Newlands CornerSun 22 Dec, 2024
SE Middle-distance Championships
Regional 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
Newlands Corner has a completely resurveyed and renewed map and the mapper, Tom Edelsten, has turned Planner for these middle-distance courses. Mike Murray (SLOW) is the Controller.
To qualify for the SE Champs medals, you must be a BOF member and have SEOA as your primary affiliation.
However, anyone may enter this event. When you enter, please select the course that matches the age class that you wish to compete in, which need not be your own age class if you wish to 'run up'. Please note the Eligibility Criteria for the Championships (under Event Information below) if you wish to compete for a championship podium place.
Important note on car parking: We have bought dedicated (but limited) car parking space for this event and been asked not to use the public car parking spaces at Newlands Corner. Please, please share transport wherever possible.
Location Info
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Near: Guildford Lat,Lng: 51.23314,-0.51371 Postcode: GU4 8SE What3Words: ///mats.stuff.slides
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Directions / Parking
The car parking is at Newlands Corner. Not in the public car park but through it at the far end in an overflow area.
Space is limited, please share transport or travel car-less. We ask for car information when you enter - please be accurate.
Map / Terrain
Most of the competition area occupies the northern wooded slope of an East/West ridge. Runnability changes rapidly – especially so at the 1:5000 map scale – from white open to varying patches of green, with many mapped vegetation boundaries. One part has extensive bramble: this is largely impenetrable but laced with mapped paths.
A special character of Newlands Corner is the giant elderly yews, possibly the largest concentration in the world. Some are estimated to be up to 1000 years old. But many of them are now not in a good way; the causes are unclear but it’s a good bet that global heating is one. As orienteers we have a particular responsibility, to minimise footfall close to the trees to prevent damage to the roots. Planning of the event has taken this into account.
Course Information
You can enter any course but if you select one that does not match your age class you may not qualify for championship medals. You will only qualify for these if you run the course for your age class or if you run up to a harder age class (see more details on the Racesignup page).
Black (M18, M20-40) - very long and a hard navigational challenge
Brown (M16, M45-50, W18, W20-40) - long and hard
Blue (M55-60, W45-50) - quite long and hard
Green (M65-75, W16, W55-60) - not so long but still hard
Short Green (W65-75, W80+, M80+) - relatively short but still a hard navigational challenge
Light Green (M14, W14) - less of a navigational challenge; suitable for 'improvers'
Orange (M12, W12) - easier navigation, moderate distance, suitable for older beginners
Yellow (M10, W10) - suitable for most beginners with map awareness
White (not a championship course) - suitable for beginners
There will probably be a String course for young beginners (free to enter, just turn up on the day).
Entry Details
Enter at Racesignup (event 4705)
Early bird fees
Senior: £12
Junior: £6 (Juniors are under 21 on 31st December 2024)
Novice senior entry fee
£7 applies to White/Yellow/Orange courses.
From 16 December the fees increase by £2 (Senior) and £1 (Junior/Novice)
Late entries will become subject to available maps.
Normal SI dibber hire is £1; contactless SIAC dibber hire is £2.50.
Entry fee for non-BOF-affiliated Seniors attracts a £2 supplement; for Juniors a £1 supplement.
Senior full-time students pay the Junior entry fee.
Registration and Start times
Start times are from 10:00 - 12:00
Facilities
First Aid at Download (near the Finish).
There is a cafe and toilets by the Newlands Corner public car park.
Dog restrictions
Dogs allowed under control in the car park and Assembly area but not on the courses please.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser, Jeremy Wilde, organiser (at) guildfordorienteers.co.uk