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 undertaking sport 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
Orienteering using new technology!
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
SBOC Courses
2021 - SUBJECT TO LAST MINUTE ALTERATIONS!
| Date | Event | Contact | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 10 Feb | Night League 4 , Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea | Iestyn Evans () | |
| Sun 28 Feb | Winter League 4 , Nicholaston & Penmaen, Gower | Roger Stein () | |
| Wed 24 March | Park Series 1, Millennium Coastal Park, Llanelli | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Sat 27 March | Winter League 5, Pembrey Forest, Llanelli | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 31 March | Park Series 2 & Park Lives event, Morriston Park, Swansea | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 7 April | Park Series 3 and Park Lives Event , Llewelyn Park, Swansea | Kerina Lake 07811 419972() | |
| Wed 14 April | Park Series 4, Clyne Valley Country Park, Swansea | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 21 April | Park Series 5 , Gnoll Country Park, Neath | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 28 April | Park Series 6 , Diamond Park and Penrhos | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 5 May | Summer League prologue, Singleton Park, Swansea | Margaret Reynolds (01792 527566) | |
| Wed 12 May | Summer League prologue, Clyne Gardens, Swansea | Margaret Reynolds (01792 527566) | |
| Wed 19 May | SBOC Summer League 1, Clyne Valley North, Swansea | Niall Reynolds (01792 527566) | |
| Sat 22 May | 2021 Welsh League Race, Graig Fawr & Margam Park , Margam | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 26 May | SBOC Summer League 2, Kilvey Hill West, Swansea | Iestyn Evans () | |
| Wed 2 June | SBOC Summer League 3, Cefn Bryn -East, Gower | Roger Stein (01792 527566) | |
| Wed 9 June | SBOC Summer League 4, Briton Ferry, Swansea | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 16 June | SBOC Summer League 5, Llanmadoc Hill, Gower | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 23 June | SBOC Summer League 6, Oxwich Burrows, Gower | Niall Reynolds (01792 527566) | |
| Wed 30 June | SBOC Summer League 7, Penllergaer Woods, Swansea | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 7 July | SBOC Summer League 8, Nicholaston and Penmaen Burrows, Gower | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 14 July | SBOC Summer League 9, Pembrey Country Park, Llanelli | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 30 June | SBOC Summer League 10, Whiteford Burrows, Gower | Diana McClure () | |
| Wed 8 Sept | SBOC Virtual Orienteering Event 1, Parc Howard, Llanelli | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 15 Sept | SBOC Sprint Series Event 1, West Cross, Swansea | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 22 Sept | SBOC Virtual Orienteering Event 2, Llewellyn Park, Swansea | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 30 Sept | SBOC Sprint Series Event 2, Tir Coed, Swansea | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 6 Oct | SBOC Virtual Orienteering Event 3, Morriston Park, Swansea | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 13 Oct | SBOC Sprint Series Event 3, Mumbles, Swansea | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 20 Oct | SBOC Virtual Orienteering Event 4, Gnoll Country Park, Neath | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 27 Oct | SBOC Sprint Series Event 4, Swansea Marina, Swansea | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Sun 31 Oct | SBOC Winter League 1, Pen Rhiw Wen, Swansea | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 3 Nov | SBOC Night League Event 1, Bishopswood, Caswell, Swansea | Diana McClure () | |
| Sat 20 Nov | SBOC Night League Event 2 and Western Night League, Briton Ferry, Swansea | Ben Mitchell () | |
| Sun 21 Nov | 2021 Welsh League and SBOC Winter League 2, Ogof Ffynnon Du or Cribbarth, Ystradynlais | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Wed 8 Dec | SBOC Night League Event 3, Penllergaer, Swansea | Kerina Lake (07811 419972) | |
| Sun 19 Dec | SBOC Winter League 3 and Xmas social, Clyne Gardens, Swansea | Niall Reynolds (01792 527566) |
Entry fees for Local events are £6.00 for adult members and £8.00 for adult non-British Orienteering members 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:
Kerina Lake
07811 419972
fixtures@sboc.org.uk