It would help registration if teachers could complete the registration forms beforehand, download from here  . (Bring a copy so you can record which e-card has been allocated to which pupil).  To ensure we have enough maps could teachers/leaders please email Mike.Godfree@btinternet.com with approximate numbers (and school year) A.S.A.P. even if you have already told Rex or Val. 

The event is open to all (including adults) not just school teams, white to light green courses.  Limited parking in public car park opposite Abbey Pub in Darley Abbey or around the village.  Registration in Darley Barn just inside the park.

Derwent Valley Orienteers

ORIENTEERING EVENT

                                                                                at

Darley Park Derby

Saturday 23rd June 2012

incorporating

 

Derbyshire Schools and Youth Group

Orienteering Championships 2012

&

Derby City Schools Championships

 

 

Car parking – Limited spaces in public car park by The Abbey Pub, Darley Street, Darley Abbey (SK352383 – DE22 1DX) , otherwise in the village.

From A6/A38 junction north of Derby, turn south onto A6 towards Derby, then 1st left into Darley Abbey (Church Lane), then left at the bottom of the hill (Old Lane), then right at the river (Darley Street).

Start Times 10.30 – 11.30am

Entry Fees:  £1.00 (Junior rate)      £3.00 (Senior rate)

 

Electronic Punching (Sportident) will be used for this event

 

Individual and Team Competition

COURSES

Course Number /

BOF Colour Coded Standard

Championships

School Year Group

1.     White

Years 5 and 6

2.     Long  White / Yellow

Years 7 and 8

3.     Yellow

Years 9 and 10

4.     Long Yellow / Orange

Years 11, 12 and 13

5.     Light Green

Open

 

Medals for the first 3 male and 3 female on each course

Medals in the open class to the first 3 male and female.

Primary, Secondary  and Youth Group Team Trophy

awarded for the best 6 scores from any courses.

Juniors may not be shadowed if they are to remain competitive.

 

Juniors are invited to come along and run whether or not they are part of a school or group team. Championships open to all juniors who either live in Derbyshire or are members of DVO.

 

Entries will be accepted on the day subject to map availability. 

 

SAFETY – all courses are planned to British Orienteering Federation Guidelines. Parents, Teachers and Leaders are asked to make sure that youngsters only enter courses for which they have the experience.

 

 

Entries Co-ordinator Rex Bleakman

Planner Val Johnson