Friday, July 24, 2009
July Committee Meeting Minutes
A summary of the minutes of the committee meeting held on 1st July 2009 is now available.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Club Championships - RouteGadget
The map and courses of the Klub Champs have been added to RouteGadget. You can trace your route and compare it with the other competitors.
The splits time have been added to Winsplit and Splitsbrowser.
The splits time have been added to Winsplit and Splitsbrowser.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Club Championships - Results
Provisional results (by course and finish time) are now available. Detailed championships results to follow.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Club Championships - Start Times
John Simmons writes:
The start times are based on past results - I've trawled recent events and have tried to find a few results for each of you (and have thrown away really bad runs where I came across them). Then I have aimed at getting bunches of courses finishing at the same times. So White, Yellows and Oranges should come in around 11:30, Light green and Green at 12:00, and Blues should finish at 12:15 (or there abouts) to the applause of assembled masses.
You will need to get to the start 5mins in advance of your allocated start to be ready to go when the clock shows your time.
The start times are based on past results - I've trawled recent events and have tried to find a few results for each of you (and have thrown away really bad runs where I came across them). Then I have aimed at getting bunches of courses finishing at the same times. So White, Yellows and Oranges should come in around 11:30, Light green and Green at 12:00, and Blues should finish at 12:15 (or there abouts) to the applause of assembled masses.
You will need to get to the start 5mins in advance of your allocated start to be ready to go when the clock shows your time.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Kingswood School Summer Informal - Organiser report
Jackie Hallet writes:
A total of 40 people turned out for the first event on the updated map incorporating Kingswood School and Primrose Hill. Of this 18 were juniors, 15 of whom enjoyed the white course of 1 km with Lucy Tonge having the fastest time of 11 minutes. Michael Hallett was fastest on the 3 km orange course with 38.42 minutes. Mark Bown produced an amazing time of 33.31 minutes on the 5 km blue course with 170 metres of climb. I am sorry we overlooked the extra path off to the right from the public footpath did not spoil anyone’s run too much. I hope some people managed to enjoy the fantastic views across Bath in the glorious evening sunshine. The event had an international flavour with 1 girl from Finland and 5 French competitors. I must apologise for my lack of French, especially at registration as when Christophe was mentioned I thought they meant our summer evening coordinator who just happened to arrive at that very moment, but it turned out that he didn’t actually know him but that the man registering was called Christophe also. C’est la vie!!
Thanks to all the helpers: John, Sandy, Clive and Michael.
Lost properties: a thumb compass, a whistle (Contact the series coordinator, Christophe Mutricy)
A total of 40 people turned out for the first event on the updated map incorporating Kingswood School and Primrose Hill. Of this 18 were juniors, 15 of whom enjoyed the white course of 1 km with Lucy Tonge having the fastest time of 11 minutes. Michael Hallett was fastest on the 3 km orange course with 38.42 minutes. Mark Bown produced an amazing time of 33.31 minutes on the 5 km blue course with 170 metres of climb. I am sorry we overlooked the extra path off to the right from the public footpath did not spoil anyone’s run too much. I hope some people managed to enjoy the fantastic views across Bath in the glorious evening sunshine. The event had an international flavour with 1 girl from Finland and 5 French competitors. I must apologise for my lack of French, especially at registration as when Christophe was mentioned I thought they meant our summer evening coordinator who just happened to arrive at that very moment, but it turned out that he didn’t actually know him but that the man registering was called Christophe also. C’est la vie!!
Thanks to all the helpers: John, Sandy, Clive and Michael.
Lost properties: a thumb compass, a whistle (Contact the series coordinator, Christophe Mutricy)
Monday, July 06, 2009
Club Championship - Entry deadline and buffet
A reminder that the entry date for the Klub Champs (to be held at Stock Hill on Saturday 18th July) is Sunday 12th July. Please send an email with the course that you wish to run, and your age class, to bok_champs2009@btinternet.com.
Quantock Orienteering Club (QO) is holding its Club Championships alongsidethe BOK Klub Champs. Afterwards they are gathering at the Castle of Comfort for a buffet lunch. We are all welcome to join in the buffet at the pub - £5 per head, but numbers are needed in advance. Please let John Simmons (email bok_champs2009@btinternet.com) know by 12th July if you plan to come along.
Quantock Orienteering Club (QO) is holding its Club Championships alongsidethe BOK Klub Champs. Afterwards they are gathering at the Castle of Comfort for a buffet lunch. We are all welcome to join in the buffet at the pub - £5 per head, but numbers are needed in advance. Please let John Simmons (email bok_champs2009@btinternet.com) know by 12th July if you plan to come along.
Sunday, July 05, 2009
Adams Avery & ASO Relays - Results
Provisional results and photos (courtesy of Dudley Budden) are now available.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Overscourt Wood - Organiser report
Dudley Budden writes:
The inaugural event on Overscourt Wood on a hot and balmy evening attracted 24 competitors. 19 of whom were, or are, BOK members. 16 tackled the Short Blue with Paul Gebbett completing it in a fastest time of 45 minutes, for 5.6k, 110m climb. The other eight participants were, white (2), Yellow (3), and Orange(3); which was a little disappointing as the area is ideal for beginners and novices. Most BOK members were in agreement the area should be used for an ASO event. The long grass though at this time of year did not reflect the area at its best.
Some people were glad of the extra water which was on offer with temperatures well up into the mid twenties.
Thanks to Anne, Katy, and Laurence for their help during and after the event.
The inaugural event on Overscourt Wood on a hot and balmy evening attracted 24 competitors. 19 of whom were, or are, BOK members. 16 tackled the Short Blue with Paul Gebbett completing it in a fastest time of 45 minutes, for 5.6k, 110m climb. The other eight participants were, white (2), Yellow (3), and Orange(3); which was a little disappointing as the area is ideal for beginners and novices. Most BOK members were in agreement the area should be used for an ASO event. The long grass though at this time of year did not reflect the area at its best.
Some people were glad of the extra water which was on offer with temperatures well up into the mid twenties.
Thanks to Anne, Katy, and Laurence for their help during and after the event.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Harvester Relay - RouteGadget
The map and courses of the Harvester Relay have been added to RouteGadget. You can draw your course and compare with others'. You can also look at the different gaffles.
The splits times are also on Winsplit Online.
The splits times are also on Winsplit Online.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
May Committee Meeting Minutes
A summary of the minutes of the committee meeting held on 14th May 2009 is now available.
Club Championships - Flyer
A flyer is now available for the BOK Club Championships that take place on Saturday 18th July at Stock Hill (in combination with an open Local Event and the QO Club Championships). Entries for the BOK Club Championships must be submitted by Sunday 12th July. Entry on the day will be available as usual for the Local Event.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Oldbury Court - Organiser report
Caroline Potter writes:
Oldbury Court attracted 33 (groups of) participants, with a 50/50 split between regulars and newcomers. One brave lady ran her course in bare feet! The majority of people chose the longer Light Green and Blue courses (16 and 14 respectively) with only 3 groups tackling the Yellow.
The heavy downpour halfway through the evening caused a few delayed starts and not all were able to complete their runs. One control went missing early in the evening but was successfully retrieved the following day by Dave on his bike!
Many thanks to Christophe Mutricy and Anne Donnell for their help. Adam and I thoroughly enjoyed planning our first event and look forward to more planning in the future!
Oldbury Court attracted 33 (groups of) participants, with a 50/50 split between regulars and newcomers. One brave lady ran her course in bare feet! The majority of people chose the longer Light Green and Blue courses (16 and 14 respectively) with only 3 groups tackling the Yellow.
The heavy downpour halfway through the evening caused a few delayed starts and not all were able to complete their runs. One control went missing early in the evening but was successfully retrieved the following day by Dave on his bike!
Many thanks to Christophe Mutricy and Anne Donnell for their help. Adam and I thoroughly enjoyed planning our first event and look forward to more planning in the future!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Victoria Park - Organiser report
Phil Murray writes:
Thanks to all who turned up and braved the wind & rain at last night's Summer Informal in Victoria Park.
We had about 25 competitors in the end, which was reasonable, but sadly a group of Brownies decided against it at the last minute due to the weather. We suffered some control vandalism early on, but managed to get through the event without major loss - two kites went missing and one was partially eaten by a dog.
The courses were well received, with no-one getting lost, and the fastest performance was by Adam Potter on the Light Green, taking just 23 minutes to find 23 controls in 3.6km!
A big thank you to all my helpers, especially Dudley, Karen Hall, and Richard & Anne from UBOC, all of whom turned up at 3pm and got thoroughly soaked for their efforts!
Thanks to all who turned up and braved the wind & rain at last night's Summer Informal in Victoria Park.
We had about 25 competitors in the end, which was reasonable, but sadly a group of Brownies decided against it at the last minute due to the weather. We suffered some control vandalism early on, but managed to get through the event without major loss - two kites went missing and one was partially eaten by a dog.
The courses were well received, with no-one getting lost, and the fastest performance was by Adam Potter on the Light Green, taking just 23 minutes to find 23 controls in 3.6km!
A big thank you to all my helpers, especially Dudley, Karen Hall, and Richard & Anne from UBOC, all of whom turned up at 3pm and got thoroughly soaked for their efforts!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Warmley Forest Park - RouteGadget
The map and courses of the Warmley & Siston Sprint O have been added to RouteGadget. You can trace your route and compare it with the other competitors.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Victoria Park summer informals next wednesday
Phil Murray writes:
This Wednesday's Summer informal is in Victoria Park, near Windmill Hill,
on a recently updated map. As usual, start times will be between 6 & 7pm.
Please note that, due to the limitations of the small area (1:5000), I am
providing only a White, Yellow and Light Green course - the latter being in
more of a "Sprint-O" style - many controls in a short distance (less than
4km). The event will be self-timing and suitable for complete beginners. I
look forward to seeing you there. For further details see the fixtures
page.
This Wednesday's Summer informal is in Victoria Park, near Windmill Hill,
on a recently updated map. As usual, start times will be between 6 & 7pm.
Please note that, due to the limitations of the small area (1:5000), I am
providing only a White, Yellow and Light Green course - the latter being in
more of a "Sprint-O" style - many controls in a short distance (less than
4km). The event will be self-timing and suitable for complete beginners. I
look forward to seeing you there. For further details see the fixtures
page.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Warmley Forest Park - Splits
Provisional results in the form of WinSplits and Splitsbrowser are now available.
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