ChelwoodSun 22 Jan

Map / Terrain

A mixture of heathland with bracken (flattened at this time of year) and gorse, areas of runnable forest, several streams and ditches and many earth features.

The area slopes to the south down to a valley through which Mill Stream flows then rises on the south side of the stream.

The map is 1:10,000 on A3 or A4 waterproof paper, depending on the course you choose. Details of the size of map is in the final details.

Course Information

A range of courses to suit all ages and abilities from White to Black

Entry Details

See racesignup up for details of the fees.

"Standard entry" is available to 15 January and, subject to map availability, "late entry" at a premium from 16 January onwards.

When entering the event you will be asked to state whether you are eligible for the South East Long Championships, which is open to all orienteers who are members of the South East Orienteering Association. You can participate in your age class or can "run up" by selecting an age category that uses to a longer course than the one envisaged for your age class. You must specify the age class that you wish to be competitive in when entering. Changes will be permitted up to 09:30 on Saturday, 21 January and the full start list will be available on racesignup by 10:00 on Saturday. Please keep to your allocated start time.

Registration and Start times

Start times are 10:30 to 12:30

Facilities

Parking will be a mixture of hard standing and grass which drains reasonably well.

Toilets are in the building being used as our Event Centre at Cats Protection (no spikes or muddy shoes please). Look for the tall dark blue DFOK sail banner.

The cafe at Cats Protection is undergoing renovation hence will not be open but Toms's will be serving hot and cold drinks, cakes and hot snacks near to the Event Centre.

Dog restrictions

Dogs are permitted at the event centre and on the courses but MUST be under control and on a short lead at all times

Contacts / Officials

Organiser: Andrew Evans

Planner: David Dawson

Controller: Neil Crickmore (SO) Alison Howe (Saxons)

Assistant Controller: Alison Howe (SAX)

Nearest A&E Hospital

NHS Urgent care search

Safety Notes

Take particular care when you are near horses and when entering rides from areas of poor visibility to avoid spooking horses.

Miscellaneous

Conservation of the Forest

Ashdown Forest, as many of you will know, is a very special place. It is managed by the Board of Conservators of Ashdown Forest, an independent body. In recognition of the ecological importance of Ashdown Forest and to ensure its protection, it is designated as a European Natura 2000 site and as a Site of Special Scientific Interest under UK legislation. Ashdown Forest is also within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The Conservators have duties laid down by statute which include the following:

• To regulate and manage the forest as an amenity and place of resort
• To conserve it as a quiet and natural area of outstanding beauty

The Conservators are keen to raise the public's (and hence our) awareness of their legal duty and, within this, their aim of balancing the interests of all users of the forest.

Please have particular regard therefore to the other users of the area, including all walkers, dog walkers and riders, all of whom are also seeking to enjoy their activities peacefully. Slow to a walk, keep especially quiet and keep a wide berth at any point where you meet horse riders.

This event is possible through the kind permission for access to the area from the Conservators of Ashdown Forest, Mr and Mrs A Brown and senior management at Cats Protection, all of whom we are most grateful to.