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Kent Orienteering League 2024-25
The final event of the KOL season takes place at Milton Creek Country Park, Sittingbourne on Saturday 17th May. Many members are in contention for medal places so there is everything to play for on the day. The up to date results are available via a link on this page.
Kent Schools Orienteering Newsletter May 2025
The latest edition of the Kent Schools Orienteering Newsletter is available now. It contains details of upcoming events, orienteering teaching activities, and a report of the recent JK competition held in Yorkshire.
South East League 2025/26
There are 8 events planned for the new South East League season as follows:
| Date | Venue | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 23/11/2025 | Hindleap | SAX |
| 30/11/2025 | Frith and Windmill Hill | SN |
| 4/1/2026 | Epping North | CHIG |
| 18/1/2026 | South Ashdown | DFOK |
| 8/2/2026 | Egypt Woods | HH |
| 15/2/2026 | Whitedowns and West Ranmore | MV |
| 4/5/2026 (Bank Holiday Monday) | Winterfold | SLOW |
| 10/5/2026 | Sunny Sussex Weekend - venue tbc | SO |
See here to find out where we finished the 2024/25 season.
Success at the Southern Champs
The weather was warm and sunny at Great Ridge in Wiltshire for the Sarum Saunter and Southern Championships. Only a small DFOK contingent made the journey, but 3 of the 7 found themselves on the podium. Congratulations to M35 Southern Champion, Andrew Pitcher, as well as Isla Findlay (2nd on W12) and Jake Bennett (3rd on M14), who received a jar of local honey as runners up. Also, well done to Keith Bennett for 1st place on the M50 Short course.
Yvette Baker Shield heat at Knole Park
After coming 3rd in the Yvette Baker Shield competition last year, there were great expectations for DFOK's qualifying heat this year, and the DFOK Juniors more than rose to the challenge! They all had fantastic runs - and a lot of fun - some running up beyond their age classes or solo for the first time. The fantastic team effort secured them 1st place in the heat and a trip to Capite Wood for the final later in the year. If you are under 18 years old and would like to join DFOK's Junior Team, get in touch for more details.