World Ranking Events

Day 3 - Long Distance - Sunday 20th April

IOF Advisor

• Steve McKinley (SN)

Organising Team

• Organiser: Paul Bradbury (SYO) - Get in Contact - 07566 855138
• JK Coordinator: Jacky Dakin (SYO)
• Controller: Andy Yeates (WCH)
• Planners: Oli Johnson & Charlie Adams (SYO)
• Assistant Controller: Jon Emberton (EPOC)
• Assistant Organiser: Steve Dempsey (SYO)
• Website and Programme: https://thejk.org.uk 

Venue

• Further details can be found via the JK25 Long page.
• Wharncliffe is near Grenoside, Sheffield.
• The Day 3 area can be seen on the JK25 Long page.
• The main car parking entrance is at Grid Ref SK 352973.  What3Words ///cropping.routine.glitter.
• From the main car parking there is 15 minute bus journey to the arena.
• Public transport is possible – see the JK25 Long page for more information.
• The arena is at Grid Ref SK 321958.  What3words ///hotels.once.taped.
• Podium Catering (soup, chilli) tbc, Toms Food Wagon (burgers), The Bakehouse Yorkshire (cake & coffee) and Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream will be in attendance. Also, Compass Point, traders.

Races

• Race date: Sunday 20th April 2025. Estimated start window 10am-2pm.
• Elite Long Distance Races for M/W21E. Other class runners (for example, but not limited to, M/W 18E and 20E) may enter these races and be counted in the WRE results. They will be divided for the purposes of the JK results into their own classes.
• Expected winning time 88-92 minutes.
• If there are more than 80 entries on M21E, then athletes will be split into two parallel courses. The best ranked athletes based on results from Day 2 will start in the same top-ranked elite class (e.g., M21E1). The Organisers may include a limited number of “wild cards” in the top-ranked elite class, subject to the approval of the IOF Event Adviser.
• Anyone entering the World Ranking courses must provide their IOF ID if they would like to receive World Ranking points. Anyone entering these classes without an IOF ID will not receive World Ranking points. IOF World Ranking IDs can be found here.
• The embargoed area can be seen on the JK25 Embargos page.
• Sheffield has lots of accommodation available. Please see JK25 Accommodation page for further details.
• SI punching will be used with SIAC enabled.
• The start will be a timed start with changes to start times not permitted.
• For those using contactless punching the finish will be contactless.
• A model area and map will be provided on the day.
• No training opportunities will be provided on the terrain.

Entries

• For entry link, fees and entry dates, see the JK25 Entries page.
• Last entry date is the 28th March 2025.
• Those needing invitations in order to apply for a visa, contact: Peter Brooke (Acting British Orienteering CEO) via Peter.Brooke@britishorienteering.org.uk.
• Please refer to your national embassy for visa requirements.

Maps and Terrain

• A3 map 1:15000 contour interval 5m, digitally printed on Teslin waterproof paper. Map updated 2023/24 by Dave Peel (SYO).
• Previous maps can be seen at Wharncliffe National 2022.
• Wharncliffe is an outstanding and formidable area for orienteering. It includes a wide range of terrain types, including a forested plateau, an open moorland and a rocky escarpment cratered with mine workings and capped by a gritstone edge, the magnificent Wharncliffe Crags. Wheata Woods to the East has an abundance of thickets.

Clothing and footwear

• Full body cover is compulsory.
• Shoes with grip are needed.
• In the event of extreme weather conditions, the organiser may on the day require all competitors to carry a weatherproof raincoat or anorak with a hood.

Transport

• No transport will be provided, other than from car parking to the arena.