This is an opportunity to run in a different area of York using a new map compiled by Peter and Christine Roberts. The event will be based near to West Bank Park – its rare to have an area of York we’ve not visited before, so this is not to be missed!
Details updated 10/04/2025.
Location: - YO24 4ES
Fixture Date: - 27/04/2025
Location
Assembly will be at Acomb Primary School, West Bank, York, YO24 4ES (GR SE582512; W3W issue.tooth.discrepancy). West Bank narrows to one lane near the junction with Acomb Road: please take care.
Parking
There is parking on hard-standing at the school for about 60 cars. If the weather has been fine we may also be able to use a grassed area. Otherwise later arrivals must park on Acomb Road. To avoid nuisance to the neighbours and to ensure that we can use the school in future DO NOT PARK ON WEST BANK, FIRTREE CLOSE OR PARKSIDE CLOSE.
On account of the single lane section of West Bank, no exit before 12.30.
Terrain
Notwithstanding its bijou appearance, West Bank Park has challenges even for experienced orienteers. Speed in the urban areas will depend on careful route choice and noticing the many alleys and cut-throughs. There is also one of the few areas of higher ground in York; the views would be excellent “if it wasn’t for the houses in between”. Some adult courses will visit a very small wood and some other areas of off-road running, and all will visit West Bank Park. In the interests of fair competition, please do not walk through West Bank Park on the way to the event. The Junior courses cross two very quiet roads. There will be a marshal on each crossing. Please tell juniors that they can only cross the roads under instruction from the marshal and must stay on pavements at all other times.
Map
A new map by Peter and Christine Roberts. Contours at 5m intervals. Scale: 1:5000 for course 1, 1:4000 for courses 2 – 5; 1:2500 for courses 6 and 7
Registration
NO ENTRY ON THE DAY. Entries on Racesignup. To guarantee a map enter by midnight Sunday, 13th April. Note that this is earlier than usual to take account of the Easter holidays. Entries after that time will be dependent on map availability
Starts
A single start 100 m from assembly. Finish is adjacent to assembly.
Start times 10.30 – 12.30
Courses close 2.30.
SI electronic punching, SIAC enabled.
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)
£12 (£14 late entry fee after 13th April) £6 for novices on courses 6, or 7. £2 surcharge if not BO affiliated. Electronic chip hire £1 Senior & 50p Junior (note SIAC dibbers will not be available to hire)
Juniors and students (20 and under)
£6 (£7 late entry fee after 13th April)
Courses
| Course Number | Course | No. of Controls | Length (km) (straight line) | Length (km) (optimal route) | Climb (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MO (M18-35) | 27 | 7.7 | 12.2 | 100 |
| 2 | WO (W18-35) MV (M40+) | 22 | 6.8 | 8.5 | 80 |
| 3 | WV (W40+) MSV (M55+) | 21 | 5.6 | 8.4 | 85 |
| 4 | MUV (M65+) WSV (W55+) | 20 | 4.3 | 7.1 | 95 |
| 5 | MHV (M75+) WUV (W65+) WHV (W75+) | 15 | 2.7 | 4.5 | 65 |
| 6 | MJ (M16-) WJ (W16-) | 15 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 30 |
| 7 | MYJ (M12-) WYJ (W12-) | 14 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 15 |
| All courses subject to final controlling. Even if you retire, you must go to download. | |||||
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 (john_t_smales@yahoo.co.uk)
Ian Robson
Graham Todd
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.