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Night Series - Setmurthy
Night Series - Setmurthy
Thu 23rd Nov 2017
Cockermouth
NWOA
Local
Location
| Venue: | Setmurthy |
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| Nearest town: | Cockermouth |
| Postcode: | CA13 9SG |
| Grid reference: | NY161314 |
| Parking information: | Parking alongside the minor road at GR NY161314. Please take care when parking as there is fast moving traffic along this road. Please also take care not to park on the verges causing damage. |
Details
| Description: | WCOC Night Series 2017-18 Fourth event is at an old favourite - Setmurthy, just to the east of Cockermouth on the minor road off the old A66 Embleton Road heading up to the golf course. Normal cross-country event, starts from 17:45 to 19:15 (20:30 courses close). The area is a mixture of woodland and open fields on the top of the hill. In bad weather the open area can be exposed and competitors are advised to carry a waterproof cagoule and whistle. If conditions dictate these may be compulsory. Start and finish will be a short walk from registration/parking. The format is the same as previous years with the events before the New Year being on easier terrain offering a Novice course (1-2 km) for those new to night orienteering as well as the usual Long (4-5 km) and Short (2-3 km) courses. You will need a good lamp or light, preferably a headtorch to leave your hands free for the map and compass! The events really are great fun, and because you have to be sure of your location at all times, your orienteering skills will improve no end. The weather will generally be cold and wet, with underfoot conditions muddy, icy, or if we're very lucky snowy! The conditions will dictate the safety requirements. Clothing suitable for the terrain and conditions should be worn, so come prepared. It is recommended that you carry a whistle and spare batteries/torch. It is also advised that you wear some form of reflective clothing in the unlikely event of a search for a competitor who is hurt, unable to walk or is concussed). This shouldn’t be too difficult as most modern clothing, shoes, back packs or bum bags have some reflective sections or flashes. However, some reflective armbands will also be available at registration. Starts are from 5.45 – 7.15 pm and courses will close promptly at 8.30 pm (unless otherwise indicated at registration). Earlier starts may be allowed if the planner is ready to go. ALL COMPETITORS SHOULD ENSURE THAT THEY REGISTER BEFORE RUNNING AND HAVE RETURNED TO REGISTRATION BY THE COURSE CLOSE TIME, EVEN IF THEY HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE COURSE. If you arrive late please consider running a shorter course to ensure you have returned by course close time. |
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| Type: | Cross Country |
| Physical difficulty of terrain: | Hard |
| Entry times: | 17:45 - 19:15 |
| Punch type: | SI |
| Event number: | 73594 |
| Final details web page: | Click here |
Courses
| Course description: | Long = 5.1 km (155 m) Short = 3.6 km (115 m) Novice (easy - follows paths & line features) = 2.1 km (65 m) |
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XS 0-2.5km | S 2.6-5.0km | M 5.1-7.5km | L 7.6-10km | XL 10.1km + | |
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| 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 date | Junior/student | Senior | Family/group |
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| £2.00 (£2.00) | £3.50 (£3.50) | £0.00 | |
| Non-member fees shown in brackets | |||
Contact us
| Club: | WCOC |
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| Association: | NWOA |
| Contact: | Mike Harrison |
| Email: | miketharrison@yahoo.co.uk |
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