Hilly FieldsMon 1 Jan
Meeting Santa
Photographer:
Laura West
New Year Novelty
Local 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: Parkland
Results
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Comments – New Year’s Day Novelty – 1 January 2024
We hope you all enjoyed the event and didn’t find the format too confusing. Well done to the competitors who managed all the controls, plus the bonus controls within the time limit. It was great to see a few people who were new to orienteering, we hope to see you again.
We should mention that the addition of the Santa and Christmas Tree were inspired by WIM’s Boxing Day Canter event. Hopefully it added a bit of fun, and a chance for slower runners to bag some extra points.
As always, there were many people who helped to stage the event, and without their support it would not have been possible. In particular, Colin and Lyn for their help with entries and on the day (and the delicious mince pies!), Eddie for arranging access to the area, Kevin for printing the maps and Chris for updating the map.
Overview
Entries for this event are now closed.
There is no entry on the day and no spare maps
Mass start odds and evens score event. Time limit is 45 minutes.
Location Info
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Near: Colchester Lat,Lng: 51.89219,0.89146 Postcode: CO3 3WG What3Words: ///dined.bounty.mobile
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Directions / Parking
2 hours free parking available at Colchester Retail Park, Sheepen Rd, Colchester CO3 3LE.
5 minute walk via taped route from car park NW along Sheepden Road to the start/enquiries/download.
Course Information
Odds and evens score event. Time limit is 45 minutes. Your map will be two sided, one with even controls, one with odd controls. You can start on whichever side you wish. Once you switch to the other side, you cannot collect any more controls from the first side. Controls worth 10 points each, maximum score 240 points.
There are two bonus controls, a roving Father Christmas with treats and an SI unit and a decorated Christmas Tree with an SI unit, both worth 50 bonus points.
Entry Details
Pre-entry only via Racesignup.co.uk Enter by 12:00 on 29th December to guarantee a map. Entry available until 12:00 on 31st December subject to map availability.
Entry £4 Seniors, Unaffiliated £5, Under 21 or students £2
STRICTLY NO ENTRY ON DAY
Registration and Start times
Mass start at 11am. Report to Assembly by 10:50
Hired dibbers can be collected from 10.30am at enquiries, follow the taped route 5 mins from car park NW along Sheepen Road
Facilities
Nearest public toilets: 2 Balkerne Hill, Colchester, CO3 3AA.
Mulled wine and mincepies available post run
Dog restrictions
Dogs allowed
Nearest A&E Hospital
Colchester Hospital, Turner Rd, Colchester CO4 5JL
NHS Urgent care search
Safety Notes
Participation is at your own risk. Bring clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. There may be dog walkers, cyclists or other park users – be aware and give them priority. First Aid will be available at the Enquiries Point.