WIM/WSX Summer League: Blandford Stour Meadows
2025-06-14
Event number 3 in the WIM/WSX Summer league 2025
The third physical event in the WSX/WIM Summer Series for 2025.
The course is a 60 minute straight score (no "odds and evens" or other variations) using SIAC enabled SI control stations with small O kites.
There will also be a free beginner's course, suitable for families, novices & younger juniors, which will use the Stour Meadows area only, with no road crossings, which you can enter on the day. This course is part of the Dorset Council's 'Have a Go' activity scheme.
Contact: kath@colehill.co.uk
Summer League Score-1 hour score course
There are two courses.:
The Summer League course is a 60 minute Score course which uses Stour Meadows and the surrounding urban area. Juniors under 16 must be accompanied.
The 'Have a Go' line course stays within Stour Meadows.
Junior/Student: £3.00
Juniors are under 21 on race day.
There is no charge for dibber hire (but £30 if you lose it!)
There is free entry on the day only for the Dorset Council 'Have a Go' activity
Location: Stour Meadows, Blandford DT11 9LE. What3Words: yield.awake.grants
Terrain: Stour Meadows is a typical grassy park. The urban areas have a speed limit of 30mph – please take care if crossing. Hi-viz clothing strongly recommended.
Parking: Stour Meadows car park.
Start times:1100 – 1300 (although the Have a Go remains open until 14.00). Help with control collection would be much appreciated.
Food & facilities: Nearby Tescos and Morrisons. Various pubs and cafes in Blandford. Public toilets in Morrisons' car park.
Event Officials: Eamon Staunton (Planner), Kirsty Staunton / Kath Pike (Organiser/ Controller), Dick Keighley (Computing)
Orienteering is an adventure sport. All competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.
In the event of hot weather, please ensure that you start the event fully hydrated and bring fluids for after the event.