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- Date:
- Registration opens: 10:00 am closes: 11:00 am
- Starts from: 10:00 am
Fourth in series of low key local Saturday morning events, in and around Tyneside, with a league to encourage participation and competition. Courses suitable for beginners and the more experienced wanting some training competition.
Travel: Map. From A189 northbound, exit left after crossing the River Blyth (B1331/A1147). Keep left and turn left at the lights to Bedlington Station. After the road bends sharp right, turn left across the railway. Forward to the mini roundabout and right into the estate. Follow (Chatsworth Drive) for 350 metres.
From A189 southbound exit “Cambois”, left off the slip road and immediately right (E.Sleekburn W.). Follow to the lights above, where forward as above.
From Bedlington Town Centre follow Cambois/Bedlington Station to turn left at the (painted) mini roundabout near a Shell Service station.
Google maps
Bus X21 Newcastle <> Ashington/Newbiggin via Regent Centre Metro. Stops either side of mini roundabout. Walk along Chatsworth Drive (400 m.).Parking: Considerate roadside parking, please, on or adjacent to Chatsworth Drive close to junction with Wynyard Drive. NE22 5YH ///shimmered.crumple.divide There was some concern by residents previously that a hazard had been created.
Entry: Senior £5.00 Junior £2.00 Family £5.00 on the day only. Please provide exact change. A card reader will be available.
Large groups should give prior notice, please.Courses:
Yellow (1.5 – 2.0 km.) ~ Orange (2.0 – 3.0 km.) ~ Long Orange (3.5 – 5.0 km.).Starts: From 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Courses close at 12:00 p.m. All participants should return to registration by that time when the markers will be removed.
Maps ands Controls
Sites will be marked with a miniature O sign and orange tape secured with a clothes peg. Markers will have a code letter in permanent marker to be written on the control card. Carry a pen.
Electronic timing will be used for start and finish. All runners will be issued with a loan dibber.
Scoring:
100 points for the winner of each course, 99 for second, 98 for third etc. Anyone running in a course above their class will get a bonus of 5 points (10 for 2 courses above) and, likewise, anyone running a course below their class will be docked 10 points. Best three scores count.
Safety: Orienteering is an adventure sport. Risks have been assessed and mitigated as far as possible . However, participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.
Final League scores
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