Report by Helen Errington

There is a short summary of the results of the JK2021 Survey available here:  
JK2021Surveyresults.pdf.

I am so sorry that the situation with regard to land access for JK2021 overtook us before we were able to publish these results. Please be assured that the results of the survey have not influenced the decision to cancel JK2021 – this has been done purely on the grounds that the land access for days 2 and 3 was revoked in the first week of September. The JK2021 organisers have explored every feasible option for securing access to suitable terrain in the South West for an orienteering event of the standard and popularity of the JK, but have found it impossible to do so. Landowners have indicated that they are unable to give permission for an event such as the JK while the Government and other local organisations restrictions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic continue.

British Orienteering and the JK2021 team would like to thank everyone for their responses – for the messages of support for the event and also since the news of cancellation. It is clear that there is a great deal of support for the JK2021 team and goodwill from orienteers who appreciate that these are difficult times.