Location

We look forward to welcoming you to New Earswick, a model village founded

by the Quaker philanthropist, Joseph Rowntree. Its purpose was to house

the workers and managers from the nearby Rowntree chocolate factory.

The village lies about two miles from the centre of York and is bounded by

the river Foss to the east and a nature reserve to the south. We will be

running with a new map compiled by Christine and Peter Roberts.
There will be a choice of five courses with a mixture of
urban running, and open and wooded land.

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Location/Parking

Assembly will be at New Earswick Bowling Club, Huntington Road, York, YO32 9PX (GR SE611550;
What3words: active.assume.always). The route to the start crosses the main road into Huntington. Juniors must be accompanied.

There is parking for 70 vehicles in the club car park. Any overspill should park considerately on the next road to the north, Roland Court.

 

Terrain

A mixture of urban terrain, and wooded and rough open land. Leg protection is strongly advised for the adult courses. The terrain is flat with minimal climb on courses. Some sections of the adult courses may be muddy an slippery. If wet on the day consider wearing studs

 

Map

A new map prepared to the latest specification by Christine and Peter Roberts. Scale 1:4000.

 

Registration

NO ENTRY ON THE DAY. Entries on Racesignup. Please click HERE. To guarantee a map enter by midnight Sunday, 14th December 2025. Note that this is two weeks before the event to take account of the Christmas holidays. You may enter after that date subject to payment of a supplement and map availability.

 

Starts

Two starts approximately 250m from assembly. Course 5 has a separate start adjacent to the finish to avoid juniors having to cross roads.
Finish is nearby.
Start times 10.30 – 12.00
Courses close 2.00.

 

Fees

Electronic chip hire £1 Senior & 50p Junior (note SIAC dibbers will not be available to hire)

Seniors (21 and above):

£12, rises to £14 after the 14th December. (£2 surcharge for senior non-BO members).

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Juniors and students (20 and under) family/novice on course 5:

£6. rises to £7 after the 14th December

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Helpers

Generous discount for helpers

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Safety

Although a thorough risk assessment has been conducted by the organiser, orienteering is an adventure sport and you are taking part at your own risk.

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Results

These will be posted asap after the event

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Officials

Planner: Peter Roberts (Ebor)

Organiser: John Smales (Ebor) john_t_smales@yahoo.co.uk

Controller: Dave Horn (Ebor)

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Covid 19

Please follow the latest Government Covid-19 advice.

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Safeguarding

British Orienteering and EBORIENTEERS take their safeguarding responsibilities very seriously. Please report any concerns to either Eborienteers’ safeguarding lead (Amanda Cooper, acc_cm@hotmail.com ) or to British Orienteering (safeguarding@britishorienteering.org.uk ).

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Data Protection

Some of the data you provide at registration (name, club and age class) will be used to publish results on our website. All other data required for insurance purposes will be kept for 5 years.

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Membership

If you are not yet a member of an orienteering club affiliated to British Orienteering, we encourage you to join, and benefit from the membership advantages from British Orienteering and Eborienteers. Please ask any of our club officials for more information on how to join.

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Photography Policy

We have a policy on the taking of photographs at events, based on national guidance. This provides a sensible balance between the benefits and risks associated with the taking and use of images. If you are unsure about acceptable practice, please speak to the event organiser.