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SO - SOG S5 - Parham Woods, Storrington

SO - SOG S5 - Parham Woods, Storrington
Sat 14th Apr 2018
Storrington
SO
SEOA
Local
Suitable for familiesSuitable for young childrenSuitable for newcomersCoaching/advice available

Location

Venue:Parham Woods
Nearest town:Storrington
Event centre:The Old Sawmills within Northpark Wood
Postcode:RH20 4RP
Grid reference:TQ061158
Parking information:Approach via the A283 taking the turning to the west into Greatham Road, then turning south after 500 metres onto a hard track into the woods. Please drive slowly along this track, as competitors may be crossing it on their course. Parking is some 700 metres down the track, at the Old Sawmills. £1 parking fee.
Dog rules:Not allowed onto the courses as there are a number of wildlife sensitive areas (including a Heronry). Note that the competition area is a private estate without general public access.

Details

Description:Low-key Saturday morning event aimed at local Orienteers and newcomers of all ages, including families. Forms part of the SO spring league (February-May). 4 courses - Blue & Green for experienced Orienteers (approx 6km & 4km), Orange & Yellow for newcomers, families & children (approx 2.5km & 1.5km). Turn up and enter on the day - no pre-booking required.
Type:Cross Country
Physical difficulty of terrain:Medium
Entry times:Registration 9.45-10.45am. Starts 10.00-11.00am. Courses close 12.30pm
Punch type:SI
Hire fee: £1.00
Competitions:Winter Series, Club League
Event number:73033
Event website:Click here

Courses

Course description:Map Details:- 1:10000 with 5m contours. Fully revised in 2014 with annual updates since then. Terrain Description:- Mixed woodland with a network of rides and paths. Generally fairly flat, but with several low hills. Some parts of the area are low lying and may be waterlogged following the very wet weather over the courses of the winter / early spring
Colour coded courses:Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue
 
XS
0-2.5km
S
2.6-5.0km
M
5.1-7.5km
L
7.6-10km
XL
10.1km +
Very Easy
Easy
Medium
Hard
Very Hard
Course Technical Difficulty and Length (Km) are a guide to the standard of the courses offered.

Entry

Payment dateJunior/studentSeniorFamily/group
EOD£2.00 (£2.00)£4.00 (£5.00)£4.00 (£5.00)
Non-member fees shown in brackets

Contact us

Club:SO
Association:SEOA
Contact:Penny Marsh