogs allowed, but please ensure dogs are always kept under close control.
Insurance
Participants who are not members of British Orienteering are not covered by British Orienteering’s public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered.
Participants who are not members of British Orienteering are not covered by British Orienteering’s public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered.
