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1.  Directions to West Point?  

Follow this link to the "directions" page on the official USMA Homepage. 

 

2. How do I get around West Point?

Print this map of West Point to help guide you around the campus.

 

3. What to do when you arrive:  

The competition will be held at Camp Buckner on Route 293 at the traffic light.

Spectator Parking will be indicated along Route 293.

Personnel at the Sandhurst Visitor's Booth will provide you with all the information you will need for the competition (including maps that will best guide you to following the teams through the course).

4. Awards Ceremony following the competition:

    The award ceremony and BBQ will be held on West Point at Washington hall in the cadet area following the competition. West Point is a United States Army installation that enforces 100% identification verifications and security checks for all personnel wishing to enter the premises. Thus, it is important that you are properly prepared. Once you are on campus, you will be directed to specific areas DMI has set up for the ceremony.



From the competition site (Camp Buckner) turn left onto Route 293. Continue north 4.7 miles to the intersection US Route 9W, Route 293, and route 218. Route 293 turns into route 218, continue north on 218. Drive 1.2 miles to Washington Gate. Continue east on Washington road 1.7 miles to Washington Hall on your right. Parking is available in front of Washington Hall.

Below are some notes and tips for your visit:

  • Keep some sort of identification on you at all times
     

  • Be prepared for inclement weather (wet, cold, or hot weather) The Weather Channel
     

  • Be prepared to have your vehicle searched if your vehicle does not have any military identification tags

5. Following the teams and watching the competition:

6USMA Visitor Page  

    The official USMA Visitor Page can be found at http://www.usma.edu/visiting.asp. This will provide more detailed information about traveling, lodging, and the services you may find at West Point.

     

7Questions/Comments/Concerns

    If you have any questions concerning the Sandhurst competition, please contact
    CDT John Gilmore, BDE Sandhurst SGM -- Email