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INFORMATION
Date.
Saturday 11th May 2013
Event Organiser
Pauline Mallinson
Venue
St. Mary's Church Hall, Village Car Park, West End, Kemsing, Sevenoaks.
TN15 6NA
GR TQ555587
[Between the A25 & A225]
Parking
In the field beside the Church Hall and village car park. In the event of overflow
parking being used, follow signs and/or marshals directions.
Tel: 01959 524725
trevorpauline@tiscali.co.uk
Entry Fee
All routes –18 years & over................. £12=00p
"
under 18 years...............… £5=00p
under 5 years………………..Free
We regret that refunds of entry fees will not be possible.
Refreshments
You must carry your own drinking utensil.
St Mary's North Downs Challenge
Walks
Organised by
St Mary's Church - Kemsing
On
Saturday, 11th May 2013
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Entry fee for all routes includes water and light refreshments at checkpoints
sandwiches and cakes at the finish.
Finish
All walkers must finish by 5.30pm to claim their food & be within the time
allowed to qualify for a certificate. Badges will be on sale.
Start
20 mile - 8½ hours allowed
15 mile - 7½ hours allowed
11 mile - 6 hours allowed
Certificates
Will show the distance walked as measured on the Ordnance Survey Map.
The approximate distances shown on this form are for guidance only.
Total
Ascent
20 mile route
15 mile "
11 mile "
Entries
Due to limited catering and parking facilities the maximum number is set at 250.
Closing date for entries will be Saturday 20th April 2013 or earlier if
maximum number is reached.
start between 8.0 am and 8.45 am latest.
start between 8.45 am and 9.30 am latest.
start between 9.30 am and 10.15 am latest.
Total 640 metres
" 515 metres
" 390 metres
Three walks from The Church Hall
along
lanes and footpaths
in the North Downs
ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY.
No acknowledgement will be sent unless a SAE is enclosed for the purpose.
One person per form please, photocopy complete form if more are required or
contact the organiser.
If you wish to retain your Checkpoint Card please hand in a SAE marked CP Card
and it will be forwarded.
Equipment
You are advised to wear sturdy shoes or boots according to weather conditions
as footpaths are uneven and can be very muddy.
For safety; carry a whistle, at least half a litre of water and a personal first
aid kit. It is recommended that you carry appropriate map and a compass.
Maps are: OS Landranger sheet 188 - or - OS Explorer sheet 147
All profits to church improvements and parish work
St Mary's Church - Charity Commission Number is 1131431
St Mary's North Downs Challenge Walks 2013
Office Use Only
Entry No.
RULES
1. Dogs on leads will be allowed on these routes.
DECLARATION AND ENTRY FORM
I have read and agree to abide by the rules of the event. I agree to observe the Country
Code at all times. I am in good health and have no medical condition that may cause
concern or inconvenience to others. I understand that participation is at my own risk and
that no liability is accepted by the organisers for any injury, damage or loss sustained by
me before, during or after the event.
Signed by entrant: ..............................................................................................................
2. This event is for walkers only; there is no provision for runners within the schedule.
3. Persons under 16 years must be accompanied by a person over the age of 18
years. Entrants under 18 years of age on the day of the event must have Declaration
signed by a parent or guardian.
4. Checkpoints must be visited in the correct sequence during their opening times and the
route description MUST be followed.
Age of entrant if under 18 yrs on the day of the event: ........................................................
5. Walkers wishing to shorten their route after starting may only do so at CP 3, Romney
Street following the instructions of the marshals.
Signed by parent or guardian if entrant is under 18 years of age
6. Marshals have the right to withdraw entrants if their fitness is in doubt, the country code
has been ignored or if they are behind schedule and unlikely to finish within the time
allowed.
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If results and / or acknowledgements are required, please enclose one or two DL (22 x 11cm) SAE
as appropriate - Indicating your requirement on the envelope(s).
BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE – ONLY ONE PERSON PER FORM
PLEASE CLEARLY RING THE DISTANCE YOU ARE ENTERING
Approximate distances
11 miles
15 miles
7. Checkpoint cards must be clipped by a marshal at each checkpoint and are to be
handed in to the reception desk at the finish to enable all walkers to be accounted for.
8. If you retire, do so at a checkpoint, informing a marshal who will endorse the time and
retirement on the checkpoint card. The organisers will arrange transport to the finish
where your card must be handed to the reception desk. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD ANYONE RETIRE WITHOUT INFORMING THE ORGANISERS.
9. When crossing fields of growing crops please follow the footpath and walk in single file.
20 miles
10. Keep to the right of way at all times and observe the Country Code and the Highway
Code.
First Name.......................................................Family Name.............................................................
Address..............................................................................................................................................
....................................................................................................Post Code......................................
Tel. No...............................................…Club/Group……...................................................................
Emergency Contact Telephone Number………………………………………………………………….
A mobile ‘phone number for contact during the event………………………………………………. ….
ENTRY FEE must accompany Entry Form £………………...............................................................
Cheque to be made payable to St Mary's PCC and sent with this page only (or photocopy) to:
11. The organisers may vary the distances without notice.
12. Substitute entries for non-starters will NOT be accepted unless they are received
at least seven days before the event due to the additional work involved.
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Country Code
Be safe - plan ahead & follow any signs.
Leave gates & property as you find them.
Protect plants & animals & take your litter home.
Mr Geoffrey Rathbone, NDC Entries Secretary,
Keep dogs under close control.
13 Brookfield, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 6SQ
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