CLOK logo Cleveland Orienteering Klub
invites you to a NE Orienteering League event at
Hutton Lowcross
on Sunday 29th April 2018 		CLOK logo
NOTICE: The East Cleveland Klondike cycle race is taking place on the same day as this orienteering event.  The cycle race starts at 12 noon in Guisborough, does loops around the roads to the north and east of the town and then finishes in Guisborough, probably by about 4 p.m.  If you're heading homeward to the east of Guisborough after the orienteering event you may be delayed by the cycle race's rolling road closure system, but any delay should be no more than about 15 minutes.  For further information, including a map of the route of the cycle race, visit www.eastclevelandklondikegp.co.uk.
Location:

Parking and registration will be at the Christmas Tree car park above Hutton Village near Guisborough.  The grid reference of the car park is NZ 604135.  The nearest postcode is TS14 8EP ... but please note that this is in Hutton Village.

Click on the link to see a map.  You can zoom in (and, optionally, switch to Satellite mode) to see the details of the final approach to the event.  You can also get directions if you specify your starting location.

From the A171, turn south (signposted Great Ayton) onto the A173 at the roundabout north-west of Guisborough.  Take the first left on to Stokesley Road, go up and over a slight hill, then turn right on to The Avenue at grid reference NZ 595154.  Where the road takes a 90 degree bend to the left (and becomes Hutton Lane), turn right towards Hutton Village.  Follow the road round through Hutton Village, through a gate and up the hill into the woods.  At the top of the hill, turn left to the car park.

Please car-share if you can and drive quietly / considerately through Hutton Village – future access will depend on this.  The gate will be tied open.

Terrain: Well established woodland with good path network.  Some areas have been felled and re-planted.
Courses:

White, Yellow, Orange, Light Green, Short Green, Green, Blue and Brown

This event is part of the North East Orienteering League (NEOL).  Follow this link for the league rules (PDF format).

The recommended allocation of age classes to courses is as follows:-

CourseMen's coursesWomen's courses
BrownMen's Open, Veteran Men (M40+) 
BlueSuper Veteran Men (M55+)Women's Open, Veteran Women (W40+)
GreenUltra Veteran Men (M65+), M16Super Veteran Women (W55+), W16
Short Green    Hyper Veteran Men (M75+)Ultra Veteran Women (W65+), Hyper Veteran Women (W75+)
Light GreenM14W14
OrangeM12W12
YellowM10W10
Map:

Scale 1:10,000     A4 size     The courses will be overprinted on the maps, which will be printed on waterproof paper.

The control descriptions will be printed on the maps, and separate loose copies will be available at Registration.

Punching system:

SPORTident electronic punching will be used.

All versions of SI-card can be used.   The controls will not be enabled for touch-free punching, but competitors can still punch manually with the newer SIAC cards.

SI-cards will be available for hire on the day at a cost of £1 each.  Please look after your hired SI card as there will be a £40 charge for any lost SI-card.

Registration:

10 a.m. - 12 noon

Note: If you are bringing a group to this event then please contact the Organiser in advance – preferably by Wednesday 25‑Apr‑2018 – so that we can arrange to print enough maps.

Starts:

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.         Courses close at 2:30 p.m.

Fees:
Seniors:£7.00   (£2 surcharge for non-members of British Orienteering)
Juniors / Students / Benefit recipients    £2.00 

Any adult doing the White or Yellow course will pay the Junior fee (£2.00).

Please help us by bringing the correct change.

Facilities:

Toilet in the Assembly Area.  First aid at Registration.

Please bring your own water for after your run.

Dogs: Well behaved dogs are welcome in the car park, but are not allowed out on to the courses.
Officials:
Organiser:  Joan Selby   01642-782475
Planner:  Clare Baker
Controller:  Paul Taylor
Safety:

A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the Organiser, but please remember that competitors take part at their own risk.  Orienteering is an adventure sport – your safety while orienteering is your own responsibility.

If you have a relevant medical condition, please complete the form at Registration.

Lone drivers: Please leave labelled car keys at Registration.

CLOK strongly recommends that you carry a whistle whilst participating in this (and every) orienteering event.

Insurance: Please note that if you have competed in three orienteering events registered with British Orienteering and you have not joined an orienteering club which is a member of British Orienteering then you are not covered by our public liability insurance.

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