Date/Time
Date(s) - 28/01/2017
10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Knowsley Safari Park
Categories
NA XC Championships – Sat 28th Jan 2017
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to recent road works opposite the entrance to Knowsley Safari Park the dual carriage way has been reduced to 1 (ONE) lane.
The local authority – Knowsley MBC are working with the Safari Park and the contractor to put in places measures inside and outside the Park which will help manage the traffic flow into the event.
It is advisable for all attending the event to allow extra time to enter the Safari Park.
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Parking will be within the confines of Knowsley Safari Park. There will be a £5 parking fee on arrival and that will allow access to the facilities around the car parking area.
For an additional fee of £5.00 a full car can go around the Safari Drive: check on closing times.
Full postal address is:
Prescot, Merseyside, L34 4AN.
Changing facilities
There are Changing Rooms situated at the front of the sea lion house for males and females. There are no shower facilities
Registration
Registration will be in a large marquee in front of the main restaurant and will be signposted. Team Managers ONLY to collect chips and numbers. (See map below)
Please note that registration will be open from 9.30 am for collection of numbers for U13 B&G; U15 B&G; U17 M&W; U20 M&W.
Senior Men’s and Women’s numbers will be available from 12.30pm onwards.
Event programmes and camera registration will also be located at this point.
Presentation
Individual presentations will take place after each race. Team presentations will be made as soon as results are available. All presentations will be announced over the PA System
On Course
Any emergency announcements will be made from the PA System. Staff from Remote Medical Services will be on site throughout the day.
Lost children must be taken to the PA area and will only be allowed to leave once staff are satisfied that responsibility has been established
The site is fully accessible to people with disabilities, the course is not. This is due to the undulating topography of the cross-country course, the main toilet block that are fully accessible are located by the restaurant near to the main car park, and there are others
approx. 150m before the course. In addition there are additional toilets on the road leading to the Safari Drive
Please ensure that all mobility vehicles (eg wheelchairs) remain on paths and walkways at all times.
Athletes should both bring and wear suitable clothing and footwear.
A specific site for club tents will be situated near to the start area and will be cordoned off
Travel Directions
Access to the site is via the dual carriageway (A58) towards St Helens and is easily accessible via Jct 2 of the M57 motorway. If travelling from the North or North East most probably you would travel down the M62 to Jct 6 (M57) and follow the above directions. Knowsley Safari Park is signposted from Jct 2 of the M57
Dogs
Since the 1st of June 2015, pet dogs haven’t been allowed in any areas of the safari park. They do however provide basic accommodation for your dog should you wish to bring them on your trip.
Assistance dogs are allowed access to pedestrian areas but not the animal areas. They are not allowed in the safari drive for safety reasons.
Please see link re kennels etc : https://www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/plan-your-day-out/accessibility/dogs-and-kennels/
Other Considerations
We are invited guests by Lord Derby to use the grounds of Knowsley Safari Park. As with all such facilities athletes and spectators are asked to respect their right to use the area. DO NOT WARM UP TOWARDS THE AREA OF THE SAFARI PARK
Receptacles will be provided for litter, please ensure that these are used and that as little debris as possible is left on site.
The Course
Course maps will be displayed on the day and in the event programme. The course will be open for inspection between 0930 and 10.00am
Chip timing will be used. Team managers & athletes are asked to ensure that the correct chip is allocated and is securely and correctly fixed to the athlete’s ankle.
Race times are as per prospectus;
11.00 Under 17 Women – 5.3K
11.35 Junior Women – 5.8K
11.55 Under 13 Girls – 3K
12.10 Under 17 Men – 5.8K
12.40 Under 13 Boys – 3.K
12.55 Under 15 Girls – 4K
13.20 Under 15 Boys – 4K
13.40 Junior Men – 8K
14.15 Senior Women – 8K
15.05 Senior Men – 12K
If you have any queries please contact us at the NA office on 01924 457922
Any on the day emergency queries related to weather conditions etc should be directed to:
Judith Temperton (07525 045307),
Arwel Williams (07795261458) or
Steve Gaines (07771 660979).
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