1st SKIDBY SCOUTS

THE 25th ANNUAL

WINDMILL WAY CHALLENGE

OR WINDMILL WAY WALK

SATURDAY 9th MAY 2009

 

THE 26 MILE CHALLENGE is a 26 mile circular route over an interesting course on footpaths and bridleways on the southern Yorkshire Wolds, with fine views of the River Humber and Humber Bridge.  Full support and ample refreshments make this an ideal challenge for competitors attempting the distance for the first time, as well as experienced marathon walkers and runners.

*** FOR THE 8th TIME *** THE 13 MILE WALK is a circular route using part of the Challenge course. A perfect distance for new or young walkers, the less fit or those who enjoy a good morning walk or run.

 

START at 9.00am Skidby Playing Fields. Manor Garth Skidby HU16 5UF Report for registration between 7.30am and 8.30am.  Ample (free) parking, but limited toilet facilities at start.  THIS IS THE SAME START POINT AS 2005/6/7/8, BUT DIFFERENT TO PREVIOUS YEARS!!!

 

CERTIFICATES & DISTINCTIVE TROPHIES will be provided to all finishing within the 10 hour time limit. A souvenir badge will be available to buy.

Special trophies presented to those first home in various categories (25 mile Challenge ONLY) and badges for those on their 5th, 10th, 15th or 20th Windmill 25 mile Challenge.

 

ENTRY FEE:  ฃ8.00 (cheques payable to 1st SKIDBY CUBS), together with a S.A.E. for final details (THIS IS ESSENTIAL!), and optionally a second S.A.E. for results, should be sent to the organiser - Mr S Abbott, Keeper’s Cottage, Riplingham, HU15 1QT  (Tel. 01482 654153 with any queries).  Entries on the day are ฃ9.00.  Free entry to anyone who raises sponsorship for their walk in aid of the 1st Skidby Scout Group for at least the value of the entry fee.  Entries in advance to be received by Wednesday 6th May AT THE VERY LATEST!!

 

ROUTES & CHECKPOINTS:  A fully detailed route is provided for all entrants.  REFRESHMENTS are provided at checkpoints marked ฎ, including hot and cold drinks, soup, biscuits, cake etc.

                

                 1 Start – Skidby Playing Fields TA009335  2 Skidby Windmill 021333  3 Skidby Village Hall  015337      

4 Risby 003347  5 Little Weighton Village Hall SE986338 ฎ  6 Riplingham 963323 

7 Weedley 937330  8 Everthorpe 907319  9 South Caveฎ 924310  10 Brantingham 944301 

11 Welton ฎ 962277   (25 mile route only) 

12 York Grounds ฎ 976315  13 End –Skidby Playing Fields ฎ  TA009335

 

RULES:  All entrants must:-

1.                   Be aged 18 or over on the day of the event. Younger competitors will be accepted provided they are accompanied throughout the event by a responsible adult.

2.                   Have clothing and equipment appropriate for the distance and conditions to ensure their own wellbeing.

3.                   Visit each checkpoint in order, and retire only at a checkpoint – Lifts back to the start are available.

4.                   Observe the Country Code.

5.                   Follow the right of way or marked routes over private land at all times.

6.                   Keep dogs on a lead at all times.

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ENTRY FORM (PLEASE COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS)

Full Name: …………………………………………….  Walk or Run …………….  13  or 26 miles …………..

Date of Birth: ………………………..  Fifth/Tenth/Fifteenth/Twentieth Windmill Way Challenge

 

Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

 

               ……………………………………………………….  Post Code: ………………………

I agree to abide by the rules of the Windmill Way Challenge and accept that the organisers are in no way liable for any accident or injury sustained by me during the event.

I am a taxpayer and willing for Gift Aid Tax Relief to be claimed on my entry fee (delete if not applicable).

 

Signed: …………………………………  Date: ……………  If a Scout, state group: ………………………………..

 

ท         I as parent/guardian shall accompany this entrant who is under 18 years old: ………………………………..