Radio Society of Great Britain
Wisley & Ockham Commons
Saturday 2nd December 2017

Summary

A classic-like 7 TX-controls 2m ARDF event.

It is being held in association with a SN Saturday Series Series orienteering event organised by Southern Navigators Orienteering Club.

Location and Parking

Assembly and Parking is at a different location to the SN Event.

Nearest Postcode: KT11 1EQ Map Reference: TQ083598

From the M25 J10 follow the A3 in North-Easterly Direction (towards London)
Take the first exit 'PAINSHILL' (Walton A245)
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A245 (Byfleet Weybridge)
After 1.1 miles, turn left onto Redhill Road
After 0.9 miles, at the end of Redhill Road, will be the assembly area.
Parking is ‘roadside’.
Please park considerately by not obstructing any property entrances and leaving sufficient space for vehicles to turn.

Map and Terrain

The map is 1:10,000 updated winter 2009 by Peel Land Surveys with further updates by S. Mckinley.

Maps will be printed on waterproof paper. Size will be A4.

The commons make up over 323 hectares (800 acres) of heathland and woodland. The lowland heathland area is a very scarce habitat and supports a specific and unusual range of wildlife.
The three areas have been designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest by English Nature in recognition of their importance for nature conservation. They are also part of a European Special Protection Area.
The M25 cuts through the northern area of these open spaces and Wisley airfield provides a southern border. They straddle the A3, with Boldermere lake supporting a wide range aquatic life on the eastern side of the road. Ockham & Wisley is a nationally important site for dragonflies and damselflies. Twenty species have been recorded here.
Many rare birds can been seen on this site. One is the hobby, which is one of the few creatures that can actually catch dragonflies.
Two species of trees grow so readily on this site, that if left uncontrolled, they would take over the open heathland. Birch colonises heathland very quickly, especially on burnt areas. Scots Pine was introduced to Surrey for timber and readily seeds itself in heathland.

Format of the Event

The event will conform to the general principles of IARU events, but will be less formal than a Championship. There will be a maximum of seven transmitters and an MO beacon at the finish. Competitors can elect to hunt all seven 'foxes' (long course) or a specified five (short course).

Timetable

07:46 Sunrise
09:30 Registration opens. Information sheets issued to ALL entrants.
10:30 Commence walk to the start. (Limited Clothing transfer will be available)
11:00 First Start
14:00 Courses close.
15:56 Sunset.

Fees

Entry fee is £7

Procedures

In accordance with the informality of the event the organisers will not require you to deposit your receiver in a pound before the transmitters start sending.
They do expect you to respect the spirit of this concession by refraining from using your receiver until reporting to officials in the start area and then only under their supervision.
The 'flags' for the competition will be the 15cm training type.
The orienteering competition will be using regular 30cm 'flags'.

We have been asked to stay on paths in the open heathland areas.

Safety

All participants are warned that parts of the area are open and the organisers may require competitors to carry a cagoule
You are responsible for your own safety.
Whistles should be carried.
(the emergency signal is 6 blasts repeated at 1 minute intervals)

Loan Equipment

Receivers for 144MHz are available on loan.
E-Mail the organiser (address below) to reserve.

Facilities

None

Enquiries

frith dot hill dot ardf at gmail dot com