Newlands CornerWed 1 Jan, 2025
New Year Pant-O
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
Report
Everyone's a winner, just for turning out on what appeared to be an inauspicious day but was really quite benign in the end.
And thanks to Marion and Barbara for “The Food Tent”, and Ben & Helen for mobile controls.
Happy New Year from John Collyer (Planner) and the whole of the team behind him!
Overview
A Festive Pantomime Themed event
This is going to be amazing fun! (oh no it isn't!)
Yes it is! Really exciting! (oh no it isn't!)
There'll be mulled wine and hot sausages! (now you're talking)
Individual or team entries
Individuals or teams can enter. A team has up to 4 people (maximum two M/W18+ in each team).
Teams to be confirmed/adjusted on the day (each team member is a separate entry to the event).
This event has a score format
This event requires you to visit as many controls as you can (in any order) within 45 minutes in order to solve some pantomime questions. You do not need to know the pantomime plots but knowing the names of the characters is pretty important.
Individuals or teams can enter. Every person gets a map and teams can stay together or split up in order to get more control visits in the allotted 45 minutes. Scores will be calculated from the number of successfully answered questions. However points will be deducted if any of the team returns after more than 45 minutes.
No dibber but watch and pen/paper very useful!
No dibbers are required for this event, but you will want to have a watch and pen & paper (for each team member). The pen/paper is to write down answers as you go; the watch to help you get back in time.
Location Info
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Near: Lat,Lng: 51.23274,-0.50776
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Course Information
Pant-O!
A 45-minute orienteering challenge, which you will find easier if you swot up the names of the characters in the following pantomimes:
Dick Whittington
Cinderella
Jack and the Beanstalk
Aladdin
Robin Hood
Don't be late back or you may turn into a pumpkin!
Entry Details
Enter using RaceSignup
Senior: £8.00
Junior/Student: £3.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December 2025
Registration and Start times
Register to enter on the day from 10am.
Mass starts at 11am and 11:30.