This spring and summer, we’re planning a series of formal orienteering coaching events for 2020, to continue on from the successful winter technique training offered at Walton High School over the winter.There are 5 events, open to all members and for all abilities.Please email Mike Barnby (as per email to members) if you plan to… Read More »Club Coaching Series – Spring & Summer 2020
Tomorrow’s qualifying round of the Compass Sport Trophy has had to be cancelled as the Forestry Commission have withdrawn permission to hold the event.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
It’s that time of year that we have our 2 annual social events: The Club Party, is aimed at the young at heart and involves party games and a buffet. This year it’s being held on Saturday 11th January at Colwich and Little Haywood Village Hall and will be held a little earlier in the… Read More »WCH Socials – Club Party and Club Dinner
Chasers first race of the year is on Sunday 5th January on Brindley Heath right in the heart of Cannock Chase. A full set of courses is available, from beginners to experienced. Help will be available for newcomers – come along and give it a try! Please see the flyer for all the details: Brindley… Read More »WCH Colour Coded Race – Brindley Heath 5th Jan 2020
Next Sunday – December 8th – is Chasers final colour coded race of the year. This will incorporate the West Midland Champs, but is open to everyone and beginners are welcome. The event will also be the last event for Ian from Ultrasport before he retires, so come along, get a bargain and say farewell.… Read More »WCH colour coded & WM Champs – Sunday 8th December
