BADO
Colour-coded and SCOA League Event
Harewood Forest
21st March 2010

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Directions Take the A3057 south from its junction with the A303 then turn east onto the B3420 for approx. 1Km. The entrance to the forest is at SU379418.
O-signed from the A3057 / B3420 junction at SU371422.
Free parking on a large grass field (weather permitting, otherwise on the forest roads).
Terrain Undulating runnable terrain, mostly a deciduous forest, with scattered confer plantations and gentle climb. It is advisable to wear leg protection as there are many patches of low trailing brambles.
Map 1:10,000, 5m contours, 2009. A3 waterproof, overprinted.
Control descriptions on the map and as loose sheets at Registration.
Courses

Course

Difficulty

Controls

Distance

Climb

Brown

Hard

24

9.7km

80m

Blue

Hard

17

7.7km

75m

Green

Hard

14

5.4km

80m

Light Green

Moderately Hard

11

3.5km

45m

Orange

Moderate

9

3.1km

25m

Yellow

Easy

8

2.4km

20m

White

Easy

10

1.6km

15m

There is also a free String course.
If anyone is planning on bringing a large number of Juniors to run on the White/Yellow/Orange course could they please contact the organiser so that additional maps can be printed.
Start and Finish Both the Start and Finish are within 250m of the Assembly area.
Start times will not be allocated; just go when ready.
EMIT Electronic punching 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.
Lost hire-cards will be charged at £45.
Times / Entry
Registration		 Please complete this form or one issued by the car-park marshalls. Pay at the BADO tent, then proceed to the EMIT tent for computer entry.
Registration: 09:30 to 11:30. Entry on the day only.
Starts 10:00 to 12:00
Courses close 14:30
Fees Seniors: £8 (£2 discount for National and SCOA British Orienteering Members)
Juniors: £2
EMIT Hire £1 (free for juniors)
Facilities Tom’s Catering, Ultrasport, Squash, Toilets.
Officials Planner: Craig Blackford (BADO)
Organiser: John Harrison 01189 701096 (BADO)
Controller: Philip Cooper (SOC)
Dogs Dogs are welcome in the car park, but must be on leads at all times. Dogs are not allowed on the courses.
Safety Competitors take part in this event at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.