SELOC is excited to announce a mini series of Street O events. We are hosting two Street O events in Whitefield, Bury (21st) and then Bradley Fold, Radcliffe (28th). Come to one or both, we’ll be putting a table together after the second event just for fun.

Using two new areas and Open Orienteering Map, Whitefield and Bradley Fold provide a vast number of route choices separated by a railway line with multiple crossing points  which will provide great runs.

These are the details for the first event at Whitefield.

Everyone will need to pre-enter, selecting your start time and follow the Covid briefing and code of conduct below.

Start location: Goat’s Gate Inn, 83 Radcliffe New Rd, Whitefield, Manchester M45 7QZ.

https://www.joseph-holt.com/pubs/goats-gate 

Parking: There is a large car park at the Goat’s Gate. Should this be full, there is plenty of on street parking available in the surrounding streets.

Terrain:

Whitefield and its surrounding area with an extensive path and road network providing multiple route and decision choices. There are also a few deceiving hills dotted around the area.

Map: New map based on Open Orienteering Map – 1:12500

Facilities: Toilets and drinks are available within the Goat’s Gate Inn. Pizza is available to order as well. Please be aware last food orders is 20:00.

Timings: Starts from 1745-1915.

Courses: 

Score event, 60 or 75 minute options.

Controls will be items of street furniture from which you will record an answer on your separate answer sheet. Each control will have a points value from 20 to 70, which is the first digit of the control number multiplied by 10.

SI dibbers will be used to record start and finish time, these can be hired as part of the entry process.

Penalties for being late are 1 point per 3 seconds or part of.

Entries and Fees:

All competitors must pre-enter via Fabian4. (Whitefield entry link)

To enter for event two at Bradley Fold enter here.

There will be no Entry on the Day.

Fees – £4 single, (50p dibber hire)

We are pleased to be able to remove the restrictions on entries to local club members only. Anybody can now enter, so spread the word.

Equipment:

You will need:

• Pencil – to record your answers at each control
• Headtorch – to see where you’re going
• Stopwatch – to minimise your chance of being late back
• High visibility top/vest – so you can be seen
• Dibber (if you have one) – to record your start/finish time (you can hire one when you enter if you don’t have one)

First Aid:

A first aid kit will be available but competitors should try to treat any injuries themselves with guidance from a first aider if necessary.

The nearest hospital with A&E facilities is 3 ½ miles away. North Manchester General Hospital 151 Delaunays Rd, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 4RA.

Officials:

Peter Brooke – Planner and Organiser