Type of event: Race, Urban
For the 9th instalment of the BOK Urban series, we head to Bridgwater, which hosts an excellent mix of complex urban terrain.
The main roads in Bridgwater are marked as OOB. Crossing them is not permitted except via the marked underpasses.
Assembly is at Victoria Park Community Centre, Victoria Park Dr, Bridgwater TA6 7AS. What3Words: ///reckons.hotdog.tipping Orienteers are encouraged to cycle, use public transport or lift share where possible. Parking is available at the Community Centre (first come first serve) and overflow will be on Lyndale Avenue. What3Words: ///unsightly.recover.released and the surrounding streets.
Punching: SI and SIAC (contactless) electronic punching. Punching Start and Finish; all other controls should be touch-free if you have a SIAC.
Registration: Pre-entry only will be via Pre-Entries on the BOK and QO website. Closing date for entries is 23:59 on Wednesday 10 June 2025. We encourage everyone to enter by this date. There will be a very small number of additional maps available online after this date sold on a ‘first-come-first-served’ basis that will incur an additional £2 fee per entry. The final closing date is 23:59 on Monday 15 June (or until we sell out of available maps, whichever is sooner). Once we run out of printed maps sold online there will be NO manual email entries, and NO entry on the day; if you want to guarantee a run, please enter before the first closing date.
• Juniors and students £3
• BOK members & BOF Club Affiliated Seniors £5.50
• Non BOF members £8
• Late entry fees will be the above plus £2 per entry
Dibbers available for hire – both standard SI and SIAC. £2 for seniors; free for juniors (SI only) & students. Lost dibbers will be charged at £45 (£85 for SIAC).
Starts will be from 17:30 – 19:30. Courses close at 20:30. If you are likely to take longer than an hour to complete your course, please do not arrive for a late start or you are likely to be disqualified from the results. The Start and Finish are in Victoria Park next to the Community Centre
Urban footpaths, canal towpaths, residential streets and other grass/unpaved areas. Road shoes with good grips (but not spikes), running shorts and vests should be suitable.
Dogs are welcome on the courses, but must be on leads. They are not allowed in the Community Centre. Please ensure you clean up after them in the usual manner.
Toilets at Assembly. There will also be room for you to leave clothing and other belongings at registration although this is done at the owner’s own risk, so please do not bring any valuables. A QO first aider will be in attendance.
Safety: Please wear reflective or bright-coloured clothing so you can be easily spotted when orienteering by drivers etc. Deep Water. The courses are planned around the canal and River Parrett which has deep water and there are places without barriers. Please keep away from the water’s edge. Please be respectful of other road users and pedestrians and mindful of dogs as the marina is very popular with dog walkers. Competitors take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety. If travelling alone or with relevant pre-existing medical conditions you may wish to notify the Organiser.
Organiser: Ollie Rant and Graham Hartley Events@quantockorienteers.co.uk
Planner: Ollie Rant Events@quantockorienteers.co.uk
Series Coordinator: David Faulkner 07867 537171 david.e.faulkner@blueyonder.co.uk
Insurance: Please note: Participants who are not members of British Orienteering are not covered by British Orienteering’s public liability insurance. By entering this event, you acknowledge that you are taking part at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered.
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. All participants must report to download whether they finish their course or not.
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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.
Bridgwater Docks
Credit:
Chris Allen