We have decided to run the Peel Pursuit, the usual Chasers’ summer handicap run round Brocton Coppice usually run in June, as a virtual race this year. Dave and Neil have recce’d the senior and junior course and set them up on the MaprunF app. The trophy for the handicap winner and fastest runner will… Read More »Peel Pursuit Summer Handicap Race 2020
A new MapRun is now live on Brindley, in the centre of Cannock Chase. This time we have a 45 minute score event – just get as many controls as you can in the 45 minute time limit. Our permissions at this time of year mean that you are limited to paths, so please don’t… Read More »WCH MapRunF Summer Series 4 – Brindley
The 3rd Chasers MapRun is now live. This time we visit Stafford, and it’s (ruined) castle. There are 3 courses this time – a short, long and a 45 minute score All are within the grounds of the castle. Run any (or all) of the courses whenever suits you – there is nothing out there… Read More »WCH MapRunF Summer Series 3 – Stafford Castle
Our first MapRun completed it’s 2 week run last weekend, and we had over 40 people come and run the 2 courses – thanks to all who took part, we hope you enjoyed getting back out into the forest. The results are here: WCH Maprunf Summer 1 – Shoal Hill Green WCH Maprunf Summer 1… Read More »MapRunF Summer Series 1 – results
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
