The 2nd in Chasers 2020 MapRun series is now live. This time, there are 3 courses on offer in central Lichfield. There are 2 linear courses which are especially suitable for beginners – a very short course wholly within Beacon Park, and a short course that includes some road crossings. There is also a 60… Read More »WCH MapRunF Summer Series 2 – Lichfield
As we make small steps back to orienteering, we are now launching our MapRunF series. MapRunF is a smartphone app that allows you to run an orienteering course at a time of your choosing. There is nothing out there to mark the controls so it really is a virtual course. Simply print the course you’d… Read More »WCH MapRunF Summer Series 1 – we’re back!
Following the British Orienteering statement yesterday, we are sad to say that all orienteering activities, including training events and coaching is now suspended. We hope to get back out in the forest as soon as we can but will follow the official advice. See below for the BOF statement: Suspension of all orienteering activitiesIt is… Read More »WCH Orienteering and COVID-19
Over 20 Chasers took part in today’s coaching session held on Brereton Spurs, which was the first of a series of 5 over the spring and summer months. Led by Mike B, we focused on simplification techniques, and then finished the morning with a clock relay. A really great morning, with thanks to everyone that… Read More »Chasers club coaching day #1
Tomorrow’s qualifying round of the Compass Sport Trophy has had to be cancelled as the Forestry Commission have withdrawn permission to hold the event. As a new date has not been able to be found, all teams will progress to the final. This year, that is on our doorstep in Sutton Park on 18th October. … Read More »Compass Sport Trophy round cancelled
Huge thanks to Dan and Diane Findlay-Robinson for organising the annual club dinner which this year was held at the Chase Golf Club. Our speaker was Ian Kevan, who talked of his years running Ultrasport, his passion for getting injured servicemen back to sports, and the work he’s still doing assisting O-shoe companies develop their… Read More »WCH Dinner 2020
A new series of technical coaching for club members starts on 11th Feb, with the first session covering compass work. It will be led by Vicky, and will run from 18:30 to 19:30 and will valuable for all abilities. Meet outside the swimming pool entrance at Walton High School, and bring your compass! Details of… Read More »Club coaching sessions
BAOC (British Army Orienteering Club) are organising a race on Hednesford Camp on Wednesday 22nd January. This will form part of the Military League Central which is open to civilians too. Please see the flyer for more information: MLC-Hednesford Camp 20200122. As this is the first in the league for a while, Vicky (who’s organising)… Read More »Mid-week orienteering on Hednesford Camp 22nd Jan
