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Night Series - Cockermouth Festive

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Night Series - Cockermouth Festive

Thu 21st Dec 2017

Venue:Cockermouth School

Nearest town:Cockermouth

Club:WCOC

Association:NWOA

Level:Local

Suitable for young children

Suitable for newcomers

Night event

Dogs are not allowed

Location

Venue:	Cockermouth School
Nearest town:	Cockermouth
Postcode:	CA13 9HF
Grid reference:	NY130311
Parking information:	Parking at Cockermouth School (NY130311, CA13 9HF)

Details

Description:	WCOC Night Series 2017-18 Pre-Christmas event organised by the Juniors. In addition to the usual night event in the evening, the Novice course entirely in the school grounds will also be open from 2 - 3 pm. 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.
Type:	Urban
Physical difficulty of terrain:	Easy
Entry times:	2 - 3 pm (Novice only); 17:45 - 19:15 (Long, Short & Novice)
Punch type:	SI
Event number:	73670
Final details web page:	Click here

Courses

Course description:	Novice = 1 - 2 km (within school grounds and off road) Short = 2 - 3 km (urban) Long = 4 - 5 km (urban)

	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

Fees:

Payment date	Junior/student	Senior	Family/group
	£2.00 (£2.00)	£3.50 (£3.50)	£0.00
Non-member fees shown in brackets

Contact us

Club:	WCOC
Association:	NWOA
Contact:	Mike Harrison
Email:	miketharrison@yahoo.co.uk