Parking
Parking in a field just past the Visitor Centre on the left before you go up the hill. Grid Ref: SU718183. What3Words: ///centuries.dean.means. Lat/Long: 50.960311,-0.978203. Parking is Pay & Display at £5.00 for up to two hours (pay before exit).

Please note that there is no key drop!

Control Descriptions
Control descriptions will be printed on the map. No loose descriptions at the event but you can download them for printing.

Times
Start times: 11:15 - 12:30 and 13:15 - 14:30.

Courses close: 16:00

Conduct
Please make yourself aware of and abide by the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct (revised October 2020).

Act as an ambassador of the sport of orienteering at all times and consider how your actions may appear in the eyes of landowners or members of the public;

Observe social distancing at all times;

Use your own hand sanitizer on arrival and departure.

Limit your time at the event to a minimum to avoid unnecessary contact with others.

Entry
Online entry only. Entries close on 31st March. No entry on the day.

Timing System
EMIT Touch-free. eTags will be issued on the day. Hire is included in the entry fee. Lost tags will be charged at replacement cost.

Map
Scale 1:10,000. Contour interval 10m. Minor update March 2021 by KD. A4 overprinted on waterproof paper.

Terrain and area
Mostly open runnable beech or pine forest with some lovely STEEP sided valleys, and a comprehensive track and path network. There are some large areas of cleared forest with dry brashings left after removal of Ash DieBack infected Ash trees. Mapped as open with undergrowth.

The park is crisscrossed in the Northern half with well marked and very popular Mountain bike trails. These have been mapped with a purple dashed path symbol. Competitors MUST STAY OFF THESE ROUTES. Not ALL mountain bikers stick to the official tracks so juniors, in particular, should be alert.

There is a lot of history in the southern part of QECP. Medieval field boundaries, remains of a Roman Villa, even prehistoric hut circle bases. Plus extensive views to the coast and the Isle of Wight.

Facilities
Toilets are available in the Visitor Centre.

Clothing and equipment
Full leg cover and footwear suitable for the terrain must be worn. Whistles must be carried. In adverse weather we may ask you to wear a cagoule or similar waterproof top. Please bring your own water or other drinks.

Dogs
Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead and under control at all times.

Start
There is a 300m uphill walk from the car park to the start. The route will be marked with red / white streamers. Please allow yourself good time to be at the start for your chosen start window.

EmiTags and maps issued at the start.

The finish is in a field adjacent to the car park 100 m away.

On the Course
It's 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.

Download
At download, sanitize your hands. Your eTag will be scanned and you will be given your splits printout. Remove your tag from your wrist, remove it from the strap drop your tag in one crate and the strap in the other. Please give SPACE to the download marshall and other competitors. Make your way back to your car. Have a safe journey home.

Results
Tags will be downloaded and results created after the event. Results, splits and Routegadget will be available on the club website. No results on site.

Bio-security
Please come to the event with clean and dry shoes and clothing. After your run please follow the guidance that helps us protect our precious environment: Check - Clean - Dry.

Hazards
The area is popular with walkers, dog walkers and mountain bikers so please be respectful of the general public and their animals.
All mountain bike trails are out of bounds.
Check for ticks after the event.
Take care crossing park roads - there may be vehicles using them.

Risk
Orienteering is a physically challenging sport. Competitors take part at their own risk.

Insurance
The British Orienteering insurance policy provides public liability cover. Please note that if you have competed in three orienteering events and have not joined an orienteering club that is a member of British Orienteering, then you are not covered by this insurance.

Medical Conditions
If you have a high risk medical condition you want the organisers to be aware of please download and complete this form and place it in a sealed envelope with your name on it. This can be left at registration. Envelopes will only be opened if required for a medical emergency. Unopened envelopes should be collected after the event. Any unclaimed envelopes will be destroyed after the event.

Photography
Photography is not allowed in the toilets or any "changing area" including the car park. Any concerns with photography or the behaviour of anyone toward any child or young adult must be reported to the event organiser or other official. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, play your part, report any concerns and follow good practice.

Event Officials
Planner: Kieran Devine BAOC
Controller: Colin Holcombe BAOC
Organiser: Julian Hartwell SOC

Personal information
The personal data you provide will be used by the event organisers and their agents only for the purpose of processing and publishing entries and results and as required by our insurers to validate our cover.