Details of summer training 2003
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Date |
Tuesday 3rd June. Multi Loop race for individuals |
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Venue |
Sheen Common |
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Organised by |
South London Orienteers & Wayfarers (SLOW) |
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Format |
Mass start multi loop race for individuals. Also known as a “Hageby”. Individuals run a series of similar loops through this small but detailed piece of woodland. Each loop will be roughly 1.5km in length. The Open course comprises 4 loops, the Women & Veterans 3 loops. Beginners can do 1.5 or 3km |
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Location |
GR: TQ199747. East Sheen Common. Fife Road entrance, opposite The Mall. Car parking limited, allow time to park and walk! |
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Streetmap link |
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=520010&Y=174705&A=Y&Z=3 |
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Public transport |
1 mile from both Mortlake & North Sheen BR stations. |
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Start times |
7:30pm (mass start). Late arrivals will be able to start up to 7:45pm |
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Post event social |
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Entry fee |
Free |
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More details |
None |
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Contact |
Alan Leakey. |
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Date |
Tuesday 10th June. Standard format orienteering |
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Venue |
Kingswood, Croydon |
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Organised by |
Croydon Orienteering Club (CROC) |
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Format |
2 courses |
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Location |
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Streetmap link |
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Public transport |
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Start times |
7:00 - 7:45 pm |
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Post event social |
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Entry fee |
Free |
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More details |
None |
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Contact |
Paul Whiston : |
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Date |
Tuesday 17th June. Trail Challenge |
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Venue |
Wimbledon Common |
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Organised by |
South London Orienteers & Wayfarers (SLOW) |
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Format |
Part of 3 race series of summer evening trail races. Several checkpoints define the courses which will be run over tracks and trails - the challenge arises from choosing the fastest route between them. Course lengths 6 & 10km. |
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Location |
Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields, Roehampton Vale, A3 Gird reference: TQ 215723 |
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Streetmap link |
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=521377&Y=172166&A=Y&Z=1 |
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Public transport |
1 mile from both Mortlake & North Sheen BR stations. |
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Start times |
7.30 pm for 10km and 7.45pm for 6km. Registration open from 6.30pm. Aim to be ready 10 minutes before the start. Maps of the area will be on display near registration to allow you to familiarise yourself with the area. |
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Post event social |
Albert Arms junction of Kingston Hill and Queens Road. Food served until 9:00pm http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=519427&Y=169997&A=Y&Z=1 |
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Entry fee |
Series: £7 in advance. Individual events: £3 in advance, £4 entry on the night. Includes detailed map of the area, hire of an electronic 'finger' (as used in adventure racing) to record your arrival at checkpoints and instant results showing your time between checkpoints. Entry limit 200. Please enter in advance by post, using entry form, up to 7 days before each event, or via the web site up to 24 hours beforehand |
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More details |
Click here |
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Contact |
Andy Robinson |
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Date |
Tuesday 2nd July. Trail Challenge |
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Venue |
Ham, nr Richmond |
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Organised by |
South London Orienteers & Wayfarers (SLOW) |
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Format |
Part of 3 race series of summer evening trail races. Several checkpoints define the courses which will be run over tracks and trails - the challenge arises from choosing the fastest route between them. Course lengths 6 & 10km. |
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Location |
Hawker Leisure Centre, Ham. At junction of Richmond Road and Lower Ham Road |
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Streetmap link |
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=517701&Y=171110&A=Y&Z=1 |
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Public transport |
Kingston station 1 mile |
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Start times |
7.30 pm for 10km and 7.45pm for 6km. Registration open from 6.30pm. Aim to be ready 10 minutes before the start. Maps of the area will be on display near registration to allow you to familiarise yourself with the area. |
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Post event social |
Bar at the Hawker Centre |
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Entry fee |
Series: £7 in advance. Individual events: £3 in advance, £4 entry on the night. Includes detailed map of the area, hire of an electronic 'finger' (as used in adventure racing) to record your arrival at checkpoints and instant results showing your time between checkpoints. Entry limit 200. Please enter in advance by post, using entry form, up to 7 days before each event, or via the web site up to 24 hours beforehand |
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More details |
Click here |
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Contact |
Andy Robinson |
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Date |
Tuesday 15th July. Score Event |
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Venue |
Nonsuch Park |
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Organised by |
South London Orienteers & Wayfarers (SLOW) |
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Format |
45 minute score event. Visit as many controls as you can in 45 minutes. |
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Location |
Nonsuch Park, between Cheam & Ewell. Car Park Northern tip of the park on the A24 (entrance almost opposite Sparrow Farm Road) |
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Streetmap link |
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=523080&Y=164440&A=Y&Z=1 |
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Public transport |
Nearest Station: Stoneleigh (1km) |
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Start times |
6-30pm - 7:30pm |
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Post event social |
Stoneleigh Arms on Stoneleigh Broadway, next to the station (food until 9:30pm) |
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Entry fee |
Free |
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More details |
None |
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Contact |
Jeff Armitage (SLOW) - Phone 020 8394 0184 before 8pm |
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Date |
Tuesday 29th July. Trail Challenge |
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Venue |
Richmond Park |
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Organised by |
South London Orienteers & Wayfarers (SLOW) |
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Format |
Third and final in a of summer evening trail races. Several checkpoints define the courses which will be run over tracks and trails - the challenge arises from choosing the fastest route between them. Course lengths 6 & 10km. |
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Location |
Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields, Roehampton Vale, A3 Gird reference: TQ 215723 |
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Streetmap link |
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=521377&Y=172166&A=Y&Z=1 |
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Public transport |
1 mile from both Mortlake & North Sheen BR stations. |
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Start times |
7.30 pm for 10km and 7.45pm for 6km. Registration open from 6.30pm. Aim to be ready 10 minutes before the start. Maps of the area will be on display near registration to allow you to familiarise yourself with the area. |
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Post event social |
Albert Arms junction of Kingston Hill and Queens Road. Food served until 9:00pm http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=519427&Y=169997&A=Y&Z=1 |
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Entry fee |
Series: £7 in advance. Individual events: £3 in advance, £4 entry on the night. Includes detailed map of the area, hire of an electronic 'finger' (as used in adventure racing) to record your arrival at checkpoints and instant results showing your time between checkpoints. Entry limit 200. Please enter in advance by post, using entry form, up to 7 days before each event, or via the web site up to 24 hours beforehand |
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More details |
Click here |
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Contact |
Andy Robinson |
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Date |
Tuesday 5th August. Medium Race |
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Venue |
Richmond Park |
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Organised by |
South London Orienteers & Wayfarers (SLOW) |
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Format |
Medium Race. Course approx 5.3km. |
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Location |
GR: TQ185730. Car park at Pembroke Lodge Car Park, top of Star and Garter Hill, inside Richmond Park |
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Streetmap link |
http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=518560&Y=173030&A=Y&Z=3 |
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Public transport |
2km from Richmond and East Sheen BR stations. |
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Start times |
6:45pm to 7:30pm |
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Post event social |
Albert Arms, Queens Road, Kingston Food served till 9 p.m. |
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Entry fee |
Free |
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More details |
Sportident (hopefully) |
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Contact |
Chris Robinson: |