Shipley Country Park - Saturday 10 October 2026
British Schools Score Championships
About this event
DVO are excited to be hosting the Schools Score Championships at Shipley Country Park. Rolling fields with hedges, ponds and pockets of woodland, the Park offers a great challenge to young navigators! Children take part in pairs, and have up to 45 minutes to find as many controls as they can.
The full competition rules are here.
Entries close on Monday 21 September, and there is no entry on the day.
To enter, firstly read the Initial Details then download the interactive Entry Form. Complete the details requested, and save the form with your school name in the filename. Please then return the form by email as an attachment. NB You may need to disable “Protected View” before you can type into the form.
Final Details will be sent to participating schools after the entry closing date.
Initial details and how to enter here.
Entry Form spreadsheet for schools to complete
Location
Postcode: DE75 7GX
Grid reference: SK432454
Event details
Courses available : 45 Minute Score ;
Start times: 11am to 1pm
Registration: Entry in advance only.
Courses close : 2.30pm
Dogs : In car park only
Closed event: Please note this is a closed event opent to DVO members or inivited participants only
Event officials
Planner: Jane Kayley-Burgess
Controller: Jeff Baker (LOG)
Organiser: Nicola Hart - Contact: 07717 335606
Type of event: B (National)
Entries and other event details
Entry enquiries to Mel Elkington by email: bsoasecretary@gmail.com
Fees:
£8 per individual; £16 per pair
How to enter
Online entry will be available via this page roughly one month before the event.Entry on the day will be available for this event subject to the number of maps remaining for different courses when you register. Estimates of map availability for different courses will be provided here just before the event.
Insurance
A quick reminder for newcomers: participants who are not members of British Orienteering are not covered by British Orienteering's public liability insurance.
For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered. By taking part in this event, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk.
Competitor safeguarding, well-being and assistance
Derwent Valley Orienteers strives to be an inclusive club. We are committed to providing events which support the safety, safeguarding and welfare of competitors and volunteers. Please read these pages to find out more:
- Please tell us about relevant medical conditions - this could help save your life
- Safeguarding - includes safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
- Photography at events - Please note that photos may be taken of participants competing at our club events.
If you require any assistance please contact the organiser. This includes advice for beginners or older competitors on the physical and technical difficulty of the courses as well as assistance for competitors who are neurodivergent and may like a quiet start or someone to pick up your bib or download your dibber after your run. We want everyone to have the best experience possible and if you don't ask, we won't know how we can help you achieve that.
