Oxford Brookes
Saturday Series
11th July 2026
Location
Oxford Brookes Campus - Headington HillEntries
A message for newcomers and infrequent orienteers
We would be delighted to see you at this and other TVOC events. This event, like all our events, offers a range of courses to suit everyone from newcomers to experienced orienteers. If you are not sure which course to enter, please contact the organiser (contact details at the bottom of this page).
Please note that, if you’re not a member of British Orienteering, you won’t be covered by the organisation’s public liability insurance for this event. You’re very welcome to take part, but please be aware that you do so at your own risk. For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered by British Orienteering’s insurance.
Helping
TVOC members – PLEASE click on the link below and sign up to help. The sign-up sheet contains the discount code to use when you enter
Directions / Parking
Parking is available close to the start and finish at the Oxford Brookes site.
The University has a Car Parking Management System, there are no payment machines on site. All payments must be made via the Trust Parking app. We recommend you download the app before arriving.
Specific details of the Oxford Brookes parking system can be found at Oxford Brookes off-peak parking.
Charges apply: £2 for 2 hours; £4 for 3 hours; £7 for 4 hours.
Alternative Parking at Thornhill Park and Ride: £2.50 for parking then up to 2 adults & 3 children travel for free.
Terrain Description
Oxford Brookes University campus and halls of residence – plus Headington Hill Park. The area is quite hilly!
The Map
The map has just been updated by Bob Beresford. Scale 1 to 4,000
Courses
| Course | Length (km) | Climb (m) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.7 | 25 | Ideal for beginners |
| Yellow | 2.4 | 40 | Ideal for beginners |
| Orange | 3.5 | 65 | Good for those moving up from yellow |
| Green | 4.6 | 80 | As difficult as the area will allow. Experienced Orienteers only |
| Red | 5.4 | 85 | Same difficulty as Orange, but longer |
Course lengths are provisional, subject to final planning
Start Times
Starts from 10.15 to 11.45
Courses close at 13.00. Please finish by 13.00 at the latest. After finishing you must download, so that we know you have finished.
How To Enter
Please enter online at SiEntries – see link at the top of this page.
Entry is available up to 11am on the day of the event, Saturday 11 July.
However, entries after Sunday 5 July will be subject to map availability, so we advise earlier entry.
You don’t have to be an orienteering club member to enter this event. On SiEntries just show your club name as IND – for independent.
Small family or other groups are welcome.
You just need a single entry. The lead runner must be a Senior (M/W 21 or older).
If you enter as a group, SiEntries will ask you for the name of your group to appear in results – eg Jones family.
Entry Cost
Entries up until Sunday 5 July
Red and Green – BOF members £6, non-members and family groups £8, Juniors and Students £2
White, Yellow and Orange – BOF members £5, non-members and family groups £7, Juniors and Students £2
Entries from Monday 6 July (assuming spaces still available)
Red and Green – BOF members £9, non-members and family groups £11, Juniors and Students £3.50
White, Yellow and Orange – BOF members £8, non-members and family groups £10, Juniors and Students £3.50
Timing chip hire £1 (essential if you do not own one). Lost timing chips charged at £65.
Facilities
Toilets are available at the Headington sports centre; over the bridge from the assembly area – about 300m walk.
Dogs
TVOC’s policy is that dogs are not permitted on courses.
Further Information
Junior League
More detailed information about the Junior League that runs in conjunction with the Saturday Series can be found here.
Any junior aged 18 or under who enters this event as an individual and who successfully completes a course on their own (or in a junior pair on the Yellow course only, or who is shadowed by a parent/carer on the Yellow or Orange courses only) will be automatically included in the Junior League standings. Please note that any junior who enters and participates as part of a family group, or other group, will not be eligible for the Junior League.
Coaching
A coaching session is available at this event and will focus on the skills of urban orienteering, map differences, route planning and some compass work.
This session is free and commences at 09:30 and will last 45-60 minutes.
To book a place and to ensure sufficient maps are available, email Chris on coaching@tvoc.org.uk by midnight on Sunday 5th of July when maps are ordered.
Details of other coaching sessions can be found at Coaching – Thames Valley Orienteering
Officials
Organiser: Dave Kingham email organiserPlanner: Dave Kingham
Controller: Mark Thompson
See the Saturday Series page for more information about the series and the full list of events.