Buckmore ParkSat 3 Feb
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 6 of the 2023/24 KOL series. Entries have been kept open beyond the advertised closing date as we have maps available on most courses (see below).
Beautiful woodland with some splendid ancient trees and lots of brown features.
A range of courses to suit all ages and levels of experience. Newcomers are most welcome.
Free parking. Toilets available.
Location Info
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Near: Chatham Lat,Lng: 51.34026,0.50421 Postcode: ME5 9QG What3Words: ///glare.error.cards
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Directions / Parking
The event centre is at the Buckmore Park Scout Campsite, Maidstone Road, Chatham ME5 9QG accessible from the Lord Lees roundabout junction of the M2 and the A229. From the Lord Lees roundabout follow the brown tourist signs to Buckmore Park kart circuit. Car park entrance w3w glare.error.cards
Pre-event Details
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.
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
All course lengths are approximate currently and will be as measured in straight lines. Actual distance travelled will be greater.
Entry Details
Entries: Entries via www.racesignup.co.uk. Entries in advance only. Entries have been kept open on www.racesignup.co.uk beyond the advertised closing date as we still have maps available on most of the courses.
if you enter on the day, please do so before you leave home. We are not taking cash entries at the event and it is usually much easier to enter with WiFi than using the racesignup system at the event with only a mobile phone.
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 and SIAC dibbers will be available for hire at £1 and SIACs at £2.50.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: David Dawson
Planner: David Dawson
Controller (risk assessment only): Andrew Evans