Tuesday, 18 November 2014

SROCkite.gif (2521 bytes) The WARRIOR O-Trial Sun 7th Dec 2014 invitation

Trial by orienteering! The classic Warrior O-Trial returns after a break of several years. In contrast to previous open fell venues, the setting this year is Graythwaite – England’s most mighty forest – and we promise a test of both fortitude and forest craft. 

PLEASE NOTE this part of Graythwaite is not covered by the JK embargo.
The relays will be on the other side of the road.

Courses:
Long: 13km 750m 12 controls (equivalent to WOC M21 Long)
Medium: 9km 500m 9 controls (equivalent to WOC W21 Long)
Short: 6km 330m 6 controls (equivalent to short brown)
45 minute score: 10 controls, some easy. Nice forest. Suitable for all abilities.
Entries:
CROSS COUNTRY COURSES:
Pre Entry on Si-entries (SI entries ) for all cross country courses £6 (same fee for all) Closing Date Thursday 4th December 2014
VERY LIMITED EOD £10 (seniors); £8 (juniors) cross country courses.
EASY 45 MINUTE SCORE:
This is Entry on the Day (EOD) only AND we need you to e mail peaemc@gmail.com (BEFORE 1700
SATURDAY DECEMBER 6th ) to let us know if you or your children are expecting to enter this course. This helps with the entry system and with knowing how many maps to print. (£3)
Registration for EOD will be open from 0915-1045
Directions:
Hazelseat, Graythwaite. SD368924. Midway between Hawkshead and Newby Bridge. Hard-standing
parking around the sawmill. Registration, download etc in covered wood store. Many thanks to
Graythwaite Estate for providing all this and growing the forest.
Parking:
Share transport where possible.  There will be a £1.00/car parking fee
Terrain:
Very varied including open woodland and plantation, dense young trees and felled areas.
Map:
2012 with a few updates. Scale 1:10000 (we had hoped to offer 1:15000, but it has proved impossible to produce a legible map at this scale without very expensive off-set litho printing. The long course will be printed on both sides of an A4 sheet, with a large overlap so each leg can be seen in its entirety. The score map will be 1:7500.
Starts:
CROSS COUNTRY COURSES:
300m from assembly, 100m climb. Start times 1000-1130 (depending on pre entry.) Start when you want in this period.
SCORE COURSE:
Start and finish at assembly. Starts 1000-1130. Courses close: 1400 (So if you think you might be out for a long time please start early!)


Safety:
Depending on the weather, you may be required to carry a whistle and cagoule. This is a working forest with rough ground and fallen trees. It is important to wear suitable footwear and to watch your footing. As they are long courses you may wish to carry some food/hat/gloves.
Final Details:
These will only be posted on the web site if there are any significant changes. Otherwise they will be
displayed in the car park.
Cancellation:  If for any reason this event has to be cancelled information will be posted on the Warrior Web site www.waroc.org.uk
Organiser: Liz Campbell. peaemc@gmail.com

Planner: Martin Bagness.

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