Danbury Park and OutdoorsThu 1 Jan
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
Report
Thanks to everybody who came to the Stragglers New Year Novelty event. We had 68 entries which included 80 participants.
I was particularly grateful to Joe Harwood for offering to organise and to all our helpers on the day. Colin & Lyn West provided excellent seasonal refreshments, the food and hot drinks being particularly welcome on the fine frosty morning.
The eventual format of the event evolved during December after several discussions between Joe and myself and strolls around the park. We hope that you enjoyed the result, which gave both orienteering experts and new-comers a suitable challenge for the legs and the brain!
42 entries completed the base course thus earning the 160 point bonus and most participants picked up some of the extra more cryptic controls. Congratulations to Gareth Radcliffe who obtained the maximum 620 points with over 5 minutes to spare!
We wish you all a very Happy New Orienteering Year!
Eddie
Results are now final. Contact Eddie Banks with any queries.
Overview
Base course 3.7km, 16 controls, medium difficulty. Optional extra controls giving distance up to 5.6km
Location Info
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Near: Danbury Lat,Lng: 51.7136,0.5591 Postcode: CM3 4AL What3Words: ///lighten.finds.delusions
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Directions / Parking
Parking in the ‘Lakes’ car park. (Do not park in the ‘Woodlands’ car park.)
Standard parking charges and rules or Essex Country Parks apply. See notice in the car park. Up to 1 hour £3.00, 2 hours £4, 4 hours £5.30, all day £6.30.
The event start and finish will be in Danbury Country Park, close to the Lakes car park. Nearest postcode is CM3 4AN
Map / Terrain
OCAD map 1:5,000 scale
Course Information
The base course is 3.7km (straight line distance), 16 controls, medium difficulty. Maps will be pre-printed for this base course. At each even-numbered control there will be information for two optional extra controls.
Option A - extra control will either be very close to the base control or helpfully en route to the next base control. Total 16+7=23 controls 3.8km.
Option B - extra control will provide more challenge and distance. Total 16+7 = 23 controls 4.6km.
(Total distance for all 30 controls if both A & B 5.6km).
Points will be awarded for each control visited 10 each for Base & option A, 20 each for option B. Base score will be doubled if all 16 base controls visited. Added bonus 30 points if all A controls visited and 40 points for all B controls. Note controls must be visited in alphanumeric order to score.
You are encouraged to complete the course within one hour! 20 point bonus if under 1 hour. 20 point penalty if 65mins or over. 50 point penalty if 70 minutes or over. 100 point penalty if over 75 minutes. NB you MUST finish by 1pm!
Entry Details
Entries are now open here on Racesignup.
Senior: £4.00/£5.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Junior/Student: £2.00
Junior/Student Chip hire: £1.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.
Higher entry fee applies to unaffiliated runners
Registration and Start times
Start between 11:00 and 12:00.
Courses close at 13.00.
All competitors must report to download before 13.00 even if they wish to retire.
Facilities
There are toilets near the car park.
Mulled wine and mince pies available at the finish
Dog restrictions
Dogs allowed
Contacts / Officials
Organiser/Planner:- Joe Harwood
Assistant:
– Eddie Banks
Nearest A&E Hospital
Safety Notes
Participation is at your own risk..
Bring clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions.
Full leg cover is recommended. Shoes suitable for slippery conditions.
The event takes place fully within the Park areas. There are no road crossings but take care of traffic around the two car parks.
Stay away from the lakes and ponds.
There are some steep drops. Take care to avoid these!
There will be dog walkers, cyclists, and others using the park. Please show them respect and give them priority.
Participants must read and respect the BOF code of conduct
Anyone with a nut allergy must include this in the answer to the health question on the entry form.
First Aid will be available at the Enquiries Point.