Shrivenham Defence Academy WNL Night Score Event
Saturday 17th October
Entries close 23:59 on Sunday 11th October
Shrivenham Defence Academy
NWO WNL Night Score Event
ABSOLUTELY NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRY ON DAY FOR SECURITY REASONS
Courses
SCORE
Entered: 1
1 hour score event. 6 controls will be planned to a Yellow standard for novices. Penalties for lateness (1 point for every 6 seconds)
The event forms part of the Western Night League. Checkout the WNL Facebook page for additional details on this year’s events.
Entry Fees
Senior: £10.00
Non-BOF supplement: £1.00
Senior Chip hire: £2.00
Junior/Student: £2.00
Non-BOF supplement: £1.00
Junior/Student Chip hire: £2.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.Students are competitors over the age of 20 still in full-time education. Please check STUDENT on the Entry Form if this applies.
Helpers are entitled to 50% discount on entry fee (please contact Organiser for discount code).
Discounts do not apply to SI hire (lost dibber charges £40)
SI hire dibbers will be non-SIAC
Non members of the British Orienteering Federation (BOF) will incur an additional £1 fee in all categories to compensate for the increased levies paid by NWO to BOF for unaffiliated competitors.
GROUPS
GROUP entries are not permitted.
THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY ON DAY
Please contact Organiser before you enter if you are unsure about anything.
Non-BOF supplement: £1.00
Senior Chip hire: £2.00
Junior/Student: £2.00
Non-BOF supplement: £1.00
Junior/Student Chip hire: £2.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.Students are competitors over the age of 20 still in full-time education. Please check STUDENT on the Entry Form if this applies.
Helpers are entitled to 50% discount on entry fee (please contact Organiser for discount code).
Discounts do not apply to SI hire (lost dibber charges £40)
SI hire dibbers will be non-SIAC
Non members of the British Orienteering Federation (BOF) will incur an additional £1 fee in all categories to compensate for the increased levies paid by NWO to BOF for unaffiliated competitors.
GROUPS
GROUP entries are not permitted.
THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY ON DAY
Please contact Organiser before you enter if you are unsure about anything.
Event Information
Acknowlegements
Access is by kind permission of the Wing Commander Katherine Ingram RAF.
With grateful thanks to Colonel Lucy Giles for facilitating the event.
Access is by kind permission of the Wing Commander Katherine Ingram RAF.
With grateful thanks to Colonel Lucy Giles for facilitating the event.
Location
The Defence Academy, Shrivenham is located northeast of Shrivenham, adjacent to the village of Watchfield, just off the A420 between Swindon and Oxford.
The Defence Academy, Shrivenham is located northeast of Shrivenham, adjacent to the village of Watchfield, just off the A420 between Swindon and Oxford.
Travel Directions
The Defence Academy, Shrivenham, nearest postcode for main gate (SN6 8TQ)Grid Ref (SU253906 ), Long/Lat co-ordinates (51.61387860031034,-1.6353298186360894), What3Words : invented,plantings.certainly.
Turn off the A 420 at the Watchfield roundabout and follow signs to the Defence Academy. The Academy is accessed using the Main Entrance only.
The Defence Academy, Shrivenham, nearest postcode for main gate (SN6 8TQ)Grid Ref (SU253906 ), Long/Lat co-ordinates (51.61387860031034,-1.6353298186360894), What3Words : invented,plantings.certainly.
Turn off the A 420 at the Watchfield roundabout and follow signs to the Defence Academy. The Academy is accessed using the Main Entrance only.
Car Share
The Car Sharing Scheme is available on the signup page where you will find full details about how it works.
The Car Sharing Scheme is available on the signup page where you will find full details about how it works.
Parking
Access will be strictly controlled. Hardcopy Photo ID will be required on the day for all personnel entering the establishment even if not competing.
Park initially in the visitors' car park then proceed to Security where you will be photographed for an entry pass and given a car pass. You will then be guided in a marshalled convoy to the event car park.
THERE WILL BE NO ACCESS FOR COMPETITORS UNTIL 18.15.
Registration will be in the Beckett Pavilion which is 50m from the event car park.
Access will be strictly controlled.
Park initially in the visitors' car park then proceed to Security where you will be photographed for an entry pass and given a car pass. You will then be guided in a marshalled convoy to the event car park.
THERE WILL BE NO ACCESS FOR COMPETITORS UNTIL 18.15.
Registration will be in the Beckett Pavilion which is 50m from the event car park.
Start Times
Start times: 19:00 - 20:00
Courses close: 21:30
Please allow plenty of time to be processed by Security and then wait for cars to follow in convoy to the parking area It will be a punching start. No start times will be allocated.
Start times: 19:00 - 20:00
Courses close: 21:30
Facilities
Toilet facilities will be available in the Becket Centre.
There will be no refreshment facilities.
First Aid kit and support available
Toilet facilities will be available in the Becket Centre.
There will be no refreshment facilities.
First Aid kit and support available
Entry
On-line entry only - Standard Entry closes at 23.59 on 11-10-2026.THERE WILL BE NO LATE ENTRIES OR ENTRY ON DAY DUE TO SECURITY RESTRICTIONS
On-line entry only - Standard Entry closes at 23.59 on 11-10-2026.
Refund Policy
You may withdraw from the event up until 23:59 on 11-10-2026. Your entry fee will be held as a credit to be redeemed when you next enter an NWO event.
You may withdraw from the event up until 23:59 on 11-10-2026. Your entry fee will be held as a credit to be redeemed when you next enter an NWO event.
Timing System
The timing system being used is SportIdent (SI).
Controls will be SIAC enabled for those with compatible dibbers (unless otherwise notified on the day of the event). Hire dibbers will be SI-Card 8 (non-SIAC).Competitors with their own SI Dibber can proceed directly to the start. Hire dibbers can be picked up from the table next to download.
The timing system being used is SportIdent (SI).
Controls will be SIAC enabled for those with compatible dibbers (unless otherwise notified on the day of the event). Hire dibbers will be SI-Card 8 (non-SIAC).
Map
Scale 1:4,000, 5m contours. Based on 2022 Map with updates.
Overprinted with course on waterproof paper with control descriptions on the front. Loose control descriptions will be available at the start.
Out of Bounds area to be strictly observed.
Scale 1:4,000, 5m contours. Based on 2022 Map with updates.
Overprinted with course on waterproof paper with control descriptions on the front. Loose control descriptions will be available at the start.
Out of Bounds area to be strictly observed.
Terrain
Mainly flat college campus urban area with some small wooded areas, streams and small lakes.
Mainly flat college campus urban area with some small wooded areas, streams and small lakes.
Hazards
Campus roads will be crossed so please wear light reflective clothing. Traffic should be light and restricted to 20mph.
Campus roads will be crossed so please wear light reflective clothing. Traffic should be light and restricted to 20mph.
Results
Results, Splits and Routegadget will be available on the North Wiltshire Orienteers website as soon as practicable after the event
Results, Splits and Routegadget will be available on the North Wiltshire Orienteers website as soon as practicable after the event
Conduct
Please make yourself aware of and abide by the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct.
Please make yourself aware of and abide by the British Orienteering Participant Code of Conduct.
Clothing and equipment
Controls are mainly on roads and tracks but will include some wooded areas where leg cover is advisable. Whistles MUST be carried and will be checked at the start. (Available for £1 from Information/Download) In adverse weather we may ask you to wear a cagoule or similar waterproof top.
Dogs
NO DOGS are permitted in the Defence Academy grounds.
NO DOGS are permitted in the Defence Academy grounds.
Safety
All competitors MUST report to Download even if retiring from the event.
All competitors MUST carry back up lighting and whistles.
Car keys may be left at registration. If you are travelling alone, you must leave your car keys at registration. Participants to bring their own water and ensure adequate hydration pre and post event. First Aid will be available near download. Orienteering is a physically challenging sport, and competitors take part at their own risk. The nearest A&E Hospital is at Swindon Great Western Hospital SN3 6BB.
Insurance
PLEASE NOTE: As of January 2026 participants who are not members of British Orienteering are no longer covered by British Orienteering’s public liability insurance. By entering this event as a non-member, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered. Please make sure that you have renewed your membership or consider joining if you are not already a member. Non-members will still be charged a supplement to cover increased levies payable by NWO.
PLEASE NOTE: As of January 2026 participants who are not members of British Orienteering are no longer covered by British Orienteering’s public liability insurance. By entering this event as a non-member, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered. Please make sure that you have renewed your membership or consider joining if you are not already a member. Non-members will still be charged a supplement to cover increased levies payable by NWO.
Medical Conditions
If you have a high risk medical condition you want the organisers to be aware of please download and complete this form and place it in a sealed envelope with your name on it. This can be left at registration. Envelopes will only be opened if required for a medical emergency. Unopened envelopes should be collected after the event. Any unclaimed envelopes will be destroyed after the event.
If you have a high risk medical condition you want the organisers to be aware of please download and complete this form and place it in a sealed envelope with your name on it. This can be left at registration. Envelopes will only be opened if required for a medical emergency. Unopened envelopes should be collected after the event. Any unclaimed envelopes will be destroyed after the event.
Event Officials
Organiser: Antonia Holt (NWO)
Planner: Lucy Giles (DefAc/NWO)
Controller: Steve Jackson (NWO)
Organiser: Antonia Holt (NWO)
Planner: Lucy Giles (DefAc/NWO)
Controller: Steve Jackson (NWO)
Personal Information
The personal data you give when you enter will be used by the event organisers and their agents, but only for the purpose of processing/publishing entries/results, conducting safety checks and as required by our insurers to validate our cover and managed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The personal data you give when you enter will be used by the event organisers and their agents, but only for the purpose of processing/publishing entries/results, conducting safety checks and as required by our insurers to validate our cover and managed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Cancellation Policy
NWO will make every effort to ensure the event goes ahead as planned. However, should the event be cancelled, NWO reserves the right to retain part of the advance entry fees to meet costs already incurred or committed.
NWO will make every effort to ensure the event goes ahead as planned. However, should the event be cancelled, NWO reserves the right to retain part of the advance entry fees to meet costs already incurred or committed.
