Warwick Town Race

[Liz X]

The fifth race in the 2007 UK Cities Cup will be the Warwick Town Race, on Sunday 7 October. Initial details can now be found here and there's a link from there to online entry. The event looks set to be fantastic, with the races going right into Warwick Castle.

[mikey]

Can't wait.

The online entry gives age class options, rather than men's long etc. Presumably we enter M21 for men's long, but what about other courses?

[Liz X]

When you get to the third screen in the online entry system (called 'event specific details' then the drop-down menu for 'class' gives you the options 'men long' 'women long' and so on. The previous screen is generic to all events and saves your details which is why it asks you for your standard class.

Hope that makes sense!

[mikey]

Thanks. I didn't get as far as that.

[rob f]

want to go, anyone going from sheffield?

[Liz X]

The entry deadline is now extended to 28 Sept (mostly to help students get their entries in as term is only just starting) so still time to sign up.

The start and finish of the race are in St Nicholas Park in Warwick, which has a fab cafe as well as mini golf, crazy golf, and a little children's amusement park including bouncy castle and train rides. Also within the park you can hire motor boats, rowing boats and pedaloes, and go up the Avon for beautiful views of Warwick Castle. Perfect for making a day out of it.

[Oldman]

Please can you advise if you need an EMIT V3 card or not? I think this should be in the event details, but it isn't.

[Liz X]

Nope, no need for V3 card - we're using standard EMIT, not touch-free.

[Jo]

The entries closing date has been extended to Friday so you still have a chance to enter! It promises to be a great event especially with the access to Warwick Castle. See you there!

[awk]

Nope, no need for V3 card - we're using standard EMIT, not touch-free.

Oh dear - does that mean using the Emit cards without a screen if we're hiring? And if we don't, does the system cope with V3? Genuine question, as this might kickstart me into getting my own: hate those V2 cards!

[D,J,J&Ms Dad]

All the OD Emit cards are V3 or above. Don't know though whether the club is having to hire in additional ones. Liz X would know.

[Liz X]

If you're hiring a card then you'll be getting a V3.

If you're using your own card it is fine whether it is a V2 or V3 or whatever.

So no cause for any alarm, I hope!

[awk]

If you're hiring a card then you'll be getting a V3.

Goody, goody! We'll stick to hiring then.

[johnloguk]

There is an advert here for the City Race

http://www.warwick-castle.co.uk/flash/a ... advert.asp

Sums it up perfectly I reckon

[King Penguin]

Surely racing it on a horse and killing the opposition must be cheating ?