Event Details

Sunday 11th February 2024
East Midland League Beacon Hill
Postcode LE12 8SP
Beacon Hill - Upper Car Park view in Streetmap or Google Maps
Grid Reference SK510145
Beginners welcome, help and advice available.
For more information about what to expect at an orienteering event, please follow the link to the webage - Your First Event
  • Event Type - Classic; Country Park;

  • Start Times
  • 10:30 am - 12:30 am
  • Course Closing Time
  • 2:00 pm
Event Level - Regional

Courses AvailableIdeal For
White, YellowBeginners, families and juniors.
Orange, Light GreenImprovers, runners and pairs.
Short Green, Green, Blue, BrownExperienced orienteerers.
Fees
Seniors £8, Senior Non-BOF Members £10, Juniors, Full-time students & unwaged £3 – Seniors on White to Orange courses £4. Refunds will be paid to those needing to withdraw through covid-19 restrictions. Email requests to organiser or Treasurer.
Electronic Punching
SI Dibber Hire: £1.00, SIAC Dibber Hire: £2.00 - Contactless SIAC available
Notes

Entry: Entries now open on The Start Kite. Enter before end of Monday 5th February to guarantee a map. Pay the entry fee to Start Kite (account details will be displayed on screen when you confirm your entry).
Late entries and Entry on the Day: This is possible via Start Kite, but after will depend on map availability. No cash entry on the day.
Student/unwaged discount code: R534

New to Orienteering? If you are new to orienteering, please make yourself known to the organiser at registration and advice will be available.

Terrain: Open hill with rock features, mixed woodland and path network.

Provisional Courses:

Courses LengthClimb
White 1.7km 65m
Yellow 2.1km 60m
Orange 2.4km 70m
Light Green 3.1km 105m
Short Green3.3km 125m
Green 4.0km 145m
Blue 5.7km 190m
Brown 7.0km 230m

Parking Charge: Pay on exit at the machine by the toilet block. Note that it is £ 5, if over 3 hours.

The East Midlands League is a series of events in each calendar year. Individuals gain points towards their League position with their 8 best results counting. More information on the EMOA Website.

Safety: A risk assessment has been carried out by the Organiser and all reasonable care has been taken to ensure the safety of competitors. However, participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.

Nearest A&E: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW. Phone: 0300 303 1573

Privacy & Personal Data: When entering events your personal details (name, age, gender, club) will appear in the results section on this website. It may also be used to contact you regarding this event including to trace missing runners and hired SI cards.

Next LEI Event: The rescheduled LEI Winter League event at Fosse Meadows Saturday 17th February

Helpers Needed: Please contact the Organiser to volunteer and get the helper discount code.

Organiser - Alison Hardy
Page Updated 19-01-2024
  • Planner - Ed Chester, Esther Revell
  • Controller - Doug Dickinson (DVO)

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  • Toilets in the Car Park
  • Large Groups (Youth group, Scouts, Running club etc) should let the Organiser know a week in advance.
  • Dogs No restrictions on dogs.
  • Social Venue LE12 8SP, SK 51034 14457