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 Ollerton take the A614 then right after 2.5k onto Whitewater Lane (signposted Walesby). Cross the hump backed bridge and then keep left. The parking field entrance is 300m on the left.

Information about shelter for leaving bags etc.:
Bikes can be left in the marquee where enquiries and download are located.

Specific Information for event day:
15A bus from Mansfield Bus Station leaving at 1030 arrives at Walesby, Retford Road at 1118.
It may also be a Sherwood Arrow bus with the same schedule.
It is approx 1.2k to Walesby Forest.

Travel by Car / Motorcycle / Minibus:
On approaching the car park please be aware that some competitors may be crossing the road as part of their course.

Nearest Postcode for SatNav: (of necessity may not be very close)
NG22 9NG

Parking: SK670702    cubic.tomato.bound
The parking field is just east of the entrance to Walesby Forest Adventure Centre. Please do not go to the main entrance. Parking will be signed from the road. Marshals will be on duty to direct you to the parking.

Beginners: ... help here
This event is suitable for newcomers.
The area is Parkland/Woods/Heath. 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

Course		km	Climb m		Controls	Technical Difficulty
Brown		8.4	75		27	Hardest
Blue		6.8	50		21	Hardest
Green		4.9	35		19	Hardest
LOG Green		4.7	35		19	Hardest
Short Green		3.6	25		14	Hardest
Very Short Green		2.6	20		11	Hardest
Light Green		3.4	25		14	Harder
Orange		2.6	20		11	Medium
Yellow		2.2	20		12	Easy
White		1.6	15		11	Easiest
Subject to final controlling

Start Times:
10:30 to 12:00

Courses Close:
14:00

Terrain:
Undulating mixed woodland with large open areas of parkland.

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 2017-2
Courses Overprinted on Waterproof paper

Start:
A quiet start will be available for those who require one.
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 is next to 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:
Dogs only permitted on a lead in the car park

Notes:
Please join us for Christmas treats once you have finished your course.

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 16 Dec 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
Newcomer Adult on White or Yellow course £4

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 assisted by Helen Parkinson

Planner:

Andrew Ridgway

Controller:

Hilary Palmer assisted by Paul Morris