Beacon WoodSat 9 Dec
Kent Orienteering League
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
Event 4 of the 2023/24 KOL series.
Location Info
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Near: Bean Lat,Lng: 51.42191,0.28897 Postcode: DA2 8AR What3Words: ///trunk.tags.simple
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Directions / Parking
The entrance to the park is off the B255 south of the village of Bean. There are 2 small parking areas within the country park. Please bring some loose change with you as there is a charge of £1 for parking via an honesty box.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
Map 1:5,000
An area with a lot of variety of terrain with the central part being runnable forest.
Course Information
Yellow 2.0km
Controls (checkpoints) are very easy to find, mostly on paths, ideal for younger children and complete beginners.
Orange 3.0km
Controls are on or near paths with some route choice. Good for progressing juniors and adults who are reasonably confident reading a map.
Green 4.5km
Controls are away from paths giving more navigational challenge. Suitable for those with some experience.
Blue 6.5km
As technically as hard as we can make it; for experienced orienteers.
All the above course lengths are approximate currently and will be as measured in straight lines. Actual distance travelled will be greater.
Score
21 controls. Visit as many controls as you can in an hour in any order. 7 easy controls numbered in the 50's, 7 moderate difficulty numbered in the 60's and 7 more difficult numbered in the 70's. 10 points per control and a 5 points penalty for every minute or part minute you are late back.
Entry Details
Entries: Entries via www.racesignup.co.uk. Entries in advance only. Entries are still available as we have maps on all courses but, if you have not yet entered but wish to come along, please enter before you leave home via racesignup as cash entries are not being taken at the event.
Entry Fees: Seniors £5, Juniors £2 (DFOK Juniors FREE). Add £2 for Seniors and £1 for Juniors who are not members of British Orienteering. Families participating as a group £10.
Registration and Start times
Registration opens at 10:30
Start times from 11:00 to 12:30
Courses close at 14:00
Electronic Punching: Sportident electronic punching will be used for all courses. Contactless punching (SIAC) will be enabled. SI dibbers are available for hire at £1 and SIACs at £2.
Facilities
No cafe or toilets but Bluewater Shopping Centre is nearby. Parking £1 using an honesty box.
First aid kit at the Event Centre for use largely on a self-help basis with a qualified first aider present and able to assist as necessary.
Dog restrictions
Well behaved dogs on a short lead are permitted
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: Mark Collins
Planner: Mark Collins
Controller (risk assessment only): David Dawson
Nearest A&E Hospital
Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford DA2 8DS
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