Welcome!
The RSGB are hosting three days of open ARDF competition in the spring of 2010. There will be 2m, 80m and Super-Sprint Fox-Oring courses. The recent realigment between the Pound and the Euro makes this a most attractive opportunity for a short visit to Great Britain. In addition the 6th British ARDF Championships will be contested.  The events will be located in Berkshire and Surrey. 20 miles from London Heathrow Airport We are taking expressions of interest and even entries. Please register your interest now by emailing the organiser on...  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 Competitions
Please note: There may be changes following site visits and signal propagation/radio interference checks
Day 1 - Friday 21st May - Super Sprint Fox-Oring on 80m
Location will be Frimley Lodge Park
Note that whilst the Google link shows a LOT of forest - we only have access to the small area of country park.
Location will be Frimley Lodge Park
Note that whilst the Google link shows a LOT of forest - we only have access to the small area of country park.
The sprint will take place in the afternoon and early evening. The format will be a variant of fox-oring. This will be a relaxed, informal competiion. Expected winning times will be about 30 minutes.
The Fox-Oring will be GB style - on the 80m band with each transmitter transmitting for part only of a 60 second cycle.
Also - the miniature railway may be running...
Day 2 - Saturday 22nd May - Classic Style ARDF on the 2m band
Day 2 - Saturday 22nd May - Classic Style ARDF on the 2m band
Terrain is gently undulating, mostly runnable coniferous plantation with a good path network.
Day 3 - Sunday 23rd May - Classic Style ARDF on the 80m band
Star Posts (as above)
The Location
Star Posts (as above)
The Location
The competition areas are all within 50km of Central London in the leafy and green Surrey Heathlands. The day 1 area is 15km from days 2 and 3. There are a great many tourist attractions within easy reach.
Travel
By road Frimley is 35km from London Heathrow (LHR), 65 km from Gatwick (LGW), 130 km from Stansted (STN) and 80 km from Luton (LTN)
It is possible to get to the venues by public transport - a bit of walking will be necessary. Use the UK Transport Planner to check out possibilities.
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 accomodation arrangements.
There are plenty of hotels! Chains such as PREMIER INN, TRAVELODGE offer good deals if you book early.
There are plenty of hotels! Chains such as PREMIER INN, TRAVELODGE offer good deals if you book early.
We suggest you visit Google Maps and enter "hotels frimley" or "hotels camberley".
You will also find caravan and camping sites close by.
You will also find caravan and camping sites close by.
Entry Fees
Entries are now open!
The entry fee will be GBP (£) 4, 8, 8 per person for Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 Respectively .
Entry fees will be payable, in Cash (GBP) and in full upon arrival.
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.
The entry fee will be GBP (£) 4, 8, 8 per person for Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 Respectively .
Entry fees will be payable, in Cash (GBP) and in full upon arrival.
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)
Surrey is a low lying county - so you will not be running on exposed hills or moorland.
The weather in May can vary between 25 degrees, dead calm and sun (hooray!) and 6 degrees, rain, sleet, hail and gale force winds (boo!). Normally it is warm and sunny but please come prepared! If the weather is really bad the organisers may require competitors to carry a waterproof raincoat (aka cagoule)
Celebration Meal & Prizegiving
We hope to meet in a local restaurant on the Saturday night. Please note will be a meal and prizegiving - not a hamfest - no need to dress up!
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.
