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The RSGB are hosting three days of open ARDF competition in the spring of 2014. There will be Sprint, 2m and 80m Classic ARDF Courses
In addition the 10th British ARDF Championships will be contested.  The events will be located in the West Midlands, close to Birmingham and East Midlands Airports. 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 Weather Forecast The BBC have some funky maps and their data comes from the UK Met office and has been corrected for local terrain: http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2655781 |
The Competitions
Day 1 - Friday (evening) 9th May - Sprint Style ARDF on the 80m band
Fast open heathland with patches of runnable forest. Close to Womborne
Day 2 - Saturday (afternoon) 10th May - Classic Style ARDF on the 2m band
Wyre Forest to the west of Bewdley. Hills and valleys and lots of trees. Some brambles (boo!)
Day 3 - Sunday (morning) 11th May - Classic Style ARDF on the 80m band
The Location
Travel
It may possible to get to the Friday and Saturday venues by public transport - a bit of walking or cycling will be necessary however. Use the UK Transport Planner to check out possibilities.
If you have your own plane you can fly direct to the sprint race (http://www.wolverhamptonairport.co.uk/)
On Saturday you could travel by steam train (Severn Valley Railway) - but they have special events on 10th and you would need to book ahead.
For Sunday - there is a mainline railway station next to the competition area, with connections to and from Birmingham Airport
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.
Bewdley and Kidderminster are the best places to stay if you are an overseas visitor.
There are plenty of hotels! Chains such as PREMIER INN, TRAVELODGE offer good deals if you book early.
Bewdley and Kidderminster are the best places to stay if you are an overseas visitor.
You will also find caravan and camping sites close by.
Entry Fees
This year we may have to pay to use two of the areas (these belong to the government and are free open access but there is a charge for organised activities) and make a donation to the local nature trust.
Entry fees are:
Day 1 - £5
Day 2 - £10
Day 3 - £10
Entry fees will be payable, in Cash (GBP) and in full upon arrival at Day 1 registration.
There will be a reduced price for Junior competitors - to be confirmed.
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)
(Information For Overseas Competitors)
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
Please note will be a meal not a hamfest - no need to dress up!
Please arrive at The Swan, Blakedown to be seated at 19:00 on Saturday
Here is the link
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Please remember to tip your waitress - my cousin, Bethan.
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.
