Newmillerdam District Event

YHOA Schools Champs and District Event

Sunday 1st July 2007

Car Park. SE 328157 Signed from the A61 Wakefield to Barnsley road south of Wakefield. Minibuses and vehicles with young children will be waved on to another car park immediately adjacent to Registration. Other competitors will have a five minute walk to Registration which is on the way to the Start.
Start and Finish. Close to each other, but 10 mins. from Registration. The Start and Finish are well away from the usual location near the Dam, giving a different experience of the woods.
Terrain. Beautiful, runnable mixed woodland around Newmillerdam with contour detail, point features and an extensive path network. Pleasurable orienteering for all abilities.
Map. 1:10000, 5m contours. Newly surveyed for the event by Rod Ryall.
Electronic Punching. SI dibber Controls.
Registration. 10.00am to 12noon.
Courses. Short White and Long White to Blue. No Red or Brown. The String Course will be in a pleasant setting adjacent to the family car park.
Starts. 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Entries. Schools wishing to enter the YHOA Champs are asked if at all possible to pre-enter using the form at www.eastpennineoc.org.uk which will be available from 18 May 2007. Entry on the day for all other competitors.
Entry Fees. Seniors £4.50. Juniors £2.00. Full time students with cards £2.00. No need to bring BOF membership cards, since there is no surcharge for competitors who are not in BOF.
Dogs. No problem if on a lead at all times.
Safety. Safety is the responsibility of the competitor. We are using the 'Buddy' system. Make sure you have a reliable buddy who will raise the alarm if you seem very late finishing. Lone competitors who cannot find a buddy should leave their car keys at registration. Courses close at 2.30 pm.
Organiser. Amanda Crawshaw
Planner. Paul Taylor.
Controller. Colin Best (SYO).