On Monday 22nd April 2024 the Okehampton area primary schools attended the second race of the OCRA (Okehampton Community and Recreation Association) Cross Country Series at Abbeyford Woods, Okehampton. The new venue for a race was facilitated by Forestry England and was well received by those in attendance. As part of the event OCRA incorporated […]
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Four primary school football tournaments took place in October – all organised by Okehampton Community recreation Association (OCRA). On 3rd October, the annual small schools took place at Gulworthy. Nine teams took part from Lamerton, Lewtrenchard, Bere Alston, Meavy & Mary Tavy & Brentor. After some very close games, the final was between Meavy Orange
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OCRA and Okehampton Flyers are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic gymnastics coach to lead sessions as part of its growing gymnastics programme and restarting sessions in Holsworthy. Sessions will be 2 days a week in Holsworthy with other opportunities available in Okehampton. Initially this position would be part time. The hours will be roughly
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Last week saw the opening of a new cardiovascular training suite based at Okehampton College. Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust’s community team were successful in their applications to access grants, focusing on opening school facilities to the community after the pandemic. The grants were lottery funded and delivered by Active Devon who the Trust and OCRA
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Take on the OCRA-13 Half Marathon Challenge! Run 1 mile each week to achieve your own personal Half Marathon before 25th July 2021. If COVID19 restrictions allow OCRA will host a running event on Sunday 25th July to complete your challenge as part of their Sporting Super Sunday celebrations in Simmons Park. Entry into the
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With all the recent news and improved weather there is definitely optimism in the air. Devon Virtual Games Events hosted by Active Devon and the Devon School Games Organisers have been encouraging young people and families to put a spring in their step with a skipping challenge.
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On a cold, wet Thursday morning, over 200 West Devon school children took part in the annual OCRA cross country competition at Castle Drogo.
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Forty Five children from Princetown, Horrabridge, Lamerton, St Peter’s, Tavistock, Bere Alston and Whitchurch primary schools took part in an Ability Games event, hosted by Bere Alston school and run by OCRA coaches.
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The Climbing Barn at Milton Abbot was busier than normal on the day of the annual West Devon Primary schools Bouldering competition, organised by OCRA.
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OCRA currently fulfils the role of School Sports Co-ordinator for Dartmoor MAT (Okehampton and area schools) and Tavistock Area Schools. Please see our event reports on our schools page for news throughout the year. Wednesday 23rd January was the West Devon Sportshall finals, held at Tavistock College Sportshall. Taking part were – Whitchurch, St Andrew’s
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