Blue 6.0km
Green 4.5km
Orange 3.0km
Yellow 2.0km
Score
1 hour, 21 controls, visit as many as you can. 10pts per control found, 5 pts penalty per minute over the hour.
The above course lengths are approximate and will be finalised nearer the event.
Yellow, Orange and Score courses most suitable for beginners, and family groups.
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.
Parking/Transport/Facilities
Milton Creek Country Park car park off Saffron Way, Sittingbourne. Nearest postcode: ME10 2EX.
Nearest railway stations:
Sittingbourne, approx 2km walk from the event.
Toilets are available in the Country Park.
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
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.
Provisional course lengths shown above. Full details will be published nearer the event.
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.
Results
Results will not be on display at the event. Split prints available. Final results will be posted to Saxons website after the event.