SOG S4Great Walstead SchoolSat 29 March, 2025

Near: Lindfield
Level of event: Local
Type of event: Race

Results

Report

What a beautiful spring day. A frosty start but heard the Woodpeckers and saw some deer whilst putting out the controls. It was a challenging area to plan with many of the previous areas we used, now out of bounds, lots of indistinct paths, and recent tree felling all added to the fun. Thankfully the ground had dried up to allow for some good runnable legs if you could avoid the brambles clawing at your legs. We had a great turn out on the orange with lots of new people trying or O for the first time. Hope you enjoyed the courses and the sunshine. Many thanks to everyone who helped out Tim, Linda, Steve, Jane and Sarah on parking Angela on the start Dave, Chris, Sarah, Euan and Simon on control collection Joe, Mike and Penny in the SI tent Sue for mentoring and advising on my courses And of course Simon for help with all my recces, putting out controls, and generally anything I asked.

Photos are here.

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SOG Series Info

SOGs are friendly club events where children and newcomers are very welcome. Yellow and Orange courses are suitable for children to run on their own with a bit of practice. Adults are welcome to shadow children until they are confident to go on their own. Green and Blue courses are run or walked by any age group - you can race competitively or just enjoy the woodland.

There are two series of events - autumn and spring of approximately 8 events each. Electronic timing (SI) is used.

Help on the day always appreciated.

Volunteer here

Enquiries here

Location Info

Nearest town: Lindfield

* Postcodes are not very precise in some areas, so don't rely on them for an exact location.

Directions / Parking

Postcode RH16 2QJ. Parking on the school grounds, please follow signs to the rear of the school.

Public Transport

Haywards Heath station, 2.8 miles away

Course Information

Yellow 1.3km, 20m climb

Orange 2.1km, 35m climb

Short Green 3.1km, 65m climb

Green 4.1km, 100m climb

Blue 5.4km, 105m climb

Entry Details

Pre-entry via Racesignup.co.uk Newcomers are welcome and eligible for a free trial session - if you'd like to reserve a map or discuss the event please email our membership secretary.

BOF member fees: Seniors £6.50, Juniors £3.25, SO Juniors free.
Non member fees: Seniors £7.50, Juniors £3.25.

If shadowing a junior or going as a family group with one map and one dibber, just enter one junior.

'Dibber' hire:
Electronic punching (SI) chips are available to hire. SIAC (contactless): £2 (juniors £1), non-SIAC (not contactless) £1 (juniors £0.5)

Registration open

9:45 to 10:45

Start Times

10:00 to 11:00. Courses close at 12:30.

Map Details

1:5000 5m contours

Terrain Description

Mature woods used by the school for outdoor skills and shelter building.

Dog restrictions

No dogs allowed - school rules.

Facilities

None

Miscellaneous

Safety bearing NW.

Contacts / Officials

Planner: Mo Fitzpatrick

Organiser:

Controller:

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