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

FINAL DETAILS

Travel by Public Transport / Bicycle:

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

Information for Bicycle Users:
There are fences and/or trees adjacent that bikes can be locked to.

Information about shelter for leaving bags etc.:
Bags may be left at the enquiries point at your own risk.

Specific Information for event day:
If arriving by train at Nottingham station please note that there are many exits. You may choose to get the tram to Old Market Square from the station – follow the signs. There is an easy walking route from the main foyer of the station on Carrington Street, turn right /north and cross to the LHS of the road. It is 0.6km following Carrington Street northwards over the canal and through a pedestrian area then through the newly planted ‘Green Heart’ and onwards via Lister Gate to St Peter’s Square (the race start). It’s a further 100m up Exchange Walk to Old Market Square.

Travel by Car / Motorcycle / Minibus:
NB The Forest Rec park & ride will be closed as it’s the last day of Goose Fair. https://www.thetram.net/park-and-ride Phoenix Park close to M1 J26; Toton Lane near M1 J25 and Clifton South on A453 from M1 J24 https://www.thetram.net/tickets/one-off-tickets

Nearest Postcode for SatNav: (of necessity may not be very close)
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Parking:   
See Park & Ride information above. There are car parks in central Nottingham e.g. Broadmarsh Car Park NG1 7FE, from which there is easy pedestrian access to the new 'Green Heart' and then north along Lister Gate towards the Start and the Event HQ / Finish in Old Market Square, the eastern side near the Right Lion at NG1 2DT. See walk details from the railway station in Public transport above. The best priced for all day on a Sunday is the Railway Station car park at 17 Queen's Rd, Nottingham NG2 3DW - £5 all day! An alternative is to park (free on a Sunday) along the Victoria Embankment (best approached from the western end) as far eastwards as possible then walk towards Trent Bridge and catch a bus from the stop on the N side of the bridge into the city. Bus stops have route maps.

Beginners: ... help here
This event is suitable for newcomers.
The area is Urban. 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.

Special Rules:
Adults can enter any course but to be competitive in the EMUL and UKUL you should enter the designated course for your age class. Juniors age 12 and under must enter course 7 unless accompanied by an adult. Juniors age 16 and under must enter course 6 unless accompanied by an adult. NB these are for safety reasons. Newcomers with young children are advised to enter Course 7 in the Family Explorer class; more confident adult newcomers / family groups with older children are advised to enter Course 6 in the Newcomer Adult class.

Courses: ... explanation

These course distances are via the optimal route.

Course	Classes	km	Climb m		Controls
1	M Open	9.2	100		29
2	M Vet 40+ W Open	7.3	70		22
3	M SuperVet 55+ W Vet 40+	5.4	60		18
4	M UltraVet 65+ W SuperVet 55+	4.7	60		16
5	MHV75+ WUV65+ WHV 75+	3.6	35		10
6	MJ16- WJ16- Newcomer Adult	3.2	40		13
7	M12- W12- Family Explorer	2.1	30		12

Enquiries / Assembly:
Old Market Square near the 'Right Lion'. Look for orienteering banners. There will be space to leave bags at your own risk. Public toilets are signed from near the 'Left Lion'. Collect hired e-cards at enquiries before going to the start. All competitors are asked to wear race numbers - collect these at the pre-start at the southern end of Exchange Walk. Please bring your own pins - some may be available.

Start Times:
10:30 to 12:30

Courses Close:
14:00

Terrain:
Urban terrain; 2010 event covered City centre and Park Estate. 2011 covered city centre and north to include the Trent University campus and Arboretum.

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

Map:
1:4000 5m   
Courses Overprinted on Waterproof paper

Start:
The start is in St Peter's Square 100m south of the Enquiry Point. Take care crossing the tram track and follow signs along Exchange Walk.
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:
The finish is in Old Market Square close to the Enquiry Point. It is a 'punching' finish for all competitors.

Download:
At the Enquiry Point

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:
Toilets available within site buildings

Dogs:
Permitted but must be kept on a lead around the registration area

Safety:
Specifically for this event at Nottingham City:
Care must be taken crossing roads and the tram track. There will be a road crossing marked as compulsory for juniors crossing the tram track part way round their courses.

Everyone must stay alert when going round corners and along narrow alleys - be respectful of members of the public sharing the centre of the city.

and for all NOC events:
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.

Nearest Hospital:
QMC - ask at the enquiry point if you need first aid assistance or a map to find QMC

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

Enter before 23:59 on Sun 29 Sep to guarantee your map.

Online entries will remain open until 11:30 on event day, but these late entries are subject to the availability of printed maps.

Fees:

Courses:
Adults - £8.00
Students - £4.00
Juniors - £3.00
Family - £20.00

SIAC Hire - £2.00
SIAC Loss - £60.00
SportIdent Hire - Free
SportIdent Loss - Free
Student discount code S453

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:

Hilary Palmer

Planner:

Dave Schorah

Controller:

Jeffrey Baker (LOG)