Whitchurch CommonSun 27 Oct
Devon League 2
Regional level event
What does this mean?
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships. Virtual events are where there are no physical controls being used. Your presence at a control is registered using an App on your mobile phone, normally the free MapRun6 App.
Terrain type: Moorland
Overview
Whitchurch Common offers typical Dartmoor terrain. Incorporating Pew Tor, it has many crags, boulders and mine workings.
Results
We plan to upload live results during the event to: Live results link
But sometimes things happen and it may not be possible.
Location Info
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Near: Tavistock Lat,Lng: 50.55733,-4.07552 OS Grid Ref: SX531751 Postcode: PL19 9JZ What3Words: ///liability.adopters.examine
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Directions / Parking
Pork Hill public car park, at Pork Hill.
Note: Due to the location of the event car park at Pork Hill, we have not been able to gain permission to site a portable toilet. Therefore, please make use of facilities e.g. in Tavistock or Princetown beforehand.
Map / Terrain
The terrain is open moorland, with good runnability in parts and on the path network, interspersed with thicker, tussocky grass and limited gorse. Bracken is mainly confined to the more southerly section of the area, much of which has been avoided by course planning. There is a wealth of rock features, including the more obvious tors. Parts of the area also have numerous small depressions and pits. The Grimstone and Sortridge Leat runs through much of the mapped area.
Map scale 1: 7500.
As with many orienteering events, there is no legend on the Whitchurch map. Prior to the event, please follow this link if you are unfamiliar with orienteering map symbols. We also intend to provide hard copies of standard map symbols at registration, should you want to pick up a copy.
Course Information
The event is the 2nd event of the Devon League Series.
Courses (with straight-line distances, climb, number of controls):
Brown: 7.4km, 245m, 24 Controls
Blue: 5.5km, 180m, 21 Controls
Green: 4.1km, 130m, 17 Controls
Short Green: 3.1km, 70m, 15 Controls
Light Green: 3.8km, 130m, 16 Controls
Orange: 2.7km, 70m, 14 Controls
Yellow: 2.0km, 35m, 11 Controls
This event will use the SportIdent electronic system. Control stations will be enabled for touch free punching (SIAC) but competitors will need to punch the start and finish control. All control sites will have a backup system in the event of control failure.
Whitchurch Common is an exposed location, so be prepared, particularly if the forecast is poor. Cagoules may be advised or required.
Read more about Course lengths and Difficulty here
Entry Details
Entry until closing date of midnight on Sunday 20th October.
Entries after this time according to map availability.
BOF members fees: £10 seniors, £5 novice, £3 juniors and students. Novice £5. Group £6 (2 maps). Dibber charge £1.Entry fee for non BOF members plus £1.
Entry fee after 20th October plus £1 - whilst maps are available.
Registration and Start times
Registration 1000 - 1215
Course starts 1030 - 1230
Course closes 1430
Facilities
IMPORTANT: Due to the location of the event car park at Pork Hill, we have not been able to gain permission to site a portable toilet. Therefore, please make use of facilities e.g. in Tavistock or Princetown beforehand
Dog restrictions
Dogs not allowed on course. Allowed on leads in registration area.
Contacts / Officials
Organiser Tom Lewis: email hidden; JavaScript is required
phone: 07938764579
Nearest A&E Hospital
Derriford Hospital PL6 8DH
NHS Urgent care search
Safety Notes
Full leg covering is required. Check for tick bites after the event.
In the event of inclement weather, suitable protection eg cagoule, must be carried or worn, and will be checked. Signs will be displayed at registration.
Devon orienteering club operates a “No Whistle No Go” policy. These will be checked at the start.
All runners must be aware that Orienteering can be hazardous, and they compete at own risk.
Safety bearing - walk north to B3357 and walk to registration