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
Results available here Congratulations to Harlequins Orienteering Club on the win. The Trophy is awarded to the club winning a 60-minute score event held every New Year’s Day in memory of Laurie Bradley, one of the pioneers of orienteering in the region and organised by WMOA clubs in turn.
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:
Thanks to all who came to this morning’s local event on Brindley. The results are here: Brindley results 301124 The splits are here: Brindley splits 301124 There will be further informal events coming up in the New Year, we’re just confirming locations. Keep an eye on the calendar or on Facebook for news of dates… Read More »Brindley local event results
