These details are for an event that has already taken place.

Travel by Public Transport / Bicycle:

Helpful links: Airport: East Midlands / Railway: Trainline / Coach: National Express / Buses: Traveline

Information for Bicycle Users:
From either north or south, via the A60 Nottingham-Mansfield road and then via B6020 to Blidworth. Turn into Burma Road and proceed towards the far end.
[Rail] From Nottingham to Mansfield station on the Robin Hood line then take the 28 Stagecoach bus as above.

Information about shelter for leaving bags etc.:


Specific Information for event day:
From Nottingham the Pro bus runs at 0825 to Mansfield bus station, arriving at 0908. Change here to the 28 Stagecoach bus at 0845. See next paragraph. Journey time for Nottingham - Mansfield 43 mins.
From Mansfield the 28 (Stagecoach) bus runs at 0845 and then hourly. Alight at Belle Vue Lane and walk to Burma Road, proceeding to the junction with Gilbert Road at the far end. (approx 800m). Journey time approx 23 mins.

Travel by Car / Motorcycle / Minibus:
From Blidworth head north on the B6020. Just after the fire station turn right into the Burma Road Industrial Estate. Drive along Burma Road until it meets Gilbert Way at a T junction.

Nearest Postcode for SatNav: (of necessity may not be very close)
NG21 0RX

Parking:    landscape.merit.tables
Roadside parking on the Burma Road Industrial Estate. Follow the instructions of the marshals and show consideration for other road users. Please allow adequate turning space for lorries and avoid blocking entrances. If you require a quiet parking place please contact the Organiser.

Beginners: ... help here
This event is suitable for newcomers.
The area is Parkland/Woods/Forest. You will need clothes and footwear suitable for the weather and terrain.
We like to help newcomers to get started. There is a newcomer email where you can ask for advice. Please let us know that you are coming to the event and we will allocate someone to help you.

Courses: ... explanation
White, Yellow, Orange, Light Green, Very Short Green, Short Green, Green, Blue and Brown.

Course		km	Climb m		Controls
Brown		7.5	185		18
Blue		5.3	145		14
Green		3.6	95		12
Short Green		2.8	80		11
Very Short Green		2.2	50		10
Light Green		3.2	70		11
Orange		2.5	35		11
Yellow		2.2	40		10
White		1.6	30		10
Subject to final controlling

Enquiries / Assembly:
There will be a short flat walk of around 200 metres to the Start from the parking on Burma Road Industrial Estate. Please follow the signs

Start Times:
10:30 to 12:00

Courses Close:
14:00

Terrain:
Boundary and Tipping Woods is a reclaimed coal mining area. There is significant undergrowth across the whole area, the map has been updated to reflect this through both the undergrowth screen and general forest runnability. In general the undergrowth grows more in the 'open' strips of 'runnable in one direction' plantations, so you're likely to find it easier to run in the 'thicker' trees alongside. Courses have been planned to avoid the worst of the undergrowt

Punching System:
Timing is by SportIdent
Contactless punching is enabled for those with SIACs.
Everybody must punch conventionally at the Start and Finish

Map:
1:10000 5m   ISOM
Courses Overprinted on Waterproof paper

Start:
The start will be arranged into three 1-minute boxes (-3,-2 and -1).
Please ensure that you have cleared and checked your SI/SIAC cards before you start.
Remember to 'punch' at the start box.
If you require a 'quiet start' please contact the Organiser.
The start will be arranged into three 1-minute boxes (-3,-2 and -1).
Please ensure that you have cleared and checked your SI/SIAC cards before you start.
Remember to 'punch' at the start box.

Control Descriptions:
Printed on the map, and available loose in the start boxes

Finish:
It will be a punching finish

Download:
Download will located a short walk from the Finish.

Results:
Results will not be displayed at Download but will be available on the NOC website.
There might be Live O results on the day, if reception is good enough.

Toilets:
Portable Toilet(s)

Dogs:
Dogs permitted on a lead

Safety:
A comprehensive Risk Assessment has been carried out by the organiser.

Participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event. It is recommended that whistles are carried.

Once you have started a course it is a rule that you don't leave the event without reporting to a download official even if you retire.

The Competitor Safety Slip can be downloaded and brought to the Enquiry Point if you wish to leave medical or emergency contact details. You may place the slip in a sealed envelope labelled with your name and class. The slip will be only accessible to the organiser or first aiders and will be destroyed after the event.

Child and Vulnerable Adults Safety:
This event is organised in accordance with British Orienteering regulations for child safety. This includes ensuring that courses selected by competitors aged under 18 are suitable for their level of experience. Where there is doubt, please ensure your child is shadowed on a colour coded course. Adults who wish to be competitive must complete their own course first. NOC volunteers are available at enquiries to advise and to support newcomers in selecting an appropriate course. More information

NOC has a policy on the taking of photographs at events, based on national guidance. This provides a sensible balance between the benefits and risks associated with the taking and use of images. If you are unsure about acceptable practice, please speak to the event organiser.

Entries:
Please enter in advance using the NOC entry system Enter NowEnter Now.

Enter before 23:59 on Mon 1 Apr to guarantee your map.

Online entries will remain open until 11:00 on event day, but these late entries are subject to the availability of printed maps.

Fees:

Courses:
Adults - £8.00
Students - £3.00
Juniors - £3.00
Family - £20.00

SIAC Hire - £2.00
SIAC Loss - £60.00
Student Code is S351

Family rate is for multiple course entries. A family group can take part together by creating a single entry at the adult rate.

Officials:

Organiser:

Robert Parkinson

Planner:

Anthony Squire

Controller:

Paul Morris