Type of event: Race
Why not create a weekend of orienteering by running at Devon OC's event at the amazing Braunton Burrows the next day (Sunday 19 May)?
Garnsey's Tower (ruin), NE corner
Credit: Nick Chipchase
A local event open to all, beginner or experienced orienteer, young or old and there are colour-coded courses suitable for all.
We organise six of these events a year and together they form the Forest League (QOFL). The series starts in the Autumn and continues at approximately one event per month until the spring.
Link to 2018-19 QOFL team lists - for members to check which QOFLs they will be helping at
Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Course lengths and climbs TBA.
| Course | Length | Climb |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | ||
| Green | ||
| Short Green | ||
| Light Green | ||
| Orange | ||
| Yellow | ||
| White |
Colour coded courses explained (with thanks to Berkshire OC)
You need to join a recognised orienteering club once you have participated at three or more events. Participation as a non-member after three events invalidates that event's liability insurance. Read about joining QO here.
| Category of entry | Members £ | Non members £ |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 7 | 10 |
| Junior | 3 | 4 |
| Family*- separate runs | 14 | 20 |
| Family*- group (up to 3 maps) | 8 | 8 |
| Shadowed junior (2 maps) | 5 | 6 |
*The family rates are concessionary rates. Maximum two adults per family.
Dibber Hire (SI) - £1
Additional runs for juniors - £1
Charge for lost dibber - £40
Filling out a Registration form (link) in advance will quicken up the entry process on the day.
The SportsIdent (SI) timing system will be used but contactless punching (SIAC) will not be enabled.
Those of you who have your own SI dibber please bring it to Registration to speed up the registration process.
Registration from: 10:30 (helpers from 10.00)
Start times from: 11.00 to 13.00 (helpers can start from 10.30)
Courses close: 14:30
Planner: Jim Nickolls
Controller: Robin Carter (Devon OC)
Organiser: Chris Hasler 01823 338921
Safety and Risk: A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.
Insurance: Please note that if you have participated in three orienteering events/activities you need to join British Orienteering (BOF). After this point, you not covered by BOF's public liability insurance and risk invalidating the insurance cover for the entire event. Read more about joining BOF and QO here.
Privacy: when participating in our events/activities your name may appear in the results section of this website or in newspaper reports. Read our data protection page to see how we look after your personal data.
Photography: QO has an agreed policy on the taking of photographs at events, based on national guidance. This provides a sensible balance between the benefits and risks associated with the taking and use of images. If you are unsure about acceptable practice, please speak to the event organiser.
Safeguarding: QO is aware of it's responsibilities in safeguarding and child protection. To comply with The Child Safeguarding Practice Review and Relevant Agency (England) Regulations 2018, we now provide an email address for individuals to report concerns to the Lead Safeguarding Officer. This address is safeguarding@britishorienteering.org.uk.