Event Details

Sunday 26th April 2026
EMOA League 2026 & YBT Heat Castle Hill
Postcode LE7 7GU
Gorse Hill (City side) view in Google Maps
Grid Reference SK557081
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; Forest

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

Courses AvailableIdeal For
White, YellowBeginners, families and juniors.
Orange, Light GreenImprovers, runners and pairs.
Very Short Green, Short Green, Green, Blue, BrownExperienced orienteerers.
Fees
Seniors £10, Senior Non-BOF Members £12, Junior (20 & under), Full-time students & unwaged £3 – Seniors on White to Orange courses £4.

Insurance: From 1st Jan 2026, if you’re not currently a member of British Orienteering, you won’t be covered by the organisation’s public liability insurance. You’re very welcome to take part, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk.
Electronic Punching
SI Dibber Hire: £1.00, SIAC Dibber Hire: £2.00 - Contactless SIAC available
Notes

Entry: Entries will open about 3 weeks before the event on The Start Kite. Enter before end of Tuesday 21st April 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:

Yvette Baker Heat: Team Managers must notify the Organiser before 12th April, if they wish to enter a team for the YBT/YBS competition. Also declare if any non club members are in the team. YBT/S starts must meet the separation requirements. Yellow, Orange, Light Green and Green are the only courses used for the Yvette Baker competition.

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

Event Details: Download PDF for course specifics, safety information and parking instructions.

Parking: Gorse Hill off A5630, Anstey Lane, LE7 7GU (Leicester side of the A46 tunnel).
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Event Centre: Anstey Gynsills Tennis Club Gorse Hill (Anstey side of A46 tunnel).
The Tennis Club will be selling hot drinks.

Terrain: A mixture of woodland, paths and open land. Longer courses also cross urban terrain.

Courses: All courses are available for all orienteers. However, if you wish to gain points towards the EMUL, you must enter the course for your age class.

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.

Organiser - Roger Edwards
Page Updated 01-03-2026
  • Planner - Oliver Hague
  • Controller - Chris Bosley

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  • Toilets Yes, at the event centre
  • Large Groups (Youth group, Scouts, Running club etc) should let the Organiser know a week in advance.