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West Woods - Southwest Orienteering League
Sunday 16th January
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West Woods Nr. Marlborough
British Orienteering Regional Ranking Event
Contact: neil.x.fraser@gmail.com
Courses
BROWN 9.6km 220m climb
Entered: 0 of 38
Suitable for experienced orienteers only
BLUE 6.7km 135m climb
Entered: 0 of 70
Suitable for experienced orienteers only
GREEN 4.7km 135m climb
Entered: 0 of 65
Suitable for experienced orienteers only
SHORT GREEN 3.8km 110m climb
Entered: 0 of 49
Suitable for experienced orienteers only
LIGHT GREEN 3.6km 80m climb
Entered: 0 of 13
Suitable for orienteers with some experience
ORANGE 3.0km 50m climb
Entered: 0 of 17
Suitable for all orienteers
YELLOW 2.6km 50m climb
Entered: 0 of 8
Suitable for beginners
WHITE 1.8km 20m climb
Entered: 0 of 12
Suitable for beginners
Entry Fees
From 30th November:
STANDARD
Senior: £11.00
Senior Novice: £5.50
Senior Chip hire: £1.50
Junior: £4.00
Junior Chip hire: £1.50
FAMILY
Entry Fee: £5.50
Entry Fee Chip hire: £1.50
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.Students are competitors over the age of 21 still in full-time education (50% Discount - please enter STUDENT as discount code)
Helpers are entitled to 50% discount on entry fee (please contact Organiser for discount code)
Novice Courses for Seniors are White, Yellow & Orange.
If you wish to enter as a family group please select FAMILY from the pull down list at the top of the form when you enter and choose the White, Yellow or Orange Course. You will be charged a single fee of £5.50 no matter how large your group is and will receive 1 map. Don't forget to hire a dibber if you do not own one. For insurance purposes please could you provide the names of the people in your group when collecting your EMIT card. PLEASE ONLY ENTER ONE OF THE NOVICE COURSES AS A FAMILY GROUP.
Discounts do not apply to EMIT hire (lost card charges £50)
STANDARD
Senior: £11.00
Senior Novice: £5.50
Senior Chip hire: £1.50
Junior: £4.00
Junior Chip hire: £1.50
FAMILY
Entry Fee: £5.50
Entry Fee Chip hire: £1.50
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.Students are competitors over the age of 21 still in full-time education (50% Discount - please enter STUDENT as discount code)
Helpers are entitled to 50% discount on entry fee (please contact Organiser for discount code)
Novice Courses for Seniors are White, Yellow & Orange.
If you wish to enter as a family group please select FAMILY from the pull down list at the top of the form when you enter and choose the White, Yellow or Orange Course. You will be charged a single fee of £5.50 no matter how large your group is and will receive 1 map. Don't forget to hire a dibber if you do not own one. For insurance purposes please could you provide the names of the people in your group when collecting your EMIT card. PLEASE ONLY ENTER ONE OF THE NOVICE COURSES AS A FAMILY GROUP.
Discounts do not apply to EMIT hire (lost card charges £50)
Event Information
LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED NO LATER THAN 18:00 ON THURSDAY 13TH JAN.
Location
West Woods is about 2.5 miles (4km) southwest of Marlborough. The wood contains a Neolithic long barrow surrounded by a ditch on all sides and is bisected by an ancient earthwork known as the Wansdyke dating back to the 5th or 6th century BC. In 2020 it was announced that West Woods was the most likely origin of most of the sarsen stones used to create Stonehenge.
West Woods is about 2.5 miles (4km) southwest of Marlborough. The wood contains a Neolithic long barrow surrounded by a ditch on all sides and is bisected by an ancient earthwork known as the Wansdyke dating back to the 5th or 6th century BC. In 2020 it was announced that West Woods was the most likely origin of most of the sarsen stones used to create Stonehenge.
Travel Directions
West Woods is located between Marlborough and Pewsey and will be signed off the A4 at Clatford west of Marlborough at GR SU159690 (What3Words link: nightlife.frogs.rinse). Assembly will be in the public parking area (What3Words link: cake.cackling.sediment).
THE A345 IS CURRENTLY CLOSED AT OARE HILL NORTH OF PEWSEY AND WILL BE FOR THE REST OF THE MONTH. CONSEQUENTLY, WEST WOODS IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FROM THE A345 AT THIS TIME.
West Woods is located between Marlborough and Pewsey and will be signed off the A4 at Clatford west of Marlborough at GR SU159690 (What3Words link: nightlife.frogs.rinse). Assembly will be in the public parking area (What3Words link: cake.cackling.sediment).
THE A345 IS CURRENTLY CLOSED AT OARE HILL NORTH OF PEWSEY AND WILL BE FOR THE REST OF THE MONTH. CONSEQUENTLY, WEST WOODS IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FROM THE A345 AT THIS TIME.
Parking
Parking will be along the main forest road.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDANCE FROM THE MARSHALS
The distance to the Start from the Assembly area is about 250m and from Finish to Download is about 500m. Cars will be parked along the main forest road starting around the Assembly Area continuing to just beyond a track that leads to the Finish.
Parking will be along the main forest road.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDANCE FROM THE MARSHALS
The distance to the Start from the Assembly area is about 250m and from Finish to Download is about 500m. Cars will be parked along the main forest road starting around the Assembly Area continuing to just beyond a track that leads to the Finish.
Start Times
Start times: 10:30 - 12:30
Courses close: 14:30
Starts will be in 15 minute blocks to control the number of competitors congregating at any one time, but we will be flexible. It will be a punching start.
Start times: 10:30 - 12:30
Courses close: 14:30
Facilities
Toilets First Aid Tent Compasspoint Catering - Unfortunately the caterer will no longer be able to attend. Please bring your own snacks and refreshments
All will be located in the Assembly Area - please note that there is not enough room for Club Tents.
All will be located in the Assembly Area - please note that there is not enough room for Club Tents.
String Course
Free string course open from 10.30-11.30 near the Assembly Area
Free string course open from 10.30-11.30 near the Assembly Area
Entry
LATE ENTRIES ARE AVAILABLE UNTIL 18:00 ON THURSDAY 13TH JAN. OR UNTIL THE MAPS ARE GONETHERE WILL BE NO ENTRY ON DAY
LATE ENTRIES ARE AVAILABLE UNTIL 18:00 ON THURSDAY 13TH JAN. OR UNTIL THE MAPS ARE GONETHERE WILL BE NO ENTRY ON DAY
Timing System
EMIT card
Competitors with their own EMIT cards can proceed directly to the start Hire cards can be picked up from the table outside the information tent Competitors are encouraged to use back-up cards and to press their EMIT cards down onto the control unit to ensure that they register a pin mark at each control. Competitors whose EMIT cards do not show that they have visited a control will only be reinstated with evidence from the back up card.
EMIT card
Map
Scale 1:10,000, 5m contours, updated 2016, minor revisions 2018/2019/2022.
Overprinted with course on waterproof paper with control descriptions on the front. White, Yellow and Orange course will have written descriptions; all other courses have pictorial descriptions. Loose control descriptions for all courses will be available at the start.
Some areas of the competition area have undergone recent forestry work. Map corrections have been applied where they may affect the courses, but not all changes due to the work have been corrected on the map. Every effort has been made to correct the maps for hides appearing and disappearing, but there may be the odd exception.
Scale 1:10,000, 5m contours, updated 2016, minor revisions 2018/2019/2022.
Overprinted with course on waterproof paper with control descriptions on the front. White, Yellow and Orange course will have written descriptions; all other courses have pictorial descriptions. Loose control descriptions for all courses will be available at the start.
Some areas of the competition area have undergone recent forestry work. Map corrections have been applied where they may affect the courses, but not all changes due to the work have been corrected on the map. Every effort has been made to correct the maps for hides appearing and disappearing, but there may be the odd exception.
Terrain
Mainly mature woodland. Areas of significant undergrowth are marked on the map. Mostly the undergrowth is bramble. Courses have been designed to avoid the worst. Please note that this is a public woodland with wide ranging access including some private vehicles.
Mainly mature woodland. Areas of significant undergrowth are marked on the map. Mostly the undergrowth is bramble. Courses have been designed to avoid the worst. Please note that this is a public woodland with wide ranging access including some private vehicles.
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
Full leg cover MUST be worn. Whistles MUST be carried and will be checked at the start. In adverse weather we may ask you to wear a cagoule or similar waterproof top
Bio-security
Please come to the event with clean and dry shoes and clothing. Before leaving the event check your clothing and equipment and remove any mud, soil or leaf litter. Once home thoroughly clean your footwear and clothing and leave it to dry for as long as possible. Please take home any litter with you.
Please come to the event with clean and dry shoes and clothing. Before leaving the event check your clothing and equipment and remove any mud, soil or leaf litter. Once home thoroughly clean your footwear and clothing and leave it to dry for as long as possible. Please take home any litter with you.
Dogs
Although this area is a very popular dog walking area, there have been several reported incidents of Alabama Rot which has killed at least one dog. As a result we advise that participants do not bring dogs to this event and to make sure that kit and footwear is washed and disinfected afterwards.
Although this area is a very popular dog walking area, there have been several reported incidents of Alabama Rot which has killed at least one dog. As a result we advise that participants do not bring dogs to this event and to make sure that kit and footwear is washed and disinfected afterwards.
Hazards
Please be aware of the risk of ticks and Lyme disease. Dog walkers and horse riders also use the area, so please be respectful and cautious around their animals.
Please be aware of the risk of ticks and Lyme disease. Dog walkers and horse riders also use the area, so please be respectful and cautious around their animals.
Safety
All competitors MUST report to Download even if retiring from the event. Lone competitors are recommended to leave car keys at Information/Download. It is very important that all competitors have their EMIT cards checked while waiting to start, as this is our record that they have entered the forest. 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
The British Orienteering insurance policy provides public liability cover. Please note that if you have competed in three orienteering events and have not joined an orienteering club that is a member of British Orienteering, then you are not covered by this insurance.
The British Orienteering insurance policy provides public liability cover. Please note that if you have competed in three orienteering events and have not joined an orienteering club that is a member of British Orienteering, then you are not covered by this insurance.
Photography
Photography is not allowed in the toilets or any "changing area" including where cars are parked. Any concerns with photography or the behaviour of anyone toward any child or young adult must be reported to the event organiser or other official. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, play your part, report any concerns and follow good practice.An NWO official may be taking photographs of our traffic management procedures at the request of Forestry England.
Photography is not allowed in the toilets or any "changing area" including where cars are parked. Any concerns with photography or the behaviour of anyone toward any child or young adult must be reported to the event organiser or other official. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, play your part, report any concerns and follow good practice.
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.
Prior to the event, if you display symptoms (or test positive) for COVID-19, or are required to self-isolate then you must not attend. Refunds will only be given to those unable to attend for this reason.
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.
Prior to the event, if you display symptoms (or test positive) for COVID-19, or are required to self-isolate then you must not attend. Refunds will only be given to those unable to attend for this reason.
Event Officials
Organiser: Neil Fraser (NWO) (07523 066948)
Planner: Stuart Fisher (NWO)
Controller: Mark Foxwell (BKO)
Organiser: Neil Fraser (NWO) (07523 066948)
Planner: Stuart Fisher (NWO)
Controller: Mark Foxwell (BKO)
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.
