The London Orienteering Klubb (LOK) draws its members from the north side of the River Thames and to the west of the Lea Valley. It competes against other clubs and hosts local and regional races.
Our runners are of all ages, from beginners to national standard atheletes. New members are most welcome and training can be given.
The sport is of Swedish origin, and we have used the Swedish spelling in our name.
Thursday training
Reviewing route choice after the run (Image: British Orienteering)
A group of us run every Thursday evening in Hampstead. We meet at the Royal Free Hospital Recreation Club (which includes changing and shower facilities) in Fleet Road (near corner of Pond Street, London NW3 2QG) at 6.30 p.m. for a 6.45 start. We run for about an hour and then repair to the Stag Pub on Fleet Road (200m from the Recreation Club). New members are welcome, as are visitors to London.
The start of a relay event (Image: Digisport)
Getting involved
There are plenty of opportunites for getting more involved in orienteering. LOK can arrange help and advice at events if you are a newcomer. Or perhaps you have done a few events and would like to try your hand at planning or organising ? (The Planner plans the event courses and control locations, whereas the Organiser makes the whole event happen). Or perhaps you are handy with IT and fancy having a go at the AutoDownload side of events? If you are interested or if you would just like to know a bit more about what is involved, please email the LOK Chairman, Neil Brooks.
LOK officers and email contacts
Chairman (contact for general enquiry): Neil Brooks
Secretary: Clare Todd
Treasurer: Ronan Cleary
Membership Secretary: Julie Cleary
Fixtures Secretary: Paul Todd
Mapping Officer: Julie Cleary
Equipment Officer: Catherine Galvin
Klubb Captain: Vacant
Newsletter: Graham Williams
SEOA Representative: John Hardy
Frolics Co-ordinator: Glen Jones
Auditor: Sonia Gable
LOK running kit: Julie Cleary
Website: Jon Chandler
LOK committee meetings
The committee has, for the majority of its meetings, moved to Skype. This reduces the time demands on members who live on opposite sides of London. Skype meetings would generally be monthly, with occassional bi-monthly ones. ALL MEMBERS WELCOME TO JOIN IN.
LOK documents
Link to club constitution (opens new window)
Link to other club Documents
Orienteering tests your mind and body (Images: Digisport)
