Mirehouse

Date: 

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Club: 

WCOC

Level: 

D

Type: 

Night Series

Location: 

CA12 4QE

Grid Reference: 

NY230293

Terrain: 

Terrain is fast-running parkland with scattered trees on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake. An ideal start to the night series.

Parking: 

Parking will be alongside the minor road leading to Scarness off the A591 about 1 km to the north of the entrance to the Mirehouse / Dodd Wood at NY230293. Although the traffic along this road is expected to be minimal, please park courteously and be careful of passing traffic.

There will be a short walk (~250 m) to the start from registration.

Entries: 

3.50 Adult 2.00 Juniors

Courses: 

Long = 4.2 km, Short = 3.2 km, Novice = 1+ km

Start Times: 

5.45 - 7.15 pm

Courses Close: 

8.30 pm

Planner: 

John Noblett

Other Notes: 

WCOC Night Series 2016-17
Format: The format is the same as previous years with the events before the New Year being on easier terrain offering a Novice course (1-2 km) for those new to night orienteering as well as the usual Long (4-5 km) and Short (2-3 km) courses.
In the New Year the venues get more technical and wilder, and so are not suitable for novice juniors at night. However, the intention is, where appropriate, to offer a lower technical difficulty (3-4 km) ‘Nighthawk’ course suitable for novice adults.

Equipment: You will need a good lamp or light, preferably a headtorch to leave your hands free for the map and compass! The events really are great fun, and because you have to be sure of your location at all times, your orienteering skills will improve no end.
The weather will generally be cold and wet, with underfoot conditions muddy, icy, or if we're very lucky snowy! The conditions will dictate the safety requirements. Clothing suitable for the terrain and conditions should be worn, so come prepared.
It is recommended that you carry a whistle and spare batteries/torch. It is also advised that you wear some form of reflective clothing in the unlikely event of a search for a competitor who is hurt, unable to walk or is concussed). This shouldn’t be too difficult as most modern clothing, shoes, back packs or bum bags have some reflective sections or flashes. However, some reflective armbands will also be available at registration.

Starts are from 5.45 – 7.15 pm and courses will Close promptly at 8.30 pm (unless otherwise indicated at registration). Earlier starts may be allowed if the planner is ready to go.

Safety: All competitors should ensure that they have returned to registration by the course close time, even if they have not completed the course.