Location: - York
Fixture Date: - 29/08/2021
Location
The York City race will be based on the south side of the city this year. There is a designated car park, hired for the event. Car Park details are below. If you are walking to the event, then Assembly will be near the south end entrance to Rowntree Park, OS Grid Ref SE602502, post code YO23 1LS. From the A64 the best way in is the A1036 Junction, past Askham Bar Park and Ride and take the road to Bishopthorpe (Sim Balk Lane). This will take you over the A64 where you will take the first left onto Church Lane. At the T junction turn left towards York on Bishopthorpe Road. This goes back over the A64 and will lead you to the car park. This is the way coaches for Race traffic enters the Knavesmire on race days and is the simplest.
Parking
York Racecourse. The car park is a designated car park for orienteers and there will be no charge on entry. It is adjacent to Bishopthorpe Road in York, OS Grid Ref SE600495, post code YO23 1DE. Please park in rows to allow easy access.
Terrain
Typical urban area but with some tricky snickelways and parks.
Map
Registration
Register through Fabian - Select Book Here
Starts
The start will be close to Assembly. Start times will from 10:30 until 12:30 and pre booked via Fabian4. Please try to stick to these. If you miss your start time the start team will endeavour to fit you in when they can. Please be patient!
COVID-19
Please comply with Covid procedures for distancing and sanitisation as requested. Please obey instructions of Start marshals.
Fees
Electronic chip hire £1 Senior & 50p Junior (note SIAC dibbers will not be available to hire)
Courses
| Course | ||
|---|---|---|
| A | MEN OPEN | M18/20/21/35 |
| B | WOMEN OPEN/MEN VET | W18/20/21/35 M40+ |
| C | WOMEN VET/MEN SUPER VET | W40+, M55+ |
| D | WOMEN SUPER VET/MEN HYPER VET | W55+, M65+ |
| E | WOMEN HYPER VET/ULTRA VET/MEN ULTRS VET | W65+, W75+, M75+ |
| F | JUNIOR WOMEN/JUNIOR MEN | W16/14, M16/14 |
| G | YOUNG JUNIOR WOMEN/YOUNG JUNIOR MEN | W12/10, M12/10 |
SI electronic punching, SIAC enabled.
Download will be managed in a socially distant manner. If you have any queries or issues about your run subsequent to downloading, please notify download marshal who will either fix any computing problem or contact an event official if necessary on your behalf.
Safety
Although a thorough risk assessment has been conducted by the organiser, orienteering is an adventure sport and you are taking part at your own risk.
Results
Results will be posted on the Eborienteers website as well as here, once the event has occurred. Please allow 24 hours.
Officials
- Organiser:
- Planner:
- Controller:
Steve Corrigan
Steve Whitehead
Mike Ridealgh
COVID-19
Please follow the latest Government Covid-19 advice.
Safeguarding
British Orienteering and EBORIENTEERS take their safeguarding responsibilities very seriously. Please report any concerns to either Eborienteers’ safeguarding lead (Amanda Cooper, acc_cm@hotmail.com ) or to British Orienteering (safeguarding@britishorienteering.org.uk ).
Data Protection
Some of the data you provide at registration (name, club and age class) will be used to publish results on our website. All other data required for insurance purposes will be kept for 5 years.
Membership
If you are not yet a member of an orienteering club affiliated to British Orienteering, we encourage you to join, and benefit from the membership advantages from British Orienteering and Eborienteers. Please ask any of our club officials for more information on how to join.
Photography policy
We have a policy on the taking of photographs at events, based on national guidance. This provides a sensible balance between the benefits and risks associated with the taking and use of images. If you are unsure about acceptable practice, please speak to the event organiser.