Highwoods Country ParkSun 19 Jun
Regional Colour Coded inc ESSOL
Regional level event
Explanation of Event levels
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.
Terrain type: Woodland
Results
Overview
Regional colour coded event incorporating ESSOL
Location Info
Near: Colchester Lat,Lng: 51.91475,0.91774 Postcode: CO4 9PU
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Directions / Parking
Free parking is available at Leisureworld Highwoods which is situated in the grounds of The Gilberd School. There will be other site users so please show them consideration
Map / Terrain
Some woodland with areas of managed coppice and open land
1:10,000 Contour interval 5m
Course Information
Provisional courses subject to controlling
White 1.3km 20m 9c
Yellow 2.1km 30m 10c
Orange 2.9km 30m 10c
Light Green 3.4km 60m 12c
Short Green 4.0km 70m 10c
Green 5.1km 60m 13c
Blue 8.6km 90m 20c
Entry Details
Online registration via Racesignup
£10 seniors (£8 members of British Orienteering),
£3 juniors (under 21) and students.
SI card (dibber) hire £1.
Registration and Start times
Online registration closes Thursday 16th June midnight.
Very limited EOD. Will depend of availability of spare maps. 10.00-12.20
First start 10.30, last start 12.30
Courses close14.30. You must report to Download by then
Facilities
There is free parking and toilets at our assembly point which is Leisureworld Highwoods
Dog restrictions
Dogs on lead allowed in the Country Park but not in the assembly area
Contacts / Officials
Organiser; Julie Laver julieannlaver@btinternet.com 07923656976
Planners; Rachel and Doug McTurk
Controller; Michael Bickle (WAOC)
Nearest A&E Hospital
Colchester General, Turner Road CO4 5JL 01206 747474
NHS Urgent care search
Safety Notes
There is an 800m approx. walk from assembly to start which involves an unmarshalled road crossing. Under 16's MUST be accompanied by and adult (18+)
Care should be taken crossing the road
Miscellaneous
This is the last ESSOL event of the season . There will be a presentation of Medals etc once competitors have returned