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SUMMARY:MV Summer Series evening at West Epsom Parks
DESCRIPTION:2nd event in our 6-part summer series (subsequent event Mon 22 June\, The Nower\, Dorking). App-based (MapRun) low-key evening orienteering event suitable for newcomers\, improvers and more experienced orienteers.\nSummary – read if nothing else: \n\nEvent solely run on MapRun app (not using dibbers) – download app beforehand.\nScore rules: 3 sets of controls: 30s/40s/50s. Map side 1 has 30s and 40s; side 2 has 50s. Do sets in any order. Swap to next set whenever ready (don’t have to complete a set). Once swapped sets\, can’t swap back! All controls 20pts. 60 mins. Late penalty rate 1pt/secs.\nRemote start/finish – 650m walk from the pub.\nRead the safety notes below.\n\nEntry: Racesignup.co.uk. Free for MV members. For non-MV members: £3.50 seniors (£5.50 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members) [‘juniors’ are under 21] \nNewcomers: we recommend watching this 5 minute video on youtube to introduce the sport and the map. At the event\, we will be happy to provide further introduction and instruction. \nMeeting point: The Cricketers Inn\, 1 Stamford Green Rd\, Epsom KT18 7SR (google maps link). \nStart (and finish) location (if you want to go straight there) is Cuddington Glade\, 650m / 9 minute walk from the pub what3words: analogy.clues.worry / google maps link. \nGetting there: Parking on nearby streets. If coming by train\, Epsom station is ~1.3km away. \nCourses: \n\nFor beginners/newcomers: a simple (“yellow” standard) 2.1 km linear course. “Linear” means you must go to the controls in the order specified on the course map. This includes one or two minor road crossings\, but we still need under 16s accompanied\nFor the experienced or adventurous: 1-hour score\, format 30s/40s/50s see below. “Score” means there is no set course. Your map will show several controls\, you choose which and how many to visit. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour (penalty rate 1 point per 2 seconds: don’t be late!).\n\nThere are three ‘sets’ of controls\, numbered in the 30s\, 40s and 50s. Competitors can do the sets in whichever order they want (they can do 30s then 50s then 40s etc.) and they can also swap over to another set whenever they want\, but once a competitor has swapped to another set they cannot swap back to the previous set. You do not have to complete a set before moving on to the next set; you may want to change sets before completion to maximise points. All controls are worth 20 points. \nExample: A competitor decides to start with the 40s and runs to 47\, 42\, 45\, 41. They then decide to switch to the 30s and run to 39\, 38 etc. And then later the 50s. (You don’t have to do all three sets\, you could\, for example\, just do two of the three sets if you wanted). Once they have started on the 30s they will not get any points for reaching further 40s\, as they have moved on from this set. The same applies to the 30s when they start the 50s. \nNote: If you do happen to run past a control in the wrong ‘set’ and MapRun registers this we can amend this in the results afterwards\, so if you are intent on doing as many 50s as possible for example and you register one of the 30s\, this will not affect you continuing on the 50s\, but you will not get any points for the 30s control you visit (unless you visit it later as part of a 30s round). In general we will assume that if you do multiple controls from a set in order that you have started on this set. \nSide 1 of your map has the 30s and 40s. Side 2 (offset to the west) has the 50s. There is a single marked crossing point between the sides. \nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. \nFormat: This event will exclusively use the maprun app to record participation – i.e. you will go around the course with either a phone with the maprun app\, or if you have a garmin-compatible watch\, using the Garmin watch maprun app. The app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls; dibbers will not be used. \nIf you have not used maprun before\, we recommend watching this 2 minute video on youtube first. To download the phone app\, choose android phones or apple phones. \nIf you want to use MapRun on a compatible Garmin watch – to avoid taking your phone around with you – please ensure you still have MapRun installed on your phone. This will enable you to start without the PIN. Instructions for the garmin watch app are here \nPlease download the app before arriving and ideally the course too. To download the course in the app: click on ‘Select Event’\, select the third icon along the top (folder) and follow the folder path UK > Mole Valley > 2026 Summer Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at the start. You upload your result when you finish. The full procedure can be explained at Assembly/the start. \nMap: A4 1:5\,000 scale waterproof orienteering map (2017\, minor updates 2026). Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. No separate control descriptions – they are printed on the map. \nTerrain: Mostly urban\, with some parkland. Footwear suggestion: road shoes as the ground is dry. \nClothing: shorts permitted. Courses planned to avoid longer vegetation but this may still be encountered. \nResults: provisional live on the MapRun app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nWater and food: refreshment available at the pub. The pub is kindly enabling us to use their premises for free; please reciprocate with drinks/food purchase. Kitchen closes 9ish. \nSeries information: Best 4 of 6 (or 7\, tbc!) events counts towards your total league score. Top male and female competitors get a trophy at the end of the series! \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Tim Scarbrough\, chair@mvoc.org. \nSafety notes based on the event risk assessment: \n\nRoad crossings require care and attention. There are mostly minor road crossings on quiet streets without significant traffic. For the score course\, to switch to/from the 50s set (map side 2) there is a 40mph Horton Lane to cross: please use the marked crossing point on the map (pedestrian crossing).\nYou may encounter long vegetation on the courses but all controls are accessible by paths or across low-cut grass. Shorts are acceptable.\nYou will encounter trip hazards on all courses\, including woodland paths/trails\, such as tree roots and uneven ground\, as well as steps and uneven footpaths; please take care.\nThe weather is forecast ~20 degrees. Please arrive fully hydrated and wear suitable clothing. Consider carrying water with you. Water available at assembly.\nPonds shall not be entered;\nSafety bearing: south to Christ Church Road then east to Stamford Green where the pub is.\nDogs may be encountered; alert owner you’re approaching if from behind and give wide berth.\nAll competitors must report back to the MV team at the finish (if still manned\, if not at the Cricketers\, even if you wish to retire\, so that everyone is accounted for. Courses close 20:40. If injury prevents you from returning to Registration\, please phone the emergency number printed on the map by 8.30pm\, to avoid the need for a search party and to enable help to be provided if necessary.\n\nNearest Hospital: Epsom Hospital\, Dorking Road\, Epsom\, KT18 7EG. \nYou are responsible for your own safety and you take part in this event at your own risk. A quick reminder for newcomers: If you’re not currently a member of British Orienteering\, you won’t be covered by the organisation’s public liability insurance for this event. For example\, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event\, you would not be covered. You’re very welcome to take part\, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2026-06-3/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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