Tunbridge Wells & Rusthall Commons, KOL7
Saturday 7th March
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Car Sharing available
Kent Orienteering League event 7. Tunbridge Wells Common is a small area of mixed woodland and open spaces criss-crossed by a dense network of paths and a few roads. Rusthall Common visited by the longer courses has many interesting boulders and cliffs to navigate.
Online advance registration only. Start between 11-12.30pm. Courses Close at 2.00pm.
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.
Blue 6.5km 130m climb
Entry limit: 25
Entered: 24
Green 3.9km 80m climb
Entry limit: 40
Entered: 39
Orange 2.0km 45m climb
Entry limit: 20
Entered: 16
Yellow 1.4km 30m climb
Entry limit: 20
Entered: 16
Score
1 hour, 20 controls, visit as many as you can.
Mandatory manned crossing point of Major Yorks Road to TWells Common West at control 60. Return the same way. Do not run along Major Yorks Road.
Entry limit: 15
Entered: 15
Yellow, Orange and Score courses most suitable for beginners, and family groups.
Junior/Student (member/non-member) £4/£6
Group (member/non-member): £10/£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.
If you need to withdraw prior to the event, you will automatically receive a credit note for use against future Saxon events.
Reception/Enquiries will be located close to the Fir Tree Road car park on Tunbridge Wells Common.
Car parking options: There is very limited free carparking at Fir Tree Road carpark location: //brush.unless.enhancement
If this car is full, alternatives are on the surrounding streets and there is paid car parking at the RCP carpark (///boats.risky.move) at the bottom of Major Yorks Road. Other car parks can be located easily using Google.
The nearest station is Tunbridge Wells, walking time approx. 10 to 15 minutes,
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
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. Enquiries, the Start, Finish, loan/hire dibber collection & Download will be close to the car park. Look out for the Saxons banner. Please remember to download before leaving.
1:4,000 scale map with 2m contours for all courses.
You must adhere to the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct
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 will not be on display at the event. Split prints available. Final results will be posted to Saxons website after the event.
