Saturday Series

TVOC runs a series of smaller friendly events, generally once a month, on Saturdays. These events are an exciting introduction to orienteering, and are aimed at children, families, beginners and improvers of all ages. More experienced orienteers are also welcome to attend.

The Thames Valley Junior Orienteering League runs in conjunction with the Saturday Series.

The Saturday Series League for others also runs in conjunction with the Series.

Courses of all standards and help for beginners is available. More Info…

Please note the following regarding our events … continue reading

2025

Date Event Location Details
Saturday, October 4th
Saturday Series – Keephill and Deangarden Woods
Keephill and Deangarden Woods, High Wycombe
HP11 1QX
Details
Saturday, November 15th
To be confirmed
Saturday Series – Chesham Bois
Moor Road car park, Chesham
HP5 1SE
Details
Saturday, December 13th
To be confirmed
Saturday Series – Brill Common
Brill Common
HP18 9SZ
Details

2026

Date Event Location Details
Saturday, January 17th
To be confirmed
Saturday Series – Kings Wood
Kings Wood, High Wycombe
HP10 8DS
Details
Saturday, February 21st
To be confirmed
Park Wood Bradenham
Park Wood, Bradenham
HP14 4UE
Details
Saturday, March 7th
To be confirmed
Hill End
Hill End Outdoor Education Centre, Cumnor
OX2 9NJ
Details
Saturday, April 11th
To be confirmed
Shotover
Shotover Country Park, Oxford
OX3 8TD
Details
Saturday, May 9th
To be confirmed
Cutteslowe Park, Oxford
Cutteslowe Park, Oxford
OX2 8ES
Details
Saturday, June 13th
To be confirmed
University Parks, Oxford
University Parks, Oxford
OX1 3RF
Details
Saturday, July 11th
To be confirmed
Oxford Brookes
Oxford Brooked Campus
OX3 0BX
Details
Saturday, October 10th
To be confirmed
Wittenham Clumps
Earth Trust, Little Wittenham
OX14 4QZ
Details
Saturday, November 14th
To be confirmed
Brill Common
Brill Common
HP18 9TQ
Details
Saturday, December 12th
To be confirmed
Hill End
Hill End Outdoor Education Centre, Cumnor
OX2 9NJ
Details
How does it work

All our events require pre-entry, though we try to keep pre-entry open right up to the day of the event.

The event page gives a link to SiEntries, our external entry system. When you pre-enter you will be asked to say which 15 minute start time block you want. On the day, please try to be there on time and ready to run in your start block. But we will be flexible if you are a little early or late for your block.

What do I need to bring

You don’t need any special equipment, just come dressed for the outdoors and appropriately for the weather.  In all but city centre parks, you should wear trousers to prevent scratches and nettle stings, but don’t be put off as our beginner courses will stick to paths.  Do wear appropriate footwear though – paths do get muddy and slippery in winter.

We will lend you an electronic timing chip (SPORTident), a compass if you like and give you a waterproof map to keep.

Entering

All competitors will need to pre-enter, through our external entry system run by SiEntries. Once you know your way around it, it is quite simple to use, but it may be a little daunting the first time you use it. Look for the link to SiEntries on the event web page. And if you get stuck, the event page will include a name and contact details for who to ask for advice.