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Wellington School

JOG

Sat 1 Jun

Near: Wellington
Level of event: Local

Type of event: Training, Juniors

In true orienteering spirit, competitors and organisers breezed through problem of a last-minute route change and enjoyed a beautiful day in the grounds of Wellington School.

Results

Results

The Hares, Squirrels and Badgers followed traditional courses within the grounds while the intrepid Foxes ventured further afield using MapRun. Several people – adults and children - took the opportunity to try something different in the form of a permanent course in the school grounds using NFC (near field communication) on their smart phones. Thanks to Alasdair for enabling this. Outdoor exercise for body and brain on a sunny day leaving everyone with a smile. Has to be good!

Thanks to Wellington School for the use of their grounds and to Alasdair for facilitating and planning. Big thanks also to all the helpers for their hard work and sunny dispositions.

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JOG Summer 2024 Series Info

We are running a handful of Junior Orienteering Group (JOG) runs during the summer term 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 Contacts

General enquiries: events@quantockorienteers.co.uk

Directions / Parking

Enter by the gate from Bulford as shown on map. Straight ahead of you will be a road (trees on left and astro on right) with parking spaces either side

Google Maps

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Course Information

There will be the usual Hare, Squirrel and Bager courses using pin punches. Squirrel and Badger will include some urban type navigation around the school buildings. The Fox course will be GPS punching and will extend beyond the school grounds. No unaccompanied under sixteens will be allowed on the fox. There is, however, an additional GPS course available within the school grounds and anyone wishing to have a go at this one will need to have downloaded the MapRun7 app on a smart phone.

JOG courses explained

Entry Details

Pre-Entries

  • Entry - £3 per person pre-entered or £4 per person on the day
  • 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.

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Registration & Start Times

Starts at 1.30pm with controls being collected in from 3.30pm (No starts after 3pm)

Facilities

No toilets will be available within the school. There are customer toilets in the Waitrose store.

Safety

The parking area is OOB while completing courses. This is to keep those taking part separate from manoeuvring cars.

Contacts / Officials

Planner: Alasdair

Controller: Ray Toomer

Organiser: Sue Toomer 07780926979

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.

Photo Gallery

A finishing burst from Theo

A finishing burst from Theo

Wellington School Main Entrance

Wellington School Main Entrance
Credit: Alasdair Shaw

Wellington School 2 3

Wellington School 2 3