WRNL Woolston
Thursday 19th November
Part of the Wessex Region Night League 2026/27
A 60-minute orienteering score event in Woolston, Southampton.
Starts between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Straight 1 hour score with 22 controls, varying between 10 and 50 points, with the usual 10 points per minute or part of penalty for lateness, over the 1 hour time limit.
Car parking available at the Church Hall, as hopefully will be tea, coffee and biscuits. The Peartree Inn is virtually next door and there is also a nearby craft ale bar - Olaf's Tun in the centre of Woolston at 8 Portsmouth Road, SO19 9AA.
Car parking available at the Church Hall, as hopefully will be tea, coffee and biscuits. The Peartree Inn is virtually next door and there is also a nearby craft ale bar - Olaf's Tun in the centre of Woolston at 8 Portsmouth Road, SO19 9AA.
Entry Fees
Senior: £7.00
British Orienteering non-member supplement: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Junior: £3.00
Junior Chip hire: £0.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.There will be a charge for lost timing chips of £32
British Orienteering non-member supplement: £2.00
Senior Chip hire: £1.00
Junior: £3.00
Junior Chip hire: £0.00
Juniors are under 21 on 31st December.There will be a charge for lost timing chips of £32
Event Information
Directions
The event in Woolston will be based at Pear Tree Church Hall, Peartree Road, Southampton SO19 7GZ, GR SU441117. What3Words ///drop.topic.hurls
Public transport by train Woolston Station is approx. 10 minute walk to the Church Hall
The event in Woolston will be based at Pear Tree Church Hall, Peartree Road, Southampton SO19 7GZ, GR SU441117. What3Words ///drop.topic.hurls
Public transport by train Woolston Station is approx. 10 minute walk to the Church Hall
Map/Area
The map will be 1:5,000 on waterproof paper with 2.5m contours, overprinted with point values and followed by control codes in brackets, e.g. "30 (240)". The area is predominantly urban with some open areas with woodland. The busy main roads are depicted in darker brown on the map.
The map will be 1:5,000 on waterproof paper with 2.5m contours, overprinted with point values and followed by control codes in brackets, e.g. "30 (240)". The area is predominantly urban with some open areas with woodland. The busy main roads are depicted in darker brown on the map.
Course
1 hour score event. There are 22 controls with 3 worth 50 points, 5 worth 30 points, 6 worth 20 points and 8 worth 10 points, giving a total of 500 points.
1 hour score event. There are 22 controls with 3 worth 50 points, 5 worth 30 points, 6 worth 20 points and 8 worth 10 points, giving a total of 500 points.
Timing
Registration: 18:15 to 19:15
Starts: 18:30 to 19:30
Courses close: promptly at 20:30
Registration: 18:15 to 19:15
Starts: 18:30 to 19:30
Courses close: promptly at 20:30
Facilities
Registration, download and toilets will be in the church hall. The start and finish will be in the car park. Hopefully tea, coffee and biscuits will be available after your run.
Registration, download and toilets will be in the church hall. The start and finish will be in the car park. Hopefully tea, coffee and biscuits will be available after your run.
Safety
All competitors must wear hi-viz tops and have sufficient lights to complete their course. Please take care when crossing any road or car park. The busy main roads on the map are shown in a darker brown on the map.
Off paths there may be roots and other tripping hazards to be aware of. Trail shoes are recommended due to the mix of paved and unpaved areas.
All juniors under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
All competitors must wear hi-viz tops and have sufficient lights to complete their course. Please take care when crossing any road or car park. The busy main roads on the map are shown in a darker brown on the map.
Off paths there may be roots and other tripping hazards to be aware of. Trail shoes are recommended due to the mix of paved and unpaved areas.
All juniors under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed on the courses, but must be kept on a lead and under control at all times.
Dogs are allowed on the courses, but must be kept on a lead and under control at all times.
