SYO Orienteering - Saturday Series 6, Bole Hill and Crookes
This is the 6th race in South Yorkshire Orienteers' 2024/25 Saturday Series of events, aimed at introducing adult and junior newcomers to orienteering and includes the very popular SFSS schools league.
Alongside the white to light green courses, there are Green and Blue courses for adults using both the park and the surrounding intricate housing estates.
One of the biggest orienteering clubs in the UK, South Yorkshire Orienteers (SYO) have over 300 members ranging in age from 5 to 85.
They offer a friendly and informal welcome to the sport - supporting adult and junior beginners and more seasoned orienteers alike with coaching and a programme of regular events. www.southyorkshireorienteers.org.uk
Prices
Free to Sheffield School Pupils Y3-Y13. Adults £5, Members £4 Children & Students £2
Additional Information
Location
Assemby is at the Archer Gate Recreation Ground, S6 6SR (OS Grid Ref: SK 30823 90229, What3Words: vivid.tricky.label). There are plenty of residential roads nearby but please park considerately, the start and finish are adjacent.
The park is well served by public transport. Parking is limited, so please consider travelling by public transport - the 52 bus stops adjacent to the park every 15 minutes. Plan your journey, here.
Registration will be based in the new building by the bowling green. Nearest entrances on Northfield Avenue or Longfield Avenue (Nearest postcode S10 1QW, What3Words: plans.stow.sings).
Registration for courses will open at 12.30pm. All courses are enter-on-the-day. There will be people on hand to help.
You can start any time from 12.30pm - 3pm but the courses close at 3:30pm. Last start for courses Light Green, Green and Blue is 2.30pm.
All courses close at 3:30pm at which time we will start to collect controls so please make sure you start early enough to complete your course in time.
Schools Event Running alongside the public event is an event in the SFSS Orienteering League for both Primary and Secondary pupils.
Entry to the schools event is free if your school is in Sheffield and you are in Y3 or above. First time There will be a team of helpers on hand to explain what to do. You can do whatever course you like and can go round as an individual, pair or group. You can run, jog or walk at your own pace.
Costs
Adults £5, SYO members £4
Children & Students £2 (Free for the first run if you are in Y3 or above and your schools is in the SFSS)
You are welcome to run a 2nd course. 2nd runs cost £1 (Or £2 if your previous run was free)
If you would like to go around in a group you pay for one entry, plus £1 for each extra map. SI card hire is free.
All courses are entry on the day. You just have to turn up, pick a course and fill in an entry form. There will be people on hand to help you if you have any questions.
Facilities
Toilets are available in the bowling green building. There will also be having a hot drink & cake stall to raise money for the SYO juniors, all donations welcome.
Courses
Courses white to orange remain within the park while light green, green and blue also visit the surrounding urban area. If you complete a course and there is still time you are welcome to try another.
Clothing, Equipment & Safety
Shoes with good grips are important on all courses. Those competing on orange courses and above should wear full leg cover. White, yellow and orange courses remain in the park.
Children can be shadowed or can take part in pairs. Only secondary aged children can do the light green course as it crosses minor roads.
Only 16 + on green and blue due to road crossings. Both Green and Blue courses encounter a busy road with tram tracks - this road is out of bounds and may only be crossed via bridges or underpasses. Please take care crossing all roads. Studded shoes advised for blue & green due to the prevalence of steep grassy slopes!
For more information visit: www.southyorkshireorienteers.org.uk