The last night-O of the year was held in Etchinghill, Rugeley last Thursday, and concludes the 2020 season. Somewhat different to usual of course, with the first half (until early March) as standard night-O, then the 2nd half was adapted to use the MapRunF app. It was close amongst the top 4, but Ray is… Read More »2020 Night-O series results
This year’s Mungo Bone Handicap Race was held over the space of a week, with runners putting in their times using the MapRunF phone app. It wasn’t quite the wettest underfoot conditions but not far off it.Congratulations to John Robinson for securing victory over all-comers. Top lady, and just behind John was Sue Garside. Fastest… Read More »Mungo Bone Handicap 2020 Results
The Mungo Bone is our annual club handicap run that normally takes place on the Saturday before Christmas. As you will have guessed the Mungo Bone will not be happening this year, at least not in the usual way. In 2020 the race will be a MapRun event, the same as the summer handicap. Full… Read More »Mungo Bone (Virtual) Handicap Race 2020
Unfortunately, we have decided that we should postpone the Shoal Hill race that was due to take place on 13th December. This is due to the area currently being in a level 3 tier area and today’s British Orienteering guidance which states that “People are advised not to travel into or out of tier 3… Read More »Shoal Hill Race postponed
It is with sadness that we report the death of ex Walton Chaser Wendy Billing (nee Lightfoot) at the far too young age of 57. Wendy started orienteering with Chasers as a junior, and continued at a high national and international level in the sport throughout her life with her local club, South Yorkshire Orienteers. … Read More »Wendy Billing
We have launched a new Maprun challenge around the villages of Great, Little Haywood and Colton and the surrounding countryside which includes canals and the open access National trust areas. The map has been carefully updated and a 60 min challenge planned for families to enjoy together but also to test the fastest orienteering athletes.… Read More »Haywoods Maprun
Despite the new lockdown measures, orienteering is still very much open for everyone to enjoy! Even though we can’t run the organised events, you can still use MapRun and Permanent Orienteering courses for individual exercise. Obviously, we recommend you follow government guidance on travelling for exercise. We have Virtual Orienteering Courses available using the MapRunF… Read More »MapRun and Permanent O courses
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