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Preliminary Information as of January 2024
(Entries will open in March)
Venues subject to confirmation following receipt of formal permission!
4th April - Sprint in the late afternoon, Hodgemoor (TBC)
5th April - 80m Classic in the middle of the day, Wendover Woods (David Williams)
6th April - 2m Classic - early morning, Hambledon (Robin Bishop). In parallel with TVOC Chiltern Challenge Orienteering
All events located in the Chiltern Hills...
Day 1 is ~20 miles from London Heathrow (30 to 60 minutes on a Friday)
Day 3 is ~45 minutes drive from London Heathrow (on a sunday afternoon)
Organising Team: Robin Bishop & David Williams (BOARDF2025@ddwilliams.net)
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Travel
It may possible to get to the venues by public transport - a bit of walking or cycling will be necessary however. Few buses run on Sundays.
The Sunday race will finish early to allow competitors to make late afternoon flights.
As is standard practice in the UK competitors will be responsible for their own transport
Given prior notice we may be able to organise transport to and from the competition forests to local hotels or rail/bus stations. This is not guaranteed. Please contact the organiser to discuss well in advance of the event. On Sunday there will be many competitors attending the orienteering race and may respond to a "lift needed" notice.
Accommodation
As is standard GB practice competitors will be responsible for their own accommodation arrangements.
There are plenty of hotels! Chains such as PREMIER INN, TRAVELODGE offer good deals if you book early.
You will also find caravan and camping sites close by.
Entry Fees
Entry fees are:
Day 1 - £tbc
Day 2 - £tbc
Day 3 - £tbc
(We are awaiting confirmation of charges for area access/permission)
Entry fees will be payable, in Cash (GBP) and in full upon arrival at Day 1 registration.
There will be a reduced price for Junior competitors.
To enter please send: (Entries will open in March)
Given Name, Family Name, Callsign, Club/Association, Country, SI Chip Number or "hire" if you wish to borrow a chip for the event, class entered and days entered. If you wish to borrow receivers - either 2m or 80m - please let us know now - we have a limited number of each.
Weather
(Information For Overseas Competitors)
The weather in early April can vary between 20 degrees, dead calm and sun (hooray!) and 0 degrees, snow, rain, sleet, hail and gale force winds (boo!).
If the weather is really bad the organisers may require competitors to carry a water and wind proof raincoat (this coat must have an integral hood)
Celebration Meal
This will be on the Saturday evening
Please note will be a meal not a hamfest - no need to dress up!
The Small Print
In the case of cancellation or curtailment of the competition the organisers accept no liability for competitors personal committed or incurred costs. We reserve the right to retain all or part of any entry fee or other monies paid to cover organisers costs, in the case where these costs cannot be recovered.