West Swindon - Four Colour Urban Event

Saturday 12th April

Entries close 23:59 on 9th Apr

West Swindon - Four Colour Urban Event
Entries close 23:59 on 9th Apr

Click here to sign up and enter. If you have already entered click here to view and, if necessary, amend your entry.

Entered: 9

Car Sharing available

West Swindon - Link Centre

Four Colour Urban Event
Access is by kind permission of the Swindon Borough Council
in association with The Link Centre
Contact: nwo.organiser@gmail.com
Location
Courses

BLUE 6.2km 75m climb
Suitable for experienced orienteers only
Entered: 1

GREEN 4.0km 55m climb
Suitable for experienced orienteers only
Entered: 8

ORANGE 3.0km 50m climb
Suitable for all orienteers

YELLOW 1.9km 35m climb
Suitable for beginners


Course lengths and climb subject to final controlling

>Road crossings have been kept to a minimum on Yellow and Orange Courses and are recommended for Juniors.

On the longer courses major routes must be crossed using underpasses or crossing points. These courses are deemed suitable for Juniors as none of the roads have significant traffic, but please use your discretion based on the age of the Junior.

Entry Fees
From 22nd March:
     INDIVIDUAL ENTRY
         Senior: £10.00
        Senior Novice: £5.00
        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
    GROUP ENTRY - ORANGE or YELLOW
         Entry Fee: £6.50
        Non-BOF supplement: £1.00
        Entry Fee Chip hire: £2.00
From 7th April:
     LATE INDIVIDUAL ENTRY
         Senior: £12.00
        Senior Novice: £6.00
        Non-BOF supplement: £1.00
        Senior Chip hire: £2.00
        Junior/Student: £4.00
        Non-BOF supplement: £1.00
        Junior/Student Chip hire: £2.00
    LATE GROUP ENTRY - ORANGE or YELLOW
         Entry Fee: £8.50
        Non-BOF supplement: £1.00
        Entry Fee 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)

Novice Courses for Seniors are Orange & Yellow.

The GROUP category is to encourage competitors who want to run or walk with friends or family on one of the Novice Courses (Yellow or Orange).
You will be charged a single fee no matter how large your group is and will receive 2 maps. 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 on the entry form.

GROUP entries are not available on Green or Blue Courses. If you want to run with someone else on one of the more technical courses, you must enter as an INDIVIDUAL and would be deemed non-competitive.

Discounts do not apply to SI hire (lost card charges £40)

SI hire cards 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.
Make sure you have renewed your BO membership to avoid this premium!

THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY ON DAY

Please contact Organiser before you enter if you are unsure about whether to enter as an INDIVIDUAL or GROUP.
Event Information

Travel Directions
The Link Centre is a leisure centre located in west Swindon and is signposted from the B4534 and B4553. Postcode SN5 7DL Grid Reference SU119844. (What3Words link: unrealistic.wished.wallet).
Information and Download will adjacent to the Library under the overhang by the entrance to the Link Centre.

Car Share
Please car-share if possible.
The Car Sharing Scheme is available on the signup page where you will find full details about how it works.

Parking
Parking is available in the main Link Centre car park, accessible from the B4553. If required, other parking may be available in the area.
Please park sensibly and do not obstruct other users of the Link Centre or other facilities in the area.

Public Transport
The venue is accessible by buses 1, 1A and 19 from stops close to Swindon Rail & Bus Stations. A journey planner is available on Traveline South West

Start Times
Start times: 11:00 - 12:00
Courses close: 14:00

Facilities

  • Toilet facilities will be available in the Link Centre - please do not wear muddy shoes inside the centre.
  • First Aid kit available

    • Entry
    Online entry only - standard entry closes at 23.59 on 06-04-2025.

    THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY ON DAY

  • You can amend your entry to change course until 23:59 on 09-04-2025 (if maps are still available.)
  • If you have entered as a Senior Novice (O/Y) please do not change to one of the more difficult courses as the fees are higher.
  • Non-BOF members will incur an additional £1 fee in all categories.

    • Refund Policy
    You may withdraw from the event up until 23:59 on 06-04-2025. Your entry fee will be held as a credit to be redeemed when you next enter an NWO event.

    Timing System
    SI Dibber

  • 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 Dibbers can proceed directly to the start.
  • Hire dibbers can be picked up from the table next to Download.

    • Map
    A3 Portrait 1:5000 scale. Contours at 5m intervals.
    Overprinted with course on waterproof paper with control descriptions on the front. Yellow and Orange courses will have written descriptions; Blue and Green have pictorial descriptions. Loose control descriptions for all courses will be available at the start.

    Terrain
    The area is a mixture of residential and commercial developments with some open parkland.

    Results
    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.

    Clothing and equipment

  • 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

    • 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 any litter home with you.

    Dogs
    Dogs permitted under control in the car park. Guide and assistance dogs only are permitted on the courses.

    Hazards

  • Road traffic may be present at all times.
  • There will be other path and pavement users.

    • Safety

  • Take care on all road crossings and observe any mandatory crossing on your course
  • Be aware of other path users and treat them with consideration in order to avoid collision or inconvenience
  • All competitors MUST report to Download even if retiring from the event.
  • Lone competitors are recommended to leave car keys at Information/Download.
  • Participants to bring their own water and ensure adequate hydration pre and post event.
  • 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 for all competitors registered for this event.

    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.

    Event Officials
    Organiser: Neil Fraser (NWO)
    Planner: Roger Bryan (NWO)
    Controller: Stuart Fisher (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)

    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 Fixtures
    • Start List
    BLUE Club Category Hiring Age Category Discount code
    Cat Edwardes DEVON INDIVIDUAL No W55
    GREEN Club Category Hiring Age Category Discount code
    Antonia Holt NWO INDIVIDUAL No W65
    Mick Hunter NWO INDIVIDUAL No M70 HELPER
    Andrew Law NWO INDIVIDUAL Yes M70 HELPER
    David Mullins SARUM INDIVIDUAL No M75
    Denise Mullins SARUM INDIVIDUAL No W70
    Carol Prosser BAOC INDIVIDUAL No W60 HELPER
    Ian Prosser BAOC INDIVIDUAL No M65 HELPER
    Catherine Walsh BOK INDIVIDUAL Yes W55