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 allowed - constraints may apply

Location

Venue:Slindon Wood
Nearest town:Slindon, just north of A27 / A29 junction
Event centre:NEW LOCATION!!! Field parking west of Slindon Bottom Road, accessed from the north via top road
Postcode:BN18 0SN
Grid reference:SU953082
Parking information:New location!!! The access road to the parking area is narrow, please ensure that you arrive from the north via Top Road and depart to the south via Dukes Lane out on to the eastbound side of the A27. Grid Reference: SU950083 Post Code: BN18 0SS What3words: mailer.domain.grading
Dog rules:Permitted - please note the competition area is very popular with dog walkers

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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