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SUMMARY:Stoneleigh Street-O
DESCRIPTION:This is the final event of a series of 8 winter evening Street Orienteering events MVOC are organising on a monthly basis from September to April. Each event will be a 1-hour or 40 minute score event and a league table will be compiled from the results of each event as they proceed. The best 5 results from the 8 events will determine the final league positions. There will be a trophy for the first male competitor and The Lois Exell trophy will be presented to the first female competitor at or soon after the final event. \nTo take part in this event: Pre-enter at www.racesignup.co.uk Please\, if possible\, use a smartphone and ensure you have latest version of MapRun installed and the course is downloaded to your phone before you arrive. Details of how to obtain a copy of the app and how it works can be found here \nDownload the course onto the app by clicking on ‘Select Event\, and following the menu path UK > Mole Valley > StreetO 24/25 Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at Registration on the night. There are no written answers required with MapRun and your result will be automatically downloaded when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. You can also use a Garmin watch with the MapRunG app installed and the course loaded. \nIf you are really unable to use MapRun\, you are still welcome to take part by completing the control sheet with pen or pencil but this is a much slower method. With this approach\, timing will be by SI Start/Finish units – timing device supplied if you do not have your own. The procedure will again be explained at Registration. \nRegistration/ Start location: The Station pub\, The Broadway\, Stoneleigh\, Epsom KT17 2JA \nParking: There is parking to the rear of the pub\, whilst nearby on street parking is free from 6.30pm. \nPublic transport: The pub is next to Stoneleigh train station – on  the Waterloo line. 406 and 293 busses has stops nearby. \nMap: 1;10\,000 scale and printed on waterproof paper. \nEquipment required:  Smartphone if possible\, with MapRun installed and course downloaded in advance (see above) otherwise pen or pencil; watch or timepiece; torch or head torch; whistle in case of an emergency/injury. High visibility clothing. \nEntry Fee: £3.50 to all BOF members\, £5.50 to non-BOF members. Juniors under 16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult and the pairing will be charged the appropriate adult fee (above). Free to Mole Valley OC members and ‘Supporters”. \nStarts: Starts between 6.30pm and 7.30pm (no need to book an exact start time). \nScore Event: “Score” just means that there is no set course. Your map will show a number of controls\, but you don’t have to visit them all. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour. This year we are also offering a 40 minute score (same controls) where the net score is multiplied by 150% for inclusion in the results. \nLast minute changes: Please visit the MV website before travelling to check for last minute changes mvoc.org \nResults: provisional live on the app and final version on the club website as soon as possible. \nThis event is planned and organised by Ed Greenhalgh \nYou are responsible for your own safety and you take part in this event at your own risk.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-street-2025-04/
CATEGORIES:Local,Street O
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T120000
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SUMMARY:MV/GO Training Activity at White Downs
DESCRIPTION:This is part of our series of GoMole training events. They are relaxed\, friendly events perfect for newcomers\, including families and those looking to improve their orienteering skills. They are free to members of Mole Valley and Guildford orienteering clubs and £4 for non-members. \nIf you would like to come to this event please sign-up on the following web page: https://racesignup.co.uk/go-mv-training-activity-march-2025 \nThere will be two courses designed for newcomers\, with volunteers able to accompany them if desired. \nThere will also be three improver courses  – this time these will be focussed on improving your ‘control flow’. We will be following up on our IOF symbol learning from the last training by practicing reading control descriptions while moving so please bring a descriptions holder if you have one. There will also be  ‘map memory’ and ‘planning ahead’ courses. \nMeet at the far end of the White Down Car Park for a 12 noon start (W3W of car park entrance = poem.update.loudly\,  meeting point and start/finish is at the far end of the car park at  W3W: focus.candle.went).  Please wear warm\, comfortable clothing\, with full leg cover (no shorts!) and shoes with grip. Bring water and any snacks/lunch you need and a compass if you have one (we can lend you one if not).
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2025-03/
LOCATION:White Downs Car Park\, off White Down Lane RH4 3LS\, W3W: poem.update.loudly
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T133000
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SUMMARY:British Middle Championships at Holmbush & Buchan Country Park
DESCRIPTION:MV is looking forward to welcoming orienteers from across the country to the British Middles. \nShort version: \n\nEntries are on racesignup – at Racesignup\, closing date 2nd March\nDetails are on the BOF minisite: https://www.britishmiddlechamps.org.uk/\n\nWelcome to the British Middle Distance Championships at Holmbush & Buchan Country Park\, West Sussex. This is part of a weekend of orienteering alongside the Worth Lodge Forest UKOL on Sunday 16th March 10 miles away\, run by Southdown Orienteers: details here.  \nHolmbush & Buchan \nPre-event info\nLocation: Holmbush Farm\, Crawley\nPostcode: RH12 4SE \nGrid Ref: TQ227343 \nWhat3words: twice.hulk.value \nDirections/Parking\nBy Road: Entry to the parking area is from Crawley Road\, the A264.  \nHolmbush Farm is located between Horsham and Crawley off a dual carriageway a mile from junction 9 on the M23 motorway. The main car parking will be in a field accessed from a 200m long layby on the westbound A264. \nThere will be dedicated parking for minibuses and campervans on hard standing in the Holmbush Farm car park. \nPublic transport \nBy bus: Buses stopping nearby are numbers 23 (Metrobus Crawley to Worthing\, stopping at Faygate Lane roundabout\, 700m 11min walk\, and Millpond Lane\, 1200m 17min walk) and 200 (Metrobus Gatwick Airport to Horsham\, stopping at Faygate Lane roundabout); see Metrobus.co.uk \nBy train: The nearest station is Faygate (Southern) 1.6km\, 21 min walk; see Southernrailway.com \nBy cycle: Use the main entrance to Holmbush Farm. \nCourse Information (subject to final controlling)\n\n\n\nCourse\nClasses\nLength\nClimb\nSuitable for\n\n\n1\nM21\n7.8km\n190m\n\n\n\n2\nW21\n6.3km\n160m\n\n\n\n3\nM35\, M40\n7.1km\n155m\n\n\n\n4\nM45\, M50\n6.4km\n175m\n\n\n\n5\nM55\n5.8km\n150m\n\n\n\n6\nM60\, W35\, W40\n5.3km\n140m\n\n\n\n7\nM65\, W45\n5.2km\n115m\n\n\n\n8\nM18\, M20\, W50\n4.9km\n110m\n\n\n\n9\nM16\, M70\, W55\, W60\n4.4km\n110m\n\n\n\n10\nM75\, W16\, W18\, W20\, W65\n3.8km\n85m\n\n\n\n11\nM80\, W70\, W75\n3.1km\n90m\n\n\n\n12\nM85\, M90+\, W80\, W85\, W90+\n2.5km\n80m\n\n\n\n13\nM14\, W14\n3.7km\n65m\n\n\n\n14\nM12\, W12\n3.5km\n65m\n\n\n\n15\nM10\, W10\n2.8km\n70m\n\n\n\n16 Orange\nNon-champ\n3.2km\n65m\nImprovers (intermediate skills)\n\n\n17 Yellow\nNon-champ\n2.6km\n45m\nBeginners (basic skills)\n\n\n18 White\nNon-champ\n2.7km\n40m\nBeginners\n\n\n\nThe area was used for JK2017. See the JK2017 RouteGadget site  for the map (and courses). \nEntry Details  \nOnline entries via racesignup \nEntry Fees – Championship Courses\nClosing Date for entries March 2nd – Seniors £30; Juniors and full-time students £14 \nEOD Entry Fees – Colour Coded\nSeniors & Juniors on Orange\,Yellow and White charge at £20/£10 (as per pre-entry) \nDibber Hire: SIAC hire will be £2.00 (senior and junior) via Racesignup only. SI dibbers (max 30 controls) will be £1 senior and free for juniors and will be available from Registration. \nStart Times\n1030 – 1330. Courses close 1500. Allocated start times will be strictly adhered to. \nMap Details\n1:10000 with 5m contours. A3 or A4 depending on the course. \nDog restrictions\nPlease keep dogs on a short lead when passing through the parking field and in the arena. Note there it is very likely that the field(s) adjacent to the car park field will have sheep timed to lamb at the end of March. No dogs on the courses. \nFacilities\nPortable toilets \nTom’s Burger Van \nOnosh \nCompass Point \nBring your own water \nContacts/Officials\nOrganiser: Mike Elliot 07960 895385\, mike.i.elliot@btinternet.com \nDeputy Organiser: Ashley Tilling 07941 595538 \nPlanner: Tony Burton \nController: Trevor Hoey (FVO) \nImportant Event Information\nSafety and Risk: A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser\, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event. Information about how to keep yourself and your children safe at an event can be found here. \nWhistles: Carrying a whistle is strongly recommended at all our events and may be made compulsory by the organiser depending on identified risks and conditions. \nSIACs: Note that in contactless mode no record of a SIAC “punch” is held in the control box. By using contactless punching\, competitors are accepting the resulting risk that we may take longer to find them if they are lost or injured. \nCovid Prevention: Please adhere to the British Orienteering Code of Conduct and take care to allow others to maintain social distance if they wish. \nTicks: Please be aware that ticks are common across many of the areas we run in and can carry infections such as Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Encephalitis. This is why the rules of orienteering say that you MUST wear full leg and abdomen cover in the forest. Full arm cover is also recommended. Please check for ticks after running and seek medical advice if you develop flu like symptoms or a spreading circular rash after being bitten. There is an excellent government leaflet here. \nInsurance: All of our events are registered with British Orienteering and are covered by their public liability insurance; individuals are advised to consider their own private accident insurance. \nPlease note that the insurance only covers those registered as being part of the event so if you are taking part as a group or are accompanying / shadowing a child please make sure you register the names of everyone taking part as you sign up. \nPrivacy: when participating in our events/activities your name may appear in the results section of this website or in newspaper reports. Read our data protection page to see how we look after your personal data.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/british-middle-champs-2025/
LOCATION:Holmbush Farm\, Holmbush Estate\, Crawley Rd\, Faygate RH12 4SE\, Crawley\, RH12 4SE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Major,UKOL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T193000
DTSTAMP:20250310T115800Z
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SUMMARY:Leatherhead Street-O
DESCRIPTION:This is the 7th event of a series of 8 winter evening Street Orienteering events MVOC are organising on a monthly basis from September to April. Each event will be a 1-hour or 40 minute score event and a league table will be compiled from the results of each event as they proceed. The best 5 results from the 8 events will determine the final league positions. There will be a trophy for the first male competitor and The Lois Exell trophy will be presented to the first female competitor at or soon after the final event. \nTo take part in this event: Pre-enter at www.racesignup.co.uk Please\, if possible\, use a smartphone and ensure you have latest version of MapRun installed and the course is downloaded to your phone before you arrive. Details of how to obtain a copy of the app and how it works can be found here \nDownload the course onto the app by clicking on ‘Select Event\, and following the menu path UK > Mole Valley > StreetO 24/25 Winter Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at Registration on the night. There are no written answers required with MapRun and your result will be automatically downloaded when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. You can also use a Garmin watch with the MapRunG app installed and the course loaded. \nIf you are really unable to use MapRun\, you are still welcome to take part by completing the control sheet with pen or pencil but this is a much slower method. With this approach\, timing will be by SI Start/Finish units – timing device supplied if you do not have your own. The procedure will again be explained at Registration. \nRegistration/ Start location: The Penny Black pub\, 5 North St\, Leatherhead KT22 7AG \nParking: The Penny Black has no car park so if you are driving\, the nearest car park is located in Station Road – KT22 7AG. Alternative car parks are in Bridge Street (this is very small and only has room for 20 or so cars) KT22 8BW or on Randalls Road – KT22 7SJ. All car parks are free from 6pm. Do not park in North Street or in the Lidl supermarket car park\, you will get a parking ticket. \nPublic transport: Leatherhead train station is a 10 minute walk away and the 479 and 465 busses both stop in North Street opposite the pub. \nMap: 1;10\,000 scale and printed on waterproof paper. \nEquipment required:  Smartphone if possible\, with MapRun installed and course downloaded in advance (see above) otherwise pen or pencil; watch or timepiece; torch or head torch; whistle in case of an emergency/injury. High visibility clothing. \nEntry Fee: £3.50 to all BOF members\, £5.50 to non-BOF members. Juniors under 16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult and the pairing will be charged the appropriate adult fee (above). Free to Mole Valley OC members and ‘Supporters”. \nStarts: Starts between 6.30pm and 7.30pm (no need to book an exact start time). \nScore Event: “Score” just means that there is no set course. Your map will show a number of controls\, but you don’t have to visit them all. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour. This year we are also offering a 40 minute score (same controls) where the net score is multiplied by 150% for inclusion in the results. \nLast minute changes: Please visit the MV website before travelling to check for last minute changes mvoc.org \nResults: provisional live on the app and final version on the club website as soon as possible. \nThis event is planned and organised by Tony & Vicky Garton \nYou are responsible for your own safety and you take part in this event at your own risk.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-street-2025-03/
CATEGORIES:Local,Street O
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T193000
DTSTAMP:20250206T101832Z
CREATED:20240820T114410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T101832Z
UID:2539-1740508200-1740511800@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:Epsom Street-O
DESCRIPTION:This is the 6th event of a series of 8 winter evening Street Orienteering events MVOC are organising on a monthly basis from September to April. Each event will be a 1-hour or 40 minute score event and a league table will be compiled from the results of each event as they proceed. The best 5 results from the 8 events will determine the final league positions. There will be a trophy for the first male competitor and The Lois Exell trophy will be presented to the first female competitor at or soon after the final event. \nTo take part in this event: Pre-enter at www.racesignup.co.uk Please\, if possible\, use a smartphone and ensure you have latest version of MapRun installed and the course is downloaded to your phone before you arrive. Details of how to obtain a copy of the app and how it works can be found here \nDownload the course onto the app by clicking on ‘Select Event\, and following the menu path UK > Mole Valley > StreetO 24/25 Winter Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at Registration on the night. There are no written answers required with MapRun and your result will be automatically downloaded when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. You can also use a Garmin watch with the MapRunG app installed and the course loaded. \nIf you are really unable to use MapRun\, you are still welcome to take part by completing the control sheet with pen or pencil but this is a much slower method. With this approach\, timing will be by SI Start/Finish units – timing device supplied if you do not have your own. The procedure will again be explained at Registration. \nRegistration/ Start location: Marquis of Granby\, 4 West St\, Epsom\, KT18 7RG; GPS 51°19’59.0″N 0°16’14.3″W; W3W ///jazz.factor.cabin \nParking: The pub has very limited parking\, on-street parking is available on nearby South Street and Wheelers Lane\, and there is multi-storey parking available in the Ashley Centre Car Park (£3 after 6pm) which is a 5 minute walk away. \nPublic transport: Epsom train station 0.3km\, Buses: Any bus to Epsom town centre (Clock tower) and then 0.1km walk \nMap: 1;10\,000 scale and printed on waterproof paper. \nEquipment required:  Smartphone if possible\, with MapRun installed and course downloaded in advance (see above) otherwise pen or pencil; watch or timepiece; torch or head torch; whistle in case of an emergency/injury. High visibility clothing. \nEntry Fee: £3.50 to all BOF members\, £5.50 to non-BOF members. Juniors under 16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult and the pairing will be charged the appropriate adult fee (above). Free to Mole Valley OC members and ‘Supporters”. \nStarts: Starts between 6.30pm and 7.30pm (no need to book an exact start time). \nScore Event: “Score” just means that there is no set course. Your map will show a number of controls\, but you don’t have to visit them all. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour. This year we are also offering a 40 minute score (same controls) where the net score is multiplied by 150% for inclusion in the results. \nLast minute changes: Please visit the MV website before travelling to check for last minute changes mvoc.org \nResults: provisional live on the app and final version on the club website as soon as possible. \nThis event is planned and organised by James Fraser \nYou are responsible for your own safety and you take part in this event at your own risk.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-street-2025-02/
CATEGORIES:Local,Street O
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T123000
DTSTAMP:20250212T192122Z
CREATED:20240820T163857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T192122Z
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SUMMARY:SN CompassSport heat at Long Valley North
DESCRIPTION:Entry via club captains only\, for Mole Valley use the captain’s email.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/compasssport-heat-2025-sn/
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250209T123000
DTSTAMP:20250209T215000Z
CREATED:20240620T125236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T215000Z
UID:1715-1739097000-1739104200@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:MV SE League at Balcombe Estate
DESCRIPTION:  \nMOLE VALLEY ORIENTEERING CLUB\n(affiliated to British Orienteering) \nSEOA League\, Level B Event \nBALCOMBE ESTATE \nHeld in memory of Simon Greenwood \nWe plan a donation of £500 to the Orienteering Foundation in Simon’s memory \nResults\nProvisional Results – Simon Greenwood Memorial Event – 09 Feb 2025 \n—–\nEvent Centre\nBalcombe Estate Forestry & Sawmill\, Haywards Heath Road\, Balcombe \nParking\nThe main parking will be at Bowders Farm\, Haywards Heath Road\, RH17 6QH\, GR TQ318292 what3words ///octagon.skirt.absorb Families and older competitors can use the sawmill site – RH17 6NJ\, GR TQ316296\, what3words ///wove.flows.trailers \nPublic Transport\nBalcombe Railway Station is approximately 1.5 km from the sawmill. Otherwise you are recommended to use the car sharing element of racesignup to arrange a lift \nMap\nBy Mike Elliot 2023\, updated December 2024\, 1:10\,000 with 5m contours \nStarts\nStarts 10:30 – 12:30. 400m from Event Centre. Courses close 14:30 \nSuggested Courses\n\n\n\nCourse\nLength/climb\nMen\nWomen\n\n\nBlack\n11km 300m\nM21\n\n\n\nBrown\n9.1km 260m\nM20 M35 M40\nW21\n\n\nShort Brown\n8.0km 235m\nM18 M45 M50\nW20 W35\n\n\nBlue\n6.8km 235m\nM16 M55 M60\nW18 W40 W45\n\n\nShort Blue\n5.8km 190m\nM65 M70\nW16 W50 W55\n\n\nGreen\n4.7km 160m\nM75\nW60 W65\n\n\nShort Green\n3.7km 130m\nM80\nW70\n\n\nVery Short Green\n2.8km 80m\nM85 M90\nW75 W80 W85 W90\n\n\nLight Green\n3.4km 115m\nM14\nW14\n\n\nOrange\n3.0km 110m\nM12\nW12\n\n\nYellow\n2.3km 75m\nM10\nW10\n\n\nWhite\n1.4km 55m\n\n\n\n\n\nAll course lengths etc subject to final controlling \nFees\nPlease follow the link to racesignup for entries. \nBO Seniors £14\, non-BO members £16; Juniors £6 by midnight on 2nd February 2025. \nLate entries online will close 7th February or when map limit is reached\, BO Seniors £16\, non-BO members £18; Juniors & Novices £6 – subject to map availability. \nThe event will be using SportIdent electronic punching. SIAC will be enabled. \nHire charges – Standard SI card £1\, SIAC £2.50. £30/£70 charge for a lost card. \nOfficials\nOrganiser – Mike Bolton: Email mvocevent@gmail.com  Phone 0791 555 3282 \nPlanner – Keith Masson; \nController – Mike Murray (SLOW) \nFacilities\nToilets; First Aid cover by Pulse South Coast; Clothing Dump; Tom’s Burger Van \nDogs\nOnly on leads in the car parks. Please pick up after your dog. \nMV Website\nmvoc.org to check for any late changes (and afterwards the results!) \nSAFETY\nWhistles recommended. Waterproof jackets may be required if the weather is severe. Full leg cover is mandatory as per BoF rules 2024 –  p11\, Clothing & Equipment 8.1 \nALL COMPETITORS MUST REPORT TO DOWNLOAD \n** Competitors participate in this event at their own risk **
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-sel-2024-25/
CATEGORIES:National,SEIL,SEL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154116Z
CREATED:20240816T115935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T154116Z
UID:2447-1738870200-1738873800@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:Mole evening score event on Epsom Downs
DESCRIPTION:Mole Valley invite you to the world famous racecourse for an evening score event. \nPart of the “Kent Night Cup” series\, but you don’t have to be competing in that series to enjoy this event. Come to that\, you don’t have to go to Kent to compete in the series\, there are also be events in Sussex and SE London. \nEven though the main course crosses roads\, under-16 juniors are still permitted. There will be a smaller mapped area for U16’s\, with no road crossings\, and an adjustment to the scoring system to compensate for not having access to all the controls. Note however that unaccompanied night orienteering is not regarded as suitable for young children. All under-18’s must have parent/guardian permission to enter. \nDirections/Parking\nFree parking at the “Tea Hut” car park on Epsom Downs\, accessed from Old London Road immediately north of its roundabout junction with the B290. W3W hired.clues.truth; GPS 51.31207\,-0.24541; OS TQ223584. Postcode KT18 5PP is about 200m further east. \nPublic transport\nTrains: Tattenham Corner station 500m\, Epsom Downs station 1.6km\, Epsom station 3.3km.\nBuses: “Tattenham Corner” (not “Tattenham Corner railway station”) bus stop is adjacent\, only Metrobus services 460 & 480 are likely to be any use. bustimes.org \nTerrain\nThe bulk of the mapped area is open grassland\, very fast running. Some controls are in woodland\, which will require accurate navigation if you are not to lose time. No steep hills\, but there is a 50m height difference between the lowest and highest points of the map. \nThe southern ¾ of the area is the famous racecourse and adjacent training gallops. The racecourse itself is bounded by white rails and fences\, and is out-of-bounds except at crossing points. Most crossing points are on the level\, but one is a tunnel. There are other tracks bounded by white rails\, but without fences; these are in-bounds. The one road in this area of the map closes to the public at 5pm. There are a couple of houses which use it for access\, so a car on the road is possible\, but visibility is excellent and you’ll see it a mile off; just step off the road if you see headlights. \nThe northern ¼ of the area is a golf course\, criss-crossed by public roads. All these roads have a path or runnable grassland besides them\, so there is no need to run along them. I haven’t cluttered the map with purple crosses; nevertheless please cross at right-angles and give way to traffic. Some of the roads have a little bank alongside them\, too small to map\, but big enough to trip over; take care! Please keep off the golf greens\, these are the small areas of particularly short grass with a flag in the middle\, mapped as out-of-bounds. Look carefully at your map\, as small areas of out-of-bounds hashing can be difficult to spot. \nFormat\nA one-hour score event with a mass start at 19:30. The main course will have 20 controls\, numbered 90 to 109 which may be visited in any order. You score a point for each control visited\, and lose a point for each minute\, or part of a minute\, late back. \nTo keep the faster people occupied for an hour\, there will be bonus points available. You get an extra point for consecutively punching 3 controls in the 90-99 number range\, ie without punching a control numbered 100 or above in between. Likewise you get an extra point for punching 3 100-109 controls without a 90-99 in between. No control can be counted in more than one bonus sequence. There is no requirement for the ‘sequence’ controls to be consecutive numbers\, they just have all to be ‘90’s or all ‘100’s. Thus 93-91-96 is as good as 90-91-92. \nSummary: \n\n\n\npoint for each control punched\n20\n\n\npoint for each series of three “90”s controls\n3\n\n\npoint for each series of three “100”s controls\n3\n\n\n\n  \nScoring examples: \n\n\n\nyou punch 101\,104\,90\,102\,103\,93\,105\,97\,107\,106\,finish\n10 points for 10 controls\n\n\nyou punch 90\,93\,97\,101\,104\,102\,103\,105\,107\,106\,finish\n13 points\, 10 for controls\, 3 for sequences 90-93-97\, 101-104-102 & 103-105-107\n\n\nyou punch 101\,104\,102\,90\,93\,97\,103\,105\,107\,106\,finish\n13 points\, 10 for controls\, 3 for sequences 101-104-102\, 90-93-97 & 103-105-107\n\n\n\n  \nTo reiterate\, this is NOT one of those events where you have to visit all your 90’s before 100’s or vice versa. You can jump about between 90’s and 100’s as much you like and each control will score. If you are not going for bonus points\, the control codes do not matter at all. \nPunching will be with SI. SIAC (touch-free punching) should be enabled\, so be careful if you pass close to a control that you do not want to punch because it would break a sequence. If you visit a control twice\, only the first visit will be count for scoring purposes. \nSI dibbers (the old type\, not SIAC) are available to hire via the entries system. \nPlease download as soon as you have finished (or given up) to avoid the organiser having a nervous breakdown while organising a search party for you. \nSpecial rules for juniors who have yet to reach their 16th birthday\nBritish Orienteering does not permit you to race across public roads. Therefore you are not permitted to visit the controls on the golf course. This deprives you of the opportunity of visiting 6 controls\, and getting 2 bonus sequences\, reducing your maximum score by 8 points. To compensate\, if you visit all 14 controls which are available to you\, you will get a bonus point for every complete 3 minutes by which you finish early\, up to a maximum of 8 bonus points for finishing in 36 minutes or less. No bonus for finishing early if you don’t punch all 14 controls. “Complete” 3 minutes means that you must finish within 57 minutes for one bonus point\, 57 minutes and one second would be too late. \nThese bonus points are only available to U16’s; older people need to visit controls rather than finish early. \nThe finish is on the far side of a road from the car park and download\, however my understanding is that you are allowed to cross a road so long as you are not racing. Take care\, and make use of the mid-road island next to the roundabout. \nEntries\nIn advance only and online only\, closing at midnight the day before the event\, via racesignup. Discount for the first four people agreeing to collect about five controls each after the event (experienced night orienteers only please). \n\n\n\nSenior British Orienteering member\n£5.00\n\n\nSenior British Orienteering member offering to collect controls\n£2.50\n\n\nSenior non-member\n£6.00\n\n\nJuniors (U21 on 31/12/2025)\n£2.00\n\n\nSI dibber hire\n£1.00\n\n\n\nLost hire dibbers will be charged at £30. \nUnder-18’s must have the permission of parent or guardian to enter. \nPrecautions\nTorch and a backup compulsory. A mobile phone with a light will do for backup provided it has adequate battery – carrying a phone is recommended anyway. An emergency phone number (ICE) will be printed on the map. Cagoules\, hat & gloves may be compulsory if the weather is bad. Please ensure that you clear and check your SI dibber before starting (we use the check box to know who has started) and please download as soon as possible after finishing. \nIn the case of extreme bad weather\, the event may be cancelled. The most likely cause would be thunderstorms – the downs are high and exposed and lightning would be a serious risk. If in doubt\, please check the Mole Valley website. \nThe usual orienteering hazards are present\, including trees anxious to trip you up or poke your eye out. With much of the course being tree-free fast running\, it’s easy to rush into the woodland at the same speed without taking due care. There are also a few rabbit holes\, and a deep pit close to the northernmost control (109). \nThe roads are fast but visibility is very good\, just watch out for the small earth-banks along the edge\, usually too small to map but big enough to trip you up. You may cross the roads\, but not run along the tarmac; running the grass besides them is fine. \nFormal COVID-19 restrictions are a thing of the past\, but please stay away if you suspect you may have a contagious disease\, and respect any desire of others for social distancing. \nSafety bearing\nIf lost on the racecourse side (south of the start)\, head north. If lost on the golf course (north of the start)\, head south. Once you see the the racecourse grandstand\, looking like a stranded cruise liner\, head east to the event car park (400m east of the grandstand). \nMap\n1:10\,000\, 5m contours\, ISOM 2017 (ie standard “forest” map)\, last updated by Philip Gristwood in 2023.  (Control-free) map courtesy of the O-Tools website.\nMaps will be printed on A4 waterproof paper. Map legend obscured by control descriptions (except for the U16 course)\, print you own from the online map if required. Separate/loose control descriptions are not provided. \nSpecial Item on map and control descriptions: black circle is a coal tax post\, a metal bollard about 1.2m high and painted white. \nSpecial map symbol: a golf green is a shown as a dashed green circle/oval with out-of-bounds hashing as infill.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-2025-02/
CATEGORIES:KNC,Local
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SUMMARY:MV/GO training activity at Newlands Corner
DESCRIPTION:This is part of our series of GoMole training events. They are relaxed\, friendly events perfect for newcomers\, including families and those looking to improve their orienteering skills. \nThere will be two courses designed for newcomers\, with volunteers able to accompany them if desired. \nThere will also be three improver courses focused on recognizing and finding point features and keeping contact with the map. \nMeet at the western end of the Newlands corner car park at 12 noon.  Please wear warm\, comfortable clothing\, with full leg cover (no shorts!) and shoes with grip.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-training-2025-02/
LOCATION:Newlands Corner
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T193000
DTSTAMP:20250123T111101Z
CREATED:20240820T113344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T111101Z
UID:2534-1737484200-1737487800@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:Tattenham Corner Street-O
DESCRIPTION:This is the 5th event of a series of 8 winter evening Street Orienteering events MVOC are organising on a monthly basis from September to April. Each event will be a 1-hour or 40 minute score event and a league table will be compiled from the results of each event as they proceed. The best 5 results from the 8 events will determine the final league positions. There will be a trophy for the first male competitor and The Lois Exell trophy will be presented to the first female competitor at or soon after the final event. \nTo take part in this event: Pre-enter at www.racesignup.co.uk Please\, if possible\, use a smartphone and ensure you have latest version of MapRun installed and the course is downloaded to your phone before you arrive. Details of how to obtain a copy of the app and how it works can be found here \nDownload the course onto the app by clicking on ‘Select Event\, and following the menu path UK > Mole Valley > StreetO 24/25 Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at Registration on the night. There are no written answers required with MapRun and your result will be automatically downloaded when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. You can also use a Garmin watch with the MapRunG app installed and the course loaded. \nIf you are really unable to use MapRun\, you are still welcome to take part by completing the control sheet with pen or pencil but this is a much slower method. With this approach\, timing will be by SI Start/Finish units – timing device supplied if you do not have your own. The procedure will again be explained at Registration. \nRegistration/ Start location: Start\, Finish and post-race food and refreshments will be at The Tattenham Corner Pub website\, Tattenham Crescent\, Epsom\, KT18 5NY W3W: open.decent.cape \nNote that this pub is currently undergoing refurbishment and will not open until a week before our event. \nParking: As the pub is undergoing refurbishment\, we are unsure what the size of the car park is\, what restrictions may apply\, etc. Therefore\, we strongly suggest that you park in the Epsom Downs Tea Hut Car Park (///hired.clues.truth) which is free to park in and is just over the road from the pub. \nPublic transport: Tattenham Corner station (TFL Zone 6) is 0.3miles away (direct trains from London Bridge / East Croydon). \n· Epsom Downs train station (TFL Zone 6) is 1.1 miles away (direct trains from London Victoria / Clapham Junction). \n· Epsom train station (outside TFL zones) is 2.2 miles away (direct trains from London Victoria / London Waterloo / Clapham Junction / Guildford / etc.). \n· Nearest Bus Stop is Tattenham Corner served by the 480 from Epsom (https://www.metrobus.co.uk/services/MB/480) and the 460 from the south\, e.g. Crawley and Gatwick (https://www.metrobus.co.uk/services/MB/460). Note that these busses are operated by Metrobus and not TFL\, and therefore Oyster Cards are not accepted. \nMap: 1;10\,000 scale and printed on waterproof paper. \nEquipment required:  Smartphone if possible\, with MapRun installed and course downloaded in advance (see above) otherwise pen or pencil; watch or timepiece; torch or head torch; whistle in case of an emergency/injury. High visibility clothing. \nEntry Fee: £3.50 to all BOF members\, £5.50 to non-BOF members. Juniors under 16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult and the pairing will be charged the appropriate adult fee (above). Free to Mole Valley OC members and ‘Supporters”. \nStarts: Starts between 6.30pm and 7.30pm (no need to book an exact start time). \nScore Event: “Score” just means that there is no set course. Your map will show a number of controls\, but you don’t have to visit them all. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour. This year we are also offering a 40 minute score (same controls) where the net score is multiplied by 150% for inclusion in the results. \nLast minute changes: Please visit the MV website before travelling to check for last minute changes mvoc.org \nResults: provisional live on the app and final version on the club website as soon as possible. \nThis event is planned and organised by Akshay Kumar \nYou are responsible for your own safety and you take part in this event at your own risk.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-street-2025-01/
CATEGORIES:Local,Street O
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241215T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241215T120000
DTSTAMP:20250123T110856Z
CREATED:20240613T155739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T110856Z
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SUMMARY:Mole Festive Event at Reigate Priory Park
DESCRIPTION:Mole Valley Orienteering Club welcomes you to Reigate Priory Park for a regional (level C) ranking event incorporating the South East Veterans and Super Veterans Championships. Join fellow runners for mulled wine and mince pies after your run. \n  \nLocation: The assembly\, start and finish will be close together in Reigate Priory Park. What3words for assembly gravel.point.dream / google maps . Walking distance from Reigate station (~1km). You need to get yourself to the assembly following the map in these details; NO TAPES FROM THE CAR PARK! \nEntries: racesignup.co.uk : Seniors £10\, Juniors (u21) / students £4 by 8 December. Seniors £12\, Juniors £6 after and entry on day (subject to map availability\, payment by card only). £2 surcharge for non-BOF Seniors. SI-Card hire £1 (lost units £30). \nParking: Bancroft Road multi-storey car park (post code RH2 0AN or what3words ///cubes.clever.forgot or google maps) is recommended for use because: it has plenty of capacity\, is ~360m from assembly\, allows you to go past the public toilets en route to assembly. The closest car park (Bell Street) is expected to be very busy due to the other events happening in the park on the same day (note purple painted bays are max 3 hour stay; white painted bays are not). The cost on Sundays for these council car parks is £2.20 for 4 hours\, or £1.10 for 2 hours. There is also a Morrisons car park (map) very close by for use by customers with a two hour time limit. \nRoute from Bancroft road car park to assembly: as shown in the maps below. Please use the traffic-lit crossing points for the busy roads. \n \n \nChampionships: Trophies to winners of the Veterans and Super Veterans competitions\, who must be members of an SEOA affiliated Club. We will try to do prize giving on the day at 1pm. \n\nSouth East Veterans courses: M40+ Blue\, W40+ Green\nSouth East Super Veterans courses: M60+ Green\, W60+ Short Green\n\nCourses  \n\n\n\nCourse\nLength\nControls\nClimb\nSuitable for\n\n\nBrown\n7.4 km\n28\n345 m\nExperienced orienteers\n\n\nBlue\n5.4 km\n21\n220 m\nExperienced orienteers\n\n\nGreen\n3.4 km\n20\n180 m\nExperienced orienteers\n\n\nShort Green\n3.0 km\n17\n110 m\nExperienced orienteers\n\n\nLight Green\n2.6 km\n13\n120 m\nImprovers (advanced skills)\n\n\nOrange\n2.4 km\n12\n65 m\nImprovers (intermediate skills)\n\n\nYellow\n1.9 km\n9\n60 m\nBeginners\n\n\n\nIf you are new to orienteering you should choose a Yellow course. Course lengths are straight line distances and you will likely go further. \nMap: 1:5000\, contour interval 5m. All courses printed on A4. Brown and blue courses double sided. Mapped by Philip Gristwood including updates 2024 by Philip Gristwood and Ian Roberts. A 2022 map of Reigate Priory Park is at https://www.mvoc.routegadget.co.uk/rg2/#81. \nTerrain: Priory Park comprises two adjoining areas. One is open grassland used as sports pitches\, with playgrounds and a lake. The other is a wooded area on the Greensand Ridge with some challenging and open woodland together with some steep gradients. \nOther park users: The park is widely used by members of the public for sports. On the same day there will be a junior parkrun (9am start\, should be finished by the time of our first starts)\, an ice rink (open from 11am) and a santa run for YMCA East Surrey (adult race 10:30\, family race 11:15)! So watch out for lots of santas. Courses have been designed to avoid contraflow running. \nFacilities at assembly: key drop\, hire dibber pickup\, bag drop (under a gazebo)\, no toilets. \nToilets: Please use the public toilets on your way from the station or from the car park. The public toilets are at the west side of the junction of Bell Street and Bancroft Road\, by the car park entrance to Morrisons (what3words: lake.could.invent). Morrisons has toilets for customers. The cafe in the Park has toilets too (w3w: ///print.summer.barn) but this is in the middle of the Santa run route. It’s possible but unclear whether the Santa-run or ice rink will also have toilets – tbc. \nStart: 2 minute taped route from assembly to the start. Start times 10:30 – 12:00 (MV helpers will be starting earlier). It will be a punching start. The start will be first come first served – join the queue. Loose control descriptions will be available in the start lane and are also on the front of the map. All courses will use IOF symbols\, except yellow which will have text descriptions. The orange course will have IOF symbols on the map\, and copies of text descriptions as loose control descriptions will be available. If you are new to orienteering or are unsure about anything\, please ask one of the start team and they will be pleased to help you. \nTiming and control punching: SportIdent (SI) Punching will be used with SIAC enabled for all the controls in the “terrain”. The start and finish controls WILL NOT be SIAC enabled: all competitors will need to “dib” at both the start and finish. Should a control fail then use the attached pin punch on the map and explain at Download. If a SIAC “dibber” battery fails then “dib” at all controls. \nResults: Will be online (expected address: www.sportident.co.uk/results/MV/2024/20241215ReigatePriory) \, see QR code on splits printout. Join fellow runners for (provided) mulled wine/berry punch and mince pies in the assembly area after your run. \nSafety briefing: \n\nCompetitors are reminded that they take part at their own risk and are responsible at all times for their own safety.\nFull leg cover required.\nAll runners will encounter uneven surfaces – please take care.\nYour route may cross or run alongside (in the same direction) the santa run route. Please respect other park users and give way / provide space.\nYou may encounter dogs being walked.\nWithin Priory Park there is a lake (deep water). Courses go near/alongside this lake on paths. Parents\, please remind your children to take particular care here.\nPlease avoid running through the skate park in Priory Park.\nParticularly for junior competitors\, there is as ever the risk of stranger danger. Please remind your juniors to exercise vigilance. There are no sad/smiley faces on courses.\nWeather-related risks: In the event of severe weather we may require rain jackets are worn or carried. Wet weather will make surfaces slippery.\nYou must download\, even if you abandon your race.\nPlease make us aware at the enquiries tent of relevant existing medical conditions and unexpected reactions/allergies before running.\nSafety bearing from the hilly end of Priory Park is north to the grasslands .\nThere will be professional First Aid at Enquiries/Download.\nThe nearest A&E hospital is East Surrey Hospital\, Canada Avenue\, Redhill\, RH1 5RH (~10 minute drive\, 2.5 miles)\nCovid: Please follow the British Orienteering participant code of conduct  .\nCourses close at 14:00\n\nFirst Aid: provided by Pulse Medical Services\, will be situated close to the assembly area. \nRefreshments: We are offering a cup of mulled wine or warm fruit juice along with a mince pie to all finishers\, at Assembly\, included in the price of your entry fee. No water will be provided at the finish. Beyond this your options are: \n\n<2 min walk from assembly: the park cafe by the playground (hot drinks\, some food options)\n<1 min walk from assembly: the ice rink have advertised food options (burger+chips\, German sausages\, various sweet things) and drinks options (‘alpine’ bar)\n1 min walk from assembly: The santa run event has advertised that they plan to have stalls selling hot drinks and bacon/veggie rolls.\n5 mins walk from assembly: numerous eateries in Reigate.\n\nEvent officials: Planner: Ian Roberts (MV)\, Organiser: Tim Scarbrough (MV – chair@mvoc.org)\, Controller: Helen Marsden (HH) in advance\, and Ian Marsden (HH) on the day of the event. \nAcknowledgements: Reigate & Banstead Borough Council.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-festive-2024/
CATEGORIES:Regional
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T203000
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CREATED:20240817T150530Z
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SUMMARY:Ashtead Spiral Score Street-O
DESCRIPTION:This is the 4th event of a series of 8 winter evening Street Orienteering events MVOC are organising on a monthly basis from September to April. Each event will be a 1-hour or 40 minute score event and a league table will be compiled from the results of each event as they proceed. The best 5 results from the 8 events will determine the final league positions. There will be a trophy for the first male competitor and The Lois Exell trophy will be presented to the first female competitor at or soon after the final event. \nTo take part in this event: Pre-enter at racesignup Please\, if possible\, use a smartphone and ensure you have latest version of MapRun installed and the course is downloaded to your phone before you arrive. Details of how to obtain a copy of the app and how it works can be found here \nDownload the course onto the app by clicking on ‘Select Event\, and following the menu path UK > Mole Valley > StreetO 24/25 Winter Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at Registration on the night. There are no written answers required with MapRun and your result will be automatically downloaded when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. You can also use a Garmin watch with the MapRunG app installed and the course loaded. \nIf you are really unable to use MapRun\, you are still welcome to take part by completing the control sheet with pen or pencil but this is a much slower method. With this approach\, timing will be by SI Start/Finish units – timing device supplied if you do not have your own. The procedure will again be explained at Registration. \nRegistration/ Start location: The Woodman Pub\, 238 Barnett Wood Lane\, Ashtead KT21 2DA \nParking: Large free car park at rear of pub \nPublic transport: Ashtead railway station is a 400m walk away. \nMap: 1;10\,000 scale and printed on waterproof paper. \nEquipment required:  Smartphone if possible\, with MapRun installed and course downloaded in advance (see above) otherwise pen or pencil; watch or timepiece; torch or head torch; whistle in case of an emergency/injury. High visibility clothing. \nEntry Fee: £3.50 to all BOF members\, £5.50 to non-BOF members. Juniors under 16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult and the pairing will be charged the appropriate adult fee (above). Free to Mole Valley OC members and ‘Supporters”. \nStarts: Starts between 6.30pm and 7.30pm (no need to book an exact start time). \n‘Spiral Score’ Event: The course is in the form of a ‘spiral’ with ascending control numbers – you must visit controls in strict numerical order. You get points for each control you visit in order. You must decide when to leave the spiral and head for the finish – and you lose points if you take more than an hour (or 40 minutes if you have elected to complete 40 minutes only). \nLast minute changes: Please visit the MV website before travelling to check for last minute changes mvoc.org \nResults: provisional live on the app and final version on the club website as soon as possible. \nThis event is planned and organised by Rob McCaffrey – if you have any questions contact bursar@mvoc.org \nYou are responsible for your own safety and you take part in this event at your own risk.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-street-2024-12/
LOCATION:Ashtead\, KT21 2DA
CATEGORIES:Local,Street O
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241123T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241123T140000
DTSTAMP:20250123T110705Z
CREATED:20240920T103843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T110705Z
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SUMMARY:MV/GO Training Activity at Norbury Park
DESCRIPTION:                          \nMole Valley (MV) and Guildford (GO)  Orienteering Clubs have teamed up to offer training and coaching for novice and less experienced orienteers. Our joint GO/MV training activities are small\, friendly events aimed at beginners and at orienteers who want to improve their skills. \nThis session will offer two courses designed for newcomers (with helpers on hand to show you what to do) and two courses for improvers on the theme of  relocation and interpreting contours. \nWe will leave the car park at 12 noon and walk around 15 minutes to the start location. If you are later than 12\, this is no problem just use the map below to find your way to the start location. The session will finish at approximately 2pm. \nPlease wear footwear with grip and trousers rather than shorts. Bring your own food and drink. \nIf you would like to come please sign up to the event at https://racesignup.co.uk/go-mv-training-activity-november-2024-2 by Wednesday 20th November so we know how many maps to print.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-training-2024-11-2/
LOCATION:Norbury Park\, Norbury Park Car Park\, Young Street\, Leatherhead\, Surrey\, KT22 9DS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241119T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241119T203000
DTSTAMP:20250123T110611Z
CREATED:20240814T190935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T110611Z
UID:2427-1732041000-1732048200@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:Weybridge - Winter Street O
DESCRIPTION:This is the 3rd event of a series of 8 winter evening Street Orienteering events MVOC are organising on a monthly basis from September to April. Each event will be a 1-hour or 40 minute score event and a league table will be compiled from the results of each event as they proceed. The best 5 results from the 8 events will determine the final league positions. There will be a trophy for the first male competitor and The Lois Exell trophy will be presented to the first female competitor at or soon after the final event. \nTo take part in this event: Pre-enter at www.racesignup.co.uk Please\, if possible\, use a smartphone and ensure you have latest version of MapRun installed and the course is downloaded to your phone before you arrive. Details of how to obtain a copy of the app and how it works can be found here \nDownload the course onto the app by clicking on ‘Select Event\, and following the menu path UK > Mole Valley > StreetO 24/25 Winter Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at Registration on the night. There are no written answers required with MapRun and your result will be automatically downloaded when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. You can also use a Garmin watch with the MapRunG app installed and the course loaded. \nIf you are really unable to use MapRun\, you are still welcome to take part by completing the control sheet with pen or pencil but this is a much slower method. With this approach\, timing will be by SI Start/Finish units – timing device supplied if you do not have your own. The procedure will again be explained at Registration. \nRegistration/ Start location: Hand & Spear Pub\, Old Heath Rd\, Weybridge KT13 8TX \nParking: Small car park at the pub\, plus Public Heath North car park next to the pub. \nPublic transport: Weybridge car park is a 2 minute walk from the pub. \nMap: 1;10\,000 scale and printed on waterproof paper. \nEquipment required:  Smartphone if possible\, with MapRun installed and course downloaded in advance (see above) otherwise pen or pencil; watch or timepiece; torch or head torch; whistle in case of an emergency/injury. High visibility clothing. \nEntry Fee: £3.50 to all BOF members\, £5.50 to non-BOF members. Juniors under 16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult and the pairing will be charged the appropriate adult fee (above). Free to Mole Valley OC members and ‘Supporters”. \nStarts: Starts between 6.30pm and 7.30pm (no need to book an exact start time). \nScore Event: “Score” just means that there is no set course. Your map will show a number of controls\, but you don’t have to visit them all. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour. This year we are also offering a 40 minute score (same controls) where the net score is multiplied by 150% for inclusion in the results. \nLast minute changes: Please visit the MV website before travelling to check for last minute changes mvoc.org \nResults: provisional live on the app and final version on the club website as soon as possible. \nThis event is planned and organised by Abi & Neil Frame – if you have any questions contact bursar@mvoc.org \nYou are responsible for your own safety and you take part in this event at your own risk.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-street-2024-11/
LOCATION:Weybridge\, Old Heath Road\, Weybridge\, KT13 8TX
CATEGORIES:Local,Street O
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T113000
DTSTAMP:20250123T110515Z
CREATED:20240613T152040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T110515Z
UID:1507-1731751200-1731756600@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:SN at Horsell Common (incl MV Champs)
DESCRIPTION:Including the Mole Valley “open” club championship. Men (and boys) compete on the Blue course for the Velvet Flyer trophy; ladies (and girls) the Green for the Molasses.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-champs-2024/
CATEGORIES:Local
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T140000
DTSTAMP:20250123T110416Z
CREATED:20240920T103630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T110416Z
UID:3151-1731153600-1731160800@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:MV/GO Training Activity at St Martha's Hill
DESCRIPTION:Guildford Orienteers (GO) and Mole Valley (MV) Orienteering Club have teamed up to offer training and coaching for novice and less experienced orienteers. Our joint GO/MV training activities are small\, friendly events aimed at beginners and at orienteers who want to improve their skills. \nThe next activity is on Saturday 9 November from 12pm to 2pm on St Martha’s Hill. \nPlease see links below for registration and further details.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-training-2024-11/
CATEGORIES:Activity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T203000
DTSTAMP:20250123T110328Z
CREATED:20240812T132432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T110328Z
UID:2417-1729017000-1729024200@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:Ewell - Winter Street O
DESCRIPTION:This is the 2nd event of a series of 8 winter evening Street Orienteering events MVOC are organising on a monthly basis from September to April. Each event will be a 1-hour or 40 minute score event and a league table will be compiled from the results of each event as they proceed. The best 5 results from the 8 events will determine the final league positions. There will be a trophy for the first male competitor and The Lois Exell trophy will be presented to the first female competitor at or soon after the final event. \nTo take part in this event: Pre-enter at www.racesignup.co.uk Please\, if possible\, use a smartphone and ensure you have latest version of MapRun installed and the course is downloaded to your phone before you arrive. Details of how to obtain a copy of the app and how it works can be found here \nDownload the course onto the app by clicking on ‘Select Event\, and following the menu path UK > Mole Valley > StreetO 24/25 Winter Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at Registration on the night. There are no written answers required with MapRun and your result will be automatically downloaded when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. You can also use a Garmin watch with the MapRunG app installed and the course loaded. \nIf you are really unable to use MapRun\, you are still welcome to take part by completing the control sheet with pen or pencil but this is a much slower method. With this approach\, timing will be by SI Start/Finish units – timing device supplied if you do not have your own. The procedure will again be explained at Registration. \nRegistration/ Start location: The Spring Tavern\, 1 London Rd\, Ewell\, KT17 2AY \nParking: Parking on Kingston Rd free for non-residents after 18:30. \nPublic transport: Ewell West station 750m\, Ewell East station 1.2km\, 406 and 293 bus. \nMap: 1;10\,000 scale and printed on waterproof paper. \nEquipment required:  Smartphone if possible\, with MapRun installed and course downloaded in advance (see above) otherwise pen or pencil; watch or timepiece; torch or head torch; whistle in case of an emergency/injury. High visibility clothing. \nEntry Fee: £3.50 to all BOF members\, £5.50 to non-BOF members. Juniors under 16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult and the pairing will be charged the appropriate adult fee (above). Free to Mole Valley OC members and ‘Supporters”. \nStarts: Starts between 6.30pm and 7.30pm (no need to book an exact start time). \nScore Event: “Score” just means that there is no set course. Your map will show a number of controls\, but you don’t have to visit them all. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour. This year we are also offering a 40 minute score (same controls) where the net score is multiplied by 150% for inclusion in the results. \nLast minute changes: Please visit the MV website before travelling to check for last minute changes mvoc.org \nResults: provisional live on the app and final version on the club website as soon as possible. \nThis event is planned and organised by John Pickup – if you have any questions contact bursar@mvoc.org \nYou are responsible for your own safety and you take part in this event at your own risk.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-street-2024-10/
LOCATION:Ewell
CATEGORIES:Local,Street O
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T140000
DTSTAMP:20250123T110225Z
CREATED:20240920T103426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T110225Z
UID:3149-1728129600-1728136800@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:MV/GO Training Activity at Reigate Priory Park
DESCRIPTION:Guildford Orienteers (GO) and Mole Valley (MV) Orienteering Club have teamed up to offer training and coaching for novice and less experienced orienteers. Our joint GO/MV training activities are small\, friendly events aimed at beginners and at orienteers who want to improve their skills. \nThe next activity is on Saturday 5 October from 12pm to 2pm in Reigate Priory Park. \nMeeting point\nMeeting point is by the Armada beacon (pictured in above image) – at what3words: moons.papers.solve ( https://w3w.co/moons.papers.solve) \nActivities:\nThere will be two courses suitable for newcomers/beginners and help from volunteers available. \nFor improvers there will be activities to work on ‘simplification’. There is a lot to look at on an orienteering map. Simplification helps you to focus on the key detail to save time! \nTo bring:\nBring your own food and drink (or nearby cafe available) and wear clothes suitable for the outdoors including full leg cover. Shoes with some grip are advised. We are likely to go ahead whatever the weather. \nTo enter:\nPlease sign up via racesignup\, https://racesignup.co.uk/ by Wednesday 2nd October\, so we know how many maps to print. Let us know your level of experience – Beginner or Improver. \nAttendance is free to members of GO and MV. For anyone not lucky enough to be a member of either of our clubs we ask for £4 towards the cost of maps and land permission. \nIf you are coming as a bystander and/or to watch over your young charges and you are willing to help\, please register as a Helper (for free). \nEntries can be registered (and amended) until midday on the day of the activity. Withdrawals online until 8pm the night before. \nUseful introduction to orienteering terms\nThere is a useful jargon-buster web page for beginners to orienteering on the MV website at https://mvoc.org/jargon-buster/ \nPhoto credit: Armada Beacon\, Priory Park by Ian Capper
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-training-2024-10/
CATEGORIES:Activity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T203000
DTSTAMP:20250123T110125Z
CREATED:20240807T101457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T110125Z
UID:2336-1726597800-1726605000@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:Dorking - Winter Street O
DESCRIPTION:This is the 1st event of a series of 8 winter evening Street Orienteering events MVOC are organising on a monthly basis from September to April. Each event will be a 1-hour or 40 minute score event and a league table will be compiled from the results of each event as they proceed. The best 5 results from the 8 events will determine the final league positions. There will be a trophy for the first male competitor and The Lois Exell trophy will be presented to the first female competitor at or soon after the final event. \nTo take part in this event: Pre-enter at racesignup.co.uk Please\, if possible\, use a smartphone and ensure you have latest version of MapRun installed and the course is downloaded to your phone before you arrive. Details of how to obtain a copy of the app and how it works can be found here \nDownload the course onto the app by clicking on ‘Select Event\, and following the menu path UK > Mole Valley > StreetO 24/25 Winter Series. The course will not be visible on your phone until you receive the PIN number at Registration on the night. There are no written answers required with MapRun and your result will be automatically downloaded when you finish. The full procedure will be explained at Registration. You can also use a Garmin watch with the MapRunG app installed and the course loaded. \nIf you are really unable to use MapRun\, you are still welcome to take part by completing the control sheet with pen or pencil but this is a much slower method. With this approach\, timing will be by SI Start/Finish units – timing device supplied if you do not have your own. The procedure will again be explained at Registration. \nRegistration/ Start location: the King’s Arms pub 45 West Street\, Dorking\, RH4 1BU \nParking: Town centre car parks nearby and some free evening street parking available within a short walk. \nPublic transport: Dorking West station 0.7km\, Dorking (Deepdene) station 1.3km\, Dorking station 1.5km. 465 bus from Kingston stops nearby (and return bus to Kingston stops outside the pub). \nMap: 1;10\,000 scale and printed on waterproof paper. \nEquipment required:  Smartphone if possible\, with MapRun installed and course downloaded in advance (see above) otherwise pen or pencil; watch or timepiece; torch or head torch; whistle in case of an emergency/injury. High visibility clothing. \nEntry Fee: £3.50 to all BOF members\, £5.50 to non-BOF members. Juniors under 16 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult and the pairing will be charged the appropriate adult fee (above). Free to Mole Valley OC members and ‘Supporters”. \nStarts: Starts between 6.30pm and 7.30pm (no need to book an exact start time). \nScore Event: “Score” just means that there is no set course. Your map will show a number of controls\, but you don’t have to visit them all. You get points for each control you do visit and lose points if you take more than an hour. This year we are also offering a 40 minute score (same controls) where the net score is multiplied by 150% for inclusion in the results. \nLast minute changes: Please visit the MV website before travelling to check for last minute changes mvoc.org \nResults: provisional live on the app and final version on the club website as soon as possible. \nThis event is planned and organised by Alex Marr – if you have any questions contact bursar@mvoc.org \nYou are responsible for your own safety and you take part in this event at your own risk. \njoin us for a social after your run.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-street-2024-09/
LOCATION:Dorking\, King's Arms pub\, 45 West St\, Dorking RH4 1BU\, RH4 1BU
CATEGORIES:Local,Street O
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240901T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240901T163000
DTSTAMP:20250123T110011Z
CREATED:20240802T085949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T110011Z
UID:2301-1725199200-1725208200@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:Come and try orienteering at Horton Country Park
DESCRIPTION:Come and try out orienteering at Horton Country Park for free!\nSuitable for newcomers and families. No experience necessary! You can walk or run. \nWe will have free maps of the permanent orienteering course available\, with four courses to choose from. \nCome find us near the BBQ field which is adjacent to the car park (what3words: ///bunks.equal.fries). Google maps link for the car park entrance from Horton Lane\, Epsom: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EbMck8F7h6b6URUu6 \nWhat to bring\nIf you have a compass\, that will be handy\, else we can lend you one. If you bring a smartphone you can also follow the course on a phone\, though we will provide printed maps. Some routes may take you through long grass\, for which some people prefer leg cover. \nWhat courses are at Horton?\nAs well as the start post\, there are 24 controls around the Park. We have suggested four courses that use a selection of the controls to make courses varying in length and difficulty: \n\na beginner’s course\,\nshort and long intermediate courses\,\nand a longer expert course.\n\nThe controls are shown on the map with numbered purple circles. To do the course\, visit the controls in the order shown on the map. You do not need to follow the purple line; you choose a route that suits you. \nOn the ground there are wooden posts with red and white markings. The posts have unique numbers and letters\, as shown for control 23 in the photo below. At each control you can check that it is the one you are seeking by looking for the number on the post. \n  \n \n  \nThe courses are also on an app\nThe courses are also available on the MapRun app. To find the courses in the app\, either (if you’re in the Park) select “Events Near Me” or choose “Select Event” and navigate through the folders: UK –> Mole Valley –> Permanent Orienteering Courses –> Horton Country Park
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-tryo-2024-09/
CATEGORIES:Activity
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Scarbrough":MAILTO:chair@mvoc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240901T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240901T140000
DTSTAMP:20250123T105919Z
CREATED:20240801T082713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T105919Z
UID:2272-1725188400-1725199200@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:MV picnic event & AGM at Horton Country Park
DESCRIPTION:Who will have the honour of Picnic Champion 2024 and take Moley home this year? \nThis year’s picnic event will be held using the MapRun App  \nEntries: This is a closed event for MVOC members and their guests. Please confirm attendance by Sunday 25th August by emailing dawnclifford@yahoo.co.uk \nEntry Fees: No charge \nCourse: A single 45 minute score course for everyone\, plus an extra fun activity which may or may not count towards the results! Further details will be revealed on the day. Remember your mobile phone or watch with the course downloaded (instructions to follow) \nBriefing and start at 11:00: everyone sets off at (almost) the same time – don’t be late! \nPicnic: Bring your food\, drink and chair/blanket – and maybe something to share! \nAGM: Various awards will be presented including the club handicap trophies\, Moley and the prestigious Mole of the Year Award \nTerrain: Flat parkland and woodland with established path network.  Full leg cover is recommended \nMap: 1:10\,000 scale map\, 5m contours. Survey by Philip Gristwood\, minor updates 2023 \nAssembly: Start\, finish\, picnic and AGM – adjacent to the car park. Postcode KT19 8PL – W3W: fields.detect.dates \nFacilities: Toilets at Horton Country Park near car park entrance \nPublic Transport: 35 minute walk from Epsom railway station \nParking: Free parking at Horton Country Park in the public car park \nSafety: Nearest A&E is Epsom Hospital\, Dorking Road\, Epsom KT18 7EG \nLast minute changes: If required will be on the club website www.mvoc.org \nOrganiser: Dawn Clifford \n  \n***You are responsible for your own safety and take part in this event at your own risk*** \n 
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-picnic-2024/
LOCATION:Horton Country Park\, Horton Lane\, Epsom\, KT19 8PL\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240825T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240825T123000
DTSTAMP:20250123T105830Z
CREATED:20240607T125512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T105830Z
UID:1023-1724581800-1724589000@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:SEOUL urban at Dorking
DESCRIPTION:This is a Southern England Orienteering Urban League (SEOUL) event based in the medieval market town of Dorking\, situated within the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty \nEntry: racesignup.co.uk\nSeniors £10\, Juniors (u21) and Students £4 by 18th August.\nSeniors £12\, Juniors / Students £6 between 19th & 23rd August. Entry on day (subject to map availability\, payment by card only). £2 surcharge for non-BOF Seniors. SI-Card hire £1 (lost units £30) or contactless SIAC hire £2.50 (lost units £65). \nEvent Centre: Surrey FA\, Meadowbank Football Ground\, Mill Lane\, Dorking. RH4 1DX\nOffering: toilets; water; registration and download; bag store. Free parking in adjacent multi-tier car park. 1.4km walk from Dorking and Deepdene train stations\, 0.65km from Dorking West station \nMap: New 1: 4000 map by Mike Elliot updated 2024\, overprinted and waterproof. Possible larger scale map for some shorter courses to be confirmed in Final Details. \nCourses: Contactless SI electronic punching will be available. “Provisional” straight line lengths (based on a previous event) & subject to final controlling. The actual course lengths will be confirmed in Final Details in due course. Expect to run 30-40% further:\n1 – 8.5km Mens Open\n2 – 7.4km Women’s Open\, Mens Veterans (40+)\n3 – 6.2km Women’s Veterans (40+)\, Men’s Super Veterans (55+)\n4 – 4.6km Women’s Super Veterans (55+)\, Men’s Ultra Veterans (65+)\n5 – 3.6km Women’s Ultra Veterans (65+)\, Women’s / Men’s Hyper Veterans (75+)\n6 – 2.9km Men’s Junior (16-)\, Women’s Junior (16-)\n7 – 2.0km Men’s Young Junior (12-)\, Women’s Young Junior (12-)\nCourses 6 and 7 will be within Meadowbank Park and traffic free thoroughfares with no road crossings.\nScales and sheet sizes for courses in Final Details. \nStarts: 10:30 to 12:30. Start a short walk from Event Centre. Finish in Meadowbank Park. \nResults: Provisional live via QR code on splits printout and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. \nEvent Officials: \nPlanner: Ian Ditchfield (MV)\nOrganiser: David Fisher (MV)\nController: Gordon Parker (SLOW) \n \nFINAL DETAILS added 21st August. \nYou are responsible for your own safety and you take part in this event at your own risk. British Orienteering 3rd Party insurance does not cover any nonmember of a British Orienteering affiliated club at this event if that person has taken part in three or more British Orienteering registered events.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-urban-2024-08/
CATEGORIES:National,SEOUL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240716T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240716T193000
DTSTAMP:20250521T160443Z
CREATED:20240508T132143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T160443Z
UID:531-1721154600-1721158200@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:2024 Summer Series event 4: Stamford Green
DESCRIPTION:Entry: Racesignup.co.uk. £3 seniors (£5 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members)\, or £4 for newcomer pairs/groups/families \nMeeting point and Après-O: Registration in Cricketers Inn\, 1 Stamford Green Road\, Epsom\, KT18 7SR. You will be able to leave your bags during your run. We encourage you to make use of the pub’s food and refreshments for a social after\, as they are providing us space for free. Food is served until 21:00\, order by 20:45 \nGetting there: The pub is ~20-minute walk from Epsom railway station – or 5 minutes on the half hourly E10 bus. Parking next to Christ Church (W3W pets.panic.wished)\, or on street in Manor Park (e.g. Cherry Tree Lane ///punchy.farm.loyal or De Mel Close ///teams.every.going). \n \nCourses: for the experienced: 1-hour score\, odds and evens format. Also available for beginners/newcomers a simpler ~3km linear course. “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. “Odds and evens” means you start with either odd-numbered or even numbered controls and may switch once to the other. \nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. Start (W3W wacky.pencil.chew)  3min walk West along Christchurch Rd from registration\, then across pedestrian crossing just beyond the church. \n \nFormat: exclusively on the MapRun app – the app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls located in the park and dibbers will not be used. This means using a smartphone with the MapRun app (latest is version 7)\, or load the MapRunG app onto a compatible Garmin watch. Details of how orienteering works with this app are here. You will download the course to the app ideally before you arrive: click on ‘Select Event’\, and follow the menu path UK > Mole Valley > 2024 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 will be explained at Registration. \nMap: A4 1:5\,000 scale waterproof orienteering map. Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. \nTerrain: a mix of leafy suburbs and open parkland with extensive path network. \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by John Seaston (07751 409075\, seastonj@gmail.com)
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-summer-2024-07-2/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T193000
DTSTAMP:20250521T160511Z
CREATED:20240508T132043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T160511Z
UID:529-1720722600-1720726200@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:2024 Summer Series event 3: Epsom Common/Wells
DESCRIPTION:A rare opportunity to orienteer around ancient Epsom Common and the historic\nWells estate\, based at The Jolly Coopers\, Epsom\, a pub with its own brewery. \n \nEntry: Racesignup.co.uk. £3 seniors (£5 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members)\, or £4 for newcomer pairs/groups/families \nCourses: \n\n\nFor the experienced: 1-hour score format (map scale 1:7500).“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.\nVariable points per control (27 controls available)\nPenalty if over 60 minutes: 30 points per minute or part minute\nHighest net points score wins (if tied\, winner is in least time)\n\n\nSuitable for beginners/newcomers a simpler ~3.8km linear course\n9 controls\, ~30m climb (1:5000 scale map)\nA course with control points to be visited in a set order. Your map shows the control\nlocations and the order. Fastest time to complete the course wins\n\nAssembly and start location: the Jolly Coopers pub\, 84 Wheelers Lane\, Epsom\, KT18 7SD. Post run refreshments! Do stay around to discuss your routes and strategies with fellow runners over drinks and food after. Kitchen open until 8.30pm. \nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40.  \nFormat: exclusively on the MapRun app – the app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls located in the park and dibbers will not be used. This means using a smartphone with the MapRun app (latest is version 7)\, or load the MapRunG app onto a compatible Garmin watch. Details of how orienteering works with this app are here. You will download the course to the app ideally before you arrive: click on ‘Select Event’\, and follow the menu path UK > Mole Valley > 2024 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 will be explained at Registration. \nMap: A4 1:7\,500 (score) or 1:5000 (linear) scale waterproof map from OpenOrienteeringMap. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. Example (blank) map at registration. \nTerrain: A mixture of open grassland\, paths and urban. Please note that as the courses include a number of minor roads\, children U16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. You will potentially go through long grass on the score course – leg cover advised. Check for ticks after your run! \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Rob McCaffrey. Contact rob@trionium.com
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-summer-2024-07/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T204000
DTSTAMP:20250521T160557Z
CREATED:20240508T131948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T160557Z
UID:527-1719513000-1719520800@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:2024 Summer Series event 2: Tolworth Court Farm Fields
DESCRIPTION:Entry: Racesignup.co.uk. £3 seniors (£5 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members)\, or £4 for newcomer pairs/groups/families \n \n\n\n\nMeeting point and Après-O: Registration in the beer garden of the William Bourne pub\, Moor Lane\, Chessington\, KT9 2BQ – map. You will be able to leave your bags during your run. We encourage you to make use of the pub’s food and refreshments for a social after\, as they are providing us space for free. \nGetting there: The pub is ~10-minute walk from Chessington North railway station. Bus routes serving Nearby stops are 71\, 418\, 467 and 671. There is a small car park available at the pub and on street parking available a short distance away on Moor Lane and surrounding roads. \n\n\n\nCourses:1-hour score. “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. \nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40.  \nFormat: exclusively on the MapRun app – the app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls located in the park and dibbers will not be used. This means using a smartphone with the MapRun app (latest is version 7)\, or load the MapRunG app onto a compatible Garmin watch. Details of how orienteering works with this app are here. You will download the course to the app ideally before you arrive: click on ‘Select Event’\, and follow the menu path UK > Mole Valley > 2024 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 will be explained at Registration. \nMap: A4 1:7:500 scale waterproof orienteering map. Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. \nTerrain: A mixture of open grassland\, riverside towpaths and urban. You will potentially go through long grass on the score course – leg cover advised. \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Damien Hersey – if you have any questions contact Damien_hersey@live.co.uk.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-summer-2024-06-2/
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240623T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240623T120000
DTSTAMP:20250123T105201Z
CREATED:20240508T135629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T105201Z
UID:550-1719136800-1719144000@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:MV GLOSS at Reigate Priory Park
DESCRIPTION:Mole Valley Orienteering Club welcomes you to Reigate Priory Park\, which combines a town park of historic interest\, lake and recreation facilities\, with runnable contoured woodlands. \n \nOn offer is a GLOSS (Light Green) course\, with optional extension and a Yellow course (suitable for juniors/beginners) \nEntries: via racesignup.co.uk. Entries close at 12:00\, 22nd June. Limited entry on the day subject to map availability and payment by card only. Helpers get a free entry! (please request code) \nEntry Fees: Seniors – £6 (£8 on the day) Juniors – £3 (£4 on the day) Pairs or groups using 1 map £4 (£5 on the day) Dibber hire £1. \nStarts: from 10.00 to 12.00. Course closes at 14.00 \nMap and terrain: 1:5\,000 scale map\, 5m contours\, Survey by Philip Gristwood\, updated January 2022. Full leg cover is strongly recommended. \nAssembly: Start\, finish\, and download/enquiries are within 300 metres of Bell Street car park. \nFacilities: Toilets and café adjacent to assembly. Alternative toilets available at corner of Bell Street and Morrison’s car park. There are also numerous eateries in Reigate town centre. \nPublic Transport: 15 minute walk from Reigate railway station \nParking: Parking at Bell Street or town centre car parks (Bancroft Road multi-storey has more spaces and is less than 10 min walk to assembly) RingGo app\, cash or card. \nSafety: Nearest A&E is East Surrey Hospital\, Canada Avenue\, Redhill\, RH1 5RH. Tel 01737 768 511 \nLast minute changes: Final details will be sent to all entrants via Racesignup but please check the website for last minute changes or new information about this event. mvoc.org \nResults: Will be available on the club website as soon as possible after this event. \nSeries Flyer: 2024 GLOSS \nEvent Officials:\nOrganisers: Jennifer Sibley and Dawn Clifford (MV)\nPlanner: John Pickup (MV)\nController: Mike Elliot (MV) \n***You are responsible for your own safety and take part in this event at your own risk***
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-gloss-2024/
CATEGORIES:GLOSS,Local
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240618T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240618T193000
DTSTAMP:20250123T105114Z
CREATED:20240531T155751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T105114Z
UID:670-1718733600-1718739000@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:Beddington Park Race
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Opens at 18.00. Volunteer room on west side of the Pavilion Café – SM6 7NN\, TQ292656 w3w ///names.clap.define. There are NO TOILETS on site. Toilets at Hackbridge station may be open. \nTravel: Hackbridge station (1km). Buses on both Croydon and London Roads. Limited parking spaces adjacent to the Pavilion Café and competitors are encouraged to use the car park behind the cottages on Church Road. Other parking on Church Road\, and two other car parks\, one off Croydon Road and another off London Road. All parking is shared with the public\, so please be considerate when parking. \nEntry: Enter up to the day on Racesignup Senior £6 (non-member £8). Junior/Student £3. SI contactless punching will be used with punching start and finish. Dibbers are available for hire via Racesignup (£2). Charge for lost SIAC dibber £70 \nMap: 1:4000 scale. Updated 2024. Maps will be overprinted and waterproof \nCourses: Long: c5km & Short: c2.5km\nStraight line distances – actual running distance will be further Control descriptions only on map \nStarts: 18.15 – 19.30. Turn up and go. Courses close at 20.15 \nTerrain: Open parkland with some wooded areas. You must respect all uncrossable boundaries (even if they can be physically crossed) and only cross the River Wandle on bridges. Full leg cover advised. \nEvent Officials: Organised and planned by Tony Burton fixtures@mvoc.org \nResults: Splits will be provided and results posted at mvoc.org \nPark Race series: More information at https://parkrace.org/ \n\n\n\nBeddington Park – Park Race flyer – June 24
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-parkrace-2024-06/
CATEGORIES:Local,London Park Race
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T193000
DTSTAMP:20250521T160619Z
CREATED:20240430T203636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T160619Z
UID:436-1718303400-1718307000@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:2024 Summer Series event 1: Nonsuch Park
DESCRIPTION:An app-based low-key evening orienteering event in beautiful historic parkland\, suitable for newcomers\, improvers and experienced orienteers \nEntry: Racesignup.co.uk. £3 seniors (£5 if not British Orienteering members)\, £2 juniors (£3 if not BOF members)\, or £4 for newcomer pairs/groups/families \nMeeting point and Après-O: Registration in the beer garden of Ye Old Red Lion pub\, 17 Park Road\, Cheam\, SM3 8QB – map. You will be able to leave your bags during your run. We encourage you to make use of the pub’s food and refreshments for a social after\, as they are providing us space for free. \nGetting there: The pub is ~5-minute walk from Cheam railway station. Cycle parking just round the corner from the pub here. Cheam Library Car Park is opposite the pub and is £1.50 for the evening after 6.30pm. \nCourses: for the experienced: 1-hour score\, odds and evens format. Also available for beginners/newcomers a simpler ~3km linear course. “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. “Odds and evens” means you start with either odd-numbered or even numbered controls and may switch once to the other. \nStarts: from 18:30 to 19:30. Courses close 20:40. Start 3 minute walk from the pub via Park Lane (click for directions). \nFormat: exclusively on the MapRun app – the app ‘beeps’ when you visit a control site. No physical controls located in the park and dibbers will not be used. This means using a smartphone with the MapRun app (latest is version 7)\, or load the MapRunG app onto a compatible Garmin watch. Details of how orienteering works with this app are here. You will download the course to the app ideally before you arrive: click on ‘Select Event’\, and follow the menu path UK > Mole Valley > 2024 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 will be explained at Registration. \nMap: A4 1:10\,000 scale waterproof orienteering map. Example (blank) map at registration. We can explain map colours and symbols to newcomers. \nTerrain: Partially wooded parkland with extensive path network. You will likely go through long grass / nettles on the score course – leg cover advised. \nResults: provisional live on the app and final on mvoc.org soon after the event. Rank on the score class contributes to summer series league points. \nEvent official: Organised and planned by Tim Scarbrough chair@mvoc.org.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-summer-2024-06/
LOCATION:Nonsuch Park\, The Avenue\, Cheam\, SM3 8AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local,Summer Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim Scarbrough":MAILTO:chair@mvoc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240608T140000
DTSTAMP:20250123T104539Z
CREATED:20240522T185232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T104539Z
UID:634-1717848000-1717855200@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:MV/GO Training Activity: Nonsuch Park
DESCRIPTION:We will be providing courses for newcomers to try orienteering and there will be volunteers to help learn how to use an orienteering map to navigate around a course. \nFor improvers there will be an opportunity to practice visualizing control sites\, understanding ‘control descriptions’ and going to exactly the correct part of the feature. \nPlease make sure that you come wearing shoes suitable for running off-road\, full leg cover (NOT SHORTS!) and a compass and ‘dibber’ if you have them – they will be available to borrow if required. Bring your own lunch and plenty to drink.
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-training-2024-06/
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240505
DTSTAMP:20250122T224739Z
CREATED:20240417T194514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T224739Z
UID:211-1714780800-1714867199@mvoc.org
SUMMARY:GO/MV training at Farley Heath
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mvoc.org/event/mv-training-2024-05/
CATEGORIES:Activity
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