SOG S8Oldhouse WarrenSat 04 May, 2024

Directions / Parking

Please note parking is NOT at Whitely Hill, which we have used previously.

Access to the gated site is from the B2036 Balcombe Road roundabout, Worth.

• Grid Reference: TQ299353

• Nearest Postcode: RH10 7ZL

• What3Words: lock.unique.mini

From the North, exit the M23 at junction 10a. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit to the West onto a track.

Approaching from the South, from the B2110/ B2036 junction at the Cowdray Arms follow the B2036 north for 1.3 miles (2.1km). At the roundabout take the 1st exit to the West onto a track.

Driving slowly, follow the track SW approximately 700 metres to the assembly area and park as directed. This track is unmade and NOT suitable for low sporty cars - so strongly recommend you do not bring.

For anyone being dropped off, please walk in from the gate, following the edge of the track to the assembly area.

Please do not leave the parking area before 11:00 to avoid two way traffic on the narrow track back out.

Public Transport

Nearest railway station is Three Bridges followed by a 1.7 mile (2.7km) walk/cycle.

Course Information

Blue: 5.8km, 140m climb

Green: 4.3km, 110m climb

Short Green: 3.2km, 95m climb

Orange: 2.3km, 50m climb

Yellow: 1.6km, 40m climb

Start and Finish are both within 350m of assembly.

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.

'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

Oldhouse Warren, Cowdray & Greentrees 03/23
1:10,000 with 5m contours

Dog restrictions

Sorry no dogs allowed at this event.

Facilities

None. Please bring your own water to ensure adequate hydration.

Miscellaneous

• Yellow course passes close to a lake 40m after the Start. Parents with any concerns are able to observe from the Start lanes that juniors safely pass the lake.

• Safety Bearing: North to the uncrossable boundary fence, shown at the north end of the map, then head uphill to the assembly area. If after heading north to the boundary fence, you hit the track used to enter the venue, then turn south west and follow the edge of the track to the assembly area avoiding any traffic.

• An area has been marked out of bounds (on the map with purple hashing) due to the presence of Phytophthora Ramorum. This is a highly destructive, algae-like organism called a water mould, it can cause extensive damage and death to more than 150 plant species. Please ensure you do not enter the Out of Bounds area for any reason, and take the following measures to reduce the possibility of spreading the disease to other forest areas:
  • Remove excess soil/leaf litter/needles from footwear, gaiters and clothing before leaving the forest at the end of the event.
  • On returning home thoroughly scrub footwear/gaiters, wash clothing and leave to dry for at least 48 hours before reuse.

Contacts / Officials

Planner: Garry Greenstreet

Organiser:

Controller:

Important Event Information

Safety and Risk: A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event. Information about how to keep yourself and your children safe at an event can be found here.

Whistles: Carrying a whistle is strongly recommended at all our events and may be made compulsory by the organiser depending on identified risks and conditions.

SIACs: Note that in contactless mode no record of a SIAC "punch" is held in the control box. By using contactless punching, competitors are accepting the resulting risk that we may take longer to find them if they are lost or injured.

Covid Prevention: Please adhere to the British Orienteering Code of Conduct and take care to allow others to maintain social distance if they wish.

Ticks: Please be aware that ticks are common across many of the areas we run in and can carry infections such as Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Encephalitis. This is why the rules of orienteering say that you MUST wear full leg and abdomen cover in the forest. Full arm cover is also recommended. Please check for ticks after running and seek medical advice if you develop flu like symptoms or a spreading circular rash after being bitten. There is an excellent government leaflet here.

Insurance: All of our events are registered with British Orienteering and are covered by their public liability insurance; individuals are advised to consider their own private accident insurance.

Please note that the insurance only covers those registered as being part of the event so if you are taking part as a group, or are accompanying / shadowing a child please make sure you register the names of everyone taking part as you sign up.

For club taster / coaching sessions, individuals who are registered as attending are insured for a maximum of 3 initial sessions whilst deciding whether to join; they must be members of British Orienteering by their 4th session.

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