South Wales - Coaching WeekendFri 7 Nov - Sun 9 Nov

Club Orienteering Training

Training level event

Explanation of event levels

Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships. Virtual events are where there are no physical controls being used. Your presence at a control is registered using an App on your mobile phone, normally the free MapRun App.

Last updated: Thu 05 June, 2025

Overview

Join the Saxons Coaching Team for a fun weekend of training and racing at Merthyr Mawr, Kenfig Burrows and Briton Ferry Woods

Location Info

Near: Bridgend
Lat,Lng: 51.48506,-3.60896
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Directions / Parking

Parking at Candelston Car Park - see Google maps, nearest postcode CF32 0LF

Map / Terrain

Dunes

Course Information

Saturday - Coaching Session at Merthyr Mawr led by Saxons Coaching Team

Saturday Evening - Night Race in Briton Ferry Woods

Sunday - Race at Kenfig Burrows

Read more about Course lengths and Difficulty here

Entry Details

Entry for coaching session via Club Coach. Race entry via SBOC directly by participants.

Please see the details in the Spond Availability Request (Tip: Look in Events, scroll down to November 2025)

Dog restrictions

No dogs

Contacts / Officials

Lead Coach

Nearest A&E Hospital

N/A
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