Events
This is the events page where you can find information about the club's upcoming events.
You can also find information on our local leagues and about events being run by our neighbouring clubs.
Jump to : Leagues, Neighbouring Club Events
Covid-19 Update and Guidance
In view of British Orienteering Federation and Welsh Government Guidance about restarting sport following the lockdown we have prepared two documents that are important for you to read. . Firstly we have prepared a guide to competing during restrictions and what you can expect. Guide here. Secondly we have prepared a Code of Behaviour that all competitors are expected to adhere to. Code of Behaviour. Here
Soon the club will be starting some events again!
To keep things easier for organisers, we will be making using of an mobile app called 'Usynligo' (Norwegian for 'Invisible O')
This app allows us to stage events using minimal equipment and all you need to run is your mobile phone and a printed map.
Find out more
2020
| Date | Event | Contact | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 23rd Sept | Virtual Orienteering event - Parc Howard, Llanelli | B. Mitchell (07547108884) | Enter, Details |
| Wed 30th Sept | Virtual Orienteering event - Cwmdonkin Park, Swansea | B. Mitchell (07547108884) | Enter |
| Wed 7th Oct | Virtual Orienteering event - Gnoll Country Park, Neath | B. Mitchell (07547108884) | Enter |
| Wed 14th Oct | Virtual Orienteering event - Brynmill Park, Swansea | B. Mitchell (07547108884) | Enter |
| Wed 21st Oct | Virtual Orienteering event - Morriston Park, Swansea | B. Mitchell (07547108884) | Enter |
| Sun 25th Oct | Local Event - Winter League 1 - Pen Rhiw Wen, Brynamman | B. Mitchell (07547108884) | |
| Wed 28th Oct | Club Run - Meet at Rec Car park, bottom of Brynmill Lane at 18.45 | Iestyn Evans (07904088679) | |
| Wed 4th Nov | Local Event - Night League 1 - Clyne Valley South, Swansea | B. Mitchell (07547108884) | |
| Wed 11th Nov | Club Run - Meet at Rec Car park, bottom of Brynmill Lane at 18.45 | Iestyn Evans (07904088679) | |
| Sun 15th Nov | Welsh League & SBOC Winter League 2 - Margam Forest North, Port Talbot | B. Mitchell (07547108884) | |
| Wed 18th Nov | Club Run - Meet at Rec Car park, bottom of Brynmill Lane at 18.45 | Iestyn Evans (07904088679) | |
| Wed 25th Nov | Local Event - Night League 2 - Pembrey Country Park, Llanelli | B. Mitchell (07547108884) | |
| Wed 2nd Dec | Club Run - Meet at Rec Car park, bottom of Brynmill Lane at 18.45 | Iestyn Evans (07904088679) | |
| Wed 9th Dec | Local Event - Night League 3 - Llanmadoc Hill, Gower | B. Mitchell (07547108884) | |
| Wed 16th Dec | Club Run - Meet at Rec Car park, bottom of Brynmill Lane at 18.45 | Iestyn Evans (07904088679) | |
| Sun 20th Dec | Local Event - Winter League 3 and Xmas Social - TBC | B. Mitchell (07547108884) | |
| Wed 23rd Dec | Club Run - Meet at Rec Car park, bottom of Brynmill Lane at 18.45 | Iestyn Evans (07904088679) |
Entry fees for Local events are £6.00 for adults and £3.00 for juniors / students (SBOC juniors free)
Our local leagues
The club organises a series of leagues throughout the year with events normally held on Wednesday evenings in Gower, Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot and the surrounding area.
Our Summer League of 10-14 events runs from May to August.
Our Night league of 6-8 events runs from October to March at night.
Our Winter league of 4-6 events runs from October to March on weekends.
The Sprint series, 3/4 sprint races, Wednesday evenings in August / September.
Although these are all leagues, newcomers are welcome to come to any event...
For details and an interactive map of events in Wales and further afield visit:
- Welsh Orienteering Association events (All of Wales)
- British Orienteering Federation events (All of GB)
For a list of Welsh League events visit: Welsh League events
More details of events can also be found on neighbouring club web sites:
- SWOC (South East Wales)
- MWOC (Mid Wales)
- ERYRI (North Wales)
- BOK (Bristol)
- NGOC (North Gloucestershire)
For an alternative view of fixtures, view Oliver O'Brien's site and if you are interested in international events, try World of O Calendar
Events Secretary:
Ben Mitchell p
07547 108884
fixtures@sboc.org.uk