After a number of years we return to Allerthorpe to run off the Christmas excess!
Results now available.
Planners notes added 24/12.
The main forest road and bigger tracks run west-east. Smaller paths link them running north-south. Most competitors will cross the entry road at some stage. Where smaller paths cross the forest road the parking will leave entrances/exits clear. Drivers and competitors, please be aware of this and take care.
NEITHER THE WHITE NOR THE YELLOW COURSE CROSSES THE PARKING ROUTE.
You may have seen that Google terrain maps show areas of cleared forest running N-S between the major tracks. These have been replanted and the wide/narrow green veg stripes should not be ignored! However, some of the areas have a roughish path along the veg change on one of the longer sides.
The BLUE course has back-to-back maps printed with appropriate CD alongside. The loose descriptions have the whole course (20cm long).
Please ‘dib’ if you do not get visual/sound confirmation at the SI box. It is possible that we will not have woken them all.
Location: - Allerthorpe Woods
Fixture Date: - 29/12/2024
Location
Allerthorpe Woods are South of the A1079 near Pocklington. The road is signposted “Sutton upon Derwent 4” and is opposite the Jet petrol station. Follow the orienteering signs from SE753479 (what3words: resonated.shops.awakes)
Parking
Parking will be on forest roads. The access is narrow with little room for vehicles to pass. Please arrive before 1130 and do not leave until after 1230.
There is no space for motorhomes on the forest track. You may be able to use the FE car park opposite the entrance gate. There is a charge and the start is 900m walk.
Please consider car sharing.
TAKE CARE: competitors will be crossing the access road on their courses. Where smaller paths cross the forest road the parking will leave entrances/exits clear. Drivers and competitors, please be aware of this and take care.
Terrain
Allerthorpe Woods have a patchwork of tree types and ages from tall pines to compact plantations and birches. Owned by Forest Enterprise, it is a flat lowland wood where the vegetation grows well on richer soil. Ground vegetation includes brambles (avoided) and bracken (almost dead). In addition to the main tracks, it is criss-crossed by a network of woodland paths which are narrow but distinct and well used by regular (dog) walkers.
You may have seen that Google terrain maps show areas of cleared forest running N-S between the major tracks. These have been replanted and the wide/narrow green veg stripes should not be ignored! However, some of the areas have a roughish path along the veg change on one of the longer sides.
Map
A new map by Paul Taylor. Scale 1:7500, with 2m contours. The maps printed by Hassall & Lucking Limited. The BLUE course has back-to-back maps printed with appropriate CD alongside. The loose descriptions have the whole course (20cm long).
Registration
There will be no EOD. Entries open on Racesignup. To guarantee a map enter by midnight Sunday 15th December. Entries after that time, up to Dec 28th, will be dependent on map availability. Select your start time as part of the entry process.
Starts
A single start approximately 400m from assembly.
Start times 1030-1200 (to allow for control collecting in daylight)
Courses close 1400.
Dogs not permitted on the courses.
**Please ‘dib’ if you do not get visual/sound confirmation at the SI box. It is possible that we will not have woken them all.
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)
£8. £10 late entry fee after 15th Dec. £5 for novices on Orange, Yellow and White courses. £2 surcharge if not BO affiliated.
Juniors and students (20 and under)
£4. £5 late entry.
Courses
Considering the short daylight hours, we are offering Blue 6.2km approx. on two sided map, Green, Short Green, Light Green, Orange, Yellow down to White 1.2km. Full information to follow. All courses subject to final controlling. Even if you retire, you must go to download.
| Course | No of Controls | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 25 | 6.2k |
| Green | 16 | 4.7k |
| Short Green | 12 | 3.4k |
| Light Green | 10 | 3.4k |
| Orange | 9 | 2.4k |
| Yellow | 10 | 1.6k |
| White | 6 | 1.1k |
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:
John Smales
Christine and Peter Roberts
David Horn
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.