NEW CHEW

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

This year we have decided to have one 4hr score event for all competitors which can be run individually or in pairs. The course will be demanding over rough terrain. Navigation experience is required. Poor weather and tough underfoot conditions will make this a very tough proposition. We aim to provide a challenging course without compromising safety.

This is a traditional O event in the finest sense. It covers a physically challenging area of rough, exposed and often featureless moorland. Event centre is Dovestones Sailing Club which has changing facilities and hot showers.

After the race, there will be plenty of hot food, endless tea or coffee with cakes.

Map will be provided at start.

CUT OFF POINT & TIME

Please turn up from 8:00 am and register for your course and kit check. We will confirm full details of start times to all competitors prior to the event. The start point where maps will be issued is a 10 min walk from Race HQ.

KIT REQUIREMENT

Kit check is to be rigorously observed and enforced. Minimum equipment to be worn or carried:

1) waterproof (taped seams) jacket with hood;
2) waterproof over trousers;
3) hat and gloves;
4) emergency food;
5) each pair or solo team MUST carry a survival bag or bivvy (NOT a space blanket);
6) each pair or solo team MUST carry a mobile phone - please refrain from using GPS function in the race, emergency use only;
7) each runner MUST carry a head torch;
8) compass and whistle.

How to register your phone for the 112 service: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPZv_8dABfU.

Be prepared to carry other body cover suitable for conditions on the day. Also you may want to consider a basic first aid kit. We know that many of you will carry this gear anyhow and know how to look after yourself on the hill. Please take time to acquaint yourself with the symptoms of hypothermia and what to do if someone is showing the signs.

Organisers decision concerning kit is final. Competitors take part at their own risk. This is a navigational event - please, don’t spoil the fun by using GPS to locate the checkpoints.

ENVIRONMENT

Please observe all out of bounds marked on the map. There is a lot of heather reseeding work going on. Access is restricted at present in certain areas for conservation reasons. Please avoid litter and observe the countryside code. We rely on the good will of local landowners and Natural England.

LOCATION

Dovestones Sailing Club

If you are coming along to the New Chew event, there is public parking available at Dove Stone Reservoir, however you will need to bring change for the meter in the main car park. The car park can also get busy. Alternative car parking is available locally - please, park responsibly, bearing in mind the local community, and also leave at least half an hour to walk to the Sailing Club.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Saddleworth Runners require a bivvy and a mobile phone to be carried. We know that runners who enjoy this kind of navigational event are generally well prepared and experienced in the kind of conditions that February on the fells can produce, we hope to continue to organise a safe but tough event. The extra kit is to help keep competitors from hypothermia in case of accidents. In the case of a damaged ankle, in a remote location, body heat is soon lost and the ability to summon help will be invaluable. We have included a head torch for each runner to the kit, the reason being that the event finishes at 4:00 pm, as it is starting to get dark. If mountain rescue are called out to search, they will stand a better chance of locating you if you have a light. The kit requirement is the same for everyone.

Saddleworth runners expect competitors to realise the testing nature of the terrain and to be prepared to take care of themselves and each other in the event of an emergency.

Runners in distress should head to the finish, if possible, and contact Race HQ. Please make sure your number is visible at all times.

Anyone retiring from the race MUST report to the race finish and hand in their number.

We are sure this added level of precautions won’t spoil the character of the event or prevent competitors from having a great race. It is the same for all teams and will be strictly adhered to. Thanks for your understanding.

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