The next YHOA Super League event moves from the Pennine moors to the Vale of York heathland on a brand new map. 200m of climb to no climb. Skipwith is a complex common land of trees, marsh, different heathland vegetation and remains of old WW2 bunkers.
A Yorkshire superleague event on the fabulous Skipwith common. We will be running on a brand new map.
Location: - End of King Rudding Lane, off the A19, Riccall
Fixture Date: - 15/10/2023
Location
Skipwith Common is accessed along King Rudding Lane, that turns off the A19 at Riccall, between York and Selby.
***Please note that Dogs are not allowed in the competition area. Dogs are confined to the parking field.***
Start is 500m from assembly, Finish is 200m walk back.
Parking
Park alongside King Rudding Lane and in available spaces around Dunelm Farm as directed by marshals
Terrain
A regional event on heathland, A complex variety of vegetation, including woodland, open heath and marsh.
Map
All courses are 1:7500
Registration
Late entry fees of £10 senior and £5 juniors will be charged from 08th October, and will be subject to map availability.
Starts
Punching Starts between 1030 and 1200. Courses close 1400.
Start is ca 500m flat walk from assembly.
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
Juniors and students (20 and under)
£4
Courses
Usual range of courses, White to Brown
| Course | Controls | Distance | YSL Age class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | 22 | 9.5k | M20, M21, M35, M40 |
| Blue | 17 | 6.7k | M16, M18, M45, M50, M55, M60, W21, W35, W40 |
| Green | 11 | 4.8k | M65, M70, W18, W20, W45, W50, W55, W60 |
| Short Green | 10 | 3.7k | M75, W65, W70 |
| Very Short Green | 9 | 2.9k | M80, M85, W75, W80, W85 |
| Light Green | 12 | 3.7k | M14, W14 |
| Orange | 8 | 3.0k | M12, W12 |
| Yellow | 8 | 2.4k | M10, W10 |
| White | 9 | 1.5k | Novices and newcomers |
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:
Jill Smith
James Meredith
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.