Directions
The event centre will be at Fordingbridge Recreation Ground SP6 1AN map ref 149138.
what three words --sizing.bronze.unfit -- approaching from the south on the A338 take the slip road to Fordingbridge, turn left in to the rugby ground after 150m. From North or West-mini roundabout in town, over the bridge and first right. Free parking. Car height limit of 2.1m. If over this height there is parking a little further on, on the right side of the road.

Times
The hall, with toilets, opens at 17.30.
Starts from 18.15 to 19.00 (Start/ Finish are within sight of the hall)
Courses close at 20.10

The meal will be served from 20.00 with the presentation as soon as possible after the meal finishes.

Entry
Online entry only. No entry on the day.

Offers to collect controls at the end of the evening would be a great help, bikes would be useful. If you can help please tick the box on the entry form.

Safety
All competitors MUST wear Hi-Viz tops, have whistles and sufficient lights to complete their course (and a back up).

All Juniors under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult due to the busy roads and crossing points.

The bridge into the town must only be crossed by the pedestrian pavement on the right side
of the bridge after you have left the recreation field and crossed at the pedestrian lights.

All competitors must report to Download even if retiring from the event.

Competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.

A full risk assessment has been carried out by the Organiser and will be available for inspection at the event.

Map and Course
Map: 1:5,000 on A3 waterproof paper. Last used for a 2020 event, minor updates.

Course: 1 hour score course - mainly an urban area. Straightforward 28 controls with different points values:
- 3 x 40 points - nos 168/9/170
- 4 x 30 points - nos 161/2/3/4
- 5 x 20 points - nos 151/2/3/4/5
- 16 x 10 points - nos 131-146
giving a total of 500 points.

Controls have small kites and SI boxes. Points are marked on the map.

Control descriptions are available at the start and on the map.

Siac enabled punching, but only non siac dibbers available on the night to borrow.

Bonus points for dibbing all controls under the hour time limit - 5 points per full minute.

Minus points for finishing over 1 hour - 10 points every minute or part of a minute.

Food
Food to pre order - Chicken Tikka Masala (or a veggie option) served with rice, poppadom, naan and Indian salad. The cost is £6 per person. Order your meal when you enter online.

Facilities
Large rugby sports hall with a bar and open windows (wear something warm before, during and after your run). There is also a small number of outside tables and seating under a canopy.

Event Officials
Organiser/Planner: Kevin Pickering
Computing: Dick Keighley

Personal information
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