5th Annual Charity Canoe Orienteering Event
A canoeing event with a difference for paddlers of all ages & abilities.
Fun event for children & families involving map reading, observation, recording & paddling.
All paddlers will get a map of the river showing locations of 22 flags.
How many will you find between 2 bridges in 60 mins?
Entry fees will support HOAA activity camps for people with disabilities (reg charity 1074757)
Location: - York Marine Services, Bishopthorpe
Fixture Date: - 16/09/2023
Location
Riverside on Ferry Lane in Bishopthorpe
Parking
Riverside parking at the event centre
Terrain
Find controls on the river Ouse between two bridges.
Map
All paddlers will get a map of the river showing locations of 22 flags.
Registration
Please complete the entry form at the link above.
Starts
Start times between 1100-1300. Start times will be emailed prior to the event.
Fees:
Single paddlers Adult £8, Juniors(under 18) £4
Doubles/canadian £10
SI card hire £1 each.
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)
Seniors (21 and above)
Juniors and students (20 and under)
Courses
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:
Phillip Puckrin
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.