NGOC Event at Kidnalls - Saturday 14th March

Dave Hartley of NGOC has asked us to point out that the NGOC Local Event at Kidnalls is being held on Saturday 14th March (i.e. NOT Saturday 21st March as stated in the recent issue of SINS).

Welcome to Squad Liaison

Having handed over the task of Squad Liaison to Nick Ajderian late last year, I have written a short article to explain how the squad system came into being and what it sets out to do. You can read this article 'Welcome to Squad Liaison' via this blog and also via a link on the BOK website under The Klub.

Triple O Severn Weekend - Flyer and Entries

Dave Urch writes:
A flyer for the Triple O Severn Weekend is now available. Entries have opened on the Fabian4 website.

Blaise Castle - Results and Comments

Results and organiser's comments are now available, together with updated BOK Saturday League scores.

Triple O Severn Weekend - Entries

Dave Urch writes:
We anticipate that online entries for the Triple O Severn Weekend, including the Mike Nelson BOK Trot, will be possible on the Fabian4 website from Thursday 22nd January.

Reminder - First closing date for British Relays

If you want to enter the British Relays before the first closing date, you must e-mail your Klub Captains (Chris & Helen Kelsey) before 5pm on Sunday 11th January. The next closing date is 23rd January, which will cost you an extra £1.

Please remember also that the first closing date for the JK Relays is 23rd January.

Entry forms for both of these events are available from the Hot Links on this website.

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