Penicuik and LadywoodWed 5 Jun
Sprintelope
Local event
Explanation of event types
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 MapRun App.
Terrain type: Urban
Results
Overview
Low-key Wednesday evening urban event series of events (two courses) using Sprint-style maps. Visit the Sprintelope Facebook page for more information. Unless otherwise specified all Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Aways read the Planners' notes (under Map and/or Courses).
Pre-event Information
Location Info
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Near: Penicuik Lat,Lng: 55.83713,-3.21051 Postcode: EH26 8HG What3Words: tangent.science.frowns
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Directions / Parking
The event will be based at the Ladywood Leisure Centre (EH26 8HD). Vehicle access to the Leisure Centre is via the A701, follow the signs to the Leisure Centre -> Eastfield Farm Road->Teviot Grove->Lyne Terrace
Registration will be in the car park.. The start and finish will also be close by . If the car park is busy (there are other clubs on in the evening) park nearby and considerately. There are toilets within the Ladywood Leisure Centre which is open until 9pm which they are happy for us to use.
All roads have a 20 mph restriction.
Please come by public transport or walk/bike to the event if you possible can.
Public Transport Options
By Bus: Check the Lothian Buses website. Nos 37, 47, 140 and 141 (East Coast Buses) all go to Penicuik
By Bike: A variety of quiet cycle route maps throughout the city are available on the Edinburgh City Council Quiet Routes web pages. It will be possible to lock your bike close by Registration while you run and there will be a tent to leave bags.
Map / Terrain
The map (scale 1:4000 and double-sided) is not technically sprint spec but mapper Graeme says 'It looks fine - I doubt if anyone will notice its not sprint spec. I do have some memory that the vegetation is mapped for winter and a few places you might hope to get through are impossible!'
The planning means that there should be no need to enter the vegetation as the courses stick to the housing estate, so no need for full leg cover.
Safety Notes
- There will be lots of people in the area and there are some narrow paths so please be careful watching out for people running in the opposite direction to you.
- Please avoid running close to local residents homes.
- You must report to Download even if you do not complete your course, so we know you are back safely, and we don’t have to mount a search for you.
- The area may be busy with the general public, including dog walkers, runners and bikers. Please respect their right to be there at the same time as you are orienteering.
- Please give any dog walkers you encounter extra space ie don’t run too close, especially if their dog/dogs are off lead
Course Information
There will be 2 courses, Long and Short, approx 5k and 3.5k straight line distances TBC
There are quite a lot of short flights of steps which will be encountered which don't appear on the map at this spec. There are also several areas of community art where there are collections of knee high concrete walls and cylinder shapes which again are not mapped - see picture.
There will be artificial barriers with nothing marked on the ground. The map will be double sided and the barrier positions may be different on each side.
Many road crossings so all Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Entry Details
Pre-Entry strongly advised: Entries will be open on RaceSignUp at 10am on Wednesday 29th May and close at 8pm on Tuesday 4th June
If you miss this deadline send an email to email hidden; JavaScript is required to ask about a late entry. Entry on the evening of the event may still be possible but this is subject to spare maps being available, payment by cash or bank transfer. Cash preferred, please bring the exact change if possible
Remember all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Either enter separately but run together or order an extra shadowers map for £1 if only the Junior is entered.
Fees: Senior £4, Junior (under 21)/Student £2. Shadowers map £1
Si dibbers are free to hire (via the entry form) but there is £30 charge if lost
Registration and Start times
Registration (at the Ladywood Leisure Centre) will be open shortly before the first start time at 6.30pm. Pre-entered competitors with their own dibbers can head straight to the start which will be close by.
START PERIOD: 6.30pm - 7.30pm.
COURSE CLOSURE: Courses will close at 8.30pm. If you are unsure about how long you will take to go around your course please come and start early.
FINISH AND DOWNLOAD will be close to Registration. It is essential to report to DOWNLOAD as a safety check that all competitors have returned.
Facilities
- There are toilets within the Ladywood Leisure Centre which is open until 9pm.
- A first aid kit will be available at Registration
Dog restrictions
Well-behaved dogs on a lead
Nearest A&E Hospital
See the details under Important Event Information
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