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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Klub Champs 11th July - Entries Closing Soon!

Entries for the Klub Champs at Ashton Hill Woods on Sunday 11th July close this Friday (2nd July). Please get your entries in as soon as possible (via Fabian4), so that we can decide how many maps to print and make a start on the handicapping.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

First aid courses - Sat 2 Oct and Sat 9 Oct 2010

Katy Dyer writes: I am organising 2 one day First Aid courses, which cover basic emergency First Aid with a leaning towards orienteering and other outdoor sports. The qualification will be valid for 3 years. It is suitable for members of club First Aid teams, UKCC Level 1 coaches and any person wishing to learn about First Aid. A knowledge of basic First Aid could save someone’s life. Details here on the BOK website.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Summer Informals - Overscourt Wood

The next summer informal this Wednesday 23rd is at Overscourt Wood just south of Siston.
The car park is limited and need to be shared with the dog walkers. Please arrange to car-share if possible and park tightly on the day to maximise the capacity.

Adams Avery Entry Deadline - Sat 26 June

Martin Helfer says "The closing date for the Adams Adams relays are this Saturday 26th June. To date there have been few entries for this event. Please note that all entries will be acknowledged, so please ensure your entry has not gone 'missing in the post'. Entries can be made by email directly to me." Click on the event name in the diary on the BOK website homepage for more details and to contact Martin.

Committee Meeting Minutes

A summary of the minutes from the committee meeting on 19th May 2010 has been published on the Klub page.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Klub Champs & Local Event 11th July - Enter Now!

Online entries for the Klub Champs & Local Event at Ashton Hill Woods on Sunday 11th July are now open via Fabian4. To compete in the Klub Champs, you must enter by Friday 2nd July, to give us time to work out the handicaps for the chasing start. The local event, for which pre-entry is also required, is open to all and will have the usual queueing start.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Reminder - Klub Weekend 18th-20th June

The closing date for the Saturday Regional event and Sunday 2x2 Relay event (part of SBOC's Midsummer at Margam weekend) is Monday 14th June. Online entries and campsite bookings via Fabian4. If anyone is still looking for a partner for the 2x2 relay, please contact Chris or Helen Kelsey so that we can try to help.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

SBOC 2x2 relay partner wanted

Jackie Hallett is looking for a partner for the SBOC 2x2 relay on Sunday 20th June. Please contact Jackie as soon as possible, the closing date for entries is Monday 14th June.

Monday, June 07, 2010

Cotswold Way Relay update - another runner needed

Phil Warry writes - Following my earlier articles, I have now entered a BOK team for this year's Cotswold Way Relay, but still need one more runner - of any age, gender and fitness level! So don't hold back - if you would like to take part, please let me know either by e-mail or on 0117 9654287 - as soon as possible.

Sunday, June 06, 2010

BOF Competition Structure Review

British Orienteering are reviewing the structure of competitions. Their latest consultation document is on their website here. If you wish to comment through the Klub, please let David Palmer have your input by 15th July 2010.