Type of event: Training, Juniors
Small wood and ornamental gardens perfect for short format courses. The courses produced some fast winning times on such a small area, but there were plenty of opportunities to slip up if you did not keep an eye on the control descriptions and map sections.
Many thanks to Angela Modica, the planner, Sheila Braine, the controller, and Ray Toomer the SI manager. Thanks also to the Church for allowing us to use their car park, and to Taunton International Middle School for using their drive and covered area.
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 in the church carpark (TA2 8HR - Google Maps)
It will be loosely tape to a good place to cross the road and enter The Spinney.
Please bear in the mind the road can be busy so take great care crossing the road.
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.
Hare to Badger usually uses PIN punching, and sometimes also the option of QR code punching using your smartphone. The latter has the training benefit of the GPS tracks automatically being added to Routegadget for post-run analysis. Fox is sometimes PIN/QR punching and sometimes GPS punching. The latter is also automatically uploaded to Routegadget.
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)
All dogs on lead
Planner: Angela Modica
Controller: Sheila Braine
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.
Competitors enjoying the JOG at The Spinney
Credit:
Bryony Evans
Competitors enjoying the JOG at The Spinney
Credit:
Bryony Evans
Competitors enjoying the JOG at The Spinney
Credit:
Bryony Evans
Competitors enjoying the JOG at The Spinney
Credit:
Bryony Evans
Competitors enjoying the JOG at The Spinney
Credit:
Bryony Evans
Competitors enjoying the JOG at The Spinney
Credit:
Bryony Evans
Competitors enjoying the JOG at The Spinney
Credit:
Bryony Evans
Competitors enjoying the JOG at The Spinney
Credit:
Bryony Evans
Competitors enjoying the JOG at The Spinney
Credit:
Bryony Evans
Bea having fun after her run
Credit:
Sue Toomer
Bea having fun after her run
Credit:
Sue Toomer