Summer Saturday Series 1 - Mote Park
Saturday 6th June
The first round of this year’s Summer Saturday Series introduces a new format for 2026 with a focus on park orienteering, frequent changes of direction and lots of controls for your entry fee!
Parking is at the Burning Ground car park, Maidstone. Nearest postcode ME15 8JW
Online registration only. Start 11:00-12:00. Courses Close at 13:30.
If you wish to compete as a group, you should select group entry and provide the number of other team members in the field provided, (only team leader needs to enter. Group entry fee covers all entrants).
If you need any help or advice using this online entry system, please contact alison.howe12@gmail.com.
Online registration only. Start 11:00-12:00. Courses Close at 13:30.
If you wish to compete as a group, you should select group entry and provide the number of other team members in the field provided, (only team leader needs to enter. Group entry fee covers all entrants).
If you need any help or advice using this online entry system, please contact alison.howe12@gmail.com.
Courses
Extended 6.0km
Entered: 1 of 30
Sprint 3.3km
Entered: 0 of 35
Score
Entered: 0 of 20
45 minutes, 27 controls, visit as many as you can
Score course is most suitable for beginners and family groups.
Entry Fees
Senior (member/non-member): £7/£10
Junior/Student £4
Group (member/non-member): £12/£15
Saxons volunteers, please email Organiser if you can help on the day, and use the discount code provided in the signup form.
Basic non-SIAC dibber (electronic timing device) available for hire free of charge. SIAC dibbers available for hire for £1.50.
Junior/Student £4
Group (member/non-member): £12/£15
Saxons volunteers, please email Organiser if you can help on the day, and use the discount code provided in the signup form.
Basic non-SIAC dibber (electronic timing device) available for hire free of charge. SIAC dibbers available for hire for £1.50.
Event Information
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.
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
Directions / Parking
Parking is at the Burning Ground car park, accessed off Willington Street, Maidstone. Nearest postcode ME15 8JW
£3 payment via Ringo.
This is public parking so please be considerate to members of the public especially when changing before/after your run.
Public Transport Options
Bearsted railway station 2.3km walk
Bus: Arriva 4 and Stagecoach 510. 800 metres from The Landway stop
Directions / Parking
Parking is at the Burning Ground car park, accessed off Willington Street, Maidstone. Nearest postcode ME15 8JW
£3 payment via Ringo.
This is public parking so please be considerate to members of the public especially when changing before/after your run.
Public Transport Options
Bearsted railway station 2.3km walk
Bus: Arriva 4 and Stagecoach 510. 800 metres from The Landway stop
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
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. Distance to the Start from car parking: approx. 200m with the Finish another 100m beyond. Please remember to download before leaving.
Map scale 1:7,500, 5m contours for all courses.
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. Distance to the Start from car parking: approx. 200m with the Finish another 100m beyond. Please remember to download before leaving.
Map scale 1:7,500, 5m contours for all courses.
Conduct
You must adhere to the British Orienteering Participant Code of 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.
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.
Results will not be on display at the event. Split prints available. Final results will be posted to Saxons website after the event.
