British Orienteering

SO SOG A8 - Ditchling Common, East of Burgess Hill

Sat 18th Jan 2025
 East of Burgess Hill
 SO
 SEOA
 Local
Suitable for families
Suitable for young children
Suitable for newcomers
Coaching/advice available
Online entry available
Dogs are not allowed

Location

Venue:Ditchling Common
Nearest town:East of Burgess Hill
Postcode:BN6 8SJ
Grid reference:TQ341180
Parking information:Probably within the adjacent industrial estate - please check https://www.southdowns-orienteers.org.uk/events/ditchling-common-2025-01-18
Dog rules:Please check SO website for any dog restrictions at this event, which will be a condition of our permission to stage the event.

Details

Description:Event 8 (of 8) of the Autumn-Winter 2024 SOG series, aimed at SO club members, other local orienteers and newcomers of all ages. Five courses. Blue (difficult - approx 6km), Green (difficult - approx 4km), Short Green (difficult - approx 3km), Orange (easyish - approx 2.5km) & Yellow (easy - approx 1.5km). Newcomers should start with the Yellow or Orange course.
Type:Cross Country
Physical difficulty of terrain:Medium
Entry times:Start-Times 10-11am. Courses close 12.30pm
Punch type:SI
Hire fee: £1
Competitions:Winter Series, Club League
Event number:84794
Event website:Click here

Courses

Course description:A mixture of scrubby woodland and open areas with many paths & tracks. Can get very muddy after prolonged rain. Entries via racesignup.co.uk
Colour coded courses:Yellow, Orange, Short Green, Green, Blue
 
XS
0-2.5km
S
2.6-5.0km
M
5.1-7.5km
L
7.6-10km
XL
10.1km +
Very Easy
Easy
Medium
Hard
Very Hard
Course Technical Difficulty and Length (Km) are a guide to the standard of the courses offered.

Entry

Payment dateJunior/studentSeniorFamily/group
01/12/2024 - 17/01/2025 (Pre-entry ONLY)£3.25 (£3.25)£6.5 (£8.5)£6.5 (£8.5)
01/12/2024 - 17/01/2025 (SO JUNIORS FREE)£0£0£0
Non-member fees shown in brackets.
Online entry available

Contact us

Club:SO
Association:SEOA
Contact:

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