Pottern Park Summer League - 10th May 2026

Courses

Summer League Score-1 hour score course

Yellow. A short, linear course within Potterne Park, suitable for families, novices, juniors under 16

Entry Fees
Yellow:                             Entry is free but please contact Karen French (kefrenchie@btinternet.com) so we can ensure we have sufficient maps.
Summer League Score    Senior: £7.00
                                        Junior/Student: £2.50   (Juniors are under 21 on race day.)
There is no charge for dibber hire (but it will cost £30 if you lose it!)
Entries for the League Course close midnight Sat 9th May or when all the maps are sold, if that is sooner.
There is Entry on the Day for the Yellow course only.
Event Information
Location: Potterne Park, Verwood, Dorset. BH21 6RS. Access is via the Three Legged Cross to Verwood Road.
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Parking: There is parking beside the playing fields.
Terrain: Potterne Park is a typical grassy park with cricket and football pitches. Areas of Moors Valley are on gravel and tarmac footpaths, and some grassy areas. Verwood South is your typical housing estate areas with a 30mph road running through the area – please take care if crossing.
Starts are from 11.00-14.00. Courses close at 15.00. Help with control collection would be much appreciated.

Course and score information:
There are two courses.
• The Summer League course is a 60 minute Score course which uses Potterne Park, Verwood and the edge of Moors Valley Country Park. 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 which stays within the park.

Food & facilities: There is a cafe in Potterne Park that should be open between 08:30 and 17:00 (according to the Dorset Council website), alternatively there are food shops located in Verwood (at least a 20 min walk away).

Toilets located at the side of the pavilion, open until 6pm.

Event Officials: Karen French (Planner), Andy French (Organiser/Computing).

Orienteering is an adventure sport. All competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety.