British Orienteering

SO SOG A4 - Slindon Wood, Slindon

Sat 16th Nov 2024
 Slindon Wood
 Slindon, just north of A27 / A29 junction
 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:Slindon Wood
Nearest town:Slindon, just north of A27 / A29 junction
Event centre:Slindon Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Postcode:BN18 0RG
Grid reference:SU957085
Parking information:Expected to be at the Slindon Camping and Caravanning Club Site but please check https://www.southdowns-orienteers.org.uk/events/slindon-wood-2024-11-16
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 4 (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:84790
Event website:Click here

Courses

Course description:Natural woodland of mixed runnability with many paths and tracks. Some parts of the area contain large ancient flint pits and their associated ground works. 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
01/10/2024 - 15/11/2024 (Pre-entry ONLY)£3.25 (£3.25)£6.5 (£8.5)£6.5 (£8.5)
01/10/2024 - 15/11/2024 (SO JUNIORS FREE)£0£0£0
Non-member fees shown in brackets.
Online entry available

Contact us

Club:SO
Association:SEOA
Contact:Matthew Hill

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