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:
Bikes can be locked to a fence close to enquiries.

Information about shelter for leaving bags etc.:
Shelter is available in the Visitor Centre buildings.

Specific Information for event day:
From Nottingham Victoria Centre or Angel Row take the 11C bus to the Caravan Park bus stop (just before to the Welcome to Holme Pierrepont Country Park sign). Walk approx. 500m to the assembly area adjacent to the public car park. Buses leave Victoria Centre at 1023 and hourly therafter. 23 mins journey time.

Travel by Car / Motorcycle / Minibus:
Take the A6011 (Radcliffe Road) from either central Nottingham or A52/West Bridgford bypass Turn on to Regatta Way and follow the signs to Holme Pierrepont via Adbolton Lane. Once on Adbolton Lane, just follow the signs to Holme Pierrepont Country Park, which is home to the National Water Sports Centre. (Take the left fork at the Welcome to Holme Pierrepont Country Park sign).

Nearest Postcode for SatNav: (of necessity may not be very close)
NG12 2LU

Parking: SK610389    mason.ally.tribune
Parking in the main Holme Pierrepont Country Park Visitor Car Park: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UyRHYh8k7MdPGV4n9 Car Parking payment via ParkPCM. £3.70 Up to 2 Hours £4.70 Up to 4 Hours

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

There will be two 'sprint length' courses of around 2.5km each. Competitors will be able to do either or both these courses.
Newcomers: Don't be put off by the term 'sprint' - this is jargon for a short course with lots of changes of direction and fast thinking needed. By all means try these courses if you want a challenge!
There will also be an introductory course suitable for beginners of around 2km.

Start Times:
13:00 to 14:30

Courses Close:
15:00

Terrain:
Event is based around the Canoe Slalom course and surrounding country park on the banks of the Regatta lake The terrain is largely open grassland with substantial paths and some small wooded areas. This is a brand new sprint style map at 1:4000 (large scale and lots of detail) and hasn't been used for orienteering in over 10 years!

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 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:
Public Toilet block at car park

Dogs:
Dogs permitted under control

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.

Nearest Hospital:
Queens Medical Centre (QMC) Hospital, Nottingham

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

Enter before 23:59 on Sun 20 Oct to guarantee your map.

Online entries will remain open until 13:30 on event day, but these late entries are subject to the availability of printed maps.

Fees:

Courses:
Adults - £5.00
Students - £2.00 use code S983
Juniors - £2.00
Family - £12.00

Parking - £3.70
SIAC Hire - £2.00
SIAC Loss - £60.00
SportIdent Hire - Free

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:

Anthony Squire assisted by Hilary Palmer

Planner:

Ed Cochrane