Welcome to the entries page for CROESO 6 Day Festival of Orienteering. We're excited that you're interested in participating in this event.
Entries to the event are via Fabian 4
https://www.fabian4.co.uk/default.aspx?EventID=3617&GoTo=EventOptionsOnly
Overall Competition
The Croeso competition is an age-class competition, with competitors divided into classes based on their age and gender. The Overall competition is based on scoring over the 6 days of competition, with the best 4 results counting. You may enter any number of days and you may enter different classes on different days but you need to run 4 days in the same age-class to count in the overall competition.
Age-based Courses
There are a variety of age-based courses available, catering to all ages and abilities. Competitors are divided into age classes according to their age on the 31st December of the year of competition.
Competitive Classes and Eligibility
- Juniors and seniors are eligible to compete in their respective age classes. Additionally, juniors can run up in older classes up to and including 21, and seniors can also run up to and including 21.
- Women are eligible to run in the Men's M classes, but Men are not eligible to run in the Women's classes.
Understanding Age Classes for Croeso
The age class you compete in is determined by your age on the 31st December of the year of competition. For example, if you turn 20 on July 1, 2023, you will be considered a junior until December 31, 2023. On January 1, 2024, you will be considered a senior.
Colour Coded Courses
There are also a limited range of colour-coded courses, where competitors are ranked against each other regardless of age or gender. These courses have free (or punching) starts, and there is entry on the day.
Colour | Typical length Km | Technical Difficulty | Suitability |
White | 1.0 -1.9 | 1 | V Easy |
Yellow | 2.5-2.9 | 2 | Easy |
Orange | 2.5-3.5 | 3 | Moderate |
Light Green | 3.0-4.0 | 4 | Intermediate |
Novices (Long Orange) | 3.5-5.0 | 3 | Moderate |
Fees and Entry dates
- Students must be in full time education – proof of status may be requested.
Croeso Stages 1- 6
Price per day
Categories | Early (before 25/02) | Middle (before 28/04) | Standard (before 22/06) |
Age-Based Courses Senior / Junior 16 or older / Junior 14 and under / Student | £23 / £7 / £5 / £7 | £25 / £8 / £5 / £8 | £27 / £9 / £5 / £9 |
Colour Coded Senior / Junior / Student | £14 / £5 / £5 | £14 / £5 / £5 | £14 / £5 / £5 |
Rest Day Sprint
Categories | Early 28/04/2024 | Standard 22/06/2024 |
Senior / Junior / Student | £12 / £5 / £5 | £12 / £5 / £5 |
Other information
- Junior to include M/W 20 – there is no specific reduction for Families.
- Adults accompanying Juniors on colour coded free. Pairs and groups welcome on colour coded courses. Extra maps £2 each.
- SI Cards (Dibbers) and Contactless dibbers may be hired for the week. There is a penalty charge of £ if the dibber is lost.
Start Time Choices
- There are five start time blocks each day: Very Early, Early, Middle, Late, Very Late.
- Start time blocks are rotated by club.
- You can request a start time near another specified competitor or another club.
- Split starts for two parents or carers on an entry are also possible.
- Start time blocks are not allocated by club on day 6 but you need to specify which start block you wish to enter that day.