SOG 6Southwater Country ParkSat 02 December, 2017

Near: Southwater
Level of event: Local
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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: Southwater

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

Directions / Parking

Event parking and registration are at the Southwater Country Park car park Mill Straight,

TQ158255. Nearest postcode is RH13 9EY

The car park charging period is 10:00 – 16:00, with rates of 50p for up to 1hr, £1.50 up to 3hrs and £3 all day. The car park operates as pay and display, although a payment by phone option is available.

There is additional parking at the Station Road car park, adjacent to the watersports centre & café, which also has toilets.

Both these car parks have a 2m height restriction. Vehicles exceeding this height are most likely to find parking on the access road to the old IBM factory at the northern edge of the park, accessible from the Worthing Road. ( proceed north along Mill Straight which becomes Worthing Road, then first right)

The start and finish are adjacent to the main event car park.

Public Transport

Nearest trains at Horsham or Christs Hospital.

Course Information

Courses available are

Yellow 1.3km 30m climb

Orange 2.7km 65m

Green 3.1km 125m

Blue 4.3km 155m

The Blue course has been planned to maximise the use of the western wooded area of the park, and as such make significant use of the steeper, and potentially slippery ground.

The Green course makes significant use of this western area, but far less on the steeper sections.

All courses except yellow, are using 2 sided maps.

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.

Terrain Description

Country park surrounding old gravel pits. Mixture of open grass and wooded areas. Some steep slopes in places.

Dog restrictions

Dogs allowed

Facilities

Toilets, children's play area and cafe in park. Other facilities in Southwater village centre.

Contacts / Officials

Planner: Robin Wilson

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