Newcastle and Tyneside Orienteers Event Details

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Sunday 15th April 2012

Carlisle Park, Morpeth

11th Annual Park race

Update 10/1/12.

Part of the Northumbrian Gathering

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Ideal event for newcomers as well as established orienteers

If unfamiliar with the terms used here, click on a heading for further explanation.

Car Park:NZ198858 Map
Nearest parking (Pay & Display) at the Leisure Centre (signed from the Clock Tower in central Morpeth)
Bear in mind that Morpeth could be very busy for the festival.
The Gathering website indicates additional parking at the Rugby Ground parking
Entry:Seniors (M/W21+) £6.00
Juniors (M/W20-) / Concessions £3.00 / Schoolchildren £2.00 to include use of SI equipment
Leaders of groups (scouts/schools) please notify the organiser in advance so that enough maps are printed.
Registration:Cross the footbridge into the park and continue forward to the Bowling Pavilion.
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Starts:10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m
Courses:For the competitive: courses where quick decision making is the aim !
For the leisure orienteer: a chance to take part in the sport at your own pace.
Long, 3.5km. Short, 2.5km. Beginners, 2.0km. Distances indicative and subject to refining.
Trophies:Open and Veteran Men
Open and Veteran Women,
Junior Men and Junior Women
Family
Map: Courses marked on maps and bagged.
Terrain:Attractive park with extensive path network, River Wansbeck, castle.
Dogs:Under close control on public open space.
Officials Planner: Adrian Barnes
Organiser: John Crosby
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Safety:Remember you Orienteer at your own risk
Please bring your own requirement of water.
A whistle should be carried, otherwise officials reserve the right to deny entry.

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