WCH are competing in the Compass Sport Trophy final which is being held at Tankersley, near Sheffield on Sunday 17th October. We need to put entries in before Sept 26th and these are via Club Captain, Ray. The club will pay for your entry, but Ray needs to know your name, BOF number, 2021 BOF Class, your… Read More »CompassSport Trophy entries
With the re-start of orienteering, events have started taking place over the summer and a small band of Chasers have been taking advantage of races around the country. Scottish 6 day – the bi-annual event ended up being a 2×3 day event this time around, but we were treated to sunshine and scenery around Fort… Read More »Chasers on Summer tours
After an approach from Midlands Psychology to work with the families they support, Walton Chasers arranged an much delayed introductory event using the permanent course markers at the Birches Valley Forestry Centre. The rain more or less held off and on the day four families went round some of the courses following a briefing on… Read More »Introductory Family O – 3rd July
Thanks to Jonathan for organising the annual Peel Pursuit Handicap Race on Tuesday evening, followed by a picnic instead of the usual BBQ. Well done to all who ran, and in particular our 2021 champions: Fastest runner – Henry Webb Senior Handicap – Ray Collins Junior Race – Charlotte Dawson Junior Race Run Time Position… Read More »Peel Pursuit 2021
Well done to everyone who braved the warm weather today for a (not at all competitive) relay training. An extra well done to the Juniors who all ran the exact same courses as the Seniors. Full splits for each course can be found here. Team results are: Place First Runner Second Runner Leg 1 Leg… Read More »2 x 2 Relay – Shooting Butts – Results
As we come out of lockdown, British Orienteering guidance allows us to start up our summer training schedule. This year, we’ll be keeping it to club members only so that we can manage the social distancing. We hope to start some ‘introduction to orienteering’ sessions later in the year, so watch this space for more… Read More »Club training – spring/summer 2021
We’re back! With the easing of lockdown due in the next few weeks, we have re-arranged the delayed Shoal Hill colour coded race for Sunday 25th April. The event will be pre-entry only (no entry on the day) on Fabian4 – entries are now full. Initial details here: Shoal Hill 25 April 2021 NEW! Final… Read More »Shoal Hill colour coded race 25th April
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
