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Wed 20th Jul Cardiff Park Series 6 Cefn Onn
Sun 17th Jul SWOC League 6 Llangattock
Courses for all standards, details to follow.
Wed 6th Jul Cardiff Park Series 5 Forest Farm
These fun events are suitable for all – including complete beginners up to experienced orienteers children and families.
There is no set route you will need to find your way between a series of checkpoints shown on the map. With three course distances to choose from there is something for everyone. You can walk or run on your own or as a team/family.
One of our friendly volunteers will be on hand to offer help and guidance for those new to the sport.
VENUE; Forest Farm nature reserve
REGISTRATION
Registration location Picnic area/Parking off Forest Farm Road
Registration 5.30pm Starts 6.00-7.00pm Courses close 8.00pm
PARKING AND FACILITIES
Easily accessible by walking or bike – bikes can be safely left at registration. Car parking is free but limited.
COURSES/CATEGORIES
Short – usually about 2km easy for beginners and juniors traffic free
Medium – 3km junior improvers and novice adults traffic free
Long – 6km more challenging navigation you will need to choose the best route between checkpoints. Ventures beyond the park boundary onto nearby streets and 2 nearby parks. Over 16s only on this course.
ENTRY https://www.fabian4.co.uk/default.aspx?EventID=3137
Pre-entry preferred via Fabian4 – enter just 1 or all 6 events. Pre-entry is cheaper. To guarantee a map please enter in advance. Limited entry on the day but course not guaranteed.
Junior members & non-members £2
Senior non-members £6
Senior members £4
Electronic timing chip hire (SportIdent) – free
Entry on the day is +£1 Juniors & +£2 Seniors (subject to map availability). Card payment preferred.
One entry gives you a map and electronic timing chip.
Accompanied children – If you are an adult accompanying a child you do not need to enter yourself unless you would like a separate map/chip.
Families – Families wishing to go around together sharing one electronic timing chip should enter 1 adult only and specify the names of the other family members in the special request box in step 3 of the Fabian4 entry process. One map is included in the adult entry fee. Extra maps can be ordered for the other family members in step 3 too.
RESULTS
Will be on the club website ( https://swoc.org.uk) and ‘South Wales Orienteering’ Facebook page
Events will contribute to the overall series with presentations at the final round.
VOLUNTEERS
All of our events are planned and organised by volunteers. Free entry is available for those who are willing to help out on the day. Full instruction will be provided. If you are able to do so, before signing up to enter, email welfare @ swoc.org.uk or send a message on facebook to let us know you can help, and ask for the helper discount code that you can apply when entering.
SAFETY
A risk assessment has been completed, and a copy will be held at Registration. All runners are responsible for their own safety when crossing roads and using paths and alleyways. You must be aware of other park users and take care to avoid collisions particularly when ‘head down’ looking at the map.
PHOTOGRAPHY
You are welcome to take photographs or record video at this event, but please respect people’s privacy. Photographs may be posted on the club website and facebook for publicity. If there are particular reasons why an individual should not be photographed, please discuss the issue with the organiser in advance of the event. Report any concerns about inappropriate photography to the event organiser.
Wed 22nd Jun Cardiff Park Series 4 Heath Park
Sign up now for the fourth of the summer series in Heath Park. These events are suitable for all – including complete beginners up to experienced orienteers children and families.
There is no set route you will need to find your way between a series of checkpoints shown on the map. With three course distances to choose from there is something for everyone. You can walk or run on your own or as a team/family.
One of our friendly volunteers will be on hand to offer help and guidance for those new to the sport.
VENUE; Heath Park
REGISTRATION
Registration location TBC but will be near the model railway
Registration 5.30pm Starts 6.00-7.00pm Courses close 8.00pm
PARKING AND FACILITIES
Easily accessible by walking or bike – bikes can be safely left at registration. Car parking is pay and display
COURSES/CATEGORIES
Short – usually about 2km easy for beginners and juniors traffic free
Medium – 3km junior improvers and novice adults traffic free
Long – 6km more challenging navigation you will need to choose the best route between checkpoints. Ventures beyond the park boundary onto nearby streets and 2 nearby parks. Over 16s only on this course.
ENTRY https://www.fabian4.co.uk/default.aspx?EventID=3137
Pre-entry preferred via Fabian4 – enter just 1 or all 6 events. Pre-entry is cheaper. To guarantee a map please enter in advance. Limited entry on the day but course not guaranteed.
Junior members & non-members £2
Senior non-members £6
Senior members £4
Electronic timing chip hire (SportIdent) – free
Entry on the day is +£1 Juniors & +£2 Seniors (subject to map availability). Card payment preferred.
One entry gives you a map and electronic timing chip.
Accompanied children – If you are an adult accompanying a child you do not need to enter yourself unless you would like a separate map/chip.
Families – Families wishing to go around together sharing one electronic timing chip should enter 1 adult only and specify the names of the other family members in the special request box in step 3 of the Fabian4 entry process. One map is included in the adult entry fee. Extra maps can be ordered for the other family members in step 3 too.
RESULTS
Will be on the club website ( https://swoc.org.uk) and ‘South Wales Orienteering’ Facebook page
Events will contribute to the overall series with presentations at the final round.
VOLUNTEERS
All of our events are planned and organised by volunteers. Free entry is available for those who are willing to help out on the day. Full instruction will be provided. If you are able to do so, before signing up to enter, email welfare @ swoc.org.uk or send a message on facebook to let us know you can help, and ask for the helper discount code that you can apply when entering.
SAFETY
A risk assessment has been completed, and a copy will be held at Registration. All runners are responsible for their own safety when crossing roads and using paths and alleyways. You must be aware of other park users and take care to avoid collisions particularly when ‘head down’ looking at the map.
PHOTOGRAPHY
You are welcome to take photographs or record video at this event, but please respect people’s privacy. Photographs may be posted on the club website and facebook for publicity. If there are particular reasons why an individual should not be photographed, please discuss the issue with the organiser in advance of the event. Report any concerns about inappropriate photography to the event organiser.
Sat 18th Jun SWOC League 5 Merthyr Common North
An opportunity to run on one of the UK’s premier karst limestone sinkhole terrain, rising to over 600 m elevation, with very tricky micro-navigation, and stunning views over the Brecon Beacons. Previously used in Croeso 2008, Harvester relay 2009, SHI 2011, JK2014 and Welsh Long champs 2021. Previous map here.
VENUE; Merthyr Common
GR SO100151, W3W ///candidate.suddenly.jousting
Access is only via Trefil village, NP22 4ES, then follow track over cattle grid and on for 3.5km. Parking on the side of the track, adjacent to finish. Please be aware of other visitors & bikers who also use the track, and may want to continue through the parking area
Start is 1.3 km further along the track
Whistles compulsory. Please respond if you hear anyone blowing their whistle.
Cagoules may be compulsory in the event of bad weather/ poor visibility. If so, signs will be on display in assembly
COURSES/CATEGORIES
Yellow –2.5km simple navigation for beginners and juniors
Orange – 3.5km improvers and novice adults
Green – 5km challenging navigation, experienced competitors only
Blue – 7km challenging navigation, experienced competitors only
Start times: 10.30am – 12
Entry on Fabian4, closing 23.59 17/5/22.

No entry on the day
£3 Juniors & Students, £6 Seniors. SI hire £1
Organiser Matt Whipple
Wed 8th June Cardiff Park Series 3 Cosmeston
Sign up now for the third of the summer series in lovely Cosmeston Lakes Country Park. These events are suitable for all – including complete beginners up to experienced orienteers children and families.
There is no set route you will need to find your way between a series of checkpoints shown on the map. With three course distances to choose from there is something for everyone. You can walk or run on your own or as a team/family.
One of our friendly volunteers will be on hand to offer help and guidance for those new to the sport.
VENUE; Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
REGISTRATION
Registration location TBC but will be signed from the main entrance
Registration 5.30pm Starts 6.00-7.00pm Courses close 8.00pm
PARKING AND FACILITIES
Easily accessible by walking or bike – bikes can be safely left at registration. Car parking is pay and display
COURSES/CATEGORIES
Short – usually about 2km easy for beginners and juniors traffic free
Medium – 3km junior improvers and novice adults traffic free
Long – 6km more challenging navigation you will need to choose the best route between checkpoints. Ventures beyond the park boundary onto nearby streets and 2 nearby parks. Over 16s only on this course.
ENTRY
Pre-entry preferred via Fabian4 – enter just 1 or all 6 events. Pre-entry is cheaper. To guarantee a map please enter by 4th May. Limited entry on the day but course not guaranteed.
Junior members & non-members £2
Senior non-members £6
Senior members £4
Electronic timing chip hire (SportIdent) – free
Entry on the day is +£1 Juniors & +£2 Seniors (subject to map availability). Card payment preferred.
One entry gives you a map and electronic timing chip.
Accompanied children – If you are an adult accompanying a child you do not need to enter yourself unless you would like a separate map/chip.
Families – Families wishing to go around together sharing one electronic timing chip should enter 1 adult only and specify the names of the other family members in the special request box in step 3 of the Fabian4 entry process. One map is included in the adult entry fee. Extra maps can be ordered for the other family members in step 3 too.
RESULTS
Will be on the club website ( https://swoc.org.uk) and ‘South Wales Orienteering’ Facebook page
Events will contribute to the overall series with presentations at the final round.
VOLUNTEERS
All of our events are planned and organised by volunteers. Free entry is available for those who are willing to help out on the day. Full instruction will be provided. If you are able to do so, before signing up to enter, email welfare @ swoc.org.uk or send a message on facebook to let us know you can help, and ask for the helper discount code that you can apply when entering.
SAFETY
A risk assessment has been completed, and a copy will be held at Registration. All runners are responsible for their own safety when crossing roads and using paths and alleyways. You must be aware of other park users and take care to avoid collisions particularly when ‘head down’ looking at the map.
PHOTOGRAPHY
You are welcome to take photographs or record video at this event, but please respect people’s privacy. Photographs may be posted on the club website and facebook for publicity. If there are particular reasons why an individual should not be photographed, please discuss the issue with the organiser in advance of the event. Report any concerns about inappropriate photography to the event organiser.
Wed 25th May Cardiff Park Series 2 Llanishen Park
Sign up now for the second of the summer series in lovely Llanishen Park. These events are suitable for all – including complete beginners up to experienced orienteers children and families.
There is no set route you will need to find your way between a series of checkpoints shown on the map. With three course distances to choose from there is something for everyone. You can walk or run on your own or as a team/family.
One of our friendly volunteers will be on hand to offer help and guidance for those new to the sport.
VENUE; Llanishen Park Cardiff
REGISTRATION
Registration will be near the Playground
What 3 Words
https://w3w.co/rotate.bars.elite
Registration 5.30pm Starts 6.00-7.00pm Courses close 8.00pm
PARKING AND FACILITIES
Easily accessible by walking or bike – bikes can be safely left at registration. Car parking is available,
COURSES/CATEGORIES
Short – usually about 2km easy for beginners and juniors traffic free
Medium – 3km junior improvers and novice adults traffic free
Long – 6km more challenging navigation you will need to choose the best route between checkpoints. Ventures beyond the park boundary onto nearby streets and 2 nearby parks. Over 16s only on this course.
ENTRY
https://www.fabian4.co.uk/default.aspx?EventID=3137
Pre-entry preferred via Fabian4 – enter just 1 or all 6 events. Pre-entry is cheaper. To guarantee a map please enter by 4th May. Limited entry on the day but course not guaranteed.
Junior members & non-members £2
Senior non-members £6
Senior members £4
Electronic timing chip hire (SportIdent) – free
Entry on the day is +£1 Juniors & +£2 Seniors (subject to map availability). Card payment preferred.
One entry gives you a map and electronic timing chip.
Accompanied children – If you are an adult accompanying a child you do not need to enter yourself unless you would like a separate map/chip.
Families – Families wishing to go around together sharing one electronic timing chip should enter 1 adult only and specify the names of the other family members in the special request box in step 3 of the Fabian4 entry process. One map is included in the adult entry fee. Extra maps can be ordered for the other family members in step 3 too.
RESULTS
Will be on the club website (https://swoc.org.uk) and ‘South Wales Orienteering’ Facebook page
Events will contribute to the overall series with presentations at the final round.
MapRun League Results after Whitchurch
Best 4 results
Pos | Name | Cardiff Bay | Rhiwbina | Newport | Crickhowell | Heath | Llandaf North | Whitchurch | Best 4 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Richard Edge | 480 | 340 | 350 | 600 | 440 | 380 | 510 | 2030 | ||
2 | Richard Cronin | 520 | 410 | 450 | 0 | 530 | 460 | 500 | 2010 | ||
3 | James Clemence | 0 | 390 | 430 | 0 | 510 | 460 | 520 | 1920 | ||
4 | Gary Davies | 450 | 0 | 380 | 0 | 470 | 0 | 510 | 1810 | ||
5 | Dafydd Trystan Davies | 340 | 330 | 0 | 0 | 440 | 310 | 440 | 1550 | ||
6 | Matt O'Keefe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 460 | 530 | 1520 | ||
7 | Duncan Innes | 350 | 0 | 290 | 470 | 360 | 310 | 0 | 1490 | ||
8 | Clare D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 470 | 460 | 520 | 1450 | ||
9 | Marcus Pinker | 430 | 400 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 0 | 0 | 1330 | ||
10 | Ellie Clemence | 190 | 290 | 320 | 0 | 390 | 0 | 0 | 1190 | ||
11 | Alice Bedwell | 0 | 330 | 0 | 550 | 0 | 310 | 0 | 1190 | ||
12 | Wells Steffan | 410 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 430 | 340 | 0 | 1180 | ||
13 | Tom Foord | 0 | 0 | 0 | 600 | 0 | 0 | 520 | 1120 | ||
14 | Nathaniel Palmer | 340 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 430 | 0 | 0 | 1120 | ||
15 | Camilla Brueton | 300 | 290 | 0 | 0 | 370 | 0 | 0 | 960 | ||
16 | Jeremy Dickson | 0 | 260 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 0 | 330 | 930 | ||
17 | William Parkinson | 0 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 290 | 0 | 420 | 900 | ||
18 | Mark Ponsford | 420 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 460 | 0 | 880 | ||
19 | Mulcahy Ian | 460 | 410 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 870 | ||
20 | Christine Farr | 0 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 290 | 370 | 860 | ||
21 | Rachel Haigh | 0 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 110 | 340 | 850 | ||
22 | David Walker | 0 | 220 | 220 | 0 | 400 | 0 | 0 | 840 | ||
23 | Matt Whipple | 0 | 0 | 330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 500 | 830 | ||
24 | Andrew Roberts | 0 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 230 | 360 | 830 | ||
25 | Zoe Pelech | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 280 | 320 | 810 | ||
26 | Mark Saunders | 0 | 310 | 0 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 790 | ||
27 | Da Powlesland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 220 | 480 | 700 | ||
28 | Christopher Morgan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 0 | 340 | 680 | ||
29 | Tessa Lewis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 410 | 0 | 240 | 0 | 650 | ||
30 | Peter Ribbans | 230 | 0 | 0 | 400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 630 | ||
31 | Huw Treasure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 560 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 560 | ||
32 | Graham Tough | 280 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 280 | 0 | 0 | 560 | ||
33 | Lorraine Kelsey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 530 | ||
34 | Alan Pucill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 480 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 480 | ||
35 | Richard Munn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 470 | 0 | 0 | 470 | ||
36 | Jack Reddaway | 0 | 0 | 160 | 0 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 460 | ||
37 | Lucie Parkinson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 450 | ||
38 | David Hunt | 430 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 430 | ||
39 | Rich Carr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 420 | 0 | 0 | 420 | ||
40 | Stuart Lewis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 410 | 0 | 410 | ||
41 | Sam Deeley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 390 | 0 | 390 | ||
42 | Robert Haddow | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 390 | 390 | ||
43 | Jill Manning | 0 | 0 | 0 | 390 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 390 | ||
44 | Sophie Pooley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 380 | 0 | 380 | ||
45 | Leon Hughes | 380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 380 | ||
46 | Ian Moran | 380 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 380 | ||
47 | Michael Darke | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 | ||
48 | Mark Stodgell | 350 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 350 | ||
49 | Simon Baines | 340 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 340 | ||
50 | Ray Collins | 330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 330 | ||
51 | Chris Ashenden | 330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 330 | ||
52 | Anne May | 0 | 0 | 0 | 320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 320 | ||
53 | Sian Edwards | 310 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 310 | ||
54 | Adrian Moir | 310 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 310 | ||
55 | George Morton | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | ||
56 | Emily Lewis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | ||
57 | Delyth Brushett | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 | ||
58 | Clive Caffall | 290 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 290 | ||
59 | Rowan Phillips | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 280 | 0 | 280 | ||
60 | Paul Taunton | 0 | 0 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 | ||
61 | James Grant | 0 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 | ||
62 | Dave Collins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 | 0 | 270 | ||
63 | Darke Simon | 250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 250 | ||
64 | Scarlet Pimpernel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 230 | ||
65 | Ros Taunton | 0 | 0 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 230 | ||
66 | Lowri Shorrock | 220 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 220 | ||
67 | Steph Bevan | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 210 | ||
68 | Max Emery | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 210 | ||
69 | Dan Workman | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 190 | 0 | 190 | ||
70 | Charlotte Powlesland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 190 | 0 | 190 | ||
71 | Andrew Firth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 190 | ||
72 | Richard Davies | 170 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 170 | ||
73 | H Ashenden | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 140 | ||
74 | Scarlett Pimpernel | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | ||
75 | Merce Aloy | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | ||
76 | Graham Burke | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | ||
77 | Christine Collins | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | ||
78 | Emma Harris | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
29/12/2021 Xmas Cracker Results
Updated results here