Club Captain Adam, made the journey to Scotland last weekend for the British Night Orienteering Champs. A challenging area, particularly at night, but a great result for Adam, and ex-Chaser Mike. Here are Adam’s reflections: I (Mark Stodgell also made the trip), thoroughly enjoyed a weekend up in Scotland for the British Night Championships and… Read More »British Night Orienteering Championships
Congratulations to our club members Iain, Olivia and Jonah who have been selected to compete for England in the 2025 Interland Cup, which is taking place the 2nd March in the North of the Netherlands. This will see a team of 42 runners, from M/W14 to M/W60+ travel to the Netherlands for the annual 5-way… Read More »Interland selections
In a chilly January in the UK, Chaser Ray headed to the Madeira Orienteering Festival for a bit of orienteering in the sunshine. This was a 4 stage competition, with a night sprint, middle forest, urban sprint and another middle forest race. Ray came 2nd, 1st, 1st and 4th in the M70 category, and was… Read More »Podium in Madeira
The series are friendly, easy events open to everyone and are based across Staffordshire (see the diary for exact locations). We’ll provide the map – you have to find as many controls as you can in a set time (usually 45 mins). Race, run or walk as you wish! Details about the full series are… Read More »Street Orienteering 2025
Chasers are organising the annual NYD score event, hosted by the West Midlands clubs each January 1st, and now in it’s 50th year. Come along and have a run or walk at midday on New Years Day – it’s a score format, so suitable for all abilities. Late entries available whilst printed maps last. Final… Read More »New Years Day Score Event
Saturday saw the annual Mungo Bone handicap race, named after Mungo Bone, the long-departed dog who found the antlers that now make up the trophy. A great turnout for the run and more for the social afterwards. Anne won the handicap race, and Oscar was the fastest runner. Full results here:
Sunday 24th November will see a return to Oldacre and South Sherbrook on Cannock Chase for our regional event. White, Yellow, Orange, Long Orange, Light Green, Short Green, Green, Blue, Brown course will be available, so there is something for everyone from the total beginner to the most experienced orienteer. Late entries are open online… Read More »Oldacre Regional & WML Race – 24th Nov
Sunday saw more than half the club membership up in Lancashire to represent Chasers at the annual inter-club Compass Sport Trophy final. Holcombe Ranges provided a challenge with rain, wind, and low cloud making navigation especially tricky, with only late finishers enjoying the sunshine – the views from the top were great, honestly! 🙂 We… Read More »Compass Sport Trophy Final 2024
