WIM/WSX Summer League 2026: Sturminster Newton
Sunday 5th July
Entries close 23:59 on Saturday 4th July
Event number 4 in the WIM/WSX Summer league 2026
Wimborne Orienteers invite you to the 4th edition of the Summer Series 2026. Sturminster Newton Score Event. McCreadie Family last hurrah!!
Wimborne Orienteers would like to invite you to visit Sturminster Newton, a lovely village east of Blandford Forum for a race and social. This is the McCreadie family's last hurrah for the club before they head to Scotland on their next adventure and we would like to say goodbye and thank you for all the fun and support you have given us over the past 4 years.
Wimborne Orienteers would like to invite you to visit Sturminster Newton, a lovely village east of Blandford Forum for a race and social. This is the McCreadie family's last hurrah for the club before they head to Scotland on their next adventure and we would like to say goodbye and thank you for all the fun and support you have given us over the past 4 years.
Courses
Summer League Score-1 hour score course
Entered: 1
Yellow. A short, linear course suitable for families, novices, juniors under 16
Entered: 0
Entry Fees
Yellow
Entry is free
Summer League Score
Senior: £7.00
Non-member supplement: £2.00
Junior/Student: £2.50
Juniors are under 21 on race day.
There is no charge for dibber hire (but £30 if you lose it!)
Entries for the League Course close midnight 4th July or when all the maps are sold, if that is sooner.
Limited entry on the day subject to map availability.
Entry is free
Summer League Score
Senior: £7.00
Non-member supplement: £2.00
Junior/Student: £2.50
Juniors are under 21 on race day.
There is no charge for dibber hire (but £30 if you lose it!)
Entries for the League Course close midnight 4th July or when all the maps are sold, if that is sooner.
Limited entry on the day subject to map availability.
Event Information
Location: The Railway Gardens, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1BN
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Parking: Station Road car park. W3W:stammer.views.pheasants
Parking charges apply: 1hr 90p, 2hrs £1.20
Parking charges apply: 1hr 90p, 2hrs £1.20
Terrain: Mostly urban environment with some fields and grassed areas.
Attire: Shorts and t-shirts. Trail shoes advised but road trainers will be fine. Waterproof jacket if required.
Safety: This is an urban event. Please wear high vis when out on the courses and be aware of moving traffic and other pedestrians.
Map: 1:5000, revised in May 2026
Attire: Shorts and t-shirts. Trail shoes advised but road trainers will be fine. Waterproof jacket if required.
Safety: This is an urban event. Please wear high vis when out on the courses and be aware of moving traffic and other pedestrians.
Map: 1:5000, revised in May 2026
Timing: Starts from 11.00-12.00. Courses close at 13.00.
Course and score information:
There are two courses.
• The Summer League course is a 60 minute Score course. You gain points for each control visited but you lose 10 points per minute (or part minute) late back.
• The Yellow course, suitable for families, novices & younger juniors, is a short linear course.
The event will use SIAC enabled SI punching.
Food & facilities: There are lots of little cafes in the area, but feel free to bring a picnic - there are picnic tables near the start/finish.
Toilets located near the car park entrance.
Event Officials: Vicky McCreadie (Planner/Controller), Russell McCreadie (Organiser).
Orienteering is an adventure sport. All competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.
Course and score information:
There are two courses.
• The Summer League course is a 60 minute Score course. You gain points for each control visited but you lose 10 points per minute (or part minute) late back.
• The Yellow course, suitable for families, novices & younger juniors, is a short linear course.
The event will use SIAC enabled SI punching.
Food & facilities: There are lots of little cafes in the area, but feel free to bring a picnic - there are picnic tables near the start/finish.
Toilets located near the car park entrance.
Event Officials: Vicky McCreadie (Planner/Controller), Russell McCreadie (Organiser).
Orienteering is an adventure sport. All competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.
Insurance: Participants who are not members of British Orienteering are not covered by British Orienteering's public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part iat your own risk. For example if you were to accidentally injure a member of public or damage any property during the event you would not be covered and would be personally liable.
Cancellation: Cancellation is a last resort, however if very bad weather is forecast or some unforeseen event makes it necessary to cancel, a notice will be placed on the WIM website. We will also send an email via the entry system. If the event is cancelled, Wimborne Orienteers reserve the right to retain part of the entry fee to cover any un-recoverable costs.
Cancellation: Cancellation is a last resort, however if very bad weather is forecast or some unforeseen event makes it necessary to cancel, a notice will be placed on the WIM website. We will also send an email via the entry system. If the event is cancelled, Wimborne Orienteers reserve the right to retain part of the entry fee to cover any un-recoverable costs.
