Leigh Woods - Results and Comments

Results and organiser's comments are now available.

SWOA Galoppen - Scores Updated

Scores for the BOK Galoppen (Headless Hill, 23rd November) have been published on the SWOA website - follow the 'current season' link in the 'related pages' panel on this page.

Headless Hill - Final Results

Colour standard times have been added and the results declared 'final'. Details of the SWOA Colour-coded Award Scheme can be found on the SWOA website - to qualify for an award you must achieve the standard time on the same colour course at three events in a two year period.

Three Brooks - Results and Comments

Results and officials' comments are now available.

Three Brooks - Final Details

Final details for the Christmas Novelty Event at Three Brooks, Bradley Stoke on Sunday (21st December) are now available. Registration will be in the lobby area of Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre. The event will be signposted from the Aztec West Roundabout (junction of A38 and Bradley Stoke Way).

Silk Wood - Flyer

A flyer for the district event at Silk Wood, Westonbirt, on Sunday 1st February 2009 is now available.

November Committee Meeting Minutes

A summary of the minutes of the committee meeting held on 13th November 2008 is now available.

British & JK Relays - Early Closing Dates

Having ensured that an entry form was included in the last BOK News for the JK relays, I'm afraid we failed to notice that the British relays, to be held in the New Forest on 1st March, are also operating a phased entry, with the first closing date even earlier than the JK. So if you want to enter the British relays at the least expensive price, you must return an entry form to your Klub captains by Friday 9th January. An entry form for both the JK and British relays is available from the Hot Links on this website. Please note the different closing dates and prices for each event - we recommend that you submit your forms as soon as possible. Please also spread the word to those who may not have seen this.

Leigh Woods - Final Details

Final details for the local event at Leigh Woods on Saturday (13th December) are now available. Why not take a break from the Christmas shopping frenzy to enjoy an event that features pre-printed waterproof maps and SportIdent (SI) electronic timing?

A Paper on Event Safety by Katy Dyer

BOK member Katy Dyer has written a paper entitled "A Review of Some Aspects of Safety in Orienteering Events", which is to be presented at the SWOA Technical Conference on Saturday 6th December. The document includes 12 recommendations for improving event safety and clearing up areas of confusion in the Rules and Regulations. Thoughtful and considered comments are welcome [email Katy].

New BOK Tops now Available

Jackie Hallett writes:
If you are stuck for an idea for Christmas here is your answer. We now have a new supply of BOK tops. These range in sizes from extra small to extra, extra large. Since first ordering these tops the prices have doubled, and together with a poor exchange rate, a significant increase in price has had to be made with Adults at £35.00 and children at £25.00. We also have trousers in sizes from small to extra, extra large at a cost of £16.00. We will have the tops at all local events, just look out for our camper van.

Headless Hill - Updated Results and Officials' Comments

Updated results (revision 1), string course results and officials' comments are now available.

Headless Hill - RouteGadget

The map and courses of the Headless Hill Galoppen have been uploaded to RouteGadget. You can trace your route and compare it with the other competitors. There is some help and a test event if you'd like to practice before drawing yesterday's route.

Course 1 corresponds to the White Course and Course 7 to the Brown.

Reports from the OMM

This year's OMM (Original Mountain Marathon), held over the weekend of 25th/26th October in the Lake District, hit the national headlines when the event had to be cancelled due to atrocious weather conditions.

Read what two BOK teams made of the weekend's events:

• OMM Report by David Palmer
• OMM Report by Chris & Ben Kelsey

Headless Hill - Splitsbrowser and Winsplit

The splits for the BOK Galoppen are now on Splitsbrowser and Winsplit Online.

Headless Hill - Results and Photos

Provisional results are now available. Event photos (on PicasaWeb): album; slideshow. WinSplits, Splitsbrowser and RouteGadget to follow.

Headless Hill - Final Details

Final Details are now available for the BOK Galoppen event at Headless Hill, Forest of Dean, on Sunday 23rd November.

Compass Sport Cup Final

Apologies for not putting something on the website earlier, I missed the moment due to being away and then it seemed too late...

Anyway, as most of you will already know, BOK came 5th in the Compass Sport Cup Final held at Sutton Park on 19th October. We fielded a team of 67 runners, fairly well balanced across the classes, but nevertheless lacking some of the strength and depth we enjoyed for the Qualifying round, particularly in the younger age groups. The competition was as tough as expected, and our Juniors faced a particularly tough challenge against some very talented opposition, many of whom were competing at levels below their normal standard, resulting in some very fast winning times. Congratulations to SYO for winning the Cup, also to FVO for retaining the Trophy. Many thanks to everyone who turned out to support the Klub, hopefully everyone enjoyed the day out in fine surroundings and relatively fair weather. Full results here. A report will also appear in the forthcoming BOK News.

SWOA Technical Conference - 6th December 2008

SWOA will be staging a Technical Conference on 6th December 2008 at Millfield School. The conference is aimed at a broad audience including controllers, planners and organisers. Attendance is free for SWOA members. Full details are now available at the SWOA website.

SWOA News - AGM Minutes

The minutes of the 2008 SWOA AGM have been published on the SWOA website.