Spring and summer orienteering in south & west London
May - August 2008
Get off the roads and try something different this summer! For up-to-date information/directions/prices etc check sloweb.org.uk or the named website. Everyone is welcome to all events!
*** NOTE - some of the events are still to be confirmed – always check the individual club websites to confirm details ***
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VENUE |
TYPE OF EVENT |
FURTHER DETAILS |
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27 April |
Sunday morning |
Winterfold, Surrey |
Open |
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1 May |
Thursday evening |
Hampstead Heath |
Medium Race |
www.londonorienteering.co.uk |
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13 May |
Tuesday evening |
Bushy Park |
Trail Challenge |
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20 May |
Tuesday evening |
Wimbledon Park |
Training |
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26 May |
Monday morning |
The Nower, Dorking |
Surrey Hills trail races (& orienteering) |
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3 June |
Tuesday evening |
Putney Heath |
Loop Race |
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5 June |
Thursday evening |
Hampstead Heath |
Medium Race |
www.londonorienteering.co.uk |
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10 June |
Tuesday evening |
tbc *** |
Medium Race |
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17 June |
Tuesday evening |
Mole Valley – tbc |
Score |
www.mvoc.org |
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24 June |
Tuesday evening |
Ham Riverside |
Trail Challenge |
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29 June |
Sunday morning |
Wimbledon Common |
Frolic |
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1 July |
Tuesday evening |
Bishops Park (provisional) |
tbc |
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6 July |
Sunday morning |
Addington Hills, nr Croydon |
Frolic |
www.dfok.co.uk |
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8 July |
Tuesday evening |
Central London (provisonal) |
Medium Race |
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13 July |
Sunday morning |
Alexandra Park, N London |
Frolic |
www.londonorienteering.co.uk |
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15 July |
Tuesday evening |
tbc *** |
tbc |
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20 July |
Sunday morning |
Nork Park, Banstead |
Frolic |
www.mvoc.org |
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22 July |
Tuesday evening |
Wimbledon (provisional) |
tbc |
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27 July |
Sunday morning |
Whippendell Woods, Watford |
Frolic |
www.happyherts.org.uk |
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29 July |
Tuesday evening |
Mole Valley – tbc |
Score |
www.mvoc.org |
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5 August |
Tuesday evening |
tbc *** |
tbc |
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12 August |
Tuesday evening |
Richmond |
Trail Challenge |
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Explanation of Event Types
- Score – visit as many checkpoints as possible in a set time, 30-60 minutes.
- Trail Challenge/Race – mass start race run over tracks and trails. Course lengths: 6km and 10km. The navigation is very straightforward and the challenge arises from choosing the fastest route between the checkpoints. It is best to pre-enter for these.
- Medium Race – estimated winning time of 20-30 minutes.
- Frolic – includes various lengths of courses, with series team handicap competition.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHECK FINAL DETAILS ON THE CLUB WEBSITES.
IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE TELL THE EVENT ORGANISER IF YOU WILL BE COMING.
*** NOTE - some of the events are still to be confirmed – always check the individual club websites to confirm details ***
Page updated 21 May 2008