Results for NOC District Event, Sherwood Forest and Budby, 19/12/2004

Organisers

What a great day to be out and about in the forest. You turned out in very good numbers and challenged our assumptions about how many pre-printed maps we would need on two of the courses - thanks to those of you who allowed us to 'recycle their map. If you left your details we will be sending you a replacement map.

A big thank you to team leaders and their helpers - their efficiency made the day a success. Particular thanks to those who provided soup and eats, and even more to the one who sent the weather.

Bob Alderson

Planner

This was a daunting task and I was given a kick start in early October because the forester wanted to approve the areas we were likely to visit. Luckily, at this time of year there are very few restrictions. Dave Cooke will confirm that access permissions are complicated given the number of agencies involved. Many thanks, Dave for ensuring everything was in place. My thanks also go to Tony Buckland whose was advice and guidance, as controller, proved invaluable, Bob Alderson who kept me on the timetable and ensured that all teams were geared up for the day. Also thanks to my 2 helpers, David Winser and Peter Catrer, without whose help I would not have managed on the day. I should also thank John Palmer for assembling the control at 143 (John gets a 15 second bonus).

I would also like to thank Bob for making sure that the weather was good and the moon was out when my head torch failed as I was trying to locate 143 (what was it with 143?) at 7 o'clock on Saturday night. Also for making sure that it stayed dry throughout the day and making it a most enjoyable event. Future planners, please note the statistics on entry by courses. Blue courses appear to be most popular. The weather does make a difference, but do not under-estimate the indomitable spirit of the seasoned and seasonable orienteer!

John Middler