Springtime in Shropshire
A dozen make the trip
Shrewsbury, Brown Clee and the Wrekin are the impressive looking venues for this bi-annual long weekend.
Here's to an enjoyable excursion for those going!
Catch up on the latest at
SW Middle Distance Champs
Braunton Burrows
The club has five new middle distance champions, after some thrilling races round the awesome dune system on the north Devon coast on Sunday. Congratulations to Annabelle Lewis, Jacob Shirvington, Paul Chavasse, Steve Robertson and Rosie Wych.
This summer
Where next?
Though we aren't putting on many events ourselves till September, there's still plenty of action in late spring and early summer, listed below. This includes events put on by neighbouring clubs and multi-day series further afield.
Wavering Galoppen
Fitting finale to season
A fabulous day was had up on the Mendips in very fine weather. Winscombe's busy cricket/sports ground provided a vibrant base, with cake and clothes stalls and a BBQ. Nice luxuries to help the 20 QO's recover from physical courses and a long walk to the start/finish.
Blackborough preview
League analysis
Who's in the running for the trophies?
The last QOFL at Staple Hill saw a lot of runners improve their position. Only one league has been won so far, so make sure you're in it if you want to win it at Blackborough
Swansea Bay Weekend
Low key but technical!
A gem of a summer festival, hosted by another small club Swansea Bay OC.
This year it's on the weekend of 1 & 2 June.
What areas Swansea Bay boast. Fiendish dunes test the technical skills but relaxing on the wonderful beaches adjacent is a just reward for your efforts.
JK 2019
Easter Weekend
About 20 QO runners took part in this vibrant international competition in glorious weather. Provisional results have now been released.
*Contributions (reports or comments) welcomed!*
The JK
Easter weekends
The Jan Kjellstrom International Festival of Orienteering (or the JK for short) is held every year somewhere in the UK over the long Easter weekend. It has proved popular with a nucleus of QO members over the years and some have had a great deal of success in it.
Scottish 6 Days
Entry fee increase
The bi-annual summer holiday attraction is now just six months away and is centred on the Comrie-Crieff area, an hour's drive north of Glasgow.
After 30 June 2019, entry fees will increase e.g. senior age classes will increase by £2.50 per day.
The website has full event details and explanatory videos - click here to view
Springtime in Shropshire
May 25 - 27
This relaxed three-day festival is held on the late May bank holiday biannually, with a pleasant holiday atmosphere. About 10 QO members have signed up already.
Online entries close on Sunday 19 May but there will be entry on the day too.