KNCEast Grinstead KNCThu 17 February, 2022

Report

Well the weather was certainly nicer than SO's last KNC at Tilgate in January. As some of you are aware Jane is under physio's orders of no running or substantial walking for a month or so. Fortunately most of this event could be planned by driving around and just popping out to check out a few footpaths. Only two competitors managed to get all 20 controls (and with very little time to spare) suggesting that the challenge was just about right. Thanks as ever to Joe for running download and getting the results up quickly, and to Chris and Darren for control collection.

Neil

RouteGadget

Is a web app for sharing and comparing orienteering routes. You can draw your own route or upload a GPS track from your watch. It also allows you to watch an animated replay with a simulated mass start.

Pre event info

For SO's 3rd contribution to the Kent Night Club league a street event around East Grinstead.

Location Info

Nearest town: East Grinstead

• Postcode: RH19 3AZ *
• Lat,Lng:51.12551,-0.00501
• Grid Ref:
• Google Map
• Streetmap (OS 50k)
• Bing Map (OS 50k)
• OpenStreetMap

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

Directions / Parking

Parking at the Vicarage car park (free after 6pm)

Course Information

20 control score event. No funny business.

10 points per control, 10 points lost per minute or part minute late

Entry Details

Online entry only via racesignup

Seniors £5, Juniors £2.50

Non BOF-member supplement and dibber hire charges also apply if relevant.

Note that our insurance policy specifies that no juniors under the age of 16 can take part unaccompanied.

Start Times

Starts 19:30-19:40

Map Details

1:10000 Open Orienteering street map, 5m contours

Terrain Description

Mainly streets and urban footpaths with options to cut across playing fields and one pathed route through a wood.
Two potentially dangerous roads have been clearly marked out of bounds and must not be crossed or run along.
Please be courteous to others and take especial care when running around corners
Some sort of torch recommended.

Facilities

Sorry no toilet facilities near the car park. Toilets available at the Sainsbury's superstore next to the train station or at the Kings Leisure Centre.

Miscellaneous

Punching start and finish, all other controls will be SIAC enabled.

Please wear clothing visible to drivers and other road users.

Contacts / Officials

Planner: Jane Lambert

Organiser: Neil Crickmore

Controller: