Type of event: Training, Juniors, Urban
The college campus of Bridgwater & Taunton College with the adjoining Castle School presents a nice contrast to the adjoining meadowlands of Longrun that we used last week
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 to train.
If you'd like to help another improve, or would like more help yourself, then why not buddy up? Read more about our buddying scheme and fill in the questionairre to help us identify your needs.
Series organisers: Judy & Roger Craddock 01823 323850 jandr.craddock@gmail.com
Please make sure you have read and comply with the Participant Code Of Conduct and Parent Code Of Conduct.
Directions- accessed via Longrun Lane which connects to the A38 outside the main entrance to Bridgwater & Taunton College (previously and still popularly known as SCAT).
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. Fox course incorporates adult training exercises.
£1 per head for everyone (whether a member or not).
Second runs are an additional £1.
Registration form- please download & fill in before you arrive:
Non-members, you are more than welcome to join the club at any time - read about joining QO here.
Courses open at 2pm and close at 3pm. Please try to arrive before 2.30pm for your run. We will start bringing controls in at 3.30pm so if you are still out, please make your way back to registration.
Open and semi-open areas adjoining a college campus, with some paved areas.
Planner: Andrew Page
Planner's assistant: Gavin Clegg
Bridgwater & Taunton College
Credit:
Derek Harper
Castle School playing field
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.