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In this special episode, we sit down with Dawn Jolleys from British Obstacle Sports and Giles Chater from Spartan to unpack the mid-season changes to junior racing,
🔥 Key Highlights:
Why the changes are happening now — and not at season’s end
The impact on young athletes and the wider OCR community
Concerns around training, injury risk, and competitive fairness
The debate over weights, carries, and age-appropriate standards
Timing chips, insurance, and what the future of youth OCR might look like
BOS’s vision for youth development and Spartan’s rationale behind the shift
💬 Plus: Questions submitted by parents, coaches, and community members — answered directly by Spartan and BOS.
If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
👉 Learn more about us by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon for as little as £2 per month
☕🍺 or treat us to a coffee or beer — we truly appreciate it!
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In this special episode, we sit down with Dawn Jolleys from British Obstacle Sports and Giles Chater from Spartan to unpack the mid-season changes to junior racing,
🔥 Key Highlights:
Why the changes are happening now — and not at season’s end
The impact on young athletes and the wider OCR community
Concerns around training, injury risk, and competitive fairness
The debate over weights, carries, and age-appropriate standards
Timing chips, insurance, and what the future of youth OCR might look like
BOS’s vision for youth development and Spartan’s rationale behind the shift
💬 Plus: Questions submitted by parents, coaches, and community members — answered directly by Spartan and BOS.
If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
👉 Learn more about us by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon for as little as £2 per month
☕🍺 or treat us to a coffee or beer — we truly appreciate it!

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