Type of event: Training, Juniors
Most of the northern part is fairly runnable woodland, with some open areas, earth features such as ditches and depressions and a good network of paths. The southern part is largely featureless but has a network of paths.
It will be muddy and could be slippery in places! Make sure you have suitable footwear.
Hare – 1.2km 25m climb. 12 controls. Several twists and turns but plenty of controls to guide you.
Squirrel – 1.4km 30m climb 13 controls. A couple of decision points.
Badger - 2.7km 40m climb.
Fox - 3.8km 50m climb. A linear course with some nice runnable areas.
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.
Junior Orienteering Group (JOG) Fixtures - Autumn 2023
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.
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)
Planner: Sue Toomer
Controller: Ray Toomer
Bea heading to the finish with planner Martha shadowing
Charlie and dad heading to the finish
Dylan approaching the last control
Lucas heading to the finish
Oscar punching the last control
Sidney on the run in
The last control
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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