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Vivary Park

JOG1

Sat 1 Oct

Near: Taunton
Level of event: Activity

Type of event: Training, Juniors

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Our first JOG of the autumn term is a sprint-style event at VIvary Park - come and try orienteering in one of Somerset's loveliest park!

JOG Autumn 2022 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.

Information on the full series for this term is at Junior Orienteering Group (JOG) Autumn 2022.

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

Series Contacts

Series organisers: Judy & Roger Craddock 01823 323850 jandr.craddock@gmail.com

If using GPS or QR Punching

  • To load the course of your choice into MapRun, tap on 'Select Event' then go to "UK - Somerset - JOG - Autumn 2022 - event name" and choose the one you want.
  • Then tap on 'Go to Start'.
  • The PIN is printed on the map.
  • Full guide here.

Code of Conduct

Please make sure you have read and comply with the Participant Code Of Conduct and Parent Code Of Conduct.


Directions / Parking

Parking at Ash Meadows (off Mount Street) or Fons George Car Park. Pay and display charges will apply.

VIvary Park has bicycle parking available near Vivary Park Gates off Mary Street.

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.

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.

JOG courses explained


Entry Details

  • Entry - £1 per person - pay on the day or pre-enter
  • Dibber hire - Free (but if lost you would be liable for the replacement cost of £30)

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

Start open: 2pm - 3pm
Courses close: 3:30pm

Pre-enter


Dog restrictions

Dogs must be on a lead at all times.

Fox. 2.4 km
Badger. 1.9 km
Squirrel. 1.4 km
Hare 1.1 km

Contacts / Officials

Planner: Angela Modica

Controller: Mark Maynard

Organiser: Judy & Roger Craddock

Photo Gallery

lawns at Vivary Park

lawns at Vivary Park
Credit: Martin Bodman

Vivary War Memorial

Vivary War Memorial
Credit: Michael Day

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.