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King's College

JOG8

Sat 15 Feb

Near: Taunton
Level of event: Local

Type of event: Training, Juniors

Junior courses remain within confine of Kings College School grounds with extended map of local area/streets for Fox course for 16+ and accompanied juniors. Parking within school grounds, Post code: TA1 3LA (TBC).

Pre Event Info

JOG Autumn 2024 / Spring 2025 Series Info

Our Junior Orienteering Group (JOG) runs during term times holding low-key weekly events aimed at juniors, families, and all those looking to improve or train. Newcomers are always welcome.

Non-members are very welcome. If you like it and want to join, read about joining QO here.

Course Information

We cater from beginners through to a good club standard. We call the courses Hare, Squirrel, Badger, and Fox and these offer a clear progression in the difficulty level. The Fox course usually incorporates adult training exercises.

All courses use pin punching.

JOG courses explained

Course Lengths:
Hare - 0.8km
Squirrel - 1.6km
Badger - 3 km
Fox Urban - 3.3km

Entry Details

  • Entry - £3 per person pre-entered or £4 per person on the day
  • Dibber hire - Free (but if lost you would be liable for the replacement cost of £30)

Pre-Enter

Please consider buying a pack of pre-entry credits in advance. This costs you the same but saves the club a lot in credit card fees.

Buy Credits

Registration & Start Times

Starts from 1.30pm. No starts after 2.30pm. Controls collected 3pm.

Dog restrictions

No dogs allowed

Contacts / Officials

Planner: Angela Modica (Devon)

Controller: Spencer Modica (Devon)

Organisers: Hazel & Linda Mudd

Enquiries: events@

Important Event Information

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.

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.

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front of Kings College

front of Kings College
Credit: Derek Harper