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BADO
Colour-coded and SCOA League Event
Micheldever Forest
7th June 2009
Event Details
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| Directions |
O-Signed and entrance to the forest from the A33 at
SU526384
NB there is
no direct access from the M3! |
| Parking |
Single-file on the forest road. Please observe "runners crossing" signs and do not allow children to climb on any log-piles.
Parking is free.
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| Terrain |
Mixed woodland with few contours.
Courses avoid the worst of the summer undergrowth and indeed much of the
area is still quite runnable. There is ongoing forestry work in the
northeastern area visited by Blue and Brown courses. |
| Map |
1:10,000 updated 2009, waterproof
with courses and control descriptions overprinted.
White to Green: A4 Blue & Brown: A3
Loose control descriptions also available. White to Orange: text, others: symbols |
| Courses |
| Course |
Length |
Climb |
Controls |
Difficulty |
| Brown |
9.1km |
95m |
21 |
Hard |
| Blue |
7.1km |
85m |
19 |
Hard |
| Green |
5.0km |
60m |
14 |
Hard |
| Light Green |
3.8km |
45m |
13 |
Fairly hard |
| Red |
5.3km |
50m |
17 |
Medium |
| Orange |
3.1km |
35m |
13 |
Medium |
| Yellow |
2.5km |
25m |
12 |
Fairly easy |
| White |
1.5km |
15m |
9 |
Easy |
There is also a free string course.
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| Start and Finish |
Registration: 09.30 to 12.00
Starts: 10.00 to 12.30
Courses close at 14.30
Registration is towards the southern end of the Parking forest road.
There are two Finishes; both are very close to Registration. The Start is about 200m north of Registration.
Start times will not be allocated - go to the Start when ready and queue by course lane.
You must download, even if you have retired. |
| Entry Fees |
Seniors: £8 (£2 discount for SCOA and National British Orienteering members
Juniors: £2
EMIT hire: £1 (free for juniors) |
| Electronic punching |
EMIT electronic punching will be
used. To ensure “punching” competitors must touch the control with their EMIT card. If you do not place your card fully into the control, you will not receive the back-up pin mark, which is there to resolve any disputes if an electronic punching has not been recorded. |
| Results |
Each competitor will receive a print-out of their overall time and splits at the download tent. |
| Facilities |
Squash, Toilets, limited First Aid |
| Officials |
Planners: Mike Frizzell and Laurie Rose (BADO)
Organiser: David Watkins tel: 07973 263548 (BADO)
Controller: Eric Harper (BKO) |
| Dogs |
Dogs welcome but must be under control at all times. |
| Safety |
Competitors take part in this event at their own risk and are
responsible for their own safety. You are advised to
carry a whistle, wear full arm and leg protection and to check for ticks after
your run. |