Type of event: Training, Juniors
Brian Pearson planned the Netherclay JOG last Saturday with the FOX using the surrounding urban area as an odds and even score event. Again the FOX proved the most popular course.
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.
Series organisers: Judy & Roger Craddock 01823 323850 jandr.craddock@gmail.com
Parking is limited so it would be best to use the Silk Mills Park and Ride opposite. Juniors will need to be escorted across the A3065 Silk Mills Road.
The usual hare, squirrel and badger courses in this lovely small wooded park.
Junior courses (Badger, Squirrel and Hare) are within the Netherclay woods which is flanked by the River Tone. Controls are placed away from the bank. The footbridge over the river is closed and out of bounds.
Fox is an Odds and Evens 40 min score course. There are 18 controls with either odd or even codes on the kites. Visit either odds or evens first then switch across to the other at any time. You can only switch once. Points for each control are shown in the descriptions on the map and the code is an indicator eg 141 = 40pts and 118 = 15pts. Penalty 15 points per minute late. Punch in the correct box on your card, eg on the map for control 11 -122, this has code 122 (Even and worth 20 points) you need to punch box 11.
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.
Starts at 1.30pm with controls being collected in from 3.30pm (No starts after 3pm)
Dogs are allowed but the Fox course will use the adjoining urban area and encounter traffic.
Planner: Brian Pearson
Controller: Angela Modica
Planner Brian listening to runners discussing their courses
Credit:
Judy Craddock
A junior in action
Credit:
Judy Craddock
Judy Craddock
Credit:
Judy Craddock
Rosie on placement from Southampton Uni
Credit:
Judy Craddock
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.