Hucking EstateThu 5 Dec
Credit: Phil Basford
Kent Night Cup
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
This is event eight of the Kent Night Cup series 2024/25 and is a woodland / open pasture 60 minute score event. Mass start at 19:30hrs.
Location Info
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Near: Hollingbourne Lat,Lng: 51.29379,0.63407 Postcode: ME17 1QT What3Words: ///reporter.walnuts.framework
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Directions / Parking
Parking will be at the Hook and Hatchet Public House, Church Road, Hucking ME17 1QT. Please park in the car park furthest from the road.
Access is easiest either from; the A249 between the M2 and M20, or from the crossroads north of Hollingbourne Hill, Hollingbourne.
Check out the country lane route on a map before leaving home, or use a SatNav.
Public transport: A long way from anywhere! Contact the organiser at least a few days before the event if you need a lift from a local station.
Pre-event Details
Map / Terrain
The Hucking Estate is woodland and farmland owned by the Woodland Trust. It is a mixture of open pasture, historic woodland and newer woodland planted over the last ten years. There is an extensive path network. The competition area does not involve any road crossings.
Map scale 1:10,000 with 5 metre contours. Map updated to 2024.
The map will be pre-drawn with the course and printed on A4 waterproof paper.
Course Information
A single 60 minute score course, suitable for all abilities.
Twenty controls in total made up of two sets of ten controls (80s and 90s). Visit as many controls in one set of ten (in any order), before switching to the second set. No change over control. Each control is worth 10 point. A penalty of 10 point will be deducted for each minute, or part minute, beyond the 60 minute course time.
Equipment: SPORTIDENT timing will be used. Controls will be SIAC enabled (contactless) but not the finish which will be punched. Standard non-SIAC dibbers can be used as normal punching. If you don’t have a dibber, they are available to hire when you register in advance (see below). SI dibbers can be hired for £1. SIAC (contactless) dibbers can be hired for £2.50. Lost hired dibbers will be charged at a cost of £30 for SI and £60 for SIAC.
Entry Details
Pre-entry only (no entry at the event) online through www.racesignup.co.uk . Entries close at 12:00hrs on day of event.
Fees :
BOF Seniors £6, Non-BOF Senior £8, and Juniors £3. SI dibber hire £1. SIAC dibber hire £2.50.
The first three competitors offering to assist with control collection at the end of the event will automatically receive a 50% reduction in the entry fee.
Registration and Start times
Briefing at 19:15hrs. Please arrive in good time.
Mass start at 19:30hrs.
Finish: Punching finish.
Please report to download as soon as you finish.
Facilities
Toilets will be available at the Hook and Hatchet Pub. No muddy shoes please.
Results will hopefully be available at the après-O on the night (see below) and on the DFOK website within a few days.
Après-O and prize-giving: Please indicate on Racesignup if you are intending to eat afterwards. The Après-O will be at the Hook and Hatchet Public House (where we are parking).
Dog restrictions
Well-behaved dogs on leads may take part.
Contacts / Officials
Neil Speers (neil.speers.uk@gmail.com)
Nearest A&E Hospital
Maidstone Hospital ME16 9QQ (24hr full A&E facilities)
NHS Urgent care search
Safety Notes
Competitors take part in this event at their own risk.