These details are for an event that has already taken place.

FINAL DETAILS

Travel by Public Transport / Bicycle:

Helpful links: Airport: East Midlands / Railway: Trainline / Coach: National Express / Buses: Traveline

Information for Bicycle Users:
No bike racks available, but there are other features to chain a bike to.

Information about shelter for leaving bags etc.:
Bags can be left at your own risk inside a ‘clothing dump’ tent adjacent to the enquiries tent.

Specific Information for event day:
Parking will be free along Victoria Embankment on a Saturday but note that access is only possible from the west and there are cameras near the War Memorial, so if you drive in from the Trent Bridge (east) end you will be fined. Alternatively, park at the Clifton Park and Ride (off the A453 from M1 junction 24) and get the tram to Meadows Embankment stop (~1km from the tram to Café 1881 – please follow the road as the playing fields are park of the competition area). Or, use Nottingham City Transport bus services from the city centre / railway station: Blue buses 1, 2 and 3 or Green buses 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 and get off at the Victoria Embankment stop just before Trent Bridge, cross the road towards the Brewhouse & Kitchen pub and walk south along the river path towards the suspension bridge

Travel by Car / Motorcycle / Minibus:
Note that access to Victoria Embankment for vehicles is only from the western end from Queens Drive. Cross the tram line and follow the Victoria Embankment road past the play area towards the Cafe1881. Free parking is available on a Saturday though there are some double yellow lines in places. NB there is no parking along the NE end of the Embankment or access from the Trent Bridge end.

Nearest Postcode for SatNav: (of necessity may not be very close)
NG2 2AA

Parking: SK578376    rank.hands.prep
Free parking is available on a Saturday though there are some double yellow lines in places. NB there is no parking along the NE end of the Embankment or access from the Trent Bridge end. There are bays for Blue Badge holders on both sides of the road near the bandstand between Cafe 1881 and the road closure barrier.

Beginners: ... help here
This event is suitable for newcomers.
The area is Urban/Parkland. You will need clothes and footwear suitable for the weather and terrain.
We like to help newcomers to get started. There is a newcomer email where you can ask for advice. Please let us know that you are coming to the event and we will allocate someone to help you.

Courses: ... explanation

Urban Middle Distance event. Juniors are restricted to courses 6 (16 & under) and 7 (12 and under) for road safety reasons. Courses are planned to Middle / Sprint style with lengths at the lower end of the range in the rules for urban events. Competitors may enter any course but note that if you wish to be competitive in the Urban leagues you should enter the course for your age class.
Families with young children are advised to enter the 'Family Explorer' class on Course 7. Families with older children or adult beginners are advised to enter the 'Newcomer Adult' class on Course 6. NB Families or pairs of adults going round together should enter using one adult name but give other names in the entry system where asked to do so for public insurance reasons. You will be charged for one adult.

Course distances given below are along the optimum route.
See note below about the map with a map flip for the last section of all the courses to the finish. Parents/carers please explain this to juniors.

Course	Classes	km	Climb m		Controls
1	Men Open	8.1	12		43
	Middle Race
2	Men Veteran (40+), Women Open	6.9	12		33
	Middle Race
3	Men Super Veteran (55+), Women Veteran (40+)	6.1	12		31
	Middle Race
4	Men Ultra Veteran (65+), Women Super Veteran (55+)	5.4	16		33
	Middle Race
5	Men Hyper Veteran (75+), Women Ultra Veteran (65+), Women Hyper Veteran (75+)	3.5	14		21
	Middle Race
6	Men Junior (16-), Women Junior (16-), Adult Newcomer	3.0	14		23
	Middle Race
7	Men Young Junior (12-), Women Young Junior (12-), Family Explorer	1.5	4		11
	Middle Race
Subject to final controlling

Competitors doing courses 1 to 4 should check that their SI card has sufficient capacity for the number of controls. https://www.sportident.co.uk/information_sheets/sportident-cardcomparison.pdf
If you need to borrow an SI card from NOC please email the organiser to reserve one. We have a very few SIAC cards to hire which can be added to your entry via SI Entries. The limited number is embedded into the entry system.

Enquiry Point:
The club tent for enquiries, SI hire collection and download is on the grass behind cafe1881. Look for the club banner. There will be a separate tent for bag/clothing dump at your own risk.

Start Times:
11:00 to 13:00

Courses Close:
14:30

Terrain:
Parkland, playing fields, gardens and public buildings on the banks of the River Trent combined with an extensive area of complex housing estates. There is a Children’s Bike Safety Track and numerous football pitches (see Safety section).

Punching System:
Timing is by SportIdent
Contactless punching is enabled for those with SIACs.
Everybody must punch conventionally at the Start and Finish

Map:
The main map for ALL courses will be A3 size with a scale 1:4000 with 2 m contours interval and ALL courses will have a map flip (turn over) for the final section of their course to the finish on an enlarged scale 1:2000 map printed on the back of their map. A black X on the map represents man made features such as a sculpture, mobile phone mast etc. Blank maps will be displayed in the start lanes.
Courses Overprinted on Waterproof paper

Start:
Start times will be allocated and displayed on the SI Entries website a few days before the event. Please try to keep to your allocated start time although those with 'open' starts and helpers will be slotted in where possible.

Call-up will be at -3 and your name will be checked against the start list.

The route to the pre-start will be signed from Enquiries ~900m along a footpath round the southern and western sides of the playing fields. Please do not cut across.
The start will be arranged into three 1-minute boxes (-3,-2 and -1).
Please ensure that you have cleared and checked your SI/SIAC cards before you start.
Remember to 'punch' at the start box.

Control Descriptions:
Printed on the map, and available loose in the start boxes

Finish:
Punching finish at the bandstand just east of Cafe 1881. Tiered steps are available in front of the bandstand for spectators.

Download:
Download is next to the Enquiry Point

Results:
Results will not be displayed at Download but will be available on the NOC website.
There might be Live O results on the day, if reception is good enough.

Toilets:
Portable Toilet(s)

Dogs:
Dogs are allowed in the park, in assembly on a lead but no dogs on courses.

Facilities:
Cafe 1881 is close to the finish and enquiries/download tent.

Notes:
The event is registered with British Orienteering and the club and UK-Based orienteers are covered by the British Orienteering public liability insurance should there be a claim by someone in respect of damage or injury caused to person or property during the event. Non-UK based orienteers are not covered by this insurance. These competitors may have personal or household insurance which covers them.

Safety:
Specifically for this event at The Meadows:
Young children may be shadowed on course 7 after your own run. This course has early legs on the pavement along minor estate roads with slow traffic.
Specifically for this event at The Meadows: This is a public area, please respect members of the public, including walkers, dog-walkers, cyclists, children playing etc. There are 2 underpasses that are being used on courses 1 to 6 and MUST be used - the road above the underpass is marked as out of bounds. Courses 1 to 3 will cross the tram lines out and back. There is no marshalled or timed out crossing but close to one of the stops the trams will be moving slowly. Nevertheless, the trams are very quiet so take care. In the residential area there are narrow footpaths and there is the risk of collision with members of the public and other orienteers. Run wide on entry to these footpaths and give way if necessary. There may be sports e.g. cricket or football being played on the playing fields and competitors must go round any playing fields if sports are being played. NB no courses cross the Victoria Embankment road or go beyond towards the River Trent. Parents should ensure that children understand these safety instructions.

and for all NOC events:
A comprehensive Risk Assessment has been carried out by the organiser.

Participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event. It is recommended that whistles are carried.

Once you have started a course it is a rule that you don't leave the event without reporting to a download official even if you retire.

The Competitor Safety Slip can be downloaded and brought to the Enquiry Point if you wish to leave medical or emergency contact details. You may place the slip in a sealed envelope labelled with your name and class. The slip will be only accessible to the organiser or first aiders and will be destroyed after the event.

Child and Vulnerable Adults Safety:
This event is organised in accordance with British Orienteering regulations for child safety. This includes ensuring that courses selected by competitors aged under 18 are suitable for their level of experience. Where there is doubt, please ensure your child is shadowed on a colour coded course. Adults who wish to be competitive must complete their own course first. NOC volunteers are available at enquiries to advise and to support newcomers in selecting an appropriate course. More information

NOC has a policy on the taking of photographs at events, based on national guidance. This provides a sensible balance between the benefits and risks associated with the taking and use of images. If you are unsure about acceptable practice, please speak to the event organiser.

Nearest Hospital:
The nearest A&E is at Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 2HU. A map will be available at enquiries.

Preentries:
Enter via SI Entries

Registration at the Event:
The club tent for enquiries, SI hire collection and download is on the grass behind cafe1881. Look for the club banner. There will be a separate tent for bag/clothing dump at your own risk.

Fees:

Courses:
Adults - £14.00
Adult BOF Members - £12.00
Juniors - £6.00

SIAC Hire - £2.00
SIAC Loss - £60.00
SportIdent Hire - Free
Adults age 21 + pay reduced entry fees if they are members of British Orienteering or of a foreign orienteering club. Students have a £3 discount.

Internet Entries: Enter via SI Entries

Closing Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2025

Officials:

Organiser:

Hilary Palmer

Planner:

Richard Robinson

Controller:

Iain Phillips (LEI)