Beacon WoodSat 2 Jul
Come and Try It event
Local level event
What does this mean?
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships. Virtual events are where there are no physical controls being used. Your presence at a control is registered using an App on your mobile phone, normally the free MapRun6 App.
Terrain type: Woodland
Results
Overview
Dartford Orienteers invite you to an event aimed at newcomers in this attractive park just off the A2 between Dartford and Gravesend consisting of runnable woodland, meadows and several interesting brown features. There's even a short section of historic industrial railway track and some wagons.
Guidance on what to do will be provided both in advance and on the day.
We are offering a range of Line courses and a 60 minute Score course so there's a course suitable for all ages and levels of experience.
Control Descriptions (for printing)
Location Info
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Near: Bean Lat,Lng: 51.42185,0.28901 Postcode: DA2 8AR What3Words: ///trunk.tags.simple
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Directions / Parking
Car Parking will be at the main car park just south of Bean village w3w trunk.tags.simple. Best accessed from Bluewater Shopping Centre exit of the A2 from which it is less than 1k south.
There is a parking fee of £1 per car, payable to the park authorities on the day via an honesty box. Cash only.
Pre-event Details
Course Information
Yellow 2.1km
Controls (checkpoints) are very easy to find, mostly on paths, ideal for younger children and complete beginners.
Orange 3.2km
Controls are on or near paths with some route choice. Good for progressing juniors and adults who are reasonably confident reading a map.
Green 4.6km
Suitable for those with some orienteering experience.
60 mins Score
The controls will be in three sets, numbered in the 60's, 70's and 80's. No set course to follow. Find as many controls in any one set then move to a different set and finish on the final set. You have a time limit of 60 minutes with penalties for exceeding the allocated time.
All distances are measured in straight lines and are approximate currently.
Entry Details
Enter in advance via racesignup. Entries close at midnight on Thursday, 30th June.
Entry fees:
Individual
Senior: £5.00
Junior: £3.00
Group participating together (one entry)
Entry Fee: £8.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.
Registration and Start times
Start times: 1100 - 1200
Facilities
Event centre
Event centre will be a tent a short walk into the woods beyond the car park. Follow the signs.
There are no toilets at the Country Park. Toilets are available at Bluewater Shopping Centre.
There will be a first aid kit at the event for largely self-use and a first aid trained club member in attendance.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: Richard Bostock - richard_bostock@talk21.com
Nearest A&E Hospital
Safety Notes
You must not attend if you or a member of your household has COVID-19 symptoms, or if you have been asked to isolate by NHS Test and Trace or if you are required to quarantine after returning from overseas
You must adhere to the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct.