Cleveland Orienteering Klub invites you to a Short Orienteering Race at TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY, MIDDLESBROUGH (recently named 'University of the Year' in the Times Higher Education Awards) on Saturday 5th December 2009

The fourth and final event in the Autumn Short Race Series held between September and December 2009.

Location:	Teesside University, Middlesbrough.  Grid reference NZ 495195.  Lots of local, public car parking.  Assembly is at the Olympia building, numbered 59 on the Campus Map. There will be toilets and somewhere to leave kit while you run.
Terrain:	Compact and intricate urban University site, with a range of buildings, landscaped areas, cut throughs and blind alleys. Both courses cross one traffic-calmed public road, which is expected to be quiet. The crossing will be marshalled and will be 'timed out' of your overall time.   The area includes several University car parks which are expected to be very quiet on the day. However all competitors should be aware of this, and parents should consider shadowing younger children.
Courses:	Planned by Chris Wright.   A   –   Approximately 2.1 km B   –   Approximately 1.1 km, easy navigation Both courses will feature fast running all the way.  Anyone can have a go! The course distances may look lower than normal, but you will rarely be running along the straight line!
Map:	1:3,000 scale.   New 'ISSOM sprint' map for this event.   A4 sized on waterproof paper. If you are not familiar with Urban 'sprint' Maps, you can download an excellent guide here. It shows how these maps represent out of bounds areas, forbidden areas, and fences that a forbidden to cross. Also in addition to the standard marking, we have chosen to indicate those areas that are used as car parks and may be obstructed during the event - this is shown on the key in the example map.
Punching system:	This event will use SI electronic punching.  SI-cards will be available for hire on the day at a cost of 50p each. Please look after yours as lost cards will be charged at £30.
Entries:	There is no need to pre-enter for the races, but if you are bringing a group then please contact Linda Thornton in advance so that we can print enough maps.
Registration:	9:30 - 10:20 a.m.
Starts:	10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Fees:	Seniors:  £2.00     Juniors / Students / UB40:  £1.00
After the Races:	Presentation to Series winners. Teesside University Sports department are organising a Kwik Cricket session for all ages (no escape for adults either). You will need clean kit and trainers, and the session will run to 12:30. Please let us know beforehand if you want to join in!
Facilities:	Toilets and changing. The Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA) is nearby, as are retail opportunities in Middlesbrough.
Dogs:	Well behaved dogs are welcome at this event.
Contact:	Linda Thornton     01287-635829
Safety:	Please remember that competitors take part at their own risk.  Your safety whilst orienteering is your own responsibility.

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