Farley FrolicSun 18 May, 2025
WOW
Local level event
Explanation of Event levels
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Training are non competitive events used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships.
Terrain type: Woodland
Overview
Join us to celebrate World Orienteering Week at our fun family-orientated Roman-themed orienteering event which includes not only the usual competitive range of courses, but also short junior friendly courses; a “where is the Roman centurion?” challenge and the chance to race around our special Roman temple maze.
Full details and online entries via the Racesignup page at click here
Location Info
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Near: Guildford Lat,Lng: 51.19310,-0.49664 OS Grid Ref: TQ052449 Postcode: GU5 9ER What3Words: ///fame.lectured.hunches
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Directions / Parking
Farley Heath no. 8 (main) car park, GU5 9EW, 6.5 miles south east of Guildford.
Course Information
White (1.4km): Easy, controls on paths, for complete beginners. Recommended if it's your first event as a family with children under 10.
Yellow (2km): Easy; controls on or near paths; aimed at beginners.
Orange (2.4km): A little more technical than Yellow; controls just off paths with some route choice. Recommended if it's your first event as a family with children over 10.
Green (3.9km): Technical, for experienced orienteers.
Blue (5.9km): Technical, for experienced orienteers.
Entry Details
Online via RaceSignup. Also cash entry on the day.
Senior: £8, Junior: £2
Seniors on White/Yellow and senior Students on all courses get a discount rate of £4.
Senior entrants who are not members of BOF pay a £2 premium.
SI dibber hire: £1
Additional map: 50p
Note that each entry includes one map and a single dibber download. You can buy an additional map when you enter before 11 May (eg for shadowing or if a pair are running the course together and would like a map each). You may also buy additional maps at the event on the day (cash please) if there are any spare ones available.
Facilities
Toilets
There are no toilets at the event
Dog restrictions
Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Please keep them on a lead in the assembly/start/finish areas.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser: Marion Payne-Bird (eventorganiser [at] guildfordorienteers.co.uk)
Planner: Helen Rivers
Miscellaneous
Participant Code of Conduct
I'm sure you don't need to be reminded to be courteous to other users of the area while you are competing, but all the same here is a reminder! Please make yourself aware of and abide by the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct (revised September 2022).
Covid-19
Whilst restrictions have been lifted, Covid-19 is very much still in circulation and we encourage a continued responsible approach to orienteering events. People have different risk tolerances and we like to be mindful of, and to respect, others' personal choices as normality returns. Please do not attend if you or a member of your household has Covid-19 symptoms.
Medical conditions
If you have an existing Medical Condition of which the Organisers should be aware, please complete a Medical Form which can be downloaded from the British Orienteering website and hand in at Download/Enquiries in a sealed envelope marked with your name and "Confidential Medical Form for GO event 18/05/25 only". This will be opened only if you require medical treatment and are not conscious. It will be destroyed at the end of the event.
Ash Dieback precautions
In accordance with British Orienteering guidelines please make sure your kit has been cleaned following use at previous events.