Directions
The event centre will now be in the Car Park of EMedia. What3Words: sues.warned.highly. Exit the M3 at junction 7 and take the A30 towards Basingstoke, turn right at the 3rd set of lights (by the Holly Blue Pub) into Beggarwood Lane. After 350m turn right into Shortwood Copse Lane then first left into the car park. If you book food at the Pub, please park there to relieve pressure on the main car park.
Map/Areas
1:5,000 on A3 waterproof paper, 5m contours. Map updated and extended in Summer 2020, area comprises Beggarwood Park and surrounding housing estates.
Courses
One hour score event, as per WNL guidelines. Straightforward 30 controls to collect. Control Descriptions & Points will be printed on map and will be available on website. N.B. All juniors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Punching start (within 100m), just turn up for your allocated slot time, collect eTag, queue & go! Touch free EMIT will be used on all courses. Everyone must report to Download (at Registration vehicle) afterwards!!
Conduct
Please make yourself aware of and abide by the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct. Key considerations include:
Observing social distancing at all times; Don't gather in groups for discussions pls.
Use your own hand sanitizer on arrival and departure.
Times
Registration: - 17:30 to 19:00 - this will be sited in the main Car Park for eTag collection & Download using EMIT van
Starts: - 17:45 to 19:15. Adequately spaced queue is mandatory. Location is only 250m away from Event Centre, route will be taped.
Courses close: - promptly at 20:20 please.
Facilities
Toilets will not be available at assembly, but there is a Sainsbury's supermarket not far away in Hatch Warren, Limited First Aid only. We will not be able to offer usual Refreshments, so please bring your own. The brand new Hall & Woodhouse pub, Holly Blue is also only 500m away by road, however please observe the Covid rules, book a table and park your car there to reach event centre by foot only 250m!
Safety
All competitors must wear hi-viz tops & have sufficient lights to complete their course (take a back up!). No road crossings will be manned so please take care. Course/Points/safety details will be available on the night. Adherence to Covid restrictions is paramount, we will be under scrutiny.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome out on the courses, but only on leads please.
Timing System
EMIT Touch-free on loan from EMIT UK.
On the Course
Its a touch free event - please do not touch the controls, not even with your eTag. Just hover your wrist above the control and check that the eTag flashes. Be aware of other competitors and other users. Keep your distance at all times. Give way at controls, be patient.
Finish and Download
After punching at the Finish please make your way to Download. There's no need to rush, just gather your thoughts, think "social distance" and get your breath back. When you get to Download, sanitize your hands, remove your tag from your wrist and hold it near the yellow dongle by the splits printer. Take your splits print and drop your tag and strap in the crate. Make your way back to your car. Have a safe journey home.
Results
Results and Routegadget will be available on the club website.
Risk
Orienteering is an adventure sport; you are responsible for your own safety at the event and must not do anything that puts yourself or others at unnecessary risk. Mission critical during Lockdown restrictions!
Event Officials
Organiser: Alan Kersley (BADO)
Planner: Robin Smith (SO)
Controller: Mike Frizzell (BADO)
Enquiries
urban@bado.org.uk
Web page
Flyer