Tuesday 9 January 2018



Note we are also at https://www.facebook.com/pg/rsgbardf/events/?ref=page_internal

but this page should be treated as the official source of information

12th April:  Day 3 details are up, also provisional entry list.  Use the tabs (above) 
18th April:  Day 1 and Day 2 details are up

Welcome!


The RSGB are hosting three days of open ARDF competition in the spring of 2018. There will be Sprint, 2m and 80m Classic ARDF Courses


Note: We call it a "Championship" but really it is just a low key, small scale radio navigation exercise.  So if you have been to the Region 1 or World Championships - its not like that at all.



The events will be located in near to Birmingham - venues less than one hour Birmingham Airport.

We are taking expressions of interest and even entries. Please register your interest now by emailing the organiser on...

To enter please send:

Given Name, Family Name, Callsign, Club/Association, Country, SI Chip Number or "hire" If you wish to borrow a chip for the event, class entered and days entered.

If you wish to borrow receivers - either 2m or 80m - please let us know now - we have a limited number of each. Entry fees will be collected on the morning of the competition.

The Weather Forecast


OK so yr.no is generally the best but...

The BBC have some funky maps and their data comes from the UK Met office and has been corrected for local terrain: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/0/2655603




The Competitions


Day 1 - Friday (evening) 27th April - Sprint Style ARDF on the 80m band

Shoal Hill, Cannock



For travel and timing and all other information - click on the "sprint" tab above

(not yet enabled)



Day 2 - Saturday (afternoon) 28th April - Classic Style ARDF on the 2m  band

This will be at Beaudesert, Cannock Chase





For the keen - there is a parkrun nearby... http://www.parkrun.org.uk/cannockchase/

A 5km warm-up - starting at 09:00

For travel and timing and all other information - click on the "Day 2" tab above 
(not yet enabled)

Day 3 - Sunday (morning) 29th April - Classic Style ARDF on the 80m band

This will be at Postensplain in the Wyre Forest







Travel


The Sunday race will finish early to allow competitors to make Sunday afternoon flights.

As is standard practice in the UK competitors will be responsible for their own transport

Given prior notice we may be able to organise transport to and from the competition forests to local hotels or rail/bus stations. This is not guaranteed. Please contact the organiser to discuss well in advance of the event.

Accommodation

As is standard GB practice competitors will be responsible for their own accommodation arrangements.

There are plenty of hotels! Chains such as PREMIER INN, TRAVELODGE offer good deals if you book early.

You will also find caravan and camping sites close by.

Contribution

These are solely to cover costs and contribute to the equipment replacement fund (in the event a transmitter or SI box go missing or are vandalised)

This year we will have to pay to use one of the the areas and make a donation to the local orienteering clubs.


Race to get your entry in first...

We anticipate a contribution of...

Day 1 - £5
Day 2 - £10
Day 3 - £10

This may be revised once we know exactly how much we will be paying in access fees.


Contributions in physical cash (GBP) and in full upon arrival at Day 1 registration.

There will be a reduced contribution for Junior competitors.

To enter please send:

Given Name, Family Name, Callsign, Club/Association, Country, SI Chip Number or "hire" if you wish to borrow a chip for the event, class entered and days entered. If you wish to borrow receivers - either 2m or 80m - please let us know now - we have a limited number of each.
Weather
(Information For Overseas Competitors)

'Hasta el cuarenta de mayo no te quites el sayo'*




The weather in April can vary between 25 degrees, dead calm and sun (hooray!) and 0 degrees, rain, sleet, hail and gale force winds (boo!).

Normally it is sunny with short rain showers but please come prepared! If the weather is really bad the organisers may require competitors to carry a waterproof raincoat (aka cagoule)

Celebration Meal

Please note will be a meal not a hamfest - no need to dress up!

We have booked "The Windmill" at Gentleshaw for our Saturday 28th Evening meal (after the classic 2m on Beaudesert)

The table is booked for 20:00 - further details to follow
 


The Small Print

In the case of cancellation or curtailment of the competition the organisers accept no liability for competitors personal committed or incurred costs. We reserve the right to retain all or part of any entry fee or other monies paid to cover organisers costs, in the case where these costs cannot be recovered.

Contact

The organiser can be contacted by email using...




Please send an email - to enter, register your interest and to ask any questions that you may have.
British ARDF Championships 2018