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Night Series - Blea Tarn
Night Series - Blea Tarn
Thu 9th Feb 2017
Eskdale Green
NWOA
Local
Location
| Venue: | Blea Tarn |
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| Nearest town: | Eskdale Green |
| Postcode: | CA19 1UF |
| Grid reference: | NY147012 |
| Parking information: | Parking is in the Miterdale FC car park at NY147012 along the minor road signposted from Eskdale Green. |
Details
| Description: | Classic lake district open fell terrain - the one not to be missed in this year's night series! 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. In the New Year the venues get more technical and wilder, and so are not suitable for novice juniors at night. However, the intention is, where appropriate, to offer a lower technical difficulty (3-4 km) ‘Nighthawk’ course suitable for novice adults. Equipment: 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. |
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| Type: | Cross Country |
| Physical difficulty of terrain: | Hard |
| Entry times: | 17:45 - 19:15 |
| Punch type: | SI |
| Competitions: | Night League |
| Event number: | 71855 |
| Final details web page: | Click here |
Courses
| Course description: | Long ~4.5 km Short ~3.0 km Nighthawk (senior novices) = 3+ km |
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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) | N/A | |
| Non-member fees shown in brackets | |||
Contact us
| Club: | WCOC |
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| Association: | NWOA |
| Contact: | Mike Harrison |
| Email: | miketharrison@yahoo.co.uk |
Scholes Mill, Old Coach Road, Tansley, Matlock, DE4 5FY
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