Saturday Series
Saturday Series planners wanted - please read Mark Thompson's message
TVOC runs a series of low key events, generally once a month, on Saturdays. These events are an exciting introduction to orienteering, and are aimed at children, families, beginners and improvers of all ages. More experienced orienteers are also welcome to attend.
Courses of all standards and help for beginners is available. Course lengths are normally upto Green standard, although the planner may offer a longer Green course for those wanting a longer run.
The normal cost for these events is £2 for adults and £1 for juniors.
Registration normally open from about 10am until 11.30am, and starts from 10.30am until 12 noon. No formalities, just turn up and enjoy.
Emit electronic punching is used at these events.
For a definition of the course colour standard see the British Orienteering newcomers guide.
Results from previous years can be found here
Events 2009/2010
| Date | Location | Car Park NGR | Organiser | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th September | Black Park, Slough | TQ 005832 | Mark Thompson 01753 893590 | Results |
| 24th October | Wendover Woods | SP 888090 | Peter Riches 01753 886666 | Results |
| 21st November | Bradenham | SU 831986 | Steve Long 01442 891553 | Results |
| 12th December | Brill Common | SP 652142 | John Spence 01844 237639 | Results |
| 23rd January | Furze Brake | SU 534965 | Mikhail Gryaznevich 01235 848343 | Results. Note a red scarf was left at the event; the owner should contact Yvonne Hodson (01628 528569) to arrange its return. |
| 20th February | Shotover Woods, Oxford | SP 564062 | John Thompson 01235 529308 | Details. |
| 20th March | Whiteleaf | SP 823036 | Ian Buxton 01296 429829 | Details. |
| 24th April | Cholesbury & Hawridge Commons | SP 941066 | Yvonne Hodson 01628 528569 | Details. New area. (£1 parking charge) |
| 8th May | Downley | SU 865955 | Pete Priest | |
| 12th June | TBC | |||
| 3rd July | Penn Wood | SU 924962 | Bob Beresford | New area. Note change of date (was 19 Jun) |