Victoria Park Summer Series 2025
Saturday 6th September
Entries are closed!
Summer event at Victoria Park and surrounding streets, Ashford.
Online advance registration only.
Starts - 11:00am to 12:00am
Newcomers and Groups welcome. If you need some help and advice before the start, please arrive from 10.30am - Saxons club members will be available to help you get started. If you are entering as a group, only the team leader should enter - select group entry and provide other team member details in the field provided. Entry fee for team leader covers all team members.
If you need any help or advice using this online entry system, please contact the Organiser on the link below.
Long Score 60 mins
Entered: 14
Suitable for more experienced orienteers - 60 minute score, penalties award for each minute or part minute you are late back after the 60 minutes. 20 controls 90-109 - visit the 90's or 100's first before switching to the other set. In addition, there will be 2 dumbell bonuses marked on the map.
10 points per control, 5 points penalty per minute/part minute beyond 60 minutes
Short Score 60 mins
Entered: 23
60 minute score suitable for beginners, family groups and those looking to cover a shorter distance. There are 20 controls numbered 90 – 109; visit as many as you can. Controls may be visited in any order. 10 points per control, 5 points penalty per minute/part minute beyond 60 minutes.
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 £1.5.
If you need to withdraw prior to the event, you will automatically receive a credit note for use against future Saxon events.
Parking
There is a small car park in Victoria Park. Nearest postcode TN23 4QD. w3w///minus.sting.snow. Or park on the surrounding residential streets.
Registration and the Start are close to the car park further along Jemmett Road.
Toilets are available next to Harpers Cafe, adjacent to the car park.
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
Registration opens at 10.30 to collect loan / hire dibbers. The start will be open between 11.00 and 12:00am.
1:5,000 scale map with 5m contours
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 be made available on the Saxons website shortly after the event.
