SW Sprint Championships
Sunday 21st June
South West Regional Sprint Championships at Poole (Baiter). Park and urban orienteering.
Urban terrain around Poole Park, Baiter and parts of Poole Town in surrounding housing estates. Two separate sprint races. Overall results will be the accumulation of times from the two races. Eligible runners from SWOA clubs are competing for South West Sprint Championships.The overall results also count to the SEOUL league.
Courses
Course 1 - Men's Open (17-35), Women’s Open (17-35) 3.5km
Entered: 0
Course 2 - Men’s Vets (40+), Men’s SuperVets (55+), Men’s UltraVets (65+), Women’s Vets (40+), Women’s SuperVets (55+) 2.8km
Entered: 4
Course 3 - Men’s HyperVets (75+), Women’s UltraVets (65+), Women’s HyperVets (75+), Juniors (M16- & W16-) 2.0km
Entered: 2
Course 4 - Young Juniors (M12- & W12-) 1.2km
Entered: 0
Participants may enter any of the courses above. However to be eligible to compete in the South West Sprint Championship, you must either enter the class appropriate to your age/gender or "run up" in a more challenging class. The entry form will not allow you to "run down" a class. Instead you will have to choose a course based class e.g. "3 (non champs)" if your BOF Age category would put you on course 2. N.B. Choosing a course based class will exclude you from the SW Sprint Champs, even if that is an appropriate course for your BOF age class but unless you ask for a change on the day. Actual course lengths will be longer than the "red line" from the desciption.
Entry Fees
From 6th May:
Standard
Senior: £13.00
non-BOF Supplement: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Junior: £6.00
non-BOF supplement: £2.00
Junior Chip hire: £0.50
From 16th June:
Late Entry
Senior: £15.00
non-BOF supplement: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Junior: £8.50
non-BOF supplement: £2.00
Junior Chip hire: £0.50
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.N.B. Later entries will only be avalable up to the ordered map limit.
Standard
Senior: £13.00
non-BOF Supplement: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Junior: £6.00
non-BOF supplement: £2.00
Junior Chip hire: £0.50
From 16th June:
Late Entry
Senior: £15.00
non-BOF supplement: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Junior: £8.50
non-BOF supplement: £2.00
Junior Chip hire: £0.50
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.N.B. Later entries will only be avalable up to the ordered map limit.
Event Information
SW Urban Sprint Distance Championships: there will be a morning and afternoon race. The times from each will be added together to determine the Championship results. Only members of SWOA are eligible for awards. Championship awards will be given to winners of age categories as this is an Urban Sprint.
The running order:
10.30 Registration opens for any last minute entry changes and hire dibber collection.
11.30 Prologue start opens. Pre-entries from racesignup simply need to proceed to the start.
12.15 Prologue Start closes
13.00 Prologue Course closure
14.00 Finals start opens. Pre-entries from racesignup simply need to proceed to the start.
14.45 Finals Start closes
15.30 Finals Course closure
Safety has always been our number one priority, especially for junior competitors. Please do take care at all crossings and wherever the surfaces may be slippery. Please would all competitors take care to avoid bumps with members of the public, especially around blind corners.
The running order:
10.30 Registration opens for any last minute entry changes and hire dibber collection.
11.30 Prologue start opens. Pre-entries from racesignup simply need to proceed to the start.
12.15 Prologue Start closes
13.00 Prologue Course closure
14.00 Finals start opens. Pre-entries from racesignup simply need to proceed to the start.
14.45 Finals Start closes
15.30 Finals Course closure
Safety has always been our number one priority, especially for junior competitors. Please do take care at all crossings and wherever the surfaces may be slippery. Please would all competitors take care to avoid bumps with members of the public, especially around blind corners.
Officials
Planner: Lyra Medlock (EUOC)
Controller: Roger Crickmore (WSX)
Organiser: Bruno Smith (WSX)
Planner: Lyra Medlock (EUOC)
Controller: Roger Crickmore (WSX)
Organiser: Bruno Smith (WSX)
Courses
To be eligible for SW Champs you must enter a class appropriate to your age/gender. Participants may enter any of the courses, however, to be eligible in the championship, you must either enter the class appropriate to your age/gender or "run up" in a more challenging class.
The entry form will not allow you to "run down" an age class. Instead you will have to choose a course-based class e.g. "3 (non champs)" if your BOF Age category would put you on course 2. N.B. Choosing a course-based class will exclude you from the championships, even if that is an appropriate course for your BOF age class. You should be able to adjust your entry, but if not please speak to download on the day before running.
To be eligible for SW Champs you must enter a class appropriate to your age/gender. Participants may enter any of the courses, however, to be eligible in the championship, you must either enter the class appropriate to your age/gender or "run up" in a more challenging class.
The entry form will not allow you to "run down" an age class. Instead you will have to choose a course-based class e.g. "3 (non champs)" if your BOF Age category would put you on course 2. N.B. Choosing a course-based class will exclude you from the championships, even if that is an appropriate course for your BOF age class. You should be able to adjust your entry, but if not please speak to download on the day before running.
| Course Number | Classes | Morning Course (km) | Afternoon Course (km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Men's Open (17-35) Women’s Open (17-35) | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| - | ---------------------------------------------- | 2 | Men’s Vets (40+) Men’s Super Vets (55+) Men’s Ultra Vets (65+) Women’s Vets (40+) Women’s Super Vets (55+) | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| - | ---------------------------------------------- | ||
| 3 | Men Hyper Vets (75+) Women Ultra Vets (65+) Women Hyper Vets (75+) Junior Men & Women (W16-) | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| - | ---------------------------------------------- | ||
| 4 | M&W Young Juniors (12-) | 1.2 | 1.2 |
The Competition
The competition is based on the cumulative time of your two fast-paced short courses (one in the morning and one in the afternoon)
The competition is based on the cumulative time of your two fast-paced short courses (one in the morning and one in the afternoon)
Event Centre
The Event Centre is in Baiter Park, alongside Harbourside 2 Car Park, 120 Catalina Dr, Poole BH15 1TQ,What3words location
Travel Directions & Parking
If travelling by car please park in the car park. Information here
If travelling by public transport, aim for Poole Bus Station and take the Route ONE Poole town circular bus operated by Morebus, which takes approximately 10–15 minutes. It's about a 10-15 minute walk via Poole Park.
The Event Centre is in Baiter Park, alongside Harbourside 2 Car Park, 120 Catalina Dr, Poole BH15 1TQ,What3words location
Travel Directions & Parking
If travelling by car please park in the car park. Information here
If travelling by public transport, aim for Poole Bus Station and take the Route ONE Poole town circular bus operated by Morebus, which takes approximately 10–15 minutes. It's about a 10-15 minute walk via Poole Park.
Help and advice
There will be plenty of helpers that are able to give advice etc from 10.30 onwards. So, if anything below is unclear then please don't hesitate to ask. Alternatively, you are welcome to email the organiser Bruno Smith (bs6319@proton.me) beforehand.
There will be plenty of helpers that are able to give advice etc from 10.30 onwards. So, if anything below is unclear then please don't hesitate to ask. Alternatively, you are welcome to email the organiser Bruno Smith (bs6319@proton.me) beforehand.
Maps
All courses will be 1:4,000 on A3 waterproof paper.
All maps will have control descriptions on the map, and loose control descriptions will be available at the start.
All courses will be 1:4,000 on A3 waterproof paper.
All maps will have control descriptions on the map, and loose control descriptions will be available at the start.
Controls
All controls will be SIAC enabled, with a punching start & finish.
Controls will have large kites.
All controls will be SIAC enabled, with a punching start & finish.
Controls will have large kites.
Start & Finish
Both the Start and Finish are on the open park adjacent to the car park.
Maps will not be collected at the finish but competitors must not discuss their course with anybody who has yet to run.
Both the Start and Finish are on the open park adjacent to the car park.
Maps will not be collected at the finish but competitors must not discuss their course with anybody who has yet to run.
Facilities
The facilities are limited to the nearby public toilets. Competitors will be able to leave their bags either in their cars or at enquiries while out running. The nearest food shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants are available at Poole Quay 900m to the West
The facilities are limited to the nearby public toilets. Competitors will be able to leave their bags either in their cars or at enquiries while out running. The nearest food shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants are available at Poole Quay 900m to the West
What to wear
We strongly recommend you wear bright hi-viz clothing.
Running or Trail shoes are the best option. Metal studded/spiked shoes are not suitable.
We strongly recommend you wear bright hi-viz clothing.
Running or Trail shoes are the best option. Metal studded/spiked shoes are not suitable.
Road Crossings
Senior courses include multiple road crossings – please take extreme care. Busy roads / railway are marked out of bounds, and underpasses must be used.
Senior courses include multiple road crossings – please take extreme care. Busy roads / railway are marked out of bounds, and underpasses must be used.
Health and Safety
Please take care. The risks that all competitors should be aware of are those of road traffic accidents and collisions with members of the public and other runners.
• Cross roads only after having checked that it is safe to do so
• Take care when running around corners
• Take extra care when emerging from alleyways
• Adjust speed to take in to account the various urban conditions
First Aid is available at the Event Centre
For anyone with a pre-existing medical condition, we would strongly encourage you to leave a note in a sealed envelope with the registration team in case of emergency. Such information is confidential and will be destroyed by the Organiser immediately after the event.
Please take care. The risks that all competitors should be aware of are those of road traffic accidents and collisions with members of the public and other runners.
• Cross roads only after having checked that it is safe to do so
• Take care when running around corners
• Take extra care when emerging from alleyways
• Adjust speed to take in to account the various urban conditions
First Aid is available at the Event Centre
For anyone with a pre-existing medical condition, we would strongly encourage you to leave a note in a sealed envelope with the registration team in case of emergency. Such information is confidential and will be destroyed by the Organiser immediately after the event.
Results
Full results will be published on the event website within 24 hours of the event and live results will also be available on the dayWSX Live Results
Full results will be published on the event website within 24 hours of the event and live results will also be available on the dayWSX Live Results
Photographs and video
It is likely that photographs/video will be taken at the event to help promote the sport. Please let the
organiser know if this causes any difficulties.
It is likely that photographs/video will be taken at the event to help promote the sport. Please let the
organiser know if this causes any difficulties.
