KOL9 Brockhill Park & Hythe
Saturday 14th May
Brockhill Country Park is dominated by a large grassy valley bisected by the Brockhill Stream. Brockhill's lake, woods, meadows, picnic and play areas – along with the excellent Brockhill Café – make it a great spot for a day out. The park is also rich in wildlife, including marbled white butterflies, green woodpeckers and carpets of snowdrops.
The longer Blue course will also venture out into Hythe residential streets and footpaths, so no under 16's permitted on this course.
This is event 9 of the Kent Orienteering League. If you like a bit of healthy outdoor exercise and enjoy exploring the Kent countryside, come along to find the controls (checkpoints) using the specially prepared map. There are different courses to suit different experience levels.
Online advance registration only. Starts 11.00-12.30. Courses Close 2pm.
Whilst entries are open to 13th May, if you plan to come, please try to enter by 8th May to help us forecast required map numbers!
Parking at St Augustines Primary School in Hythe next to the park's southern pedestrian entrance which is where the Start and Finish will be located. Nearest postcode CT21 4BE. W3W locked.tastier.streaks. No toilets at the parking, but toilets and cafe available up at the main park entrance.
After the event - it's not far from the beach. A good place to relax if the weather is kind.
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.
Compete on your own or as a group. Groups wishing to go around a course together are recommended to enter Score, Orange or Yellow courses - select group entry and provide other team members details in the field provided, (only team leader needs to enter).
Basic introduction to Orienteering will be provided in the park close to the start from 10.30am. A compass exercise will also be run depending on interest. Please email the organiser for further details.
If you need any help or advice using this online entry system, please contact alison.howe12@gmail.com.
1:4,000 scale map with 5m contours.
Contact: alison.howe12@gmail.com
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Yellow 1.3km 30m climb
Easy - suitable for children/complete beginners
Entry limit: 25
Entered: 21
Orange 2.3km 65m climb
Moderate - improving orienteers
Entry limit: 25
Entered: 24
Green 3.0km 100m climb
Hard - experienced orienteers
Entry limit: 34
Entered: 24
Blue 5.6km 140m climb
Hard - experienced orienteers
Entry limit: 30
Entered: 23
Score 60 mins - 21 controls in any order; 7 easy, 7 med and 7 hard
10 pt per control, 5 pt penalty for every min or part min late back.
Groups/adult beginners/progression from Orange to Green.
Entry limit: 13
Entered: 10
Senior: £5.00/£8.00
Junior: £3.00/£5.00
Group (2-5 people e.g. family running Score course together)
Entry Fee: £8.00
Non member supplement: £5.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December. Basic non-SIAC dibber (electronic timing device) available for hire free of charge. SIAC dibbers available for hire for £1.50.
For full details please see Saxons Event Details page
You must not attend if you or a member of your household has COVID-19 symptoms, if you have been asked to isolate by NHS Test and Trace, or if you are required to quarantine having been on holiday.
If you need to withdraw prior to the event, you will automatically receive a credit note for use against future Saxon events.
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
You should make every reasonable effort to arrive at the event in time for your allocated start time or start window, including allowing extra time to travel to the venue where necessary.
Conduct
You must adhere to the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct.
Given ongoing COVID concerns, please practice good hygiene. Please be thoughtful about social engagement and be mindful of other peoples preferences for social distancing.
During your run
At the start and during your run please be mindful of other participants. Please move away from the map box after collecting your map and try to avoid touching the controls on the course, moving through quickly and not stopping at a control to examine your map. Please get your breath back and recover before moving to download.
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 can be accessed on Saxons website after the event.